Davide Ancelotti is an Italian football coach born on July 22, 1989, in Parma, Italy. He is the son of famous manager Carlo Ancelotti. Davide started as a player in AC Milan’s youth team but quit at age 20 to become a coach. He also got a degree in sports science. Davide has become a professional football coach, starting his career working with his father.
Coaching Journey
Davide started his football career working with his father. He played at lower levels before switching to coaching roles at big clubs like Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich. Now, he manages Botafogo in Brazil and likes using a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Career Highlights
Davide helped out as an assistant coach during big wins, like Real Madrid’s 2014 Champions League title and several Ligue 1 championships with PSG. He also played briefly for Paris SG, Real Madrid’s youth team, and Bayern Munich as an amateur midfielder.
At Botafogo, he’s managed 33 matches so far, with 15 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses—that works out to 1.67 points per match on average.
Key Stats
| Role | Club/Period | Record/Notes |
| Manager | Botafogo (recent) | 33 games, 45% win rate |
| Assistant | Real Madrid/PSG/Bayern | Part of UCL, league titles |
| Player | PSG (2012-13), Madrid (2013-15), Bayern (2016-17) | Limited senior appearances |
Recent Managerial Role
In recent years, Davide has become a head coach, working at clubs like Botafogo in Brazil, where he leads the team in tough leagues. Before this, he worked with youth teams at AC Milan and was an assistant coach at several top European clubs.
Recent News
Botafogo fired coach Davide on December 17, 2025, after poor results in Brazil’s top league, Série A. This ended his contract early, which was set to run until 2026. It marks the close of his first job as a head coach at the top level, despite past interest from teams like Rangers and Pisa.
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Relationship
Davide Ancelotti is married to Ana Galocha, a Spanish artist. The couple tie knot on June 10, 2022, in Mairena del Alcor, Seville, after meeting in a Madrid nightclub in 2014. They have twins, Leonardo and Lucas, born on January 31, 2019.
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By November 2025, he had improved the team’s position from ninth to sixth. He focused on developing young players, even while dealing with tough conditions like weather and pitches.
