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Associazione Calcistica Perugia Calcio
Associazione Calcistica Perugia Calcio, commonly referred to as Perugia, is an Italian football club based in Perugia, Umbria.
The club was founded in 1905 and currently plays in Serie B, the second tier of Italian football.
Perugia has a rich history, having won the Coppa Italia in 2003 and the Serie B title in 1975 and 1994.
Key Information
- Founded: 1905
- Location: Perugia, Umbria, Italy
- Stadium: Stadio Renato Curi
- Current Manager: Fabrizio Castori
- Current League: Serie B
Recent News
Perugia has had a mixed start to the 2022-23 Serie B season, winning two of their first five matches.
The club's top scorer so far this season is striker Federico Melchiorri, who has scored three goals in five appearances.
Perugia will be looking to continue their strong start to the season when they face off against Cosenza on Saturday, September 10.
Upcoming Fixtures
- September 10: Perugia vs. Cosenza
- September 17: Ternana vs. Perugia
- September 24: Perugia vs. Bari
Club History
Perugia was founded in 1905 and initially played in regional leagues.
The club made its Serie A debut in 1975 and has spent a total of 13 seasons in the top flight of Italian football.
Perugia's greatest success came in 2003 when they won the Coppa Italia, defeating Juventus in the final.
Famous Players
Some of the most famous players to have played for Perugia include:
- Fabio Grosso
- Alessandro Nesta
- Marco Materazzi
- Salvatore Schillaci
- Hernán Crespo
Current Squad
Perugia's current squad includes the following players:
- Goalkeepers: Leali, Gori, Furlan
- Defenders: Sgarbi, Angella, Curado, Dell'Orco, Rosi, Lisi
- Midfielders: Santoro, Kouan, Bartolomei, Burrai, Luperini, Iannoni
- Forwards: Melchiorri, Di Carmine, Matos, Strizzolo
Club Statistics
Perugia's all-time record in Serie A is 283 wins, 289 draws, and 438 losses.
The club's highest league finish is 2nd place, which they achieved in 1978-79.
Perugia has won the Coppa Italia once, in 2003.
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