Carlo Ancelotti can be safely called an iconic figure in world sports. In the past, a flamboyant footballer, playing the role of a midfielder, and now - one of the most successful coaches. As a mentor, he won the championships in England, Italy and Germany. No coach has yet succeeded in repeating such a success.
Biography of Carlo Ancelotti
The future athlete was born on June 10, 1959 in the north of Italy - in the town of Reggolo, in the province of Emilia-Romagna. All his childhood passed there. The footballer's parents - Giuseppe and Cecilla - were simple farmers. The Carlo family was engaged in the manufacture of the legendary parmesan cheese. Parents tried to bring up their son in the best Italian traditions.
The boy and his brother spent a lot of time on the farm. His parents wanted him to continue their work, but Carlo chose a different path. Every day he saw his father and mother doing farm laborers for a penny. It was not part of his plans to repeat their fate, then he began to think about big sports.
Ancelotti came to football late. Carlo began to take his first steps in this game at the age of 13. He quickly got into the youth team of his city, where representatives of the football club Parma soon drew attention to him. Then he was barely 16 years old. Ancelotti was taken to the club's double.
In one of his interviews, Carlo recalled his decision: “Football is not just a job. I grew up on a farm and football is the best life."
Playing career Carlo Ancelotti
In an interview, Carlo recalled that as a child he dreamed of defending the colors of Inter Milan. It was even watched by the breeders of the club, but immediately rejected. Later, most likely, they greatly regretted this.
Carlo Ancelotti played as a central midfielder. Now this role is called "defensive midfielder". Carlo's height is 180 cm. Powerful and tall, the role of the central midfielder suited him perfectly. Ancelotti did not let the opponent's players descend. For this he received the nickname "Gladiator". After the release of the famous film with Arnold Schwarzenegger, he was called "The Terminator".
He joined his first professional club, Parma, in 1976. At first he played for the youth team, but soon he was transferred to the first team. For three years, Carlo spent 55 matches there, scoring 13 goals. During this time, the club was able to improve in class. In the decisive match, Ancelotti scored two goals against the opponent. This allowed Parma to win. After that, Carlo received an offer from Roma (1979).
As part of this club, he played in 171 matches and scored 12 goals. Together with the Romans, he repeatedly won the Italian Cup (in 1980, 1981, 1984 and 1986). Also with Roma, he won Serie A (the group of the strongest clubs) in 1983.
In 1987, Ancelotti becomes a Milan player. In this club, he managed to achieve the greatest success. He played 112 games and scored 10 goals. Together with the Milanese, Carlo becomes twice the champion of Serie A (in 1988 and 1992), the owner of the Italian Super Cup (1988), the European Cup and European Super Cup (1989 and 1990) and the Intercontinental Cup (1989 and 1990).
Ancelotti also played for the national team. On account of his 26 matches. As part of the national team, he won bronze medals of the world championship (1990) and European (1988).
In total, Carlo played 338 matches during his playing career. On account of his 35 goals scored. He ended his playing career in 1992.
Carlo Ancelotti's coaching career
Immediately after the end of his playing career, Carlo began to try himself as a coach. In 1992, he acted as assistant coach for the Italian national team.
Two years later, Ancelotti heads the Reggana club. This is a team without special regalia, then it was part of the "B" series. The arrival of Ancelotti allowed the club to break into the elite group of the Italian championship.
In 1996, Carlo became the helm of the team that started his career as a player - Parma. Ancelotti led his first club to runner-up in the Italian championship in the 1996-1997 season.
In 1999, Ancelotti came to Juventus, where he also achieved great success. In 2001 he changed his registration to Milan. He worked there for 8 years, becoming one of the most successful coaches in the history of the club.
In 2009, Carlo took charge of Chelsea, with whom he became the champion of England and took two Cups. In 2011, Ancelotti began to coach the French Paris Saint-Germain. He won with him the gold of the French championship (2013).
After France, Ancelotti moved to Real Madrid. Many coaches dream of working in this club. With Ancelotti, Madrid won the key European tournament - the Champions League. They went to this for 12 long years, and only with Pope Carlo their dream came true. The following season, Real Madrid failed to repeat the success, and Ancelotti was dismissed.
After being fired, Carlo took a year off from football. In 2016, he received an offer from Bayern Munich, which he gladly accepted. With Ancelotti, Munich became champions of Germany and took the country's Super Cup.
In 2018, Carlo returned to the Italian championship again, taking over at the helm of Napoli.
Over the years of coaching, he received the nickname "Papa Carlo". Probably for taking care of his players. Meanwhile, Ancelotti is no stranger to principles. So, if a football player does not fit into the team, Papa Carlo immediately tells him about it. And it doesn't matter who is in front of him - a beginner or an eminent player.
Personal life of Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo has two marriages behind him. In 1983 he married Louise Gibellini. The marriage lasted until 2008. In 2017, he tied the knot again by marrying Marian Barren McClay. Has a son and a daughter.
