Claudio Ranieri

Football manager, led Leicester City

Claudio Ranieri - Football manager, led Leicester City
Born

October 20th, 1951
73 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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A football manager achieved recognition for managing Leicester City, where the team secured the Premier League title in the 2015-2016 season, despite being 5000-1 odds to win. Ranieri began a managerial career in 1986 and held positions at clubs such as Fiorentina, Valencia, and Roma. His tactical approach and adaptability gained respect across different leagues. He also had a stint as the national team manager for Greece in 2014. Ranieri's leadership style is characterized by being personable and approachable, fostering a positive team environment throughout his managerial roles.

Led Leicester City to Premier League title

Managed clubs like Roma and Valencia

Managed the Greek national team

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