In the early 1930s, after the professionalisation of the Argentine game, Lauri was part of the famous Estudiantes attacking lineup known as Los Profesores (The Professors).

He earned the nickname Flecha de Oro (Golden Arrow) for his powerful right footed shooting ability.

Lauri made an appearance in the 1933 film Los tres berretines (The Three Whims), a comedy about a family obsessed with football, tango and cinema.

[2] In 1935 Lauri played in the Copa América where he scored his only goal for the national team, they eventually lost in the final to Uruguay.

[4] In 1939 with the Second World War looming Lauri left France and returned to South America, where he played for Peñarol in Uruguay.