Collection: Genoa Soccer Cards
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, founded in 1893, is the oldest football club in Italy — the birthplace of organized calcio. Established by British expatriates as a sporting society, Genoa quickly became a pioneer, winning nine Italian championships before 1925 and setting the foundation for Italy’s footballing tradition.
The Rossoblù became synonymous with innovation and excellence in the sport’s earliest decades. Their dominance in the pre-Serie A era inspired generations of Italian clubs. Even as professional football evolved, Genoa’s legacy as the country’s founding giant remained untouched.
Throughout the 20th century, Genoa’s passionate supporters at Stadio Luigi Ferraris — shared with crosstown rivals Sampdoria — created one of Italy’s most vibrant footballing cultures. From the artistry of Renzo De Vecchi to the heroics of Tomáš Skuhravý and Diego Milito, Genoa has remained a club steeped in identity and loyalty.
Though modern challenges have tempered their silverware count, the club’s historic stature as Italy’s first champion ensures that Genoa’s name will forever be woven into the fabric of Italian football history.