Gianfranco Zola- Former Footballer (In a Nutshell)
Gianfranco Zola was born in Italy on July 5th, 1966.
In his Youth career with Corrasi Oliena.
During his Senior career he played for Neurose, Torres, Napoli, Parma, Chelsea and Calgliari.
He also played for Italy and Sardinia.
“When I do something I like to do it well and believe I’ve got a lot to give.”- Gianfranco Zola
“Chelsea is in my heart and I was so proud to achieve so much for the club.”- Gianfranco Zola
He was a forward.
Gianfranco Zola- Former Footballer (Nitty Gritty
“I remember that when I was learning to play football, kicking a ball for example, I used to do it 300-400 times a day at least. There were moments when I got tired but I needed to do it repeatedly because if I wanted to become a part of me, this was the process I needed to go through.”- Gianfranco Zola
“Whatever type of football you want to play if you don’t have certain principles you’re lost.”- Gianfranco Zola
Gianfranco Zola- Former Footballer (What set him apart)
“Chelsea is where I had the best satisfaction of all, where I was treated the best. This is a special place.”- Gianfranco Zola
“I have always admired the games between Celtic and Rangers. That’s one of the games that you always watch when it’s happening.”- Gianfranco Zola
“Sometimes in football, like in life, you have to step into the wilderness. That’s the way to get better. You have to try new things and be positive.”- Gianfranco Zola
Gianfranco Zola- Former Footballer (Final Thoughts)
“A winning team must have quality, but it means nothing if the players are not connected to each other.”- Gianfranco Zola
Gianfranco Zola retired from football in 2005.
“I stopped playing football. And life wasn’t easy without football.”- Gianfranco Zola