Ancelotti and the task of awakening the sixth giant

Carlo Ancelotti, renowned for revitalizing football powerhouses, is set to lead Brazil from June 2025. The "Seleçao," despite holding a record five World Cup titles, has not won the tournament since 2002, presenting Ancelotti with his next monumental challenge.

Ancelotti's reputation stems from his proven ability to guide clubs back to their peak after periods of underperformance. His unique capacity to transform teams into champions is well-documented across Europe's elite leagues.

His first major success came with AC Milan. Returning to the club in late 2001, Ancelotti immediately revived the "Rossoneri." After seven consecutive years without European titles, the club secured two Champions League titles in 2003 and 2007, two European Super Cups in 2003 and 2007, and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2007.

Next, Ancelotti took charge of Chelsea. After signing in 2009, the Italian coach promptly led the London club to its first premier league title since Jose Mourinho, ending Manchester United's dominance. Key players he brought in, such as Ramires, David Luiz, and Fernando Torres, formed the foundation for Chelsea's 2012 Champions League victory.

Ancelotti then moved to PSG. The French club had endured a 19-year Ligue 1 drought until he guided them to reclaim the championship in 2013. This success initiated an era of sustained dominance, with PSG now holding a record 14 French championships.

Ancelotti continued his revitalizing work with Real Madrid. He led them to the 2014 Champions League, which was the Spanish Royal club's first European championship since 2002. After a three-year Champions League hiatus, Real reunited with Ancelotti in 2021. The Italian coach again delivered, securing two more titles in 2022 and 2024. He holds a personal record of five Champions League victories, surpassing other legends like Bob Paisley, Pep Guardiola, Zinedine Zidane, and Luis Enrique, who each have three.