Lorenzo Lazzari (; born 6 June 2003) is a Sammarinese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian club Tropical Coriano 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 Eccellenza (Italian 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 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 for 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
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSan Marino202221202390202451202550202671Total283
Scores and results list San Marino's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lazzari goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Lorenzo LazzariNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia1–11–1Friendly2Rheinpark Stadion, Vaduz, Liechtenstein1–13–12024–25 UEFA Nations League D3Arena Kombëtare, Tirana, Albania1–11–22026–27 UEFA Nations League C
References
External links
Lorenzo Lazzari at Tuttocampo.it