Fabrizio Ravanelli

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Fabrizio Ravanelli
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Ravanelli in 2012
Personal information
Date of birth (1968-12-11) 11 December 1968 (age 57)
Place of birth Perugia, Italy
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1986–1989 Perugia 90 (41)
1989 Avellino 7 (0)
1989–1990 Casertana 27 (12)
1990–1992 Reggiana 66 (24)
1992–1996 Juventus 111 (41)
1996–1997 Middlesbrough 35 (17)
1997–1999 Marseille 64 (28)
1999–2001 Lazio 27 (4)
2001–2003 Derby County 50 (14)
2003–2004 Dundee 5 (0)
2004–2005 Perugia 39 (9)
Total 521 (190)
International career
1995–1998 Italy 22 (8)
Managerial career
2011–2013 Juventus youth
2013 Ajaccio
2018 Arsenal Kyiv
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Fabrizio Ravanelli (Italian pronunciation: [faˈbrittsjo ravaˈnɛlli];[1][2] born 11 December 1968) is an Italian football manager and former international player.

A former striker, Ravanelli started and ended his playing career at hometown club Perugia, and also played for Middlesbrough, Juventus and Marseille. He won trophies with Juventus including a Serie A championship in 1995 and a Champions League in 1996 where he scored in the final. In all, during his career he played with twelve clubs from four countries; his native Italy, England, France and Scotland. Nicknamed 'The White Feather', he earned 22 caps for the Italy national team, scoring 8 goals, and was a member of the Italian squad that took part at UEFA Euro 1996.[3]

Club career

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Early career in Italy

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Ravanelli began his club career with his hometown club Perugia in 1986, where he remained until 1989. He had a spell with Avellino later that year, and subsequently played with Casertana for a season. In 1990, he moved to Reggiana, where he remained for two seasons.[3]

Juventus

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After joining Juventus in 1992, he formed a formidable offensive line alongside players such as Roberto Baggio, Gianluca Vialli, Paolo Di Canio, Pierluigi Casiraghi, Andreas Möller and Alessandro Del Piero.[3] Affectionately known as the "White Feather" (in Italian: Penna Bianca) in recognition of his prematurely white hair (a nickname which had also previously belonged to former Juventus legend Roberto Bettega),[4][5][6] he was one of Europe's top goalscorers in the mid-1990s. After initially struggling to obtain a starting spot under Giovanni Trapattoni, due to competition from several other strikers, he eventually managed to break into the starting line-up. During the 1994–95 season, under Marcello Lippi, he played a key role as the club claimed a domestic double, playing in an attacking trident, alongside Vialli, and either Baggio or Del Piero. With the Turin club, Ravanelli won one Serie A title (1994–95), one Coppa Italia (1994–95), one Supercoppa Italiana (1995), one Champions League (1995–96), where he scored in the final against Ajax, and one UEFA Cup (1992–93).[3] On 27 September 1994, he memorably scored all five goals for Juventus against CSKA Sofia in a 5–1 win.[7] In the 1996 UEFA Champions League Final, he put Juventus 1–0 up at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.[8] Ajax subsequently equalised, but Juventus still won the game through a penalty shootout.[3][8]

Middlesbrough

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Ravanelli made an immediate positive impact on moving to the Premier League with Bryan Robson's Middlesbrough on a £7 million transfer in 1996,[9] where his success was sustained. He scored a hat-trick on his league debut against Liverpool on the opening day of the 1996–97 season.[10] Despite being one of the league's top scorers, Middlesbrough were relegated in the year that he joined.[11] He did, however, help them to the final of both domestic cup competitions that season. He started both finals, as Middlesbrough lost 2–0 against Chelsea in the FA Cup Final,[12] and Leicester City 1–0 in the replay of the League Cup Final. Against Leicester, he scored the first goal in the final of the first meeting,[13] only for Emile Heskey to equalise and send the game to a replay, which Leicester subsequently won.[13] He alienated himself from teammates and fans, with his constant complaints and criticisms of the club's training regime and facilities, as well as the town itself, despite being the highest paid footballer in the Premiership at the time.[14] Whilst at the club, he resided in the local small North Yorkshire village of Hutton Rudby,[15] where Middlesbrough football associates, such as Paul Merson, Gordon McQueen and several other notable individuals have had residences.

Marseille

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After Middlesbrough's relegation, Ravanelli moved to Marseille.[16] In the 1998–99 season, Marseille finished in second place in the French Division 1, one point behind Bordeaux. The following season l'OM competed in the 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League, with Ravanelli scoring once against Sturm Graz at the Stade Vélodrome.

Lazio

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In December 1999, Ravanelli returned to Italy to sign for Lazio.[17] Ravanelli won his second Scudetto as Lazio ended the 1999–2000 season as champions, also winning the Coppa Italia, and the Supercoppa Italiana.[16]

Derby County

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In July 2001, Ravanelli joined Derby County on a free transfer,[18] signing a two-year deal,[19] but could not save the club from relegation in 2002.[20] Due to Derby's financial problems, they had to defer his wage payments which they paid for several years.[18]

Dundee

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He then joined Dundee,[21] following the end of his Derby contract, but was sacked after the club released all of their top earners.[22] The only game in which Ravanelli scored for Dundee was against Clyde in a League Cup match, when he scored a hat-trick.[23]

Perugia

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After the experience in Scotland, he returned to Italy to finish his career with his hometown club Perugia, with whom he had also started his professional career,[24] with the aim of trying to save the club from relegation.

International career

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Ravanelli earned 22 caps for the Italy national team between 1995 and 1999, under managers Arrigo Sacchi, Cesare Maldini, and Dino Zoff, scoring eight goals.[25] He made his international debut under Sacchi on 25 March 1995, in a 4–1 home victory over Estonia, in an UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying fixture in Salerno, also scoring his first international goal during the match.[16][25][26] He was a member of the Italian squad that took part at UEFA Euro 1996,[27] and made two appearances throughout the tournament, which came in Italy's opening two group matches, a 2–1 win over Russia,[28] and a 2–1 loss against the Czech Republic,[29] as Italy were eliminated in the first round.[30] He missed out on a spot at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, however, as striker Enrico Chiesa was selected by Maldini in his place.[31]

Player profile

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Style of play

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Ravanelli was a quick, dynamic, physically strong, and hardworking left-footed striker, with notable temperament, who was known for his eye for goal, as well as his energy and defensive contribution off the ball, which often saw him drop back into deeper positions in order to help his team win back possession. Although he was initially not the most naturally talented or skilful player, he was able to improve his technique and movement significantly during his time with Juventus, where he established himself as a top striker.

A prolific goalscorer, who was good in the air, and who possessed a powerful and accurate shot, in addition to his ability to score goals, Ravanelli was also capable of playing off his teammates, due to his link-up play, which, combined with his other skills, made him a complete forward. This also enabled him to play in a supporting role, as a second striker or even as a winger, positions in which he often utilised his ability in the air to get on the end of high balls and create chances for other strikers by providing them with headed assists from knockdowns.[3][16][32][33]

Goal celebrations

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Ravanelli's signature goal celebration involved him pulling his shirt over his head and running around the field.[34] He was therefore a strong opposer of the new FIFA regulation, which impeded players from removing their shirts during post goal-celebrations, and which punished any violators with a yellow card.[35]

Managerial career

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Juventus

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Ravanelli started his coaching career with the Juventus youth team. He joined the club's coaching staff in July 2011 and remained there until 2013.[36][37]

Ajaccio

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On 8 June 2013, Ravanelli signed a two-year contract as the new head coach of Ligue 1 club Ajaccio.

On 2 November 2013, he was sacked from his post after his club had suffered its fifth consecutive Ligue 1 defeat (this time losing 3–1 at home against Valenciennes) on the same day that left them in 19th (second from bottom) position (one win, four draws and seven defeats in 12 Ligue 1 matches) in the Ligue 1 standings. "It is not an easy decision (to sack Ravanelli) for a number of reasons. I really appreciated Fabrizio Ravanelli, I really wanted it to work. I do not remember seeing a staff work that much, from morning till night without stopping. You know what football is like. If things are not going well, the only solution is to change the staff," said Alain Orsoni, the president of Ajaccio.[38][39]

Arsenal Kyiv

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On 22 June 2018, Ravanelli signed contract with Ukrainian Premier League club Arsenal Kyiv.[40] On 22 September 2018, Ravanelli resigned after the string of unsuccessful results.[41]

Media career

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Following his retirement, Ravanelli also worked as a football pundit for Sky Italia, Fox Sports and Mediaset.[42]

Personal life

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It has been mistakenly reported in some sources that Luca Ravanelli, a defender, is Fabrizio's son. According to Luca, he is not.[43]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Perugia 1986–87 Serie C2 26 5 – – – 26 5
1987–88 Serie C2 32 23 – – – 32 23
1988–89 Serie B 32 13 – – – 32 13
Total 90 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 41
Avellino 1989–90 Serie B 7 0 – – – 7 0
Casertana 1989–90 Serie C1 27 12 – – – 27 12
Reggiana 1990–91 Serie B 34 16 – – – 34 16
1991–92 Serie B 32 8 – – – 32 8
Total 66 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 66 24
Juventus 1992–93 Serie A 22 5 3 1 – 8 3 – 33 9
1993–94 Serie A 30 9 2 0 – 6 3 – 38 12
1994–95 Serie A 33 15 9 6 0 0 11 9 – 53 30
1995–96 Serie A 26 12 2 1 – 7 5 – 36 18
Total 111 41 16 8 0 0 32 20 0 0 159 69
Middlesbrough 1996–97 Premier League 33 16 7 6 8 9 – – 48 31
1997–98 First Division 2 1 0 0 0 0 – – 2 1
Total 35 17 7 6 8 9 0 0 0 0 50 32
Marseille 1997–98 Ligue 1 21 9 1 0 3 0 – – 25 9
1998–99 Ligue 1 29 13 1 1 1 0 7 1 – 38 15
1999–2000 Ligue 1 14 6 0 0 0 0 4 1 – 18 7
Total 64 28 2 1 4 0 11 2 0 0 81 31
Lazio 1999–2000 Serie A 16 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 – 21 4
2000–01 Serie A 11 2 4 2 0 0 6 2 – 21 6
Total 27 4 9 4 0 0 6 2 0 0 42 10
Derby County 2001–02 Premier League 31 9 1 1 2 1 – – 34 11
2002–03 First Division 19 5 0 0 0 0 – – 19 5
Total 50 14 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 53 16
Dundee 2003–04 Scottish Premier League 5 0 0 0 1 3 – – 6 3
Perugia 2003–04 Serie A 15 6 2 0 – 1 0 – 18 6
2004–05 Serie B 24 3 0 0 0 0 – 3 0 27 3
Total 39 9 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 42 9
Career total 521 190 37 20 15 13 50 24 3 0 626 247

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[44]
National team Year Apps Goals
Italy 1995 6 4
1996 8 4
1997 5 0
1998 3 0
Total 22 8
Scores and results list Italy's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ravanelli goal.
List of international goals scored by Fabrizio Ravanelli[45]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 25 March 1995 Stadio Arechi, Salerno, Italy File:Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia 4–1 4–1 Euro 1996 qualifier
2 6 September 1995 Stadio Friuli, Udine, Italy File:Flag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia 1–0 1–0 Euro 1996 qualifier
3 11 November 1995 Stadio San Nicola, Bari, Italy File:Flag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine 1–1 3–1 Euro 1996 qualifier
4 2–1
5 24 January 1996 Stadio Libero Liberati, Terni, Italy File:Flag of Wales (1959–present).svg Wales 2–0 3–0 Friendly
6 5 October 1996 Stadionul Republican, Chişinău, Moldova File:Flag of Moldova.svg Moldova 1–0 3–1 1998 World Cup qualifier
7 3–1
8 9 October 1996 Stadio Renato Curi, Perugia, Italy File:Flag of Georgia (1990–2004).svg Georgia 1–0 1–0 1998 World Cup qualifier

Manager

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As of 22 September 2018.
Team Nat From To Record
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
Ajaccio France 8 June 2013 2 November 2013 13 1 4 8 8 19 −11 007.69
Arsenal Kyiv Ukraine 22 June 2018 22 September 2018 9 1 1 7 5 19 −14 011.11
Total 22 2 5 15 13 38 −25 009.09

Honours

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Juventus[3]

Middlesbrough

Marseille

Lazio[16][50]

Individual

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