SS Lazio

SS Lazio, also known as Società Sportiva Lazio, is a famous Italian sports club from Rome. It started in 1900 and is best known for its football (soccer) team. The team plays in the top league of Italian football, called the Serie A. Lazio has had many great moments, like winning the Italian championship in 1974 and 2000. They have also won important cups, such as the Coppa Italia seven times.

The club shares a big stadium called the Stadio Olimpico with another famous team, Roma. Lazio’s home colors are sky blue shirts and white shorts. One of the most exciting matches in Italian football is when Lazio plays against Roma, called the Derby della Capitale.

Lazio had a successful period in the 1990s, winning many important trophies. Even after facing financial difficulties in 2002, the team kept winning, especially in the Coppa Italia. Today, Lazio is still a strong and popular club, loved by fans all over the world.

History

Further information: History of SS Lazio

Società Podistica Lazio started in 1900 in the Prati area of Rome. For many years, the team played without joining big competitions. In 1912, they joined the main league when the Italian Football Federation started organizing games. They reached the final three times but didn’t win until later years.

In 1927, Lazio stayed independent when other Rome teams tried to merge. They joined the top league, Serie A, in 1929. In 1974 and 2000, Lazio became Italian champions.

Later years brought ups and downs. In 1980, Lazio had trouble with illegal betting and dropped to a lower league. They worked hard and returned to the top league in 1983. In the 1990s, new investments helped the team grow stronger. They won many important trophies, including the Italian league in 2000.

Lazio kept winning cups and playing in Europe. In 2019, they won their fifth Supercoppa Italiana. Recently, in the 2024-25 season, they did very well in the UEFA Europa League, reaching the quarter-finals.

Colours, badge and nicknames

Lazio's colours are white and sky blue, inspired by the national emblem of Greece. This choice shows the link between the Ancient Olympic Games and Europe's sports. At first, Lazio wore shirts split into white and sky blue with black shorts and socks. Later, they changed to sky blue shirts with white trim, white shorts, and white socks. These colours gave them the Italian nickname Biancocelesti.

The club's symbol is the eagle, chosen by a founding member. The eagle, a symbol of the Roman legions and emperors, stands for power and victory. It connects the club to Rome. This symbol gave Lazio two more nicknames: le Aquile ("the Eagles") and gli Aquilotti ("the Young Eagles"). The current badge shows a golden eagle above a white shield with a blue border. It includes the club's name and a smaller shield with the club's colours.

Stadium

Main article: Stadio Olimpico

Stadio Olimpico is the main stadium in Rome and is used by both Lazio and Roma football teams. It opened in 1937 and was most recently renewed in 2008. The stadium can hold 70,634 people and has hosted big events like the 1960 Summer Olympics, the 1987 World Athletics Championships, and many important football matches.

Lazio has talked about moving to a different stadium called Stadio Flaminio. Plans to fix up this stadium began in 2022. Lazio hopes to make it their new home with space for around 50,000 fans. They are working with city leaders to make this happen.

Supporters and rivalries

Lazio is a very popular football club in Italy, especially in Rome. Many fans live in the northern part of the city, which makes their support special.

Lazio has a big rivalry with another Rome team, Roma. Their matches are very exciting and full of energy! Lazio also competes with teams like Napoli, Livorno, Pescara, and Atalanta.

Some fans have acted in unhealthy ways in the past, but many supporters choose to show their love for the team in positive ways.

Honours

Domestic

SS Lazio has won many important prizes in Italian football. They won the top league, Serie A, twice, in 1973–74 and 1999–2000. They also won the second-highest league, Serie B, once in 1968–69.

Lazio has won the Coppa Italia, a big Italian cup contest, seven times. Some years they won were 1997–98, 1999–2000, and 2018–19. They have also won the Supercoppa Italiana, a special game for the best teams, five times.

Continental

Lazio has done well in European contests too. They won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup once in 1998–99. They also won the UEFA Super Cup once.

Players

See also: List of SS Lazio players

Current squad

As of 2 February 2026

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Lazio Primavera

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Other players under contract

As of 17 January 2026

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Out on loan

As of 7 March 2026

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Retired numbers

Main article: List of retired numbers in association football

12 – Since the 2003–04 season, the Curva Nord part of Stadio Olimpico is honored as the 12th man on the field.

Club officials

SS Lazio has many important people who help run the club. These people work behind the scenes to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Some of the key roles include:

• President: The president is the main leader of the club. They make big decisions and help guide the club's future.
• Manager: The manager is in charge of the team's training and games. They decide how the team will play.
• Coach: The coach helps players improve their skills and works closely with the manager.
• Captain: The captain is a player who represents the team on the field. They help lead the team during games.

These officials all play important roles in helping SS Lazio succeed.

Notable managers

Further information: List of SS Lazio managers

Many coaches have helped SS Lazio win big prizes when they were the team's leaders.

Statistics and records

Further information: List of SS Lazio records and statistics

Ștefan Radu has played the most games for Lazio, with 416. The goalkeeper with the most games is Luca Marchegiani, with 339 games. Aldo Puccinelli has the most league games, with 339.

Ciro Immobile is Lazio’s top scorer, with 206 goals. Next is Silvio Piola, who scored 159 goals. Piola also holds the record for the most goals in Serie A history, with 274 goals. Immobile is also the top scorer in European competitions, with 26 goals.

Lazio’s largest crowd was about 80,000 people for a match against Foggia on May 12, 1974. This game helped Lazio win their first Scudetto, a special award for being league champions. This crowd size is also a record for the Stadio Olimpico, where Roma and the Italy national football team also play.

Società Sportiva Lazio as a company

In 1998, Società Sportiva Lazio became a listed company, the first Italian club to do so under chairman Sergio Cragnotti. Claudio Lotito bought the club in 2004 and now owns most of its shares.

Lazio is one of only three Italian clubs listed on the Borsa Italiana, along with Juventus and Roma. The club has managed its finances well and has often made a profit each season. In 2017, Lazio signed a deal with Macron for sports gear, but switched to Mizuno in 2022.

In March 2025, Lazio announced plans for a docu-series on Netflix about the club's history, featuring famous players. The club's financial reports for 2024 showed €87.5 million in revenues and reduced costs.