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Lorenzo Lazzari (footballer)

Lorenzo Lazzari (; born 6 June 2003) is a Sammarinese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie D club Victor San Marino and the San Marino national team.

Club career

Having played at youth level for San Marino Academy, Lazzari joined Victor San Marino, a Sammarinese club playing in the Italian Eccellenza (fifth tier), ahead of the 2022–23 season.

On 8 December 2022, he scored his first league goal, netting a volley from outside the box in a 5–2 win over Sanpaimola. On 16 March 2023, Victor San Marino extended Lazzari's contract until June 2026. With five goals in 28 games, Lazzari helped his club gain promotion to the Serie D for the 2023–24 season.

International career

On 17 November 2022, aged 19, Lazzari made his international debut for San Marino in a friendly against Saint Lucia, coming on as a substitute. During the same game, Lazzari scored a 93rd-minute equalizer to draw the game 1–1. He was the youngest player in San Marino's team, and his goal was his nation's fifth in as many years. In the process, Lazzari also became San Marino's second-youngest goalscorer, at , behind only Alex Gasperoni.

On 18 November 2024, during a UEFA Nations League D game against Liechtenstein, he scored his second goal with his country, becoming the fifth and youngest Sammarinese to score more than one goal.

Style of play

Lazzari has been compared to former Sammarinese footballer Massimo Bonini, due to similarities in their respective positions and styles of play. Being a midfielder, he has been regarded for his ball-winning skills.

Personal life

Lazzari's nickname, "Lello", was originally given to him by his younger sister, who could not pronounce his first name "Lorenzo" as a child. He has pursued university studies.

Career statistics

International

Scores and results list San Marino's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lazzari goal.

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