About Udinese Calcio

Udinese Calcio is a professional football club based in Udine, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy. Founded in 1896, it is one of the oldest active football clubs in the country. The club is traditionally associated with black and white colours and is known by nicknames such as the “Zebrette,” reflecting its striped kit.

Throughout its history, Udinese has mostly competed between Serie A and Serie B, without ever winning the Italian league title. Its best domestic achievement came in the 1954–55 season, when it finished second in Serie A, marking its highest league finish. The club has also had several strong periods in top-flight football, including consistent participation in Serie A since the mid-1990s, with occasional qualification for European competitions.

On the international stage, Udinese has won a few minor European trophies, including the Intertoto Cup in 2000, as well as earlier victories in competitions like the Mitropa Cup and Anglo-Italian Cup. Despite financial limitations compared to larger Italian clubs, it is well known for developing and selling talented players. Today, Udinese is respected as a stable Serie A club with a strong scouting tradition and a reputation for discovering emerging talent.