Johan Cavalli
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Johan Cavalli | ||
| Date of birth | September 12, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Ajaccio, Corsica, France | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Ajaccio | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| 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– | Ajaccio | 164 | (16) |
| National team | |||
| 2009– | Corsica | 5 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:26, 17 April 2016 (UTC). | |||
Johan Cavalli (born 12 September 1981) is a French footballer playing for French side AC Ajaccio. He plays on the left side of midfield.
Club career
Watford
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.[1] He made his debut in the 1–0 win against West Ham United on 10 February 2007.[2] He had his contract with "Hornets" cancelled by mutual consent on 20 August 2007.[3]
Mons
On 18 October 2007, it was announced that Cavalli had signed a two-year contract with Belgian club Mons.[4] In May 2008, he left the club my mutual consent.[5]
Ajaccio
Cavalli joined his hometown club AC Ajaccio in November 2010 on a contract running until 2013.[6]
He started on the opening day of the 2011–2012 Ligue 1 season, playing 77 minutes in a 2–0 loss to Toulouse.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9]
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.[10]
International career
Cavalli has been 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.[11]
References
- ↑ "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. 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. 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.
- ↑ "Corsica Puts Bulgaria to Shame 1:0". Novinite. 1 June 2011. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
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