When did Ravanelli go GREY?

The striker affectionately known as the ‘White Feather’ in reference to his stylish shock of white hair – Ravanelli turned grey at 14 due to a hereditary trait – has been appointed boss of French side AC Ajaccio.

Where is Fabrizio Ravanelli now?

Away from coaching, Ravanelli has worked as a TV pundit in Italy for channels such as Sky Italia and ESPN and French television station Telefoot La Chaine. He currently works for former side Juventus as one of their global ambassadors.

When did Fabrizio Ravanelli play for Boro?

Boro had only won promotion in 1995 and finished in mid-table in their first season back – there was normally a longer cooling-off period before deals of this magnitude. If you looked at the raw numbers, you’d think Ravanelli had a near-flawless season.

When did Fabrizio Ravanelli join Middlesbrough Football Club?

Fabrizio Ravanelli’s stay on Teesside may have been brief, but ‘the White Feather’ left a lasting impression at Boro. After helping Juventus to their second Champions League final triumph and steering them to the league title, Ravanelli arrived at the Riverside for a then-record fee of £7million in July 1996.

How many caps did Fabrizio Ravanelli have for Italy?

Fabrizio Ravanelli. 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 Italian national team, scoring 8 goals, and was a member of the Italian squad that took part at UEFA Euro 1996.

When did Giorgio Ravanelli play in the Premier League?

Ravanelli made an immediate positive impact on moving to the Premier League with Bryan Robson ‘s Middlesbrough on a £7 million transfer in 1996, 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.