Udinese Calcio Info
The Little Zebras have never won a title in any top-tier Italian competition. However, this has not discouraged residents of Udine to support their local club. Udinese’s Stadio Friuli gets packed full when the home team is defending the black and white colours, and it makes no difference if the club is competing in Serie A or one of the lower competitions. Historically, Udinese has participated in Serie B and Serie C, but since 1995, the team from Udine has been a staple member of the premier Italian league.
Although success has been lacking on the Apennine peninsula, Udinese has few European titles, winning the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2000 and the short-lived competition Anglo-Italian Cup, where Udinese managed to snag a trophy in 1978.
With a seating capacity of 25,144, there is always a demand for extra football tickets during game day at Stadio Friuli. Fans of the team can get great deals by purchasing their Udinese tickets through SeatPick.
About Udinese Football Tickets
They may have no Serie A titles, but Udinese fans like to remind opponents that their team is the second oldest club in Italy. Founded in 1896 by a local gymnastic society, the club benefited from the absence of larger clubs. And in the first couple of decades, the team was a top contender in the Italian Football Championship.
The first century in the club's history was mostly unremarkable. However, in the ’90s, the team was reinvigorated, reaching the UEFA Cup quarter-finals in the 1996-97 season. A decade later, the Little Zebras made their debut in the Champions League in the 2005–06 season.
Since then, the club has had a recurring role in the Europa League, offering fans a larger inventory of games and hosting popular European clubs, thus increasing the number of exciting football moments at Friuli stadium. Watch Udinese play home matches live and find the best ticket price at SeatPick.
Major Rivalry
The Derby of the Northeast between Udinese and Triestina is something that mostly exists in stories. The reason is these two clubs rarely face off in football matches in recent decades, except for an occasional Coppa Italian match. The rivalry stems from the fact the teams are from opposing capitals of the regions Friuli and Venezia Giulia.
Top Managers
The presidents of Udinese historically prefer to change managers every year, meaning no coach had a chance to build a reputation at Stadio Friuli. Some notable names are Massimo Oddo, Igor Tudor, Alberto Zaccheroni, Roy Hodgson, Luciano Spalletti, and current head coach Kosta Runjaić.
Famous Footballers that Played for the Little Zebras
Udinese has always been a team worth watching, and several talented footballers made their start in Udine and had productive careers in other football clubs.
Some famous former Udinese players are:
- Bruno Fernandes
- Alexis Sánchez
- Samir Handanovic
- Odion Ighalo
Stadio Friuli Udine – Italy
Udinese Calcio plays home games at Stadio Friuli, which was opened in 1976.
Name:
Stadio Friuli
Capacity:
25,144
Address:
Viale Agostino ed Angelo Candolini, 2, 33100 Udine
Description:
Stadio Friuli is located in Udine, and for sponsorship reasons is known as Bluenergy Stadium. The venue is situated in the northeast of the city, about 3 kilometres from the city centre.
Travelling to Stadio Friuli
Football fans with Udinese tickets will not have a problem navigating the city of Udine, which is relatively small but has functioning public transport. The stadium is near the A-23 motorway, meaning travelling by car is possible.
By Bus:
The bus is the only alternative to a car or taxi. Take bus number 9, which connects the stadium with the central railway station in the city centre.