FABIO CAPELLO
Profile
Full name Fabio Capello
Born 18 June 1946, San Canzian d'Isonzo, Gorizia, Italy.
Playing Career
Club(s) A midfielder, he played his entire career in Italy, beginning with SPAL 1907 SpA, debuting in 1964 and remaining until 1967 (40 appearances, 3 goals). Joined AS Roma SpA from 1967 until 1969 (62 appearances, 11 goals), then Juventus FC SpA, in 1969 until 1976 (165 appearances, 27 goals). Joined AC Milan SpA, Italy in 1976 until 1979 (65 appearances, 4 goals).
Club honours Coppa Italia 1968-69, 1976-77; Serie A 1971-72, 1972-73, 1974-75, 1978-79;
Individual honours Italy 1972-76 (32 appearances, 8 goals)
Distinctions None
Management Career
Club(s) Spent several seasons being a television pundit on Italian television before Capello entered into management. His first taste was with AC Milan SpA, at the end of the 1986-87 season, in a caretaker capacity. It was not until 1991 that he took over the Milan hotseat in a permanent capacity. Took over at Real Madrid CF, Spain in 1996 for a single season. He returned to AC Milan briefly, before taking over at AS Roma in 1999. Managed Juventus FC in 2004 until July 2006. Capello returned to Real Madrid CF on 4 July 2006 before being sacked on 28 June 2007, after winning the La Liga.
Club honours Serie A 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 2000-01, 2004-05, 2005-06 (later revoked); Supercoppa Italiana 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 2000-01; UEFA Champions League 1993-94; European Super Cup 1994; La Liga 1996-97, 2006-07; Coppa Italia 2000-01;
Individual honours Serie A Coach of the Year 2004-05;
Distinctions Capello is particularly remembered for a goal with which Italy beat England at Wembley for the first time in its history on 14 November 1973. Capello had already scored against England in June 1973, when Italy beat England 2-0 in Turin.
England Career
England tenure Appointed national team coach 14 December 2007 on an initial four and a half year contract, worth £6 million a year. Took charge on 7 January 2008.
Other applicants Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was the initial favourite to take over from McClaren, but he eventually ruled himself out of the running. The FA quickly turned its attentions to Capello, although World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi was also thought to be in contention. Capello expressed his interest in the job just days after McClaren's departure, describing it as a "beautiful challenge".
First match No. 861, 6 February 2008, England 2 Switzerland 1, a friendly match at The National Stadium, Wembley, London, aged 61 years 234 days;
Last match No. 881, 14 November 2009, Brazil 1 England 0, a friendly match at Khalifi International Stadium, Doha, Qatar, aged 63 years 150 days;
Major tournaments World Cup Finals 2010;
Team honours None
Individual honours None
Backroom Staff Franco Baldini,; Assistant Coach is Italo Galbiati, ; Fitness Trainer is Massimo Neri; Goalkeeping coach is Franco Tancredi, and Ray Clemence, Stuart Pearce .