Bologna FC

Bologna FC 2024–25 squad list

#PlayerTeamPositionDate of BirthAge
0Jovan IvanisevicBolognaDefenderJanuary 19, 200520
0Petar MarkovicBolognaDefenderFebruary 5, 200619
0Tomás CastilloBolognaForwardMarch 3, 200619
0Tommaso EboneBolognaForwardNovember 9, 200519
0Dimitar PapazovBolognaDefenderJuly 15, 200618
0Davide BaroncioniBolognaDefenderFebruary 16, 200025
0Tommaso RavaglioliBolognaForwardFebruary 20, 200619
0Estanis PedrolaBolognaForwardAugust 24, 200321
0Jesse SaputoBolognaMidfielderJuly 9, 200717
0Jan LabedzkiBolognaMidfielderFebruary 11, 200619
0Manuel TirelliBolognaMidfielderJuly 14, 200024
0Lorenzo MenegazzoBolognaMidfielderJuly 3, 200519
0Andri Fannar BaldurssonBolognaMidfielderJanuary 10, 200025
0Akseli PuukkoBolognaMidfielderAugust 24, 200618
1Lukasz SkorupskiBolognaGoalkeeperMay 5, 199134
2Emil HolmBolognaDefenderFebruary 13, 200025
5Martin ErlićBolognaDefenderJanuary 24, 199827
6Nikola MoroBolognaMidfielderMarch 12, 199827
7Riccardo OrsoliniBolognaForwardJanuary 24, 199728
8Remo FreulerBolognaMidfielderJanuary 6, 199728
9Santiago CastroBolognaForwardSeptember 18, 200420
11Dan NdoyeBolognaForwardOctober 25, 200024
14Massimo PessinaBolognaGoalkeeperDecember 25, 200717
14Tommaso CorazzaBolognaJune 29, 200420
14Davide CalabriaBolognaDefenderDecember 6, 199628
15Nicoló CasaleBolognaDefenderFebruary 14, 199827
17Oussama el AzzouziBolognaMidfielderMay 29, 200124
18Tommaso PobegaBolognaMidfielderJuly 15, 199925
19Lewis FergusonBolognaMidfielderAugust 24, 199925
20Michel AebischerBolognaMidfielderJanuary 6, 199728
21Jens OdgaardBolognaForwardMarch 31, 199926
22Charalampos LykogiannisBolognaDefenderOctober 16, 199331
24Federico RavagliaBolognaGoalkeeperNovember 11, 199925
24Nicola BagnoliniBolognaGoalkeeperMarch 14, 200421
24Thijs DallingaBolognaForwardAugust 3, 200024
26Jhon LucumíBolognaDefenderJune 26, 199826
28Nicolò CambiaghiBolognaForwardDecember 28, 200024
29Lorenzo de SilvestriBolognaDefenderMay 23, 199827
30Benja DomínguezBolognaWingerSeptember 19, 200321
31Sam BeukemaBolognaDefenderNovember 7, 199826
32Naïm ByarBolognaMidfielderFebruary 23, 200520
33Juan MirandaBolognaDefenderJanuary 19, 200025
37Oskar TomczykBolognaForwardJanuary 25, 200619
66Wisdom AmeyBolognaDefenderAugust 11, 200519
80Giovanni FabbianBolognaMidfielderJanuary 14, 200322
Leagues
Serie A
Seasons
2024-25
Home

Bologna Football Club 1909, commonly known as Bologna FC, is an Italian professional football club based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna. Established on 3 October 1909, the club has a storied history in Serie A, Italy’s top football division. Bologna is known for its rich tradition, passionate fanbase, and notable achievements in domestic competitions.

Major Achievements

  • Serie A Titles: 7 (1924–25, 1928–29, 1935–36, 1936–37, 1938–39, 1940–41)
  • Coppa Italia Titles: 2 (1969–70, 1973–74)
  • UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1 (1998)
  • Mitropa Cup: 3 (1932, 1934, 1961)
  • Central European International Cup: 1 (1937)

Bologna’s dominance in Italian football was most notable during the 1930s and 1940s, winning multiple league titles and establishing themselves among Italy’s elite clubs.

Home Stadium: Stadio Renato Dall’Ara

  • Location: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
  • Capacity: 36,462
  • Opened: 1927
    The iconic Stadio Renato Dall’Ara is Bologna’s home, known for its historic Maratona Tower, which has become a symbol of the club’s identity.

Club Identity & Playing Style

Bologna FC is recognized for:

  • Tactical Tradition: Strong defensive organization with quick counter-attacks.
  • Youth Development: Promoting young talents through their renowned academy.
  • Community Focus: Strong ties with the city of Bologna and its people.

Iconic Eras & Memorable Moments

  • 1930s Golden Era: Bologna won four Serie A titles between 1935 and 1941, led by legendary coach Árpád Weisz.
  • 1964 Intercontinental Victory: Bologna famously defeated Santos FC (with Pelé) in a friendly tournament, earning the nickname “The Team that Stopped Pelé”.
  • 1998 UEFA Intertoto Cup: Bologna secured a European spot by winning the Intertoto Cup and reached the UEFA Cup semi-finals in 1999.

Rivalries

  • Derby dell’Appennino: Against ACF Fiorentina, a classic rivalry representing the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.
  • Matches vs. Parma: A regional rivalry, often referred to as the Emilia Derby.

Legendary Players

  • Angelo Schiavio: Club’s all-time top scorer and a 1934 World Cup winner with Italy.
  • Giuseppe Signori: Prolific striker known for his time with Bologna in the late 1990s.
  • Roberto Baggio: Italian legend who graced Bologna during the 1997–98 season.
  • Marco Di Vaio: A modern-day Bologna hero and one of the club’s leading scorers.
  • Giovanni Galli: Iconic goalkeeper and club captain.

The Future of Bologna FC

Bologna FC is focused on building a bright future, combining experienced talents with promising youth players. With a stable ownership under the Saputo family and ambitious plans for stadium redevelopment, Bologna aims to return to regular European competition while maintaining its deep connection with the city and fans.

Bologna FC’s journey from historic Serie A triumphs to modern rebuilding reflects its enduring legacy as a pillar of Italian football and pride of Emilia-Romagna.

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