Carlo Ancelotti's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Carlo Ancelotti. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Carlo Ancelotti, nicknamed "Carletto" and "Don Carlo", is a highly decorated Italian football manager and former player currently leading the Brazil national team. Widely considered one of the greatest managers ever, he holds the record for the most UEFA Champions League titles won (5) and is the only manager to have participated in six finals. Ancelotti is also unique in having secured league titles in each of Europe's top five leagues. His impressive record includes three FIFA Club World Cup wins and a record-setting five UEFA Super Cup victories.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1978: Parma Promotion to Serie B

In 1978, Carlo Ancelotti helped Parma get promoted to Serie B.

1980: Coppa Italia Title

In 1980, Carlo Ancelotti won his first Coppa Italia title with Roma.

1981: Consecutive Coppa Italia Title

In 1981, Carlo Ancelotti won his second consecutive Coppa Italia title with Roma.

1983: Italian Championship Win

In 1983, Carlo Ancelotti helped lead Roma to win the Italian championship.

1984: Fourth Coppa Italia Title

In 1984, Carlo Ancelotti won another Coppa Italia title with Roma.

1986: Fourth Coppa Italia Title

In 1986, Carlo Ancelotti won his fourth Coppa Italia title with Roma.

1988: Serie A Title Win

In 1988, Carlo Ancelotti was a key part of the Milan squad that won the Serie A title.

1989: European Cup Win

In 1989, Carlo Ancelotti and Milan won the European Cup.

1989: European Cup Win with AC Milan

In 1989, as a player, Carlo Ancelotti won the European Cup with AC Milan.

1990: Consecutive European Cup Win

In 1990, Carlo Ancelotti won consecutive European Cups with Milan.

1990: Second European Cup Win with AC Milan

In 1990, Carlo Ancelotti won his second European Cup with AC Milan.

1991: Second Serie A Title

During the 1991–92 Serie A season, Carlo Ancelotti won a second Serie A title under Fabio Capello.

1999: Last Scudetto Victory

Since their last Scudetto victory in 1999, Milan had floundered domestically and in Europe.

2002: Champions League and Coppa Italia Win

In 2002, Carlo Ancelotti won the Champions League and Coppa Italia with Milan.

2003: Champions League and Coppa Italia Victory

In 2003, Milan, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, won the Champions League final, defeating Juventus 3–2 on penalties at Old Trafford. They also secured the 2003 Coppa Italia Final over Roma.

2004: UEFA Super Cup and Scudetto Victory

In 2004, Carlo Ancelotti's Milan won the UEFA Super Cup over Porto and the Scudetto with an Italian record of 82 points from 34 games.

2004: Supercoppa Italiana Victory

In 2004, under Carlo Ancelotti's leadership, Milan won the Supercoppa Italiana. They were also Serie A runners-up to Juventus in both the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons, titles which were later revoked from Juventus due to the Calciopoli scandal.

May 2007: Champions League Victory

On 23 May 2007, Carlo Ancelotti's Milan defeated Liverpool 2–1 in the Champions League final at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, securing his second Champions League trophy as Milan coach and fourth overall.

2007: Second Champions League with Milan

In 2007, Carlo Ancelotti won his second Champions League title with Milan.

2008: Serie A Coach of the Year Award

In 2008, Carlo Ancelotti was awarded the Serie A Coach of the Year for the second time.

August 2009: Community Shield Victory

On 9 August 2009, Carlo Ancelotti won his first trophy as Chelsea manager, the Community Shield, by defeating Manchester United on penalties after a 2–2 draw.

May 2010: Premier League and FA Cup Double

In May 2010, Carlo Ancelotti led Chelsea to win the Premier League title, beating Manchester United by one point. On 15 May 2010, Chelsea won its first ever domestic double by defeating Portsmouth 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

May 2013: Ligue 1 Title Win and Request to Leave PSG

On May 12, 2013, Ancelotti's PSG clinched the Ligue 1 title with two matches to spare. Then on May 19, 2013, Ancelotti requested to leave the club to join Real Madrid.

April 2014: Copa del Rey Title and Champions League Semi-Finals

In April 2014, Ancelotti won his first major trophy as Real Madrid manager, defeating Barcelona 2–1 in the Copa del Rey final on April 16. On April 29, Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final, their first final since 2002.

December 2014: FIFA Club World Cup Title and Coach of the Year Nomination

In December 2014, Real Madrid won the FIFA Club World Cup, marking the culmination of a Spanish record of 22 consecutive victories and ending the year with four trophies. On December 1, 2014, Ancelotti was nominated as one of the three finalists for the 2014 FIFA World Coach of the Year Award.

2014: Miguel Munoz Trophy

In 2014, Carlo Ancelotti was awarded the Miguel Munoz Trophy for the best manager in La Liga.

January 2015: Induction into Italian Football Hall of Fame and IFFHS Award

In January 2015, Carlo Ancelotti was inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame on January 19. On January 20, 2015, he won the IFFHS 2014 Award as The World's Best Club Coach.

August 2016: DFL-Supercup Victory and Bundesliga Debut with Bayern Munich

In August 2016, Bayern defeated Borussia Dortmund 2–0 in the 2016 DFL-Supercup on August 14, which was Carlo Ancelotti's first trophy as Bayern's manager. On August 26, 2016, in his Bundesliga debut, Bayern defeated Werder Bremen 6–0.

August 2017: Retaining the DFL-Supercup with Bayern Munich

On August 5, 2017, Carlo Ancelotti started the 2017–18 season with Bayern Munich by retaining the DFL-Supercup, beating out Borussia Dortmund 5–4 on penalties.

September 2021: Reaching 800 League Matches Milestone

On September 19, 2021, Carlo Ancelotti reached the milestone of managing 800 league matches with clubs from the top five European leagues.

November 2022: Breaking Ferguson's Champions League Victory Record

On November 2, 2022, Carlo Ancelotti broke Alex Ferguson's record for most victories in the Champions League, with his 103rd victory in the competition, after a 5–1 win over Celtic.

2022: Second Place in the 2022 Best FIFA Men's Coach Award

In 2022, Carlo Ancelotti placed second in the Best FIFA Men's Coach award, behind winner Lionel Scaloni.

2022: La Liga-Champions League Double

In 2022, Carlo Ancelotti won a La Liga–Champions League double with Real Madrid.

February 2023: Fifth FIFA Club World Cup Trophy

On February 11, 2023, Carlo Ancelotti guided Real Madrid to their fifth FIFA Club World Cup trophy, beating Al Hilal 5–3 in the final.

September 2023: Overtaking Zidane as second most winning coach

In September 2023, specifically on the 17th, Ancelotti achieved his 173rd win as Real Madrid's coach with the team's 2–1 victory over Real Sociedad, surpassing Zinedine Zidane to become the coach with the second-most wins in the club's history.

October 2023: Honorary doctorate from University of Parma

On 11 October 2023, Ancelotti received an honorary doctorate from the University of Parma for his research in "Sciences and Techniques of Preventive and Adapted Motor Activities".

2023: Real Madrid's Champions League victory

Throughout 2023 and early 2024, Ancelotti's Real Madrid achieved significant milestones, including winning their 15th Champions League trophy on June 1, securing Ancelotti's fifth title. Following this victory, on August 14, they triumphed over Atalanta to claim his record fifth UEFA Super Cup trophy, making him the joint most decorated coach in the club's history with 14 titles. Later, on December 18, he further solidified his legacy by clinching his record-breaking 15th title with the club after defeating Pachuca in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final.

April 2024: 200th Champions League appearance and semi-final qualification

In April 2024, specifically on April 9th, Ancelotti became the first manager to make 200 appearances in the UEFA Champions League. On April 17th, Real Madrid overcame Manchester City to advance to the semi-finals, equalling Pep Guardiola's record of reaching the Champions League semi-finals on ten occasions.

2024: Second La Liga-Champions League Double

In 2024, Carlo Ancelotti secured his second La Liga–Champions League double with Real Madrid.

2026: Qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

In 2026, Ancelotti made his first call-up as the manager of the Brazil national team by naming a 25-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Ecuador and Paraguay. He secured his first win against Paraguay on June 10 which lead to their qualification spot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.