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Born on July 5, 1966 in Oliena, Province of Nuoro, Italy, Gianfranco Zola is an association football player and association football coach. That puts Gianfranco Zola at 60 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2004), Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2003), bronze medal for athletic prowess (1990) and 1 more. The listed height is 168 cm.
My Take
Gianfranco Zola is, to me, the little magician of the game. Standing barely 168 cm, this son of Sardinia turned a modest frame into pure artistry, his soft touch and exquisite free-kicks lighting up Chelsea so brightly that England honoured him with an OBE. The technique alone would secure his legend, yet what I cherish is his gentlemanly grace, the rare player adored by rivals and fans alike. His move into coaching reads like a thank-you to the sport that raised him. A warm-hearted Cancer craftsman, he remains one of my quiet favourites.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gianfranco Zola
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャンフランコ・ゾーラ
- Reading
- じゃんふらんこ・ぞーら
- Born
- July 5, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Oliena, Province of Nuoro, Italy
- Height
- 168 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2003 Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- 1990 bronze medal for athletic prowess
- 1994 silver medal for athletic prowess
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gianfranco_zola25/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gianfranco%20Zola
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%95%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%BE%E3%83%A9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9354
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gianfranco Zola born?
Born July 5, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Gianfranco Zola from?
Gianfranco Zola is from Oliena, Province of Nuoro, Italy.
What does Gianfranco Zola do?
Gianfranco Zola works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Gianfranco Zola?
Gianfranco Zola is 168 cm.
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