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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. He is currently in charge as vice-president of the Lega Pro, the Italian Serie C football league.
Feb 23, 2021 · Gianfranco Zola was just 5ft 6in tall, but he changed everything. In the 25 years since the Italian’s arrival, Chelsea have never finished outside the top 10 and celebrated 20 major...
Jan 1, 2007 · Gianfranco Zola former footballer from Italy Second Striker last club: Marconi Stallions FC * Jul 5, 1966 in Oliena, Italy
Mar 22, 2024 · Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola reflects on his early days in England and explains why if he could only keep one memory from his long and illustrious football career, it would be the incredible relationship he shared with the Blues supporters.
Nov 26, 2023 · Explore Gianfranco Zola's journey from charismatic footballer to innovative coach, as he imparts wisdom and reshapes football philosophies at clubs like West Ham and Watford, nurturing talent and bridging cultures in the beautiful game.
Affectionately nicknamed ‘Magic Box’ by the Stamford Bridge faithful, diminutive wizard Gianfranco Zola dazzled and amazed during his seven years at Chelsea, earning a reputation as one of the best players ever to have pulled on the blue jersey.
Jul 19, 2018 · As Gianfranco Zola returns to Chelsea as assistant first-team coach, we look back at his stunning impact as a player in 1996, with the help of former team-mates Michael Duberry and Scott...
Over seven seasons Gianfranco Zola captivated Chelsea supporters to the extent that he was twice made Player of the Year and in 2003 was voted as the club's greatest ever player, receiving 60 per cent of the votes in a poll on Chelsea's official website.
View the profile of manager Gianfranco Zola, including his management record, trophies and awards, on the official website of the Premier League.
Nov 7, 2016 · On November 8th 1996, Chelsea signed Gianfranco Zola. He would go on to become a club legend. Twenty years on from the Italian’s arrival, former team-mates Michael Duberry and Scott Minto recall...
