Italian football has introduced some of the most influential managers in football history.
Football in Italy has a long and storied history, with Serie A being one of the most prestigious leagues in the world. Over the years, many talented managers have led teams to success in the league, but only a few can be considered the greatest of all time. In this article, we take a look at the top 5 Serie A managers of all time.
5- Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello is widely regarded as one of the greatest Italian football managers of all time. During his time at AC Milan, he won four Serie A titles and a European Cup. He also led Roma to the Serie A title in 2001. The Italian boss went on to have two successful spells in La Liga with Real Madrid.
4- Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti is one of the most successful managers in Italian football history, having won four Champions League titles and one Serie A trophy. During his spell at AC Milan, Ancelotti led the Rossoneri to two Champions League trophies and one Scudetto. The former Bayern Munich boss also coached Juventus, Parma and Reggiana at the beginning of his illustrious managerial career.
3- Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni is one of the most successful Italian football managers of all time. He won seven Serie A titles as a manager, including six with Juventus and one with Inter Milan. Il Trap also led Juve to their first-ever European Cup in 1985, establishing his reputation as one of the best tacticians in football history.
2- Arrigo Sacchi
Arrigo Sacchi revolutionized Italian football with his innovative tactics and his success at AC Milan in the late 1980s. He led Milan to back-to-back European Cup titles in 1989 and 1990, as well as a Serie A title in 1988. Sacchi’s high-pressure, high-tempo tactics changed the way Italian football was played, and his influence can still be seen in modern football.
1- Helenio Herrera
Helenio Herrera is widely considered one of the greatest managers in football history. He won three Serie A titles with Inter Milan and two European Cups, as well as four La Liga title with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
Herrera was known for his innovative tactics and his brilliant defensive innovations. His success with Inter Milan in the 1960s paved the way for the club to become a major European powerhouse.