Japan: Group C team profile Manager

A renowned figure in Italy after taking charge of AC Milan, Lazio, Inter Milan and Juventus so far in his career, 60-year-old Zaccheroni has performed admirably at the helm of Japan. In his first match as coach, he led the Asian nation to a famous 1-0 win over Argentina, and this set the precedent for his reign. Of his 54 games in charge, Zaccheroni has won 32 and lost just 11 times, making him one of the most successful managers in Japan’s history. He guided Japan to their fourth AFC Asian Cup title in 2011, which led them to the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil. And although they failed to qualify for the latter stages of the competition, experience in the Brazilian climate will be something Zaccheroni can use to his advantage at the World Cup.