Davide Ancelotti has decided to continue working alongside his father, Carlo Ancelotti, rather than pursuing his own career path as a head coach. The 35-year-old coach turned down three managerial offers from European clubs Glasgow Rangers, Basel, and Deportivo La Coruna to once again serve as his father’s assistant, this time with the Brazilian national team.
This decision brings an end to a short separation between the father-son duo. Carlo Ancelotti, now 65, recently took charge of Brazil following his departure from Real Madrid. As he embarks on a new chapter with the South American giants, Davide will be right beside him, maintaining the partnership that has spanned multiple clubs and countries.
Over the last decade, Davide Ancelotti has followed his father to some of Europe’s top clubs, including Napoli, Everton, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid. Since 2015, he has been a constant figure on Carlo’s coaching staff, gradually building a reputation for his tactical understanding and scientific approach to football training. Despite his growing experience and qualifications, including a FIFA PRO license and a strong academic foundation in sports science, Davide has chosen loyalty and family continuity over stepping out on his own.
His latest assignment with Brazil will see him assist in preparing the team for the remainder of their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign. Brazil, currently under pressure after a goalless draw against Ecuador in Carlo Ancelotti’s debut match, faces Paraguay next. The Selecao need a win to solidify their place in the top six of the South American qualifying table, as they sit only four points ahead of seventh-placed Venezuela with just three matches to go.
The Brazilian Football Confederation has officially confirmed Davide’s inclusion in the coaching staff and expressed confidence in his ability to contribute positively to the national team. According to the federation, his appointment is a strategic move aimed at injecting new ideas and improving the team’s technical direction.
Davide’s training methods and international exposure are expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the squad. With experience in different football cultures and elite environments, he adds a valuable perspective that could help Brazil adapt to evolving global football trends. His presence is not just symbolic of familial unity but also reflective of the Brazilian federation’s ambition to modernize and compete at the highest level.
For Davide, the decision to stay with his father may seem like a step back in personal ambition, but it also reflects a deliberate choice to continue learning and contributing in a high-pressure, top-tier footballing environment. Coaching the Brazilian national team, especially in a World Cup cycle, is a significant professional experience one that few assistant managers enjoy. It offers him the chance to further refine his skills and deepen his knowledge while being a key part of one of football’s most storied institutions.
As Brazil prepares for a critical phase in its World Cup journey, the Ancelotti duo will aim to blend their European experience with Brazil’s footballing flair. Whether this partnership will bring the desired results remains to be seen, but what’s clear is that Davide Ancelotti has once again chosen family, unity, and long-term growth over immediate career advancement.
