About AC Perugia Calcio

AC Perugia Calcio is an Italian football club based in the city of Perugia in the Umbria region, founded in 1905. The club was created through the merger of local sports societies and quickly became the main football representative of the area. Its traditional colours are red and white, and it plays home matches at the Stadio Renato Curi, named after a former player who died tragically during a match in 1977.

Throughout its history, Perugia has spent most of its time moving between divisions, but it has had several important periods of success. The club’s most famous era came in the 1970s, when it earned promotion to Serie A for the first time and later achieved a remarkable unbeaten league season in 1978–79, finishing second in the table. It has also had notable cup and European appearances in later decades, along with spells of decline caused by sporting and financial difficulties.

In more recent history, Perugia has faced multiple bankruptcies and refoundings, but it has continued to return to professional football. The club has moved between Serie B and lower divisions in the 21st century, rebuilding its structure each time under new ownership. Today, it is known as a traditional Italian club with a strong local identity and a history marked by both major achievements and repeated rebirths.