A number of former Everton assistant managers have tried their hand as the main man elsewhere.
Duncan Ferguson worked under the likes of Sam Allardyce, Marco Silva and Carlo Ancelotti during his time at Finch Farm.
Ferguson was most recently at Inverness Caledonian Thistle, however, he was let go by the administrators of the club.
Graeme Jones, who was assistant to Roberto Martinez, was Luton Town manager from May 2019 to April 2020.
Now, another former Everton assistant is about to give management a go as he agrees to join Brazilian club Botafogo.
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti with assistant Davide Ancelotti.
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Former Everton assistant manager Davide Ancelotti agrees to join Botafogo
Davide Ancelotti was, of course, the assistant manager to Carlo Ancelotti during their 18-month stint on Merseyside.
They left for Real Madrid during the summer of 2021 and have gone on to win two Champions League titles as well as La Liga twice.
Carlo Ancelotti has now become the new Brazil manager, whilst his son Davide has decided to go his own way.
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Davide Ancelotti was linked with the Rangers job, with former Everton sporting director Kevin Thelwell pulling the strings there.
However, that job went to Russell Martin and now the Italian coach has just agreed to join Brazilian club Botafogo.
🤍🖤🇧🇷 Davide Ancelotti has agreed to become new head coach at Botafogo, here we go!
Ancelotti takes first job of his career as @geglobo reports after being Carlo’s right hand at Real Madrid in recent years.
After being close to Rangers, Davide Ancelotti starts career at FogĂŁo. pic.twitter.com/wEuKNBewT5
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2025
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Botafogo good move for Davide Ancelotti
Botafogo gave a really good account of themselves at the Club World Cup, as they reached the last 16 of the competition.
The Brazilian side registered a landmark victory against Paris Saint-Germain and defeated Seattle Sounders, too.
Botafogo are currently eighth in Serie A, so it’s a pretty decent first gig for Ancelotti, who will become the youngest manager in the league.
He doesn’t turn 36-years-old until later this month.