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{{Short description|French footballer (born 1981)}} |
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| name = Johan Cavalli |
| name = Johan Cavalli |
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| image = Cavalli 7211.JPG |
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| caption = Cavalli in 2013 |
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| fullname = Johan Etienne Anthony Cavalli<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entreprises.lefigaro.fr/brasserie-l-albert-1er-2A/entreprise-534831540 |title=Entreprise Brasserie L'albert 1Er à Ajaccio (20000) |trans-title=Company Brasserie L'albert 1Er in Ajaccio (20000) |website=Figaro Entreprises |publisher=Société du Figaro |date=20 December 2018 |access-date=4 February 2019 |language=French}}<br />{{cite web |url=https://dirigeants.bfmtv.com/Johan-CAVALLI-2626434/ |title=Johan Cavalli |website=BFM Business |access-date=4 February 2019 |language=French}}</ref> |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|9|12}} |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1981|9|12}}<ref name=Lequipe>{{cite news |url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheJoueur7582.html |title=Johan Cavalli |newspaper=L'Équipe |location=Paris |access-date=4 February 2019 |language=French}}</ref> |
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| birth_place = [[Ajaccio]], [[Corsica]], France |
| birth_place = [[Ajaccio]], [[Corsica]], France<ref name=Lequipe/> |
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| height = {{Height|m=1.70}} |
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| height = 1.70 m<ref name=Lequipe/> |
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| clubnumber = 18 |
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| position = [[Midfielder]] |
| position = [[Midfielder]] |
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| youthyears1 = 1997–2001 | youthclubs1 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] |
| youthyears1 = 1997–2001 | youthclubs1 = [[FC Nantes|Nantes]] |
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| years1 = 2001–2003 | clubs1 = [[FC Lorient|Lorient]] | caps1 = 22 | goals1 = 0 |
| years1 = 2001–2003 | clubs1 = [[FC Lorient|Lorient]] | caps1 = 22 | goals1 = 0 |
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| years4 = 2005–2007 | clubs4 = [[FC Istres|Istres]] | caps4 = 51 | goals4 = 2 |
| years4 = 2005–2007 | clubs4 = [[FC Istres|Istres]] | caps4 = 51 | goals4 = 2 |
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| years5 = 2007 | clubs5 = [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] | caps5 = 3 | goals5 = 0 |
| years5 = 2007 | clubs5 = [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] | caps5 = 3 | goals5 = 0 |
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| years6 = 2007–2008 | clubs6 = [[R.A.E.C. Mons|Mons]] | caps6 = 8 | goals6 = 0 |
| years6 = 2007–2008 | clubs6 = [[R.A.E.C. Mons (1910)|Mons]] | caps6 = 8 | goals6 = 0 |
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| years7 = 2008–2010 | clubs7 = [[Nîmes Olympique]] | caps7 = 51 | goals7 = 1 |
| years7 = 2008–2010 | clubs7 = [[Nîmes Olympique]] | caps7 = 51 | goals7 = 1 |
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| years8 = 2010–2020 | clubs8 = [[AC Ajaccio|Ajaccio]] | caps8 = 271 | goals8 = 28 |
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| totalcaps = 465 |
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| totalgoals = 42 |
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'''Johan Etienne Anthony Cavalli''' (born 12 September 1981) is a French former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[midfielder]]. |
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'''Johan Cavalli''' (born 12 September 1981) is a French footballer playing for French side [[AC Ajaccio]]. He plays on the left side of [[midfield]]. |
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==Club career== |
==Club career== |
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===Early career=== |
===Early career=== |
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Whilst at Lorient Cavalli played as a substitute in the [[2002 Coupe de France Final]] in which they beat [[SC Bastia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/match/86381|title=Bastia 0-1 Lorient|publisher=lequipe.fr |date=11 May 2002 | |
Whilst at Lorient Cavalli played as a substitute in the [[2002 Coupe de France Final]] in which they beat [[SC Bastia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/match/86381|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204145900/http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/match/86381|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 February 2012|title=Bastia 0-1 Lorient|publisher=lequipe.fr |date=11 May 2002 |access-date=28 July 2016}}</ref> |
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===Watford=== |
===Watford=== |
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Cavalli joined [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] on deadline day of the 2007 January transfer window, on a free transfer from |
Cavalli joined [[Watford F.C.|Watford]] on deadline day of the 2007 January transfer window, on a free transfer from French side [[FC Istres|Istres]], signing an 18-month contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Watford complete triple signing|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/enwiki/w/watford/6319083.stm|access-date=11 December 2015|work=[[BBC Sport]]|date=31 January 2007}}</ref> He made his debut in the 1–0 win against [[West Ham United]] on 10 February 2007.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Holt|first1=Sarah|title=West Ham 0-1 Watford|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6327147.stm|access-date=18 August 2013|work=BBC Sport|date=10 February 2007}}</ref> He had his contract with "Hornets" cancelled by mutual consent on 20 August 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=Midfielder Cavalli leaves Watford|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/enwiki/w/watford/6955673.stm|access-date=18 August 2013|work=BBC Sport|date=20 August 2007}}</ref> |
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===Mons=== |
===Mons=== |
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On 18 October 2007, it was announced that Cavalli had signed a two-year contract with Belgian club [[R.A.E.C. Mons|Mons]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Mons : Johan Cavalli signe pour 1 an aver option|trans-title=Mons: Johan Cavalli signs for one year with option|url=http://archives.lesoir.be/mons-johan-cavalli-signe-pour-1-an-avec-option-ailleurs_t-20071018-00DDQN.html| |
On 18 October 2007, it was announced that Cavalli had signed a two-year contract with Belgian club [[R.A.E.C. Mons (1910)|Mons]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Mons : Johan Cavalli signe pour 1 an aver option|trans-title=Mons: Johan Cavalli signs for one year with option|url=http://archives.lesoir.be/mons-johan-cavalli-signe-pour-1-an-avec-option-ailleurs_t-20071018-00DDQN.html|access-date=11 December 2015|work=[[Le Soir]]|date=18 October 2007|language=French}}</ref> In May 2008, he left the club my mutual consent.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cavalli libéré|trans-title=Cavalli released|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/-/Actualites/-/800000000000000000000000031695|access-date=11 December 2015|work=[[L'Equipe]]|date=28 May 2008|language=French}}</ref> |
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===Ajaccio=== |
===Ajaccio=== |
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Cavalli joined his hometown club [[AC Ajaccio]] in November 2010 on a contract running until 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Football - Dernière recrue de l'ACA : Johan Cavalli ne veut plus repartir|trans-title=Football - Newest ACA recruit: Johan Cavalli never wants to leave|url=http://www.corsematin.com/article/football/football-derniere-recrue-de-laca-johan-cavalli-ne-veut-plus-repartir.215555.html| |
Cavalli joined his hometown club [[AC Ajaccio]] in November 2010 on a contract running until 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Football - Dernière recrue de l'ACA : Johan Cavalli ne veut plus repartir|trans-title=Football - Newest ACA recruit: Johan Cavalli never wants to leave|url=http://www.corsematin.com/article/football/football-derniere-recrue-de-laca-johan-cavalli-ne-veut-plus-repartir.215555.html|access-date=11 December 2015|work=[[Corse-Matin]]|date=1 December 2010|language=French|archive-date=22 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222094440/http://www.corsematin.com/article/football/football-derniere-recrue-de-laca-johan-cavalli-ne-veut-plus-repartir.215555.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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He started on the opening day of the [[2011–12 Ligue 1| |
He started on the opening day of the [[2011–12 Ligue 1|2011–12 Ligue 1 season]], playing 77 minutes in a 2–0 loss to [[Toulouse FC|Toulouse]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ajaccio-Toulouse Statistical Preview|url=http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/503195/Preview/France-Ligue-1-2011-2012-AC-Ajaccio-Toulouse|publisher=WhoScored|access-date=11 December 2015}}</ref> He was also in the starting eleven for Ajaccio's trip to the [[Stade de Gerland|Stade Gerland]] the following weekend and played 78 minutes in a 1–1 draw with hosts [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lyon-Ajaccio Statistical Preview|url=http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/503209/Preview/France-Ligue-1-2011-2012-Lyon-Ajaccio|publisher=WhoScored|access-date=11 December 2015}}</ref> In Ajaccio 1–1 draw against fellow Ligue 1 newcomers [[Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C.|Evian]] on 20 August 2011 he set up midfield partner [[Frédéric Sammaritano]] for the 7th-minute 1–0 lead following a "great combination" between him and [[Benjamin André]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajaccio 1-1 Evian… Frustraron victoria a Memo Ochoa|url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/internacional/noticias/2011/08/20/ajaccio-1-1-evian-frustraron-victoria-a-memo-ochoa|access-date=11 December 2015|work=mediotiempo.com|date=20 August 2011|language=Spanish|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222123241/http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/internacional/noticias/2011/08/20/ajaccio-1-1-evian-frustraron-victoria-a-memo-ochoa|archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> |
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Following a five-match suspension, Cavalli returned on 10 April 2015 to face [[Dijon FCO|Dijon]]. He scored via penalty as Ajaccio beat Dijon 1–0 at the [[Stade François Coty]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ligue1.com - French Football League - Ligue 2 - Season 2014/2015 - Week 31 - AC Ajaccio / Dijon FCO|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue2/feuille_match/79460|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]| |
Following a five-match suspension, Cavalli returned on 10 April 2015 to face [[Dijon FCO|Dijon]]. He scored via penalty as Ajaccio beat Dijon 1–0 at the [[Stade François Coty]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ligue1.com - French Football League - Ligue 2 - Season 2014/2015 - Week 31 - AC Ajaccio / Dijon FCO|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue2/feuille_match/79460|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|access-date=11 December 2015}}</ref> |
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At the end of the 2019–20 season, after ten years with Ajaccio, Cavalli retired from playing.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Philippe |first1=Paolo |title=Football : l'AC Ajaccio rend hommage à Johan Cavalli dans une longue vidéo |url=https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/corse/corse-du-sud/ajaccio/football-ac-ajaccio-rend-hommage-johan-cavalli-longue-video-1844746.html |website=france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr |access-date=21 July 2020 |language=French |date=22 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Maillard |first1=Clément |title=Ligue 2 - Johan Cavalli, la retraite de l'homme d'Ajaccio |url=https://maligue2.fr/2020/07/04/ligue-2-johan-cavalli-la-retraite-de-lhomme-dajaccio/ |website=maligue2.fr |access-date=21 July 2020 |language=French |date=4 July 2020}}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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Cavalli |
Cavalli was capped for the [[Corsica national football team]], which is not a [[FIFA]] member, as it does not represent a fully sovereign nation. On 31 May 2011, he scored the only goal to help his team to a prestigious 1–0 win over [[Bulgaria national football team|Bulgaria]] in a [[friendly match]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Corsica Puts Bulgaria to Shame 1:0|url=http://www.novinite.com/articles/128815/Corsica+Puts+Bulgaria+to+Shame+1%3A0|access-date=11 December 2015|work=[[Novinite]]|date=1 June 2011}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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Cavalli's father [[Jean-Michel Cavalli|Jean-Michel]] is also a former footballer and coached him during his time at [[US Créteil-Lusitanos|Créteil]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Taron |first1=Philippe |title=La famille enfin réunie |trans-title=The family reunited at last |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/val-de-marne-94/la-famille-enfin-reunie-31-10-2003-2004506193.php |access-date=17 July 2023 |work=Le Parisien |date=31 October 2003 |language=French}}</ref> |
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*{{Lequipe|7582}} |
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Latest revision as of 22:25, 11 December 2024
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Full name | Johan Etienne Anthony Cavalli[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 12 September 1981||
Place of birth | Ajaccio, Corsica, France[2] | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1997–2001 | Nantes | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001–2003 | Lorient | 22 | (0) |
2003–2004 | Créteil | 44 | (11) |
2004–2005 | Real Mallorca B | 15 | (0) |
2005–2007 | Istres | 51 | (2) |
2007 | Watford | 3 | (0) |
2007–2008 | Mons | 8 | (0) |
2008–2010 | Nîmes Olympique | 51 | (1) |
2010–2020 | Ajaccio | 271 | (28) |
Total | 465 | (42) | |
International career | |||
2009–2019 | Corsica | 10 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Johan Etienne Anthony Cavalli (born 12 September 1981) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Club career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Whilst at Lorient Cavalli played as a substitute in the 2002 Coupe de France Final in which they beat SC Bastia.[3]
Watford
[edit]Cavalli joined Watford on deadline day of the 2007 January transfer window, on a free transfer from French side Istres, signing an 18-month contract.[4] He made his debut in the 1–0 win against West Ham United on 10 February 2007.[5] He had his contract with "Hornets" cancelled by mutual consent on 20 August 2007.[6]
Mons
[edit]On 18 October 2007, it was announced that Cavalli had signed a two-year contract with Belgian club Mons.[7] In May 2008, he left the club my mutual consent.[8]
Ajaccio
[edit]Cavalli joined his hometown club AC Ajaccio in November 2010 on a contract running until 2013.[9]
He started on the opening day of the 2011–12 Ligue 1 season, playing 77 minutes in a 2–0 loss to Toulouse.[10] He was also in the starting eleven for Ajaccio's trip to the Stade Gerland the following weekend and played 78 minutes in a 1–1 draw with hosts Lyon.[11] In Ajaccio 1–1 draw against fellow Ligue 1 newcomers Evian on 20 August 2011 he set up midfield partner Frédéric Sammaritano for the 7th-minute 1–0 lead following a "great combination" between him and Benjamin André.[12]
Following a five-match suspension, Cavalli returned on 10 April 2015 to face Dijon. He scored via penalty as Ajaccio beat Dijon 1–0 at the Stade François Coty.[13]
At the end of the 2019–20 season, after ten years with Ajaccio, Cavalli retired from playing.[14][15]
International career
[edit]Cavalli was capped for the Corsica national football team, which is not a FIFA member, as it does not represent a fully sovereign nation. On 31 May 2011, he scored the only goal to help his team to a prestigious 1–0 win over Bulgaria in a friendly match.[16]
Personal life
[edit]Cavalli's father Jean-Michel is also a former footballer and coached him during his time at Créteil.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "Entreprise Brasserie L'albert 1Er à Ajaccio (20000)" [Company Brasserie L'albert 1Er in Ajaccio (20000)]. Figaro Entreprises (in French). Société du Figaro. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
"Johan Cavalli". BFM Business (in French). Retrieved 4 February 2019. - ^ a b c "Johan Cavalli". L'Équipe (in French). Paris. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- ^ "Bastia 0-1 Lorient". lequipe.fr. 11 May 2002. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "Watford complete triple signing". BBC Sport. 31 January 2007. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ Holt, Sarah (10 February 2007). "West Ham 0-1 Watford". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ^ "Midfielder Cavalli leaves Watford". BBC Sport. 20 August 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ^ "Mons : Johan Cavalli signe pour 1 an aver option" [Mons: Johan Cavalli signs for one year with option]. Le Soir (in French). 18 October 2007. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "Cavalli libéré" [Cavalli released]. L'Equipe (in French). 28 May 2008. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "Football - Dernière recrue de l'ACA : Johan Cavalli ne veut plus repartir" [Football - Newest ACA recruit: Johan Cavalli never wants to leave]. Corse-Matin (in French). 1 December 2010. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "Ajaccio-Toulouse Statistical Preview". WhoScored. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "Lyon-Ajaccio Statistical Preview". WhoScored. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "Ajaccio 1-1 Evian… Frustraron victoria a Memo Ochoa". mediotiempo.com (in Spanish). 20 August 2011. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "Ligue1.com - French Football League - Ligue 2 - Season 2014/2015 - Week 31 - AC Ajaccio / Dijon FCO". Ligue de Football Professionnel. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ Philippe, Paolo (22 June 2020). "Football : l'AC Ajaccio rend hommage à Johan Cavalli dans une longue vidéo". france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr (in French). Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ Maillard, Clément (4 July 2020). "Ligue 2 - Johan Cavalli, la retraite de l'homme d'Ajaccio". maligue2.fr (in French). Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ "Corsica Puts Bulgaria to Shame 1:0". Novinite. 1 June 2011. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ Taron, Philippe (31 October 2003). "La famille enfin réunie" [The family reunited at last]. Le Parisien (in French). Retrieved 17 July 2023.
External links
[edit]- Johan Cavalli at Soccerbase
- Johan Cavalli at L'Équipe Football (in French)
- Johan Cavalli at Soccerway
- 1981 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Ajaccio
- French men's footballers
- Corsica men's international footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- FC Lorient players
- US Créteil-Lusitanos players
- RCD Mallorca players
- Istres FC players
- Watford F.C. players
- R.A.E.C. Mons (1910) players
- Nîmes Olympique players
- AC Ajaccio players
- Ligue 1 players
- Ligue 2 players
- Premier League players
- Belgian Pro League players
- French expatriate men's footballers
- Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium
- Expatriate men's footballers in England
- Expatriate men's footballers in Spain
- French expatriate sportspeople in Belgium
- French expatriate sportspeople in England
- French expatriate sportspeople in Spain
- 21st-century French sportsmen