Italian football manager Carlo Ancelotti is one of the most respected coaches in the world. The former AC Milan and Chelsea boss has succeeded wherever he has been and has won almost everything there is to win.
He’s been so successful as a coach that many sometimes forget he used to be a professional footballer – one who was very good at it, too.
Wikipedia, Biography, age and birthday
Ancelotti was born in Reggiolo, Italy and was accustomed to football from day one. Born on June 10, 1959, Don Carlo began his football career as a player of Reggiolo before joining Parma in 1975.
The 63-year-old played for AS Roma for almost a decade but it was at AC Milan that he truly established himself. Ancelotti was part of the Milan side that won numerous trophies in the 1980s, including two Serie A titles, the Italian Cup and two European Cups.
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time, having won the UEFA Champions League a record four times.
Height and weight
Ancelotti’s height is 1.79 meters and his weight is 74Kg.
Nationality and ethnicity
Ancelotti is Italian and also a Christian.
Tactics and style
Ancelotti is from the pragmatic school. Although he is usually open to adapting to the strengths of the players at his disposal, his teams thrive on organisation and tactical awareness.
He is one of the most tactically astute managers around, with his laissez-faire style endearing him to players and fans alike.
Teams coached and trophies won
Ancelotti’s CV is littered with top sides across Europe, including Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea, PSG, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Everton and Napoli.
Ancelotti has won 24 titles in his managerial career. He’s also the first manager to win league titles in Europe’s top five leagues – England, Italy, Spain, France and Germany.
Parents and siblings
Carlo’s parents were Mr. and Mrs. Guiseppe Ancelotti, who were both cheese farmers in Northern Italy. He also has a brother and a sister called Angela Ancelotti.
Wife and children
Ancelotti’s wife is Canadian businesswoman Mariann Barrena. The couple got married in 2011. Ancelotti also has two kids – Davide and Kaita Ancelotti – from his previous marriage.
Salary per week
Ancelotti is said to earn around £422,000 per week in his current job at Real Madrid.
Net worth
Meanwhile, the Italian manager is estimated to be worth around $50 million as of 2022.
Instagram and Twitter
Ancelotti’s Twitter handle (@MrAncelotti) has three million followers while his Instagram (@MrAncelotti) has 8.6 million followers.
