Franco Nahuel Ravizzoli (born 9 July 1997) is an Argentinian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League One club Wycombe Wanderers.
Club career
Early career
Born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Ravizzoli played for the Independiente and Quilmes youth teams before joining the academy of River Plate towards the end of 2012 at the age of 15,[2] where he progressed through the ranks eventually reaching the senior reserve team. After leaving the club in mid-2018,[2] Ravizzoli played for Merlo and Morón,[1] and trained with Spanish club Valencia.[2]
Eastbourne Borough
In January 2020, Ravizzoli signed for English sixth-tier club Eastbourne Borough.[3] He featured a total of 35 times for the club across the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons.[1]
Milton Keynes Dons
On 16 June 2021, Ravizzoli signed a professional contract with League One club Milton Keynes Dons having spent the latter half of the 2020–21 season training with the team.[4][3] On 31 July 2021, he made his debut in an EFL Cup first round 5–0 defeat away to AFC Bournemouth.[5] On 11 January 2022, Ravizzoli made his first league start in a 1–0 home win over rivals AFC Wimbledon, keeping a clean sheet in the process.[6]
At the conclusion of the 2022–23 season, Ravizzoli was one of nine players released by Milton Keynes Dons following their relegation to EFL League Two.[7]
Wycombe Wanderers
On 14 September 2023, Ravizzoli signed for League One side Wycombe Wanderers.[8] He was offered a new contract by Wycombe at the end of the 2023–24 season.[9]
Career statistics
- As of match played 1 February 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Eastbourne Borough | 2019–20[1] | National League South | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[a] | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2020–21[1] | National League South | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | ||
| Total | 29 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | ||
| Milton Keynes Dons | 2021–22[5] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022–23[10] | League One | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Wycombe Wanderers | 2023–24[11] | League One | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6[b] | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024–25[12] | League One | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 30 | 0 | |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 51 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 71 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 95 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in Sussex Senior Challenge Cup
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
Honours
Wycombe Wanderers
- EFL Trophy runner-up: 2023–24[13]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Argentina – F. Ravizzoli – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ a b c "Ravizzoli, el arquero marplatense que busca ascender en Inglaterra". La Capital (Mar del Plata). 23 August 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Eastbourne Borough's Franco Ravizzoli leaves to join MK Dons". The Argus. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "MK Dons complete signing of Argentine goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli". BBC. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Franco Ravizzoli in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Milton Keynes Dons 1–0 AFC Wimbledon". BBC. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "Retained list". Milton Keynes Dons. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ Wanderers, Wycombe (14 September 2023). "Franco's a Wanderer". Wycombe Wanderers. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Wanderers, Wycombe (2 May 2024). "Retained list confirmed". Wycombe Wanderers.
- ^ "Games played by Franco Ravizzoli in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Franco Ravizzoli in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Franco Ravizzoli in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Harby, Chris (7 April 2024). "Peterborough United 2–1 Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
