At just 23 years old, Claudia Rizzo has taken the helm as president of Ternana, a club acquired by her father, entrepreneur Gian Luigi Rizzo`s group. She marks a significant milestone as the first woman to hold such a prestigious role in the club`s history, establishing herself as one of the youngest presidents in Italian professional football. However, the annals of football history reveal other executives who assumed leadership positions at surprisingly early ages. Let`s delve into some of the notable names who made their mark on their respective clubs before turning 30.
Youngest Presidents in Italian Football History
While Claudia Rizzo stands out for her youth and pioneering role, several other individuals have become club presidents in Italian professional football at a remarkably young age, leaving their indelible mark on the sport`s history:
- Claudia Rizzo, 23 years old (Ternana, 2025)
- Alessandro Ruggeri, 21 years old (Atalanta, 2008)
- Umberto Agnelli, 22 years old (Juventus, 1956)
- Luca Campedelli, 23 years old (Chievo Verona, 1992)
- Giuseppe Marotta, 26 years old (Varese, 1980)
- Steven Zhang, 27 years old (Inter Milan, 2018)
