Italy · 1995 – today

Carlo Ancelotti

Five Champions League titles as a manager, league titles in four countries, and a talent for making great players feel trusted rather than instructed.

Milan · Real Madrid · BayernPrincipal clubs

1995 – todaySpan

““The tactic is the players. Everything else is theory.””

Philosophy

Adapt the shape to the players, not the players to the shape. His teams defend in a mid-block, attack through the left half-space, and never panic.

The record

Five European Cups: Milan 2003, 2007; Real Madrid 2014, 2022, 2024.
The only manager to win league titles in England, Spain, Italy, France and Germany.
Won the 2022 Champions League after three consecutive comeback ties.