Johan Cavalli

Johan Étienne Anthony Cavalli, born on 12 September 1981, is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. While at Lorient he appeared as a substitute in the 2002 Coupe de France final, which Lorient won against SC Bastia. He moved abroad in January 2007, joining the English club Watford on a free transfer from Istres, made his debut in a 1-0 win over West Ham United the following month, and had his contract cancelled by mutual consent in August 2007. He then signed a two-year contract with Mons in Belgium and left in May 2008. In November 2010 he joined his hometown club AC Ajaccio, started the opening day of the 2011-12 Ligue 1 season for them and stayed for about ten years, retiring from playing at the end of the 2019-20 season. He was also capped by the Corsica national football team, which is not a FIFA member, and scored the only goal in a 1-0 friendly win over Bulgaria on 31 May 2011. His father Jean-Michel is also a former footballer.