Udinese Calcio

Udinese Calcio is a professional football club based in the city of Udine in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy. The club was founded in 1896 as Udinese Gymnastic Society and has since become one of the most successful and well-known teams in Italian football.

The club's home ground is the Stadio Friuli, also known as the Dacia Arena due to a sponsorship deal. The stadium has a capacity of over 25,000 and has been the home of Udinese Calcio since 1976.

Udinese Calcio has a long and storied history, with several notable players and achievements throughout the years. One of the most legendary players to ever don the black and white jersey of Udinese is Antonio Di Natale. The striker spent 12 seasons with the club, scoring over 200 goals and becoming the club's all-time top scorer.

The club's most successful period came in the 1990s, when under the guidance of coach Alberto Zaccheroni, Udinese achieved several top 10 finishes in Serie A and made their first ever appearance in European competition, reaching the UEFA Cup quarter-finals in 1998.

Another important figure in the history of Udinese Calcio is Giampaolo Pozzo, who has been the club's owner and president since 1986. Under his leadership, the club has been able to establish itself as a consistent presence in Serie A.

Udinese Calcio is also known for its strong youth academy, which has produced many talented players over the years. One of the most notable graduates of the academy is current Juventus and Italy national team midfielder, Roberto Pereyra.

In recent years, Udinese Calcio has had a close relationship with English Premier League club, Watford. Both clubs are owned by the Pozzo family and have a strong partnership, with many players moving between the two teams.

Overall, Udinese Calcio has a rich history and continues to be a mainstay in Italian football. With a strong fan base and a talented team, the club looks to continue their success and compete for trophies both domestically and in Europe.