Biography
Who is Claudio Ranieri?
Early life and playing career
Claudio Ranieri was born in Rome, Italy, on October 20, 1951. He grew up in the San Saba neighbourhood and began playing football at his local church. He started his professional playing career with AS Roma, making six appearances during his two seasons with the club. He also spent a month on loan at Siracusa.
As a defender, Claudio spent most of his playing career with Catanzaro, Catania, and Palermo. He was involved in four successful promotion campaigns during his time as a player before transitioning into coaching and management roles in Italian football.
Managerial career highlights
Claudio began his managerial career in the lower leagues in Italy. He first made his name at Cagliari, guiding the team from Serie C1 up to Serie A in successive seasons. He subsequently managed Napoli, where he qualified for the UEFA Cup. In 1993, he joined Fiorentina and immediately led them to Serie A promotion, also winning the Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa Italiana in 1996.
He moved to Spain in 1997 to manage Valencia, winning a Copa del Rey and a UEFA Intertoto Cup. In 2000, he became head coach at Chelsea, leading the team to a second-place finish in the 2003-04 Premier League. After spells with various other clubs, he achieved his most famous feat by winning the 2015-16 Premier League as manager of Leicester City.
Personal life and height
Claudio stands at a height of 182 cm. He is married to Dr. Rosanna, and the couple has a daughter named Claudia. He is a devout Catholic who prays daily and maintains a quiet and reserved demeanour. He and his family have lived in Formello, a town near Rome.
Birthday and age
Claudio Ranieri was born on October 20, 1951, which makes Claudio 75 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Claudio shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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