Top 100 Players in Lazio History: Positions 51-60

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We have now reached half way in our Lazio player top 100. In the positions 51-60 you will find some formidable players including Coppa Italia and Scudetto winners plus part of the Iron Defence.

Positions 61-70

60) Idilio Cei, born June 8 1937, 294 appearances

He played for Lazio from 1958-1968.

He was a solid and strong goalkeeper but also agile. He excelled in low dives as his powerful legs enabled him to make seemingly impossible saves. He continued the tradition of top Lazio keepers such as Ezio Scavi, Uber Gradella, Lucidio Sentiment IV and Bob Lovati.

59) Francesco Antonazzi, born May 6 1924, 262 appearances with 1 goal

He was formed in the academy and then played for Lazio from 1945-1956. He then stayed on at Lazio in the youth set up and was also assistant to Juan Carlos Lorenzo in 1963-64. He was a reliable and tough defender whose main asset was his ability to anticipate the opposing forwards. He could also play the ball out well from the back. He made up the so-called "Iron defence" with defenders Furiassi, Malacarne, Alzani and Sentimenti IV which enabled Lazio to finish 4th in Serie A for three consecutive seasons.

He took part in the 1948 Olympics with Italy.

From Morlupo, just outside Rome, he was a proud Laziale. The village's rugby ground is named after him.

58) Leandro Remondini, born November 17, 1917, 95 appearances, 19 goals

He was at Lazio from 1947-50.

He was a full left back and considered one of the best defenders of his generation. He was physically strong, hard-working fast, could play in various roles and had a particularly powerful shot which enabled him to often score on free kicks. He was extremely popular with the fans for his determination on the field.

His previous clubs included Verona and Milano and he later played a season for Napoli. He took part in the 1950 World Cup and won 1 cap.

57) Alfredo Monza, born August 12, 1911, 254 appearances, 1 goal

He played for Lazio from 1935-1943.

He was a tough and gritty left-full back. He once played 222 consecutive games for Lazio. He then also worked as Lazio head coach in 1958 (from fixtures 20 onwards, winning a derby) with Dino Canestri as T.D and was assistant to Fulvio Bernardini in 1958-59 (winning a Coppa Italia).

He continued to be a Lazio supporter and he died tragically on May 20 1974 following a bus crash while travelling back with Lazio fans from Bologna where the Biancocelesti had played their last title winning campaign match.

56) Romolo Alzani, born March 6 1921, 269 appearances, 7 goals

He was with Lazio from 1945-1955.

He was strong and generous and could play both as a defender and as a midfielder with outstanding consistency.

A long-serving, loyal local lad who helped Lazio finish 4th three seasons in a row.

He was known as "diga" (dam). He won the prestigious Herrera Trophy in 1950 (defeating Atlético Madrid 3-1 with Alzani scoring the equaliser).

55) Miroslav Klose, born June 9 1978, 171 appearances, 63 goals

He was with Lazio from 2011-2016.

He had cult status at Lazio almost as if people could not quite believe such a formidable international star was playing for the Biancocelesti. He had five good seasons despite several injuries. He scored a 93rd minute derby winner and was in the team that defeated bitter rivals Roma on May 26, 2013, to win the Coppa Italia.

A superb forward. He had technique, positioning, speed, excellent aerial skills, opportunism, altruism and could score goals. At the Lazio stage of his career, he also had the intelligence to dose his energies on the field.

He had previously played for Kaiserslautern, Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich (2 league titles, 2 DFB Cups and a Supercup). He earned 137 caps for Germany and scored 71 goals (record holder). He won the World Cup in 2014 and until recently was top scorer with (16 goals (now overtaken by Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé).

One of the best players in Lazio history. The only pity was he arrived late in his career.

54) Stefano Mauri, born January 8 1980, 303 appearances with 47 goals

He was with Lazio from January 2006-2016.

He was a versatile midfielder who could play at number 8 or 10 and even in the forward line. He was a skilful and entertaining player known for his well-timed forays into the box and often scored spectacular goals. He lifted the epic 2013 Coppa Italia as captain and also scored a derby winning goal in 2012. He served Lazio well for just over ten years.

In 2011 he was accused of match-fixing and suspended (even spending some time in jail) but was then proved innocent and returned to playing football.

He had previously played for Modena, Brescia and Udinese and he then had one last half season at Brescia.

He earned 11 caps for Italy.

The image of Mauri lifting the “Coppa in faccia" will remain in eternity.

53) Renzo Garlaschelli, born March 29 1950, 280 appearances, 67 goals

He was with Lazio from 1972-1982.

He has his place in Lazio history engraved in stone for being in the team that won the 1974 Scudetto. A speedy, exciting and skilful winger who paired up well with Giorgio Chinaglia first and Bruno Giordano later but could also score goals himself (10 league goals in title winning season).

He was known for living the Roman night life but Tommaso Maestrelli turned a blind eye seeing Garlasca's performances on the Sunday.

He is one of the best players to have never won a cap for Italy as he had competition from Franco Causio and Claudio Sala who played for more fashionable northern clubs. For Lazio however he was a star.

52) Luigi Saraceni II, born September 21 1903, 112 appearances, 8 goals

He was Roman and only played for Lazio, he was with the Biancocelesti from 1920-30.

He played as a defender.

He was a tough and physical player with great stamina.

His impulsive and hard style of play sometimes led to him being involved in skirmishes with opponents.

His older brother Fernando also played for Lazio in those years.

After retiring he continued with Lazio as a director taking on various roles. A life for Lazio.

51) Maurilio Prini, born August 17 1932, 86 appearances, 11 goals

He played for Lazio from 1958-62.

He not only won Lazio's first ever silverware, the 1958 Coppa Italia, but also scored the only goal of the final against Fiorentina. He was a tireless left-winger, a modern midfielder who could both attack and defend.

He had previously played for Empoli and Fiorentina (winning a Scudetto and playing in a European Cup Final - lost 0-2 to Real Madrid). He won 3 Italy caps.

His place in Lazio history is guaranteed for the quality of his performances and above all for his cup final winning goal on September 24, 1958.

Next up positions 41-50 on July 12.