Considered one of the main coaches in the history of football, Carlo Ancelotti built a career marked by titles, longevity and success at the main clubs in Europe. Known for his calm profile and ability to manage big stars, the Italian is considered one of the most successful coaches.

In May 2025, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) officially announced Ancelotti as the new coach of the Brazilian team. The signing was historic as it represented the arrival of a foreign coach at the helm of the five-time world champion team, something rare in the history of Amarelinha. The Italian took the role with a view to competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In May, Carlo Ancelotti, during the announcement of the players chosen by him to compose the team that will seek the sixth world championship, highlighted the moment of preparation and reinforced confidence in the team that will represent Brazil. “I have the knowledge and confidence that this team can compete with the best in the world. Can we win the World Cup and reach the final? Yes, we can play in the final. But I don’t know if it’s enough, the best thing is to reach and win the final”, he said at a press conference.

A successful career on the field

Born in Reggiolo, Italy, on June 10, 1959, Carlo Ancelotti began his career in professional football with Parma, at the age of 18. Shortly afterwards, he transferred to Roma, a club where he experienced one of the most memorable phases of his career. During eight seasons with the team from the Italian capital, he won five titles, including the Italian Championship.

At Milan, he spent the last years of his career as a player and accumulated even more achievements. Wearing the Rossoneri shirt, he was two-time champion of the Italian Championship, the UEFA Champions League and the Club World Cup. For the Italian national team, he played in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups, being part of an outstanding generation of Italian football.

He retired in 1992 and began his coaching career. Over the years, he has built an equally successful career on the sidelines, becoming one of the few professionals in history to win the Champions League as much as athlete as a technician.

Main titles as a coach

As a coach, Carlo Ancelotti has built a successful career at some of the main clubs in European football, including Juventus, Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Everton and Real Madrid. Recognized for his ability to lead stellar teams and achieve consistent results, the Italian has accumulated achievements that place him among the greatest coaches in the history of the game. sport.

His career is marked by unprecedented achievements in European football. He is the only coach to win the national championships of the continent’s five main leagues — Italy, England, France, Germany and Spain. Furthermore, he became a reference in the UEFA Champions League, a competition in which he is the most successful coach, with five titles, and also the record holder for the number of matches coached.

Among the main career achievements are:

• UEFA Champions League: 5 titles (2003, 2007, 2014, 2022 and 2024);
• Club World Cup: 4 titles;
• UEFA Super Cup: 5 titles;
• Italian Championship: 1 title;
• Premier League: 1 title;
• French Championship: 1 title;
• German Championship: 1 title;
• Spanish Championship: 2 titles;
• FA Cup: 1 title;
• Italian Cup: 1 title;
• Copa del Rey: 2 titles;
• Italian Super Cup: 1 title;
• English Super Cup: 1 title;
• German Super Cup: 2 titles;
• Spanish Super Cup: 2 titles.

One of football’s most respected coaches

More than the trophies, Carlo Ancelotti gained worldwide recognition for his ability to manage star-studded squads and adapt his playing style to the characteristics of the athletes. The Italian is often cited as one of the most influential and respected coaches in modern football, credentials that motivated the CBF to invest in his work in the search for six-time championship world.

The 2026 World Cup will take place between June 11 and July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Before the debut, on June 13th, against Morocco, Brazil will still play two friendlies: against Panama (05/31) and Egypt (06/06). In the group stage, the team will also face Haiti and Scotland.