08.10.2025 14:20
One of the legendary figures of Italian football, Lamberto Boranga, made his mark in football history once again by stepping onto the field at the age of 82. Boranga, who previously played for important clubs such as Fiorentina, Parma, and Cesena, also won European and world championships in the master category of athletics. In the match where USD Trevana faced Foligno, Boranga conceded 5 goals before being substituted. The match ended with a score of 10-0.
One of the legendary names of Italian football, Lamberto Boranga, made history by stepping onto the field at the age of 82. The experienced goalkeeper defended the goal for USD Trevana, a team in Italy's 7th League, against Foligno, thus earning the title of the oldest footballer to play in Italy.
Last year, Boranga announced his goal by saying, "I will return to the field," and he kept his promise, writing his name in football history once again.
A CAREER SPANNING FROM 1960 TO 2025
Starting his professional football career in 1961, Boranga played for important clubs such as Fiorentina, Parma, and Cesena. In the 1970s, Boranga was a regular starter for Cesena, where he played alongside Carlo Ancelotti.
Not only active in football but also in athletics, Boranga won European and world championships in the master category in long jump and high jump.
A 10-0 DEFEAT AND A DAY WITH 5 GOALS
In the match where USD Trevana faced Foligno, Boranga had a tough job. His team suffered a heavy defeat of 10-0. After conceding 5 goals in the match, Boranga was substituted and replaced by 26-year-old Maurizio Rossi. However, Rossi also faced difficult moments in goal, conceding 5 more goals in the remaining time.
"I MADE MISTAKES BUT I ALSO MADE GOOD SAVES"
Speaking to The Sun after the match, Boranga said, "I made two mistakes, but I also had three or four good saves." The 82-year-old goalkeeper expressed that despite his performance, he would not give up on his passion for football.