Carlo Ancelotti, Chelsea (August 2009 to present)
2011 earning: €6 million
Carlo Ancelotti, born in 1959, is a former footballer who played for the Italy national football team. Ancelotti began his career in 1974 with Parma, and played for Milan from 1987 to 1992. In 1995, he started his managerial career with Reggiana, and became the manager of Chelsea in May 2009, after spelling as manager of Parma, Juventus and Milan. He was named Serie A Coach of the Year in 2001 and 2004, UEFA Manager of the Year in 2003, UEFA Champions League Manager of the Year in 2003, World Soccer Magazine Manager of the Year in 2003, and the World’s Best Club Coach in 2007.