Damián Lizio

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Lizio.

Damián Emmanuel Lizio (born 30 June 1989) is a footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. Born in Argentina, he represented the Bolivia national team.

Damián Lizio

Personal information
Full name	Damián Emmanuel Lizio
Date of birth	(1989-06-30) 30 June 1989 (age 36)
Place of birth	Florida, Argentina
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder
Youth career
2004–2007	River Plate
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007–2010	River Plate	3	(0)
2009–2010	→ Córdoba (loan)	14	(0)
2010–2011	Anorthosis Famagusta	11	(2)
2011–2014	Bolívar	73	(10)
2013	→ Unión Santa Fe (loan)	16	(2)
2013	→ Al-Arabi (loan)	11	(4)
2014–2015	→ O'Higgins (loan)	27	(1)
2015–2016	Bolívar	15	(3)
2016–2017	Botafogo	0	(0)
2017–2018	Oriente Petrolero	30	(2)
2018–2019	Bolívar	13	(2)
2019–2020	Persebaya Surabaya	18	(4)
2020–2021	Royal Pari	21	(3)
2021–2022	Jorge Wilstermann	20	(3)
2022	Real Santa Cruz	29	(3)
2023	All Boys	10	(0)
International career
2009	Argentina U20	4	(0)
2014–2015	Bolivia	11	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

River Plate

Born in Florida, Buenos Aires, Lizio came through the youth ranks of River Plate, making his official debut on 10 November 2007 against Huracán in a 2–1 away loss, playing the entire game. His second appearance for the team was in a 2–0 defeat against Banfield on 8 December. The next season, Lizio won the 2008 Clausura Tournament under Diego Simeone. It was his first professional title, despite not making an appearance in the competition.

After a season, he had more chances to play when Néstor Gorosito took over. He made his first appearance under Gorosito in a 2–0 away victory over Independiente at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti. His second appearance was when he came off the bench in the 82nd minute in place of Cristian Fabbiani, playing only eight minutes in the match.

Al-Arabi

On 30 June 2013, Lizio signed for Al-Arabi. He left after 3 months with the club.

O'Higgins

In 2014, Lizio joined Chilean side O'Higgins for the 2014–15 season.^[1]

Persebaya Surabaya

On 20 February 2019, Lizio is signed by Persebaya Surabaya for the 2019 season. He signed a one-year contract with the club.^[2]

Royal Pari

In January 2020, Lizio returned to Bolivia and joined Royal Pari.^[3]

International career

Argentina U-20

In January 2009 Lizio was selected to join the Argentina under-20 squad for the 2009 South American Youth Championship in Venezuela.

Bolivia

In 2014, Lizio accepted to play for the Bolivian national team and made his debut in a non-unofficial FIFA friendly on 13 October against the Brazilian under-23s at Cuiabá, where he scored his side's goal in a 3–1 defeat.^[4] On 18 November 2014, he scored his first goal in a 3–2 friendly home win over Venezuela.

International goal

Score and result list Bolivia's goal tally first.

#	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	18 November 2014	Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz, Bolivia	Venezuela	2–1	3–2	Friendly

Career statistics

Club

As of 16 January 2015

Club	Season	League			Copa Chile		Supercopa		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
O'Higgins	2014–15[5]	Primera División	27	1	4	2	—				20	3
Career total			27	1	4	2	0	0	0	0	31	3

Honours

Club

River Plate

• Torneo Clausura (1): 2008

Bolívar

• Primera División (1): 2011

Al-Arabi

• Kuwait Federation Cup (1): 2013–14

Persebaya Surabaya

• Runner-up, Piala Presiden: 2019