Davide Ancelotti grew up with football in his blood—literally. At just six years old, he was already on the training pitch with his father, Carlo Ancelotti, then manager of Parma. The first player he remembers meeting? None other than Gianluigi Buffon, who would later become one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. Young Davide would take shots against Buffon, while future World Cup winners Lilian Thuram and Fabio Cannavaro honed their craft nearby.

That early immersion shaped a coach who has since worked alongside his father at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton, and Real Madrid—learning from a five-time Champions League-winning manager. Now, Davide is making his own mark. After a first head coach role at Botafogo, he's set to serve as Brazil's assistant manager for this summer's World Cup, working side by side with Carlo once again.

In a recent interview, Davide sat down with a tactics board between them, ready to unpack his coaching philosophy. "In football, it's hard to say one manager inspires you," he explained. "You take things from different people."

His list of influences reads like a who's who of modern football: Pep Guardiola for innovation, Jurgen Klopp for high pressing, Roberto De Zerbi for finding the third man, Diego Simeone for defensive discipline, and Unai Emery for tactical detail. And, of course, his father—rooted in the Arrigo Sacchi school of zonal defense and the classic 4-4-2.

"All these ideas have shaped my own identity as a coach," Davide said. "But that process is always ongoing. For some, I'm still defining who I am."

On the pitch, Davide values fluidity and adaptability—principles that translate seamlessly into the gear players need to perform at their best. Whether it's lightweight training kits for high-intensity drills or durable match-day jerseys built for movement, the right apparel supports the philosophy of constant evolution. As Davide continues to build his legacy, one thing is clear: the game is in his DNA, and the best is yet to come.