Fabrizio Ravanelli facts for kids
Ravanelli in 2012
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 December 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Perugia, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | 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 was born on December 11, 1968. He is a famous Italian football manager and a former player. He was known as a powerful striker during his playing days.
Ravanelli started and finished his playing career with his hometown club, Perugia. He also played for big teams like Middlesbrough, Juventus, and Marseille. He won many important trophies with Juventus, including the Serie A championship in 1995 and the Champions League in 1996. He even scored a goal in the Champions League final!
Throughout his career, he played for twelve different clubs in four countries: Italy, England, France, and Scotland. People called him 'The White Feather' because of his early white hair. He played 22 games for the Italian national team, scoring 8 goals. He was also part of the Italian team at UEFA Euro 1996.
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Fabrizio Ravanelli's Club Career
Starting Out in Italy
Fabrizio Ravanelli began his football journey with his local team, Perugia, in 1986. He played there until 1989. After that, he had short periods with Avellino and Casertana. In 1990, he joined Reggiana and stayed for two seasons.
Playing for Juventus
In 1992, Ravanelli joined Juventus, one of Italy's biggest clubs. He became part of a strong attacking team with players like Roberto Baggio and Alessandro Del Piero. Fans nicknamed him "The White Feather" (Penna Bianca in Italian) because of his white hair. He became one of Europe's top goal scorers in the mid-1990s.
At first, it was hard for him to get a regular spot because of so many good strikers. But he worked hard and became a key player. In the 1994–95 season, he helped Juventus win both the Italian league (Serie A) and the Italian Cup (Coppa Italia).
With Juventus, Ravanelli won:
- One Serie A title (1994–95)
- One Coppa Italia (1994–95)
- One Supercoppa Italiana (1995)
- One Champions League (1995–96)
- One UEFA Cup (1992–93)
A memorable moment was on September 27, 1994, when he scored all five goals for Juventus in a 5–1 win against CSKA Sofia. In the 1996 UEFA Champions League Final, he scored the first goal against Ajax. Juventus later won the game through a penalty shootout.
Time at Middlesbrough
In 1996, Ravanelli moved to the Premier League in England, joining Middlesbrough for £7 million. He made a big impact right away, scoring three goals (a hat-trick) in his first league game against Liverpool.
Even though he was one of the top scorers in the league, Middlesbrough was relegated that season. However, he helped them reach the finals of both English cup competitions. Middlesbrough lost 2–0 to Chelsea in the FA Cup Final and 1–0 to Leicester City in the League Cup Final replay. He scored in the first League Cup final match.
Moving to Marseille
After Middlesbrough was relegated, Ravanelli moved to Marseille in France. In the 1998–99 season, Marseille finished second in the French league, just one point behind the winners. The next season, Marseille played in the 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League, and Ravanelli scored a goal against Sturm Graz.
Returning to Italy with Lazio
In December 1999, Ravanelli came back to Italy to play for Lazio. He won his second Italian league title (Scudetto) as Lazio became champions in the 1999–2000 season. They also won the Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa Italiana that year.
Playing for Derby County and Dundee
In July 2001, Ravanelli joined Derby County in England. He signed a two-year deal but could not prevent the club from being relegated in 2002.
After his contract with Derby ended, he joined Dundee in Scotland. He scored three goals in a League Cup match against Clyde.
Finishing Career at Perugia
Finally, Ravanelli returned to his first club, Perugia, in Italy. He aimed to help his hometown team avoid relegation and finished his professional playing career there.
Fabrizio Ravanelli's International Career
Ravanelli played 22 games for the Italian national team between 1995 and 1999. He scored eight goals for his country. His first international game was on March 25, 1995, against Estonia, where he also scored his first goal. He was part of the Italian team at UEFA Euro 1996.
Fabrizio Ravanelli's Playing Style
Ravanelli was a fast, strong, and hardworking striker. He was known for his ability to score goals and his energy on the field. He would often drop back to help his team win the ball. Even though he wasn't the most naturally skilled player at first, he improved his technique a lot while at Juventus.
He was a great goal scorer and good at heading the ball. Besides scoring, Ravanelli was also good at working with his teammates. He could play in a supporting role or even as a winger, often using his heading ability to create chances for others.
His famous goal celebration involved pulling his shirt over his head and running around.
Fabrizio Ravanelli's Managerial Career
Coaching Juventus Youth Teams
Ravanelli started his coaching career with the Juventus youth team. He joined their coaching staff in July 2011 and worked there until 2013.
Managing Ajaccio
On June 8, 2013, Ravanelli became the head coach of Ligue 1 club Ajaccio in France. However, he was sacked on November 2, 2013, after the team lost five games in a row. The club president said it was a difficult decision but that results were not going well.
Coaching Arsenal Kyiv
On June 22, 2018, Ravanelli signed a contract with Ukrainian Premier League club Arsenal Kyiv. He resigned on September 22, 2018, after a series of poor results.
Fabrizio Ravanelli in the Media
After he stopped playing and coaching, Ravanelli also worked as a football expert for TV channels like Sky Italia, Fox Sports, and Mediaset.
Fabrizio Ravanelli's Personal Life
Some people have mistakenly reported that Luca Ravanelli, another football player, is Fabrizio's son. However, Luca has confirmed that he is not.
Fabrizio Ravanelli's Career Achievements
Juventus
- Serie A: 1994–95
- Coppa Italia: 1994–95
- Supercoppa Italiana: 1995
- UEFA Champions League: 1995–96
- UEFA Cup: 1992–93
Middlesbrough
- Football League Cup runner-up: 1996–97
- FA Cup runner-up: 1996-97
Marseille
- UEFA Cup runner-up: 1998–99
Lazio
- Serie A: 1999–2000
- Coppa Italia: 1999–2000
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2000
Individual Awards
- Coppa Italia top scorer: 1994–95 (6 goals)
- Serie C2 top scorer: 1987–88 (23 goals)
- EFL Cup top scorer: 1996–97 (9 goals)
- FA Cup top scorer: 1996–97 (6 goals)
See also
In Spanish: Fabrizio Ravanelli para niños
