1973-86: Pellegrini makes 451 appearances as a defender for Universidad de

Chile in his home city of Santiago

1986-96: Served a 10-year managerial apprenticeship in Chile with Universidad de Chile, Palestino, O'Higgins and Universidad Catolica.

1998-2001: Guides LDU Quito to the Ecuadorian title while a run in the Copa Libertadores spreads his reputation through South America.

2001-03: Moves to Argentina to help San Lorenzo and River Plate to win silverware.

2004-09: Takes over Villarreal and transforms the provincial Spanish side into Champions League semi-finalists and one of La Liga's most progressive outfits.

2009-10: Pays the price for a trophy-less season at Real Madrid, losing his job to Jose Mourinho.

2010-13: Lifts Malaga to an unprecedented fourth-place finish in Spain. They miss out on a Champions League semi-final spot last season after conceding two injury-time goals at Dortmund.

2013: Becomes the first Chilean to manage in the Premier League after signing a three-year contract to succeed Roberto Mancini at Manchester City, whom he leads to the Champions League knock-out stage for the first time.