Simone Inzaghi Named Serie A Coach Of The Year At 33rd Panchina d’Oro Awards

The 33rd edition of the Panchina d’Oro celebrated Italy’s top football coaches by recognizing the standout figures of the 2023/24 season. Uniquely judged by their peers, the awards underscored the importance of professional respect and acknowledgment of each coach’s achievements over the past year. According to the Instagram account “Cronache di spogliatoio,” Simone Inzaghi was the evening’s headline winner, earning the Serie A Coach of the Year title with 26 votes — a testament to his transformative impact on Inter’s campaign.

Inzaghi’s trophy caps a season defined by consistent success and a cohesive, winning style of play. Finishing runner‑up was Gian Piero Gasperini (14 votes), who once again guided Atalanta to top‑tier performances, cementing his status among Italy’s elite tacticians. Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Italiano rounded out the podium in third place with four votes, further proving his ability to deliver strong domestic and European results.

Beyond the main award, several special honors were presented. The Panchina d’Oro Speciale went to Gasperini, Carlo Ancelotti, and Alberto Favo. Ancelotti — Real Madrid’s manager — was recognized for an illustrious career highlighted by five Champions League titles, while Favo received acclaim for leading Italy’s Under‑17 national team to victory at the latest European Championship.