Damián Lizio

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Lizio.
Damián Lizio
Personal information
Full name Damián Emmanuel Lizio
Date of birth (1989-06-30) 30 June 1989 (age 34)
Place of birth Florida, Argentina
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Real Santa Cruz
Number 30
Youth career
2004–2007 River Plate
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2010 River Plate 3 (0)
2009–2010 → Córdoba (loan) 14 (0)
2010–2011 Anorthosis Famagusta 11 (2)
2011–2014 Bolívar 73 (10)
2013 → Unión de Santa Fe (loan) 16 (2)
2013 → Al-Arabi (loan) 11 (4)
2014–2015 → O'Higgins (loan) 27 (1)
2015–2016 Bolívar 15 (3)
2016–2017 Botafogo 0 (0)
2017–2018 Oriente Petrolero 30 (2)
2018–2019 Bolívar 13 (2)
2019–2020 Persebaya Surabaya 18 (4)
2020–2021 Royal Pari 21 (3)
2021–2022 Wilstermann 20 (3)
2022– Real Santa Cruz 7 (0)
International career
2009 Argentina U20 4 (0)
2014–2015 Bolivia 11 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Damián Emmanuel Lizio (born 30 June 1989) is a footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Real Santa Cruz. Born in Argentina, he represented the Bolivia national team.

Club career

River Plate

Born in Florida, Buenos Aires, Lizio came through the youth ranks of River Plate, making his official debut on 10 November 2007 against Huracán in a 2–1 away loss, playing the entire game. His second appearance for the team was in a 2–0 defeat against Banfield on 8 December. The next season, Lizio won the 2008 Clausura Tournament under Diego Simeone. It was his first professional title, despite not making an appearance in the competition.

After a season, he had more chances to play when Néstor Gorosito took over. He made his first appearance under Gorosito in a 2–0 away victory over Independiente at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti. His second appearance was when he came off the bench in the 82nd minute in place of Cristian Fabbiani, playing only eight minutes in the match.

Al-Arabi

On 30 June 2013, Lizio signed for Al-Arabi. He left after 3 months with the club.

O'Higgins

In 2014, Lizio joined Chilean side O'Higgins for the 2014-15 season.[1]

Persebaya Surabaya

On 20 February 2019, Lizio is signed by Persebaya Surabaya for the 2019 season. He signed a one-year contract with the club.[2]

Royal Pari

In January 2020, Lizio returned to Bolivia and joined Royal Pari.[3]

International career

Argentina U-20

In January 2009 Lizio was selected to join the Argentina under-20 squad for the 2009 South American Youth Championship in Venezuela.

Bolivia

In 2014, Lizio accepted to play for the Bolivian national team and made his debut in a non-unofficial FIFA friendly on 13 October against the Brazilian under-23s at Cuiabá, where he scored his side's goal in a 3–1 defeat.[4] On 18 November 2014, he scored his first goal in a 3–2 friendly home win over Venezuela.

International goal

Score and result list Bolivia's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 18 November 2014 Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz, Bolivia  Venezuela 2–1 3–2 Friendly

Career statistics

Club

As of 16 January 2015
Club Season League Copa Chile Supercopa Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
O'Higgins 2014–15[5] Primera División 27 1 4 2 — 20 3
Career total 27 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 31 3

Honours

Club

River Plate
Bolívar
Al-Arabi
Persebaya Surabaya

References

  1. ^ "Elizari y Lizio: Más "fuego" para las ilusiones celestes | O'Higgins FC". www.ohigginsfc.cl. Archived from the original on 2015-06-13.
  2. ^ Komentar Damian Lizio Setelah Resmi Gabung Persebaya, bola.com, 20 February 2019
  3. ^ Damián Lizio, nuevo refuerzo de Royal Pari, eldeber.com.bo, 20 January 2020
  4. ^ "Damián Lizio debutó en Bolivia con un golazo". Goal.com. 13 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Bolivia - D. Lizio - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".

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