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Filippo Inzaghi

Filippo Inzaghi is an Italian former professional footballer and current football manager, best known as a striker for Juventus and AC Milan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Filippo Inzaghi is an Italian former professional footballer and current football manager, best known as a striker for Juventus and AC Milan. He won multiple domestic and European titles with Milan and was part of Italy’s 2006 FIFA World Cup-winning squad. After retiring as a player in 2012, he became a coach and has managed several Italian clubs.

Playing career

Inzaghi began in Piacenza’s youth system and made his Serie A debut with Parma in 1995. He later played for Atalanta, Juventus and AC Milan, becoming known as a prolific striker and winning numerous titles with Milan.

International career

Inzaghi represented Italy and was included in the national team that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Sources also note his role in Italy’s runner-up finish at UEFA Euro 2000.

Coaching career

After retiring as a player, Inzaghi moved into coaching in 2012. He has managed several clubs in Italy, including Milan, Venezia, Bologna, Benevento, Brescia, Reggina, Salernitana and Pisa. He led Pisa to promotion to Serie A in the 2024–25 season, before leaving the club in June 2025.

Honours and records

Inzaghi won multiple league and European trophies with AC Milan, including Champions League titles in 2003 and 2007. He is also noted in sources for high scoring totals in European club competitions and in Serie A.

Key facts

  • Started his senior career with Piacenza and later played for several Italian clubs, including Parma, Atalanta, Juventus and AC Milan.
  • Joined AC Milan in 2001 and won major honours there, including Serie A and the UEFA Champions League.
  • Scored for Italy and was part of the squad that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
  • Retired from playing in 2012 and moved into coaching.
  • Led Pisa to promotion to Serie A in the 2024–25 season, before leaving the club in June 2025.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Filippo Inzaghi?
He is an Italian former football striker and later football manager, best known for his long spell at AC Milan and for winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup with Italy.
What clubs did Filippo Inzaghi play for?
He played for Piacenza, Parma, Atalanta, Juventus and AC Milan, among others cited in career summaries.
When did Filippo Inzaghi retire as a player?
He retired from professional playing in 2012.
What did Filippo Inzaghi do after retiring?
He became a football coach and has managed several Italian clubs, including Milan, Benevento and Pisa.
What is Filippo Inzaghi known for?
He is known for being a prolific striker, for his success with AC Milan, and for being part of Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning squad.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filippo_Inzaghi
    Supports: Recent coaching move to Pisa in 2024, promotion to Serie A, and departure in 2025.
  2. Treccani — https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/filippo-inzaghi/
    Supports: Biographical details, playing career, retirement, coaching career, and book publication.
  3. Sky Sports — https://www.skysports.com/football/player/9371/filippo-inzaghi
    Supports: Date of birth, position, and transfer history.