Soccer Eccellenza: word to Lorenzo Langellotti, the goalkeeper graduating in Economics and Management

That of the goalkeeper, is a delicate role. Lorenzo Langellotti knows it well and, after a long experience at Montespaccato, he decided to defend the goal of Calcio Eccellenza. Choosing to study Economics and Management at Luiss, for him, was easy, since he has always given so much weight to his training.

Let’s start from the field: what does it mean to play a game being always in goal? What do you think about the particular role you play in the team?

It’s a delicate role, because it entails greater responsibilities. The psychological burden, regardless of the category, is higher than in other roles: if the goalkeeper makes a mistake, everyone pays the consequences.

Let’s move on to books: what course of study are you following?

I’m attending a three-year course in Economics and Management: I’m in my third year and I’m doing very well. I was guided by my mother, who is an accountant, and so she suggested this faculty to me. Then, with the positive results of the first exams, I realized that I was doing what I liked.

Did sports influence your choice in any way?

Not particularly, because I always told myself that I should aspire to the best for my education. I tried to pursue both careers at the same level, never preferring one over the other.

Is there a particular sportsman you look up to when you take the field?

For my role, I really like Alisson Becker, Liverpool’s number 1 and former Roma player. He is one of the strongest goalkeepers in the world. From the point of view of mentality, I was impressed by Pietro Mennea, also because my uncle had the honor of training with him. I consider him one of the most important figures in the history of Italian sports.

You also played for Montespaccato: what did you leave behind and what did you find at Luiss?

I played for Montespaccato for four years: I joined when I wasn’t even eighteen years old and I left when I was on a path of study and almost working. I have many good memories, as well as small disappointments, mostly related to the playing field. I can, however, say that it was a very formative experience. Here at Luiss there is definitely an unparalleled attention to the dual path of sports and academics for a boy of my age. This counts for a lot.

What is the most valuable lesson this experience has given you?

I echo what I said earlier: a lesson in life, opportunity and context. Here you can play a sport at a competitive level and, at the same time, have a quality education.

We would like to thank Lorenzo Langellotti, to whom we wish the best of luck for his Dual Career.