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 an Italian professional football manager and former player, currently managing Real Madrid. 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. Notably, Ancelotti is also the sole manager to have secured league titles in all of Europe's top five leagues. His accomplishments further include three FIFA Club World Cup victories and a record-setting five UEFA Super Cup wins.

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

1978: Helped Parma qualify for Serie B Play-offs

In 1978, Ancelotti helped Parma to a second place finish in Serie C1, qualifying them for the Serie B play-offs during the 1978–79 season.

1978: Helped Parma get promoted to Serie B

In 1978, Carlo Ancelotti played for Parma, helping the club get promoted to Serie B during the 1978-79 season.

1980: Won first Coppa Italia title with Roma

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

1981: Won second Coppa Italia title with Roma

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

1983: Won Serie A title with Roma

In 1983, Ancelotti played a crucial role in helping Roma win the Serie A title, marking the club's second league title in their history.

1984: Won Third Coppa Italia title with Roma

In 1984, Ancelotti won another Coppa Italia title with Roma, bringing his total to three.

1986: Won Fourth Coppa Italia title with Roma

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

1988: Won Serie A title with Milan

In 1988, Ancelotti won the Serie A title with Milan.

1989: Won European Cup with AC Milan

In 1989, Ancelotti won the European Cup with AC Milan as a player, marking a significant achievement in his playing career.

1990: Won Second European Cup with AC Milan

In 1990, Ancelotti secured his second European Cup title with AC Milan as a player. He also represented Italy in the 1990 World Cup, finishing in third place.

1991: Won Second Serie A title

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

2002: Won Champions League and Coppa Italia with Milan

In 2002, Ancelotti, as manager, led Milan to win both the 2002-03 Champions League and the 2002-03 Coppa Italia.

2003: Champions League and Coppa Italia Victories

In 2003, Milan, under Carlo Ancelotti, won the Champions League final against Juventus and the Coppa Italia Final over Roma. They also won the UEFA Super Cup in 2003 over Porto, but lost in penalty shootouts in the Supercoppa Italiana to Juventus, and in the Intercontinental Cup to Boca Juniors, and were knocked out by Deportivo de La Coruña in the Champions League.

2004: Scudetto Victory

In 2004, Carlo Ancelotti's Milan won the Scudetto with an Italian record of 82 points from 34 games, with Shevchenko finishing as the league's top-scorer.

2004: Supercoppa Italiana Win, Serie A Runner-up

In 2004, Carlo Ancelotti's Milan won the Supercoppa Italiana and were Serie A runners-up to Juventus.

2005: Champions League Final Loss

In 2005, Carlo Ancelotti led Milan to the Champions League final but lost to Liverpool 2–3 on penalties after a 3–3 draw. Milan was also unable to progress beyond the quarter finals of the Coppa Italia.

May 2007: Champions League Trophy

On 23 May 2007, Carlo Ancelotti led Milan to a 2–1 win against Liverpool in the Champions League final, securing his second Champions League trophy as Milan coach.

2007: Won Second Champions League with Milan

In 2007, Ancelotti won his second Champions League title as manager of Milan.

August 2009: Community Shield Win

On 9 August 2009, Carlo Ancelotti won his first trophy as Chelsea manager, the Community Shield, by beating 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 the Premier League title, beating Manchester United by one point and setting scoring records. On 15 May 2010, Ancelotti led Chelsea to its first ever domestic double by defeating Portsmouth 1–0 in the FA Cup final.

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

In May 2013, Carlo Ancelotti clinched the Ligue 1 title with PSG with two matches to spare. On 19 May 2013, Ancelotti requested to leave the club to join Real Madrid.

August 2013: First League Game in Charge

On August 18, 2013, Ancelotti managed his first league game for Real Madrid, starting the season with a 2–1 victory at home against Real Betis. He shifted the team's formation to a 4–3–3, which proved successful.

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

In April 2014, Carlo Ancelotti won his first major trophy as Real Madrid manager, defeating Barcelona 2–1 in the Copa del Rey final. On 29 April, Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals.

December 2014: FIFA Club World Cup Title

In December 2014, Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid team won the FIFA Club World Cup title, marking the culmination of a Spanish record of 22 consecutive victories.

2014: Awarded the Miguel Muñoz Trophy

In 2014, Ancelotti was awarded the Miguel Muñoz Trophy for being 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 and won the IFFHS 2014 Award as The World's Best Club Coach.

August 2016: DFL-Supercup Victory and Bundesliga Debut

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

2016: Became manager of Bayern Munich

In 2016, Ancelotti became the manager of Bayern Munich and won the Bundesliga title in his first season.

August 2017: Retaining the DFL-Supercup with Bayern Munich

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

September 2021: 800 League Matches Milestone

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

November 2022: Record for Most Champions League Victories

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

2022: Second in the 2022 Best FIFA Men's Coach award

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

2022: Won La Liga-Champions League Double

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

February 2023: Fifth FIFA Club World Cup Trophy

In February 2023, Carlo Ancelotti guided Real Madrid to a fifth FIFA Club World Cup trophy, as Real Madrid beat Al Hilal 5–3 in the final.

September 2023: 173rd Madrid Win

On September 2023, Ancelotti secured his 173rd win as Real Madrid's coach with a 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 October 11, 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: 2023–24 UEFA Champions League

In the 2023-24 season, Ancelotti's Real Madrid team won the Champions League.

April 2024: 200th Champions League Appearance & Semi-Finals Qualification

In April 2024, during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against Manchester City, Ancelotti made his 200th appearance in the competition as a manager, becoming the first to reach this milestone. Then, on April 17, Real Madrid advanced to the semi-finals after overcoming Manchester City on penalties, equalling Pep Guardiola's record of reaching the Champions League semi-finals on ten occasions as a manager.