The life of Lorenzo, an Argentine teenager with SMA who will play for the national team
Lorenzo Lipari, a 13-year-old boy from Córdoba, has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 3, a rare genetic disease that affects motor neurons and causes progressive muscle weakness. Despite his condition, Lorenzo has found a new purpose in adapted football and will play for the Argentine national Powerchair team in October.
What does this mean for San Lorenzo de Almagro?
Lorenzo's story is an example of how adapted football can change lives and provide opportunities for people with disabilities. San Lorenzo de Almagro, as a club, has been committed to inclusion and accessibility in sports, and Lorenzo's participation in the national team is an important achievement for the community.
What's next?
Lorenzo will continue training and playing for the national team, and his future in adapted football is promising. Lorenzo's story is a reminder of the importance of inclusion and accessibility in sports, and of the ability of athletes with disabilities to achieve great things.
The Liga Profesional Argentina is currently in its 2025-2026 season, with San Lorenzo de Almagro in fifth place with 24 points, 6 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses in 16 games, and 7 points behind leaders Rosario Central. In the current season, San Lorenzo de Almagro has scored 13 goals and conceded 11, with a +2 goal difference. Lorenzo's story is a reminder of the importance of inclusion and accessibility in sports, and of the ability of athletes with disabilities to achieve great things.
