Zeman is considered a successful coach in Italy. He has managed many teams in Italy and has won several trophies, including the Serie A title with Foggia in 1989–90 and the Coppa Italia with Lazio in 1998–99. He is also known for his attacking style of football, which has earned him the nickname "Zemanlandia".
The Zdeněk Zeman Chronicle: A Quiz on the Legendary Czech-Italian Football Coach