Italy
The Nicest Man in Football
A fiercely proud Roman with the motto “life is football”. Goalkeeper Lorenzo has been with the club some time as goalkeeper coach and 3rd choice keeper.
With no goalkeepers available, Lorenzo stepped up to win a clean sheet against Czarni 03 Grzegorzowice in the Expats last game before the winter break in the 2023/24 season.
Bartolomei made a second appearance in the Fenix Trophy against FC United of Manchester. Unfortunately, the side suffered a huge 14-0 thumping, however, Lorenzo put in a stellar performance to keep the score down earning much love from the FC fans.
#FunFact
Lorenzo had multiple facts to share, but has a great story connected with football when he went to watch Dinamo Kiev – Manchester City in the 2010/11 season. Lorenzo stumbled upon a bunch of UEFA bibs in a bar next to the stadium (probably left behind by a photographer). Lorenzo decided he would wear the bib and try and get pitch side to watch the game. Amazingly, the outfit worked and Lorenzo took his place with the other media outlets right next to the pitch. When Shevchenko scored, he ran with him to their supporters, which was a memorable moment. If you don’t believe it, Lorenzo has the photographic evidence to prove the tale including some pics made by his friends from the stands.
