French footballer (born 1977)
Christophe Ettori (born 14 December 1977) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.[2]
Early life
As a youth player, Ettori joined the youth academy of French side Toulouse, before being promoted to the club's reserve team.[3]
Playing career
Ettori started his senior club career with French side Cannes, before playing for Gueugnon, Greek side Ionikos, Gazélec Ajaccio, Créteil, and Cypriot side AEK Larnaca after receiving interest from a Chinese side.[4] While playing for AEK Larnaca, he was arrested and spent a week in prison in Cyprus.[5]
In total, he made 116 appearances in the French Ligue 2 during his playing career.
Style of play
Ettori mainly operated as a midfielder.[6]
Post-playing career
After retiring from professional football, Ettori worked as the sporting director of French side Gazélec Ajaccio.[7] A few years into his tenure as Gazélec Ajaccio sporting director, he was known for his passionate yet calm temperament.[8] Besides serving as sporting director, he also served as president of Gazélec Ajaccio, and was regarded by some as the "pillar of the club".[9] In 2012, he helped the club achieve promotion from the French third tier to the French Ligue 2 .[10] In 2015, he helped them achieve promotion from the French second tier to the French Ligue 1.[11] In 2021, he was arrested as part of a money laundering investigation.[12]
Personal life
Ettori has been married and has two children.[13] He is the brother of Mickaël Ettori, a member of Corsican criminal organization Gang du Petit Bar.[14]
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