About US Catanzaro

US Catanzaro 1929 is a professional Italian football club based in Catanzaro, in the Calabria region, founded in 1929. The team represents one of the main football institutions in southern Italy and plays its home matches at the Stadio Nicola Ceravolo. The club is traditionally known for its yellow and red colours and the nickname “Aquile del Sud,” reflecting its regional identity.

Throughout its history, Catanzaro has spent most of its time in the lower and middle tiers of Italian football, but it has also reached the top division. The club has played seven seasons in Serie A, with its best result being a seventh-place finish in the 1981–82 season. It also achieved notable success in cup competitions, reaching the Coppa Italia final in 1966 and winning several titles in lower divisions.

The club has experienced financial difficulties and was refounded multiple times, including major reorganizations in 2006 and 2011. Despite these challenges, Catanzaro has maintained its presence in Italian football and returned to higher divisions in recent years. Today, it competes in the professional league system and is recognized for its resilience, strong local support, and historic role in southern Italian football.