Lorenzo D'Agostini (born 21 September 2005) is a footballer who plays as a striker for Campionato Primavera 1 side Lazio. Born in the United States, he represents Venezuela at international level.[1]

Lorenzo D'Agostini
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-09-21) 21 September 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth United States
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Lazio Primavera
Youth career
2023– Lazio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023 Inter Miami II 14 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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D'Agostini has regarded France international Zinedine Zidane as his football idol.[2]

Club career

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As a youth player, D'Agostini joined the youth academy of Italian Serie A side Lazio.

International career

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On 3 June 2024, D'Agostini was called up to the Venezuela national under-20 team.[3]

Style of play

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D'Agostini mainly operates as a striker and has been described as "valid striker in the penalty area and very good at movements without the ball, so much so that he is able to move opponents bigger than him thanks to a tactical knowledge that is uncommon in a young striker".[4]

Personal life

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D'Agostini is the twin brother of American soccer player Stefan D'Agostini.[5] He was born to Venezuelan parents.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "El equipo Vinotinto masculino Sub 20 continúa su preparación en España".
  2. ^ "Lazio, D'Agostini 'Born in the Usa'. La Juve, Immobile e l'Inter di Beckham" (in Italian). calciomercato.com. 7 December 2023.
  3. ^ "PRIMAVERA | Lazio, due biancocelesti convocati dal Venezuela U-20: i dettagli". 4 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Chi è Lorenzo D'Agostini, il cannoniere americano della Lazio Primavera" (in Italian). romatoday.it.
  5. ^ "Gli Usa, la fede e i gol: la Lazio scopre i gemelli D'Agostini" (in Italian). gazzetta.it. 25 August 2023.
  6. ^ "(+VIDEO) Lorenzo D'Agostini sigue marcando goles en las inferiores de la Lazio". 2024.