Everything you need to know about current Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca, including his Playing and Coaching Career, Tactics, Relationship with Pep Guardiola, Personal Life and How Rich he is in 2024.

Enzo Maresca background

Enzo Maresca is an Italian football manager, currently employed as head coach by Premier League side Chelsea.

Maresca played as a midfielder in his playing days, representing West Bromwich Albion, Italian sides Juventus, Fiorentina, Sampdoria, Palermo and Hellas Verona, LaLiga clubs Sevilla and Malaga and Greek outfit Olympiacos.

He never played for Italy’s senior team but represented the youth sides at the U15-U21 level.

Maresca served as assistant at several clubs, including Sevilla, West Ham United and Manchester City before venturing into management at Parma in May 2021 before joining Leicester City two years later.

The Italian boss appeared to ignore his previous manager, Pep Guardiola, while talking about the individuals who influenced his coaching style.

The Italian joined Chelsea in the summer of 2024 for the 2024-25 season.

Enzo Maresca Profile

Chelsea new boss Enzo Maresca (Credit: Imago)

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Full name: Enzo MarescaNationality: Italian Birth date: February 10, 1980 Place of birth: Pontecagnano Faiano, ItalyAge: 44 years old (as of October 2024) Current Team: Chelsea Role: Head Coach  Wife: Maria Jesus ParienteNet worth: $5 million (est.)Salary: €5 million per year (£4.2m/$5.6m)

How old is Enzo Maresca?

As of October 2024, Enzo Maresca is 44 years old. The manager was born on February 10, 1980.

Where was Enzo Maresca born?

Enzo Maresca was born in Pontecagnano Faiano, Italy.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is Italian (Credit: Getty Images)

Which Clubs did Enzo Maresca Play for?

Sevilla’s Enzo Maresca and Real Madrid’s Zinedine Zidane (Credit: Manchester City)

Enzo Maresca played for a surfeit of clubs in his playing career after starting out at AC Milan’s youth side before leaving for Cagliari in 1994.

A versatile midfielder in his playing days known for his defensive prowess and ability to contribute offensively, Maresca enjoyed a successful playing career that spanned over a decade.

The Italian’s professional journey began at West Bromwich Albion in England, where he gained valuable experience in the English Premier League despite joining the club with no grasp of the language.

Enzo Maresca’s professional career started at West Brom (Credit: Manchester City)

He then returned to Italy to join Juventus in a then club record sale, one of the most prestigious clubs in Italian football, playing a commendable role in the team’s 2001-02 Serie A success.

Enzo Maresca played for Juventus in the early 2000s (Credit: Imago)

After his stint at Juventus, Maresca moved to Fiorentina in 2004 for a season before leaving to join Spanish side Sevilla where he truly flourished.

Enzo Maresca played for Fiorentina for one year after leaving Juventus (Credit: Manchester City)

Maresca played a pivotal role in Sevilla’s triumphs, winning the Copa del Rey, UEFA Super Cup, and UEFA Cup twice during his time there. His defensive abilities and his ability to contribute offensively made him a vital member of the Sevilla squad.

Enzo Maresca celebrates scoring for Sevilla against Middlesbrough in the 2006 UEFA Cup final (Credit: Manchester City)

Enzo Maresca was a key component of the Sevilla side that won back-to-back UEFA Cup titles (Credit: Imago)

The Italian’s career also took him to Greece, where he played for Olympiacos before returning to Spain to join Malaga, before playing for Sampdoria, Palermo and Hellas Verona in the latter days of his career.

Maresca also had temporary stints at Bologna and Piacenza during his time at Juventus.

What has Enzo Maresca won?

While Enzo Maresca’s only league title won in his playing career came with Juventus in Serie A, the former midfielder’s notable success came in Seville, where he was pivotal to consecutive UEFA Cup (now Europa League) victories in 2006 and 2007, outstandingly netting twice in the 2006 final against Middlesbrough, thus seeing him named man of the match.

Enzo Maresca scored a brace in Sevilla’s 2006 UEFA Cup win over Middlesbrough (Credit: Imago)

Enzo Maresca won the 2006 UEFA Cup with Sevilla (Credit: Imago)

Maresca also won the UEFA Super Cup in 2006,  Copa del Rey in the 2006-07 season and Spanish Super Cup in 2007. The retired midfielder also had Serie B success with Palermo in the latter days of his playing career.

Enzo Maresca celebrates winning the 2006 UEFA Super Cup with Sevilla (Credit: Imago)

As a manager, Maresca guided the Manchester City U23 side to the Premier League 2 title in 2020-21 before guiding Leicester to Championship success in the 2023-24 campaign.

Enzo Maresca during Leicester City’s parade to celebrate winning the Championship (Credit: Imago)

Who has Enzo Maresca managed?

Before joining Chelsea, Enzo Maresca had managerial roles at Parma and Leicester City. The Italian also had a brief spell with the Man City U23 side.

Enzo Maresca as Parma head coach in 2021 (Credit: Imago)

When did Enzo Maresca join Leicester City?

Leicester City appointed Enzo Maresca in 2023 (Credit: Leicester City)

Enzo Maresca joined Leicester City on June 16, 2023, signing a three-year contract with the relegated East Midlands club.

Enzo Maresca (centre) as Leicester City head coach in 2023 (Credit: Imago)

The Italian secured promotion for the Foxes at the first time of asking before leaving to join Chelsea a year later.

Enzo Maresca Chelsea

Enzo Maresca was appointed Chelsea head coach on June 3, 2024, to replace Mauricio Pochettino, who departed the West London club by mutual consent on May 21, 2024, two days after the 2023-24 Premier League season concluded.

Enzo Maresca during Chelsea’s pre-season tour of the United States in 2024 (Credit: Imago)

The Italian manager signed a five-year contract with the option of an additional year.

Enzo Maresca Chelsea record

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca pictured on October 27, 2024 (Credit: Imago)

As of October 28, 2024, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea record is 9-2-3.

The Blues head coach has managed the club in 14 games in all competitions, notching nine wins, playing out two draws and losing three times.

Five of the club’s victories have been in the Premier League, two have come in the Conference League proper, and they have secured one win each in the continental competition’s qualifying round and EFL Cup.

Enzo Maresca Salary

According to Fabrizio Romano, Enzo Maresca’s salary at Chelsea is €5 million per year (£4.2m/$5.6m)

Enzo Maresca with Pep Guardiola

Enzo Maresca (left) was Pep Guardiola’s assistant in the 2022-23 season (Credit: Imago)

Enzo Maresca was Pep Guardiola’s assistant in the 2022-23 treble-winning season, after serving as the club’s U23 boss in the 20-21 campaign.

Man City’s treble winners played 61 games in that historic campaign.

Enzo Maresca (right) during Man City’s Premier League match with Brighton in October 2022 (Credit: Imago)

Enzo Maresca Style of Play

Enzo Maresca’s coaching at Leicester and early days at Chelsea have shown a willingness to control possession and play attacking football. His teams often seek to build attacks from the back and maintain a high defensive line while employing a high press out of possession to regain the ball swiftly after losing it.

Maresca’s attacking intent favours wingers who maintain width, intending to isolate them with the other team’s full-backs in one-on-one situations.

Enzo Maresca wants his teams to dominate possession (Credit: Imago)

Enzo Maresca has blamed Premier League rules for Conor Gallagher’s expected Chelsea exit (Credit: Imago)

Enzo Maresca Formation

While Enzo Maresca typically favours a 4-3-3 formation, he also utilises a 4-2-3-1 from time to time.

However, the Italian manager’s teams characteristically morph into a 3-2-5 shape in possession, with one full-back forming a back three and the opposite wide defender inverting along with a defensive midfielder.

This, in turn, frees up a front five, including two wingers to maintain width, two advanced midfielders in the half-spaces and a central striker.

Enzo Maresca Achievements

Playing Career

Enzo Maresca celebrates winning the UEFA Cup with Sevilla in 2007 (Credit: Imago)

Serie A: 2001-02 (Juventus)UEFA Cup: 2005-06, 2006-07 (Sevilla)UEFA Super Cup: 2006 (Sevilla)Copa del Rey: 2006-07 (Sevilla)Spanish Super Cup: 2007 (Sevilla)Serie B: 2013-14 (Palermo)

Managerial Career

Enzo Maresca celebrates winning the EFL Championship with Leicester City in 2024 (Credit: Imago)

First-TeamChampionship: 2023-24 (Leicester City)Youth TeamPremier League 2: 2020-21 (Manchester City U23)

Individual

Championship Manager of the Month: August 2023, October 2023, December 2023, April 2024

Enzo Maresca Wife

Enzo Maresca and his wife Maria Jesus Pariente (Credit: @MJPariente/X)

Enzo Maresca’s wife is Maria Jesus Pariente. She is from Seville, and the couple met during the Italian’s time with Andalusian outfit Sevilla.

The couple have four children together, with Maresca’s first son born in Seville.

Enzo Maresca with his wife, Maria Jesus Pariente, and four children at Leicester City’s Championship title celebrations in May 2024 (Credit: Imago)

Where does Enzo Maresca Live?

Enzo Maresca currently lives in London, England. He relocated to London to take up the Chelsea job in June 2024. Before that, he lived in Leicester, where he managed Leicester City.

Enzo Maresca Net Worth

Multiple sources indicate that Enzo Maresca’s net worth is estimated to be between $2-5 million.

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