Paolo Bernasconi was born on July 7, 1938 in Uggiate-Trevano near Como.
He started playing football with Lilion Snia Varedo in the fourth tier in 1958 and a year later signed for Fanfulla in Serie C. After his particularly prolific third year, with 16 goals in 30 appearances, in 1962 he moved to the capital to play for the right side of the Tiber.
He did very well at Lazio, contributing to their return to Serie A with 24 appearances and 10 goals. He was then surprisingly sold at the end of the season to Parma in Serie B where he did not play much and, more importantly for a forward like him, did not score.
In 1964 he signed for Triestina and a year later moved to Arezzo in Serie C. The Umbrians were promoted and he was top Serie C scorer that season with 14 goals. He stayed in the following year too but found little playing time, just 11 appearances.
He played his last year in competitive football with Ternana in the third tier in 1967-68. His last professional years were in Serie D with Città di Castello, Pavia and Fanfulla.
It was a pity his stay at Lazio was so brief, but it must be considered the highlight of his professional career.
Lazio career
Season | Total games (goals) | Serie B | Coppa Italia |
1962-63 | 24 (10) | 23 (10) | 1 |
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