Ura pelaajana. [69], On 14 December 2016, Zola was named manager of EFL Championship club Birmingham City, replacing Gary Rowett who had been sacked earlier that day. [2][38], Zola was called up for Euro 1996, and he played in all three group games at the tournament. También ayudó al Nápoles a ganar la Supercopa de Italia en 1991 y ese mismo año, fue conovado para la Selección de fútbol de Italia por el seleccionador Arrigo Sacchi. gianfranco zola 18:12, 27 JUN 2019. I used to spy on him every time he trained and learned how to curl a free-kick just like him. Within a week Chelsea was acquired by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. In his debut season he demonstrated his skill and talent, and put in several notable performances, scoring a series of memorable goals. He spent a total of three seasons with Torres. [6] The young and talented Zola scored two goals as understudy to Diego Maradona as Napoli won the Serie A title in 1990, the only league title of Zola's career. In 1986, he moved to the Sassari-based team Torres, where he spent three seasons. Zola finished his international career with a total of 35 caps and ten goals. Zola, at that time a player for S.S.C. In total, Zola made 102 league appearances with Parma, scoring 49 goals. Napoli, was the only professional player and the most representative one of the squad. [44][45] 7 years later he was called for the second match against Corsica. [7]​, En diciembre de 2014, relevó a Zdeněk Zeman en el banquillo del Cagliari. Kesästä 2018 lähtien hän on toiminut Chelsean apuvalmentajana. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Correo Imagen de Zola en su etapa en el Parma (WIKIPEDIA). [30][42][78][79][80][81][82] Although he was not physically imposing, his small stature and low centre of gravity gave him good balance and allowed him to be extremely quick and agile, which, along with his acceleration, speed, and ball skills, enabled him to change direction with the ball very quickly in tight spaces, and allowed him to beat defenders with feints in one on one situations. Za Talianske národné futbalové mužstvo odohral 35 zápasov. Jugaba en la posición Mediapunta. [9] He appeared at the 1994 World Cup in the United States, making one substitute appearance in the second round knock-out match against Nigeria in Boston, with Italy trailing 1–0. [52] After a shaky start Zola began to develop a side with a flair not seen in a West Ham side for some years. Gianfranco Zola: magia pura en Italia e Inglaterra » Zola. Centenary Eleven, occupying one of the two forward roles. Jugó entre 1984 y 2005. On 7 September 2008, it was reported that Zola had been interviewed in Rome for the vacant manager's position at West Ham United and had "impressed the Club's representatives" at the interview. Browse more videos. They had won just twice during his 24-match tenure. He was confirmed as Watford manager on 7 July, signing a two-year contract. In a 2012 interview, Zola confirmed that he did not appear in the video. [96], Zola was the subject of a long-running urban legend where it was believed by some people that he appeared in the video for Bonnie Tyler's 1983 song "Total Eclipse of the Heart". [41] He won his final cap for Italy in the return fixture against England in Rome on 11 October 1997, which ended in a draw. Durante las temporadas siguientes, Zola tuvo que compartir delantera con Jimmy Hasselbaink y Eidur Gudjohnsen. Gianfranco Zola. This is the profile site of the manager Gianfranco Zola. Con la llegada del entrenador Claudio Ranieri al Chelsea, este procedió a limpiar de veteranos el club, se marcharon jugadores como Gustavo Poyet o Frank Loboeuf y Zola adquirió un rol secundario, pues Ranieri le dio más confianza al islandés Gudjohnsen. [23] With only his second touch of the game, he struck a through ball from Dennis Wise into the roof of the net to secure Chelsea's third major trophy in a year and the second European trophy in the club's history. [32] Zola subsequently led Cagliari to promotion to the Italian Serie A. [6] He subsequently decided to return to Italy during the following season. 1994, formando parte del combinado subcampeón. [55], West Ham struggled in the 2009–10 season. chelseaboy. Zola, en su etapa en el Cagliari, en 2004 (Archivo 20minutos) Ver anterior. A pesar de sus destacadísimas actuaciones en Inglaterra, Zola no tuvo el visto bueno del seleccionador Cesare Maldini y no fue convocado para Francia 1998. Gianfranco Zola's Fanpage! Nevertheless, he received applause from Chelsea fans whenever he returned to Stamford Bridge as West Ham manager. fue expulsado frente a Nigeria y posteriormente falló un penal en una tanda decisiva en la Eurocopa 1996, Gianfranco es reconocido en Italia como uno de los jugadores más talentosos que la península haya dado. Giafranco Zola, OBE (honoraria), es un ex futbolista italiano nacido en Oliena, Italia, el 5 de julio de 1966. Escribe aquí tu comentario. [4] In 2005, Zola was voted into the Chelsea F.C. He was most recently the assistant manager of Chelsea. "[7][8], Zola helped Napoli to win the Italian Super Cup in 1990, partnering alongside Careca following Maradona's drug ban during the second part of the 1990–91 season, as Napoli finished in a disappointing seventh place. [89][90] However, he was also known to be inconsistent on occasion, although he drew praise from managers and teammates for his ability to be decisive even when he was not at his best,[91][92][93][94] and from pundits for his performances in big games. [6][7] Zola scored his first goal against Atalanta, whilst his second goal was scored against Genoa, during injury time, which allowed Napoli to win 2–1 and maintain a two-point lead over Milan, who were Napoli's main title contenders, in second place. Gianfranco Zola OMRI OBE (Italian pronunciation: [dʒaɱˈfraŋko dˈdzɔːla]; born 5 July 1966) is an Italian football manager and former footballer who played predominantly as a forward. [66] After less than three months as Cagliari's manager, Zola was sacked on 9 March 2015, after being unable to escape the relegation zone after 10 matches; following his dismissal, Zeman was reinstated as Cagliari's manager. [99], final of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1994, fifth highest goalscorer of free-kicks in Serie A history, Premio Nazionale Carriera Esemplare "Gaetano Scirea", Football League Championship Manager of the Month, "Zola Voted Greatest Ever Chelsea Player", "AZZURRI PER SEMPRE – La classe di Gianfranco Zola: "The magic box. He was unveiled as manager on 11 September, despite not having the required UEFA A managing licence. [12][13][14], During the 1995–96 season, Zola initially experienced competition in the team with Bulgarian forward Hristo Stoichkov, who played the same tactical role as Zola; as a result, Zola would begin to be deployed in the starting eleven with less frequency, losing his place in the squad, despite scoring 10 league goals. [10] During his time in Napoli, Zola scored a total of 32 goals in 105 appearances. 14 years ago | 385 views. Allenatore Gianfranco Zola Non ufficiale [5]​, En julio de 2012, firmó un contrato de dos años para entrenar al Watford. He was noticed by Luciano Moggi in Serie C1 in 1989, he signed for Napoli in Serie A for ₤2 million, making his debut that year. [6] In his final season with the club, he managed 12 goals in 33 league appearances, and he also finished the 1992–93 Serie A season as the joint top assist provider in the league, with 12 assists, alongside Francesco Baiano. En el conjunto blue, Zola marcó goles impresionantes, como el que le marcó al legendario portero Peter Schmeichel en febrero de 1997. [95] Due to his creativity, stature, and skill, Zola was given the nickname "Magic box" while playing at Chelsea. Gianfranco Zola. [6] During the following season, manager Carlo Ancelotti came to see Zola as a "square peg" unable to fit into his rigid 4–4–2 system upon his arrival at the club in 1996. En 1993, Zola abandonó el Nápoles para fichar por el Parma, con el club parmesano, Zola ganó una Copa de la UEFA y una Copa de Italia en 1995, fue sin duda en el club azzurriamarello donde Zola se labró su gran fama de jugador de fútbol, sin embargo, Zola pronto se sintió incómodo dentro del esquema de juego del entrenador Carlo Ancelotti y decidió marcharse. This page was last edited on 29 November 2020, at 15:36. : Nem értékelt: Ezt a szócikket még nem értékelték a műhely fontossági skáláján. After a stint with Italy under-21s, Zola began his club managerial career with West Ham United of the Premier League in 2008 in the Premier League, before being sacked in 2010. Recibe noticias, estadísticas, videos, resúmenes y más sobre atacante Gianfranco Zola en ESPN. [84] Zola is regarded as one of the best Italian creative forwards of all time, and as one of the best players in Chelsea's and the Premier League's history. Gianfranco Zola resigns as Birmingham boss as Blues sit three points above the drop zone Sport Brum note. [59], In his first season, Zola led Watford to 3rd place and a play-off position, which then saw them progress to the final at Wembley. 6:45. Join the discussion or compare with others! Zola scored three goals in Chelsea's run to the Champions League quarter-finals, including a curling free kick against Barcelona, and he again won the FA Cup with the club, with his free-kick in the final against Aston Villa setting up Roberto Di Matteo's winner. For this match, all professional players were called (Zola was in Parma A.C.) and the Sardinians won 1-0 with a winning goal by Zola. [49] He did, however, play a charity match in Sydney in December 2006, appearing in both Marconi Stallions and APIA colours. It was reported that Abramovich tried to buy the entire Cagliari club[31] when Zola refused to renege on his verbal contract with Cagliari, although Zola himself will not confirm it. In the 2001–02 season, Zola's starting chances became limited, after a summer when Claudio Ranieri showed the door to many of Chelsea's ageing stars such as club captain Dennis Wise, goalscoring midfielder Gustavo Poyet and French defender Frank Leboeuf, scoring only 3 goals. [56] Browse more videos. Zola comenzó su carrera como entrenador siendo asistente de Pierluigi Casiraghi en la selección sub-21 de Italia. [2][42], As a Sardinian he could also be eligible for the Sardinia, the national football team who represented the Island in several occasion in Non-FIFA football. In 2006, Zola started his coaching career, being appointed as assistant manager to Italy U21 manager and Pierluigi Casiraghi by the Italian Football Federation. The Italian had a tumultuous time in charge of Birmingham City. Zola did draw attention, however, for his dominant performance when he scored with a notable backheeled effort in mid-air from a corner-kick, in an FA Cup tie against Norwich City on 16 January 2002. UU. [74], On 18 July 2018, Zola was appointed as assistant first-team coach to Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea. Zola siempre profesó una gran admiración por el argentino e incluso declaró: «Todo cuanto sé, se lo debo a Diego».