Massimiliano Allegri

Born on August 11, 1967, in Livorno, Italy, Massimiliano Allegri’s football journey began as a midfielder. He played for several Italian clubs, including Livorno, Pisa, Pescara, Cagliari, Perugia, and Napoli. He notably won the Serie D title with Aglianese in 2002 before retiring as a player in 2003. His playing career, though in lower leagues for a significant period, laid the foundation for his deep understanding of the game.

Allegri transitioned to management in 2003, starting with Aglianese. His early career saw him manage SPAL and Grosseto before achieving a significant milestone with Sassuolo, leading them to their first-ever promotion to Serie B in 2008 by winning the Serie C1 championship and Super Cup. This success caught the attention of larger Serie A clubs. From 2008 to 2010, he managed Cagliari, guiding them to their best Serie A finish in nearly 15 years, earning him the prestigious Panchina d’Oro award.

His managerial prowess led him to AC Milan in 2010, where he secured a Serie A title in his first season (2010–11) and a Supercoppa Italiana in 2011. He then moved to Juventus in 2014, enjoying a highly successful five-year spell, winning five consecutive Serie A titles (2015-2019), four Coppa Italia titles (2015-2018), and two Supercoppa Italiana titles (2015, 2018). He also led Juventus to two UEFA Champions League finals in 2015 and 2017. After a break, he returned to Juventus in 2021 for a second stint, winning another Coppa Italia in 2024 before returning to AC Milan in May 2025.