About Marco Lanna
Born 1968. Marco Lanna is an Italian association football player.
Marco Lanna (; born 13 July 1968) is an Italian former professional footballer who played at both club and international levels as a defender.
Playing career Born in Genoa, Lanna began his career with Sampdoria, moving to Roma with a four-year agreement for 800 million lire per year. He left the club at the end of his contract and joined Spanish club Salamanca as free agent, and, after two further years, he moved to Real Zaragoza.
He earned two caps for Italy between 1992 and 1993, including in one FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Later career In August 2011 Lanna was appointed director of football of Piacenza. He left the club in January 2012.
On 27 December 2021, he was named new chairman of Sampdoria following the resignation of Massimo Ferrero. He resigned on 3 February 2024.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Marco Lanna's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Marco Lanna's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Marco Lanna?
Italian footballer
When was Marco Lanna born?
Marco Lanna was born on 13 July 1968 in Genoa.
What is Marco Lanna's occupation?
Marco Lanna is an association football player.
What nationality is Marco Lanna?
Marco Lanna is Italian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marco Lanna. https://biography.guide/marco-lanna/
MLA: "Marco Lanna." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marco-lanna/.
Chicago: "Marco Lanna." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marco-lanna/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-21 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC