"The Blacksmith of Victories" from Napoli prepares for the anniversary match

Next weekend, "Napoli" coach Maurizio Sarri, adored by fans, will celebrate a significant milestone - he will lead his 500th career match.

The 58-year-old specialist could have never become a professional, as before stepping into the world of football, he worked in a bank.

Firmly deciding, Sarri began his glorious journey in 1999 and climbed the career ladder.

He entered the "Serie A" league only in the 2014-15 season when he was in charge of "Empoli."

The overall strategist's career win percentage is 43.8, and working in the country's highest league is even better for him - in 118 matches, he has achieved 79 victories (66.95 percent).

On Sunday, the tournament leader "Napoli" will play away against "Udinese."