Young Forward Emerges in Serie B
Paolo Di Canio develops with Lazio's first team during the turbulent late-1980s period, gaining senior experience before becoming a prominent Italian forward.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Paolo Di Canio Biography and Timeline
Follow Paolo Di Canio through 6 dated historical records for Italy.
Paolo Di Canio, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1987–2004Years on this page
1987
1989
Di Canio Scores First Rome Derby Goal
Paolo Di Canio scores for Lazio in a derby against Roma and celebrates in front of supporters, creating an enduring early-career memory.
1994
Di Canio's Season in Naples
Paolo Di Canio spent a season with Napoli, adding flair and unpredictable attacking play to the club's Serie A side.
1999
Paolo Di Canio Signs from Sheffield Wednesday
Paolo Di Canio joins West Ham United from Sheffield Wednesday and develops into one of the club’s most admired technical attackers.
2000
Scissor Kick Goal Against Wimbledon
Paolo Di Canio scores an extraordinary airborne volley against Wimbledon at Upton Park, a goal widely celebrated for its technique and timing.
2004
Lazio Return After Years Abroad
Paolo Di Canio rejoins Lazio after lengthy spells in Britain and resumes his connection with the club where his senior career began.
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.