In 2004, Yannick Ferrera was appointed head coach of the Anderlecht youth team, which at that time included Romelu Lukaku and Adnan Januzaj.
12 Facts About Yannick Ferrera
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In 2010, he joined the technical staff of AA Gent, serving under manager Michel Preud'homme, whom Yannick Ferrera later followed to Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab.
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In 2012, Yannick Ferrera became manager of first league team Charleroi.
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In September 2015, Yannick Ferrera was appointed manager at Standard Liege.
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On 14 October 2019, Yannick Ferrera was appointed as the new manager of Saudi Professional League outfit Al-Fateh.
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Yannick Ferrera left the club by mutual consent on 9 January 2022.
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On 21 October 2022, Yannick Ferrera was appointed manager of Cypriot First Division club Omonia Nicosia.
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Yannick Ferrera was sacked in February 2023 amidst disappointing results in the league.
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On 6 June 2023, Yannick Ferrera was appointed as manager of newly promoted Saudi Pro League side Al-Riyadh.
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On 20 September 2023, Yannick Ferrera was sacked by Al-Riyadh, with the club sitting in the relegation places.
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Yannick Ferrera was born in Ukkel to a Spanish father and an Italian mother.
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Yannick Ferrera retained his Spanish citizenship until 1992, when he was naturalised as a Belgian.