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 most UEFA Champions League titles won as a manager, with five, in addition to two as a player. He is also the only manager to have participated in six Champions League finals, solidifying his legacy as a highly successful and respected figure in the world of football.

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

1978: Helped Parma get promoted to Serie B

In the 1978-79 season, Carlo Ancelotti helped Parma get promoted to Serie B.

1980: Won First Coppa Italia Title with Roma

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

1981: Won Second Coppa Italia Title with Roma

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

1983: Won Serie A Title with Roma

In 1983, Carlo Ancelotti helped Roma win the Serie A title, marking the club's second league title in history.

1984: Won Third Coppa Italia Title with Roma

In 1984, Carlo Ancelotti added another Coppa Italia title to his name while playing for Roma.

1986: Won Fourth Coppa Italia Title with Roma

In 1986, Carlo Ancelotti completed his collection with a fourth Coppa Italia title at Roma.

1988: Won Serie A title with Milan

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

1989: Won European Cup with Milan

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

1990: Won Second European Cup with AC Milan

In 1990, Carlo Ancelotti secured his second European Cup title as a player with AC Milan, adding to his achievements.

1991: Won Second Serie A title

During the 1991-92 Serie A season, Carlo Ancelotti secured a second Serie A title with Milan under Fabio Capello, though his playing time was limited due to injuries.

2002: Won Champions League and Coppa Italia with Milan

In 2002-03, Carlo Ancelotti won both the Champions League and Coppa Italia with Milan.

2003: Champions League and Coppa Italia Victories

In 2003, Milan won the Champions League final against Juventus and the Coppa Italia Final over Roma.

2004: Supercoppa Italiana Win & Serie A Runners-up

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

2004: UEFA Super Cup and Scudetto Wins

In 2004, with the addition of Kaká, Milan won the UEFA Super Cup over Porto and the Scudetto with an Italian record of 82 points. Shevchenko also finished as the league's top-scorer in 2004.

2005: Champions League Final Loss

In 2005, Ancelotti led Milan to the Champions League final, where they lost to Liverpool on penalties after a 3–3 draw.

May 2007: Champions League Victory

On 23 May 2007, Milan, coached by Ancelotti, defeated Liverpool 2–1 in the Champions League final held in Athens, marking Ancelotti's second Champions League trophy as Milan coach.

2007: Won Second Champions League with Milan

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

2008: Awarded Serie A Coach of the Year

In 2008, Carlo Ancelotti was awarded the Serie A Coach of the Year award for the second time. He resigned from Milan after the 2008–09 season.

August 2009: Community Shield Victory

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

2009: Became manager of Chelsea

In 2009, Carlo Ancelotti became the manager of Chelsea and won the domestic double of the Premier League and the FA Cup in his first season.

May 2010: Premier League Title and FA Cup Win

In May 2010, Carlo Ancelotti led Chelsea to win the Premier League title and secured the FA Cup, completing the first ever domestic double for the club.

October 2010: Victory against Arsenal

On 3 October 2010, Chelsea defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the Premier League, marking a strong start in Europe for the team.

May 2013: Ligue 1 Title and Request to Leave PSG

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

April 2014: Copa del Rey Title and Champions League Final

In April 2014, Carlo Ancelotti won his first major trophy as Real Madrid manager by defeating Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final. On April 29, 2014, Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final.

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

In December 2014, Carlo Ancelotti led Real Madrid to their first FIFA Club World Cup title, capping off a Spanish record of 22 consecutive victories. Also, in December 2014, Ancelotti was nominated as one of the three finalists for the 2014 FIFA World Coach of the Year Award.

2014: Awarded the Miguel Munoz Trophy

In 2014-2015, Carlo Ancelotti was awarded the Miguel Munoz Trophy.

January 2015: Induction into Italian Football Hall of Fame

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: First Trophy as Bayern's Manager

In August 2016, Carlo Ancelotti won his first trophy as Bayern's manager by defeating Borussia Dortmund in the 2016 DFL-Supercup, with a score of 2-0. On August 26, 2016, in his Bundesliga debut, Bayern defeated Werder Bremen 6-0.

2016: Became manager of Bayern Munich

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

August 2017: DFL-Supercup win with Bayern Munich

In August 2017, Carlo Ancelotti retained the DFL-Supercup with Bayern Munich, beating Borussia Dortmund 5–4 on penalties, following a 2–2 draw after 90 minutes.

September 2021: Reached Milestone of 800 League Matches

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

November 2022: Broke Champions League Victory Record

In November 2022, Carlo Ancelotti broke Ferguson's record for most victories in the Champions League, with 103 victories after a 5–1 win over Celtic, leading Real Madrid to top their group and advance to the round of 16.

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

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

2022: Won La Liga–Champions League double with Real Madrid

In 2022, Carlo 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, defeating Al Hilal 5–3 in the final.

September 2023: 173rd Madrid Win

On 17 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

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: Champions League and UEFA Super Cup Trophies

In 2023, Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2–0 to win their 15th Champions League trophy, and Ancelotti secured his fifth title. Two months later, on August 14, 2023, he won his record fifth UEFA Super Cup trophy.

April 2024: Champions League Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals

In April 2024, during the Champions League quarter-finals, Ancelotti became the first manager to make 200 appearances in the competition. On April 17, 2024, Real Madrid overcame Manchester City on penalties to reach the semi-finals, equalling Guardiola's record of reaching the Champions League semi-finals on ten occasions.

2024: Won Second La Liga–Champions League double with Real Madrid

In 2024, Carlo Ancelotti won a Second La Liga–Champions League double with Real Madrid.

2024: Tactical Flexibility Highlighted

In the lead-up to the 2024 Champions League final, Ancelotti discussed his tactical flexibility. He highlighted instances where he adapted his approach based on the opponent, such as instructing his team not to press Shakhtar Donetsk and defending in a low block against Manchester City. He also compensated for the departure of Benzema by using a 4–3–1–2 formation with Jude Bellingham as a goalscoring attacking midfielder. Real Madrid won another Liga–Champions League double that season.