Giancarlo Favarin

Giancarlo Favarin (born 28 August 1958) is an Italian football manager and former footballer.

Early life
Favarin retired from professional football at the age of twenty-seven.

Career
Favarin managed Italian side Lucchese, helping the club achieve promotion.

Management style
Favarin has been described as a "pragmatic trainer, ready to change formation if needed - even if he favors the three-man defense -, a tough and courageous guy".

Personal life
Favarin received media attention for head-butting an opposing assistant manager during a game in Italy.