Overview
- GiveMeSport published its 2026/27 ranking on Friday, September 11, 2026, placing Carlo Ancelotti 12th with an annual salary of €9.43 million.
- Ancelotti is the only national‑team coach inside the top 12 and the highest‑paid manager of a national side in the list.
- The ranking is led by Simone Inzaghi at Al‑Hilal on €26 million and is largely dominated by club managers from Saudi Arabia and top European leagues.
- Brazilian outlets reproduced GiveMeSport's top‑30 list with approximate real (BRL) conversions but note the published figures do not account for bonuses, endorsements or contract clauses that can change total pay.
- The listing arrives as Ancelotti begins a new Brazil cycle after the 2026 World Cup, a development that highlights the wage gap between wealthier clubs and national federations and could shape future coach recruitment and contract talks.