Carlo Maranghi

Born in Genoa on January 15 1888, Maranghi began his football career in the late 1900s, a time when organized competitions were still evolving. He first played for Andrea Doria in 1908, competing in Italy’s early top-level championship, the Prima Categoria. He later represented Spinola and Genoa CFC, gaining experience at some of the country’s earliest and most influential clubs.

Source Lazio Wiki

In 1912, Maranghi moved to Rome to join Lazio, a club that was rapidly growing in prominence. His arrival coincided with Lazio’s rise on the national stage, and he quickly became a key member of the team. Known for his versatility, Maranghi was capable of playing both defensive and attacking roles, a valuable quality in an era with limited substitutions and tactical specialization. His commitment, physical resilience, and adaptability made him a respected figure within the squad.

Maranghi’s most significant sporting achievements came with Lazio, as he helped the club reach the Italian championship finals in both the 1912–13 and 1913–14 seasons. Although Lazio were defeated in those finals—first by Pro Vercelli and later by Casale—these appearances marked the club’s emergence as a national contender and remain landmark moments in its early history. His playing career was later disrupted by the outbreak of World War I, which interrupted Italian football and limited official competitions.

After retiring from active play in the early 1920s, Maranghi continued to serve Lazio off the field. During the 1923–24 season, he acted as vice-coach, contributing his experience and knowledge to the club’s technical development during a transitional period in Italian football.

Beyond sport, Carlo Maranghi pursued a successful career in medicine, becoming a surgeon—an uncommon dual path that reflected the amateur spirit of early footballers, who often balanced athletic pursuits with professional vocations. He died in Rome in 1940 at the age of 52.

He officially made 73 appearances with 21 goals but there were probably more of both.

Lazio Career

Season	Total appearances (goals)	First Category	First Division	Other
1912-13	4	4	-	-
1913-14	18 (11)	15 (10)	-	3 (1)
1914-15	15 (5)	13 (5)	-	2
1915-16	1	-	-	1
1916-17	5 (2)	-	-	5 (2)
1918-19	3	-	-	3
1919-20	18 (8)	11 (4)	-	7 (4)
1920-21	5 (1)	5 (1)	-	-
1921-22	4	-	4	-
Total	73 (27)	48 (20)	4	21 (7)

Sources

Lazio Wiki