History of Enzo Maresca in Timeline

Enzo Maresca is an Italian professional football manager and former player. Currently, he serves as the head coach of Chelsea, a Premier League club. His prior managerial roles and playing career, while relevant, are less emphasized given his current high-profile position.

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February 1980: Enzo Maresca's Birth

In February 1980, Enzo Maresca was born. He is an Italian professional football manager and former player.

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September 1998: Debut with West Bromwich Albion

In September 1998, Enzo Maresca made his debut for West Bromwich Albion in a 2–0 home defeat against Bradford City.

1998: Joined West Bromwich Albion

In 1998, Enzo Maresca started his professional career at West Bromwich Albion.

1999: Runner-up in UEFA European Championship

In 1999, Enzo Maresca finished runner-up with the under-18s in the 1999 UEFA European Championship.

January 2000: Moved to Juventus

In January 2000, Enzo Maresca moved back to Italy and joined Juventus for £4.3 million, which was a club-record sale for Albion at the time.

2000: Represented Under-21 Side

Between 2000 and 2002, Enzo Maresca represented the Italy under-21 side for two years.

2000: Selected for Italy Under-20 Team

In 2000, Enzo Maresca was selected by the Italy under-20 team for the 2000 Toulon Tournament.

2002: Missed UEFA European Championship

In 2002, Enzo Maresca missed the 2002 UEFA European Championship tournament in Switzerland due to injury.

2002: Loaned to Bologna and Piacenza

In 2002, Enzo Maresca was loaned to Bologna and Piacenza, scoring nine goals in 2002–03 with Piacenza, but the team suffered relegation. He also attracted controversy for mimicking Marco Ferrante's goal celebration in the Derby della Mole.

2002: Won League Title with Juventus

In 2002, Enzo Maresca won the league title with Juventus, where he had been loaned twice during his contract.

2004: Joined Fiorentina

In 2004, after being released by Juventus, Enzo Maresca joined Fiorentina for one season.

July 2005: Transferred to Sevilla

On 16 July 2005, Enzo Maresca transferred to Sevilla for €2.5 million on a four-year contract.

2006: UEFA Super Cup Win

In 2006, Enzo Maresca scored a late penalty to seal a 3–0 win over Barcelona in the UEFA Super Cup.

2007: UEFA Cup Final Appearance

In 2007, Enzo Maresca played 45 minutes in the UEFA Cup Final at Hampden Park, as Sevilla successfully defended its European title against Espanyol.

July 2009: Transferred to Olympiacos

On 13 July 2009, Enzo Maresca transferred to Greek club Olympiacos in a three-year deal and scored in his Superleague debut.

August 2010: Terminated Olympiacos Contract

In August 2010, Enzo Maresca terminated his contract with Olympiacos and trained with former club Fiorentina.

January 2011: Málaga Debut

On 8 January 2011, Enzo Maresca made his league debut for Málaga, playing 57 minutes in a 1–1 home draw against Athletic Bilbao.

2011: Played for Malaga

In 2011, Enzo Maresca appeared in 19 matches for Malaga and helped the team qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in its history.

June 2012: Málaga Contract

In June 2012, Enzo Maresca's contract was about to expire with Malaga.

July 2012: Signed new contract with Malaga

On 2 July 2012, Enzo Maresca signed a new one-year contract with Málaga.

November 2012: Played for Sampdoria

In November 2012, Enzo Maresca played for Sampdoria and scored his second goal of the season via a bicycle kick, but in a 1–2 home defeat to Atalanta.

2012: Returned to Italy

In 2012, Enzo Maresca returned to Italy to continue his playing career after spells in Spain and Greece.

January 2014: Joined Palermo

In January 2014, Enzo Maresca agreed to return to Serie B and joined league leaders Palermo.

September 2014: Underwent Appendicitis Operation

In September 2014, Enzo Maresca underwent an operation due to acute appendicitis.

2015: Scored to Save Team from Relegation

In 2015, Enzo Maresca scored on the final day of the 2015–16 Serie A season in a 3–2 home win over Hellas Verona to help save his team from relegation.

2016: Contract Extension with Palermo

In January 2014, Enzo Maresca signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until 2016.

January 2017: Terminated Hellas Verona Contract

In January 2017, Enzo Maresca terminated his contract with Hellas Verona.

June 2017: Joined Ascoli Non-Playing Staff

On 1 June 2017, Enzo Maresca was unveiled as part of the non-playing staff of Serie B club Ascoli.

2017: Retired from Professional Football

In 2017, Enzo Maresca retired from professional football after playing in Serie A, totaling 140 appearances and 17 goals.

August 2020: Hired by Manchester City

In August 2020, Enzo Maresca was hired by Manchester City as manager of their Elite Development Squad.

May 2021: Hired as Parma Head Coach

On 27 May 2021, Enzo Maresca was hired as the new head coach of Parma, who played in Serie B in the 2021–22 season.

November 2021: Dismissed from Parma

In November 2021, Enzo Maresca was dismissed from Parma after failing to lead them into the promotion spots.

2021: Best start in Premier League

In September 2024, Enzo Maresca led Chelsea to the best start in a Premier League season since 2021, with three consecutive wins over Bournemouth, West Ham and Brighton.

June 2022: Returned to Manchester City

In June 2022, Enzo Maresca returned to Manchester City as one of Pep Guardiola's assistant managers.

June 2023: Appointed Leicester City Manager

On 16 June 2023, Enzo Maresca was appointed manager of Championship club Leicester City, signing a three-year contract.

August 2023: Named EFL Championship Manager of the Month

In August 2023, Enzo Maresca was named the EFL Championship Manager of the Month after starting the season with a 100% record in their first four matches.

April 2024: Secured promotion back to Premier League

In April 2024, Enzo Maresca's Leicester side secured promotion back to the Premier League and he was awarded with another EFL Manager of the Month, his fourth in the season.

June 2024: Appointed Chelsea Head Coach

On 3 June 2024, Premier League club Chelsea announced that Enzo Maresca would be joining as head coach on 1 July 2024, signing a five-year deal.

July 2024: Maresca joins Chelsea

On 1 July 2024, Enzo Maresca will join Chelsea as Head Coach

August 2024: First Game in Charge

On 18 August 2024, Enzo Maresca's first game in charge of Chelsea ended in a 2-0 home defeat to Manchester City.

September 2024: Premier League Manager of the Month

In September 2024, Enzo Maresca was named Premier League Manager of the Month after leading Chelsea to the best start in a Premier League season since 2021, with three consecutive wins over Bournemouth, West Ham and Brighton.