Vincenzo Montella
Vincenzo Montella arrived as Türkiye manager in 2023 with a reputation rebuilt after mixed spells at AC Milan and Sevilla, and promptly guided the team to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals — their best tournament performance in years. As a player he was a sharp, instinctive finisher for Fiorentina and Sampdoria, and his managerial identity leans toward organised, attack-minded football. His long tenure at Fiorentina between 2012 and 2015 established him as a tactically credible Serie A coach. In Türkiye he has found a squad — built around Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Arda Güler — that suits his style.
Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy · 1974-06-18
Profile
Vincenzo Montella, the former Italy striker, took charge of Turkey in 2023 and immediately steered them to Euro 2024, where they reached the quarter-finals before losing to the Netherlands. The Italian typically organises Turkey in a 4-2-3-1, using Hakan Calhanoglu as the pivot and Arda Guler in the number-ten role. His previous club work included spells at Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Sevilla, and he has shown a consistent preference for possession-based, technically disciplined football.
Career
Türkiye2023 – present
Adana Demirspor2021 – 2023
Fiorentina2019
Sevilla2017 – 2018
AC Milan2016 – 2017
Sampdoria2015 – 2016Fiorentina2012 – 2015
Catania2011 – 2012
Roma2011Team identity
Montella deploys a 4-2-3-1 in which Hakan Calhanoglu and Salih Ozcan or Kaan Ayhan form a double pivot, shielding the defence while recycling possession. Arda Guler operates as the ten, with Kerem Akturkoglu and Kenan Yildiz providing width. Ferdi Kadioglu pushes forward aggressively from left-back, effectively creating a 3-4-3 shape in possession. Turkey press in mid-block and look to transition quickly through Guler's line-breaking passes.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Türkiye's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Vincenzo Montella is the head coach of Türkiye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Vincenzo Montella's background?
Vincenzo Montella arrived as Türkiye manager in 2023 with a reputation rebuilt after mixed spells at AC Milan and Sevilla, and promptly guided the team to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals — their best tournament performance in years. As a playe…