Claudio Ranieri is a football manager, coach, and former professional player hailing from Italy. He played as a defender for various Italian clubs and later chose to become a manager. He started his career with a little-known club called Campania Puteolana and moved to Caligari in 1988. The club soared and won the Coppa Italia Serie C in 1989. Later, Ranieri moved to Napoli and helped the club score remarkable wins against veritable giants. After this, he progressed to other teams and enjoyed a rewarding stint at Fiorentina where he guided the team to victories in the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana in 1996. His impressive record at Fiorentina helped him land a job in the Spanish league. His two-year stint at Valencia saw the team qualify for the UEFA Champions League and win the UEFA Intertoto Club. This set the stage for his entry to the coveted English Premier League. As the coach of Chelsea for the next four years, Ranieri laid the foundation of the champion side that dominated Europe for many years. After his tenure with Chelsea got over, Ranieri joined Leicester City and ensured a historical win for them, thus immortalizing his name. Overall, Ranieri remains one of the most respected managers in the world of football, distinguished by his tactical knowledge and acumen in the game.