Born: 20 October 1951
Nationality: Italian
Place of birth: Rome, Italy
Debut season as manager: 1986–1987
Current Club: AS Roma
Contract: 30 June 2025
Titles as manager:
Fiorentina:
- Coppa Italia (1995–96)
- Supercoppa Italiana (1996)
Valencia:
- Copa del Rey (1998–99)
- UEFA Intertoto Cup (1998)
Leicester City:
- Premier League (2015–16)
Monaco:
- Ligue 2 Winner (2012–13)
Other Achievements as manager:
- FIFA Best Men’s Coach (2016) for Leicester’s Premier League triumph.
- Known for revitalizing struggling teams and achieving promotions, such as with Cagliari (1990) and Monaco (2013).
- Oversaw Leicester City’s iconic run to Premier League glory, defying 5000-1 odds.
- Notable for establishing competitive squads at clubs like Chelsea, AS Roma, and Valencia.
Managerial Career:
Ranieri has managed across Europe, with notable stints at:
- Italy: Fiorentina, Juventus, Roma, Inter Milan, Parma, Napoli, Sampdoria, and Cagliari.
- England: Chelsea, Leicester City, and Fulham.
- Spain: Valencia and Atlético Madrid.
- France: AS Monaco and Nantes.
- Greece: Brief spell as the national team coach.
System of Play:
Ranieri is a pragmatic tactician known for adapting his system to the strengths of his squad. Key characteristics of his style include:
- Formation Flexibility: Frequently utilizes 4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, or 3-5-2 formations depending on the team’s needs.
- Defensive Solidity: Places significant emphasis on structure and discipline, particularly in defense.
- Counter-Attacking Football: Effective use of transitions, particularly seen with Leicester City’s 2015–16 campaign.
- Player Management: Renowned for fostering team spirit and getting the best out of players, especially underdog teams or those with limited budgets.
Ranieri’s career is a testament to perseverance and tactical ingenuity, highlighted by his ability to inspire teams to surpass expectations.