Claudio Ranieri
Football manager, led Leicester City
Born
October 20th, 1951
74 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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