When one thinks of South American football, Brazil and Argentina immediately come to mind followed by Uruguay and Chile but the rest of the continent has also had competitive teams and good players. Many have played in Europe and some with Lazio.

Lazio score three in the first half in their opening friendly of preseason training

Daniele Greco participated in the Lazio preseason training of 2006 in Austria.

There were two Lazio’s in the 2000's first decade: one with money and one without. For our top 11 we have therefore two different teams.

Uruguay is famous for its Atlantic beaches, socially progressive society, beef production, Empanadas but also for its football. Hundreds of Uruguayans have played in Serie A and many for Lazio.

The best decade in Lazio history saw some wonderful players in all positions. We have attempted a top 11 with many alternatives.

Denmark is famous for its high quality of life, progressive social policies, Vikings, Greenland, Little Mermaid and much more including football. Here are some Danes who played in Italy and for Lazio.

Many Brazilians have played in Serie A and some for Lazio, especially in the 1930's and in the last twenty years.

Norway is famous for the Vikings, fjords and natural beauty but also football. Here are some Norwegians who have played in Italy and for Lazio.

In this article we have tried to go through the history of Lazio's central defenders also to show how defending has changed in football throughout the years.