About Atalanta BC

Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio is a professional football club based in Bergamo, Italy, founded in 1907 by students of the Liceo Classico Paolo Sarpi. The club takes its name from Atalanta, a figure in Greek mythology, and was formed after early football activity in the city developed through mergers with other local sports societies. It became officially established as Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio after a 1920 merger and has since become the main football team of Bergamo.

For much of its history, Atalanta moved between Serie A and Serie B, establishing itself as a strong “provincial” club in Italian football. It has spent many seasons in the top division but has traditionally been outside the group of Italy’s dominant clubs. Despite this, it has built a reputation for stability, consistent top-flight presence in modern decades, and one of the most respected youth academies in the country.

The club’s major achievements include winning the Coppa Italia in 1963 and, more recently, the UEFA Europa League in 2024, marking its first major European trophy. Atalanta has also regularly qualified for European competitions in the 21st century and reached the Champions League quarter-finals in 2020, reflecting its modern rise to higher competitive levels. Today, it is recognized as one of Italy’s most dynamic clubs, known for attacking football and strong player development.