There are a number of versions for Unzain’s name but despite the fact he was known in Italy as Leoncino, his complete name was Leongino Unzain Taboada.
He was born in Guarambarè in Paraguay on May 16, 1925. He began to play football professionally for Nacional Asuncibè in 1948 and two years later he arrived in Rome to play for Lazio.
He was a fast and highly skilful winger and in Lazio he made 15 appearances with one goal.
He then left for France where he played the majority of his career, from 1951 to 1959. Five years with Toulon, and then Bordeaux, Béziers (briefly), Rouen and Grenoble. He ended his career with Spanish club Rayo Vallecano in 1961.
Unzain was part of the Paraguay national team that played in the World Cup of 1950. They drew with Sweden and lost to Italy. He played both games. In total he won 5 caps for Paraguay.
Once he stopped playing he moved to Spain with his Italian wife and became a mechanic. He died in Madrid on March 19, 1990.
Lazio Career
Season | Total Serie A apperances (goals) |
1950-51 | 15 (1) |
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