AC Monza
Squad
- Armando Izzo2023current
Matteo Pessina2023current
Keita Balde2025current
Luca Antonellicurrent
Umberto Colombo1952–1954
Aurelio Milani1955–1957
Eugenio Bersellini1960–1962- Eugenio Bersellini1963–1966
Claudio Sala1965–1968
Luciano Castellini1965–1970
Patrizio Sala1973–1975
Roberto Anzolin1973–1975- Ruben Buriani1974–1977
Angelo Anquilletti1977–1979- Angelo Colombo1979–1984
Daniele Massaro1979–1981
Nevio Scala1979–1980
Pierluigi Casiraghi1985–1989
Alessandro Costacurta1986–1987- Francesco Antonioli1986–1988
Giovanni Stroppa1987–1989
Maurizio Ganz1988–1989
Luigi Di Biagio1989–1992
Luca Castellazzi1990–1994
Antonio Chimenti1992–1993- Mark Iuliano1993–1994
Christian Abbiati1994–1998- Luca Castellazzi1995–1996
- Giuseppe Zappella1996–1998
Massimo Oddo1996–1996
Christophe Galtier1997–1998- Massimo Oddo1998–1999
Roberto Colombo1998–1999
Roberto De Zerbi1998–1999
Jean-François Gillet1999–2000
Patrice Evra1999–2000
Sander Westerveld2009–2011
Vincent Aboubakar2010–2013
Willy Aubameyang2010–2011- Andrea Gasbarroni2012–2015
- Matteo Pessina2013–2015
- Gianmarco Zigoni2014–2015
Gilberto Martínez2015–2015
Carlos Augusto2020–2024
Davide Frattesi2020–2021
Kevin-Prince Boateng2020–2021
Mario Balotelli2020–2021
Michele Di Gregorio2020–2022
Gastón Ramírez2021–2022
Andrea Ranocchia2022–2022- Michele Di Gregorio2022–2025
Valentín Carboni2023–2024
Alessio Cragno2024–2025- Kacper Urbański2025–2025
AC Monza is a professional football club based in Monza, Lombardy, Italy.
The club currently competes in Serie A, the highest level of Italian football.
Monza was promoted to Serie A after a successful campaign in Serie B during the 2025–26 season.
Biography
Formation
Associazione Calcio Monza, commonly known as Monza, was founded on September 1, 1912, in the Cappello Vecchio trattoria, resulting from the merger of two local clubs, Pro Italia and Pro Monza. The club's first headquarters was established in the Roma coffeehouse in Monza, and they initially donned blue and white kits. Monza's inaugural match was against a team from Milan, and they celebrated their first victory on September 20, 1912, defeating Juventus Italia 2–1. The club quickly made its mark by winning the Coppa Colli in early 1913.
In November 1913, Monza FBC merged with Juventus FBC to officially become Associazione Calcio Monza. They began competing in the Terza Categoria during the 1913–14 season, with their first match resulting in a loss against Fanfulla. Despite the disruptions caused by World War I, Monza managed to continue playing with younger athletes, showcasing their resilience during challenging times.
Career Progression
Monza's journey through the ranks of Italian football saw them compete in various leagues, including Serie C and Serie B. They achieved notable success in Serie C, winning the league four times between 1950 and 2020. The club also had a strong presence in the Coppa Italia Serie C, where they hold the record for the most wins, with four titles. Their persistence paid off when they secured promotion to Serie A, the top tier of Italian football, after winning the Serie B play-offs in the 2025–26 season.
Legacy
Throughout its history, AC Monza has built a reputation for determination and competitive spirit. The club's achievements include multiple league titles and cup victories, establishing them as a significant player in Italian football. Their journey from a local club to competing in Serie A reflects their growth and ambition, making them a beloved team in Lombardy and beyond.
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Career & Clubs
Foundation and first tournaments (1912–1927)
Monza Foot-Ball Club was founded on 1 September 1912 in the Cappello Vecchio trattoria, following the merger of the Monza-based clubs Pro Italia and Pro Monza. The new club established their first headquarters in the Roma coffeehouse located on the similarly named town square in Monza; the team initially wore a blue and white kit. Monza's first recorded game was against a team from Milan, while their first win came on 20 September 1912 when they beat Juventus Italia 2–1 in Triante. The club won their first trophy, the Coppa Colli, in early 1913 after beating Saronno 3–2 in the final. In November 1913, Monza FBC merged with Juventus FBC (a group of athletes formerly part of the Forti e Liberi sports club) to form Associazione Calcio Monza. Monza first competed in Terza Categoria (third level) in the 1913–14 season; they played their first match on 4 January 1914, losing 3–1 at home against Fanfulla. The following season, Monza took part in the Promozione (second level), finishing fourth in their group of six. Despite the outbreak of World War I, when conscription forced teams to send their adult players to war, Monza were able to continue their sporting activity with young players. Between 1915 and 1918, the war interrupted official tournaments. Upon the resumption of football in 1919, Monza took part in the 1919–20 Promozione (second level). Having finished first in their group, Monza played the promotion finals against…
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- Serie A
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- Serie B
Legacy
The following is a list of honours and achievements Monza have attained throughout their history.
League
Serie C (Level 3) Winners (4): 1950–51 (Group A), 1966–67 (Group A), 1975–76 (Group A), 2019–20 (Group A) Seconda Divisione (Level 3) Winners (1): 1926–27 Serie D (Level 4) Winners (1): 2016–17 (Group B) Scudetto Serie D (Level 4) Winners (1): 2016–17
Cup
Coppa Italia Serie C Winners (4; record): 1973–74, 1974–75, 1987–88, 1990–91
International
Anglo-Italian Cup Winners (1): 1976
Other achievements
Serie B (Level 2) Play-off winners (2): 2021–22, 2025–26 Serie C (Level 3) Runners-up (5): 1947–48 (Group F), 1974–75 (Group A), 1981–82 (Group A), 1987–88 (Group A), 1991–92 (Group A) Play-off winners (1): 1996–97 (Group A) Prima Divisione Lombardia (Level 4) Runners-up (1): 1941–42 (Group C) Coppa Italia Serie C Runners-up (4): 1975–76, 1995–96, 2013–14, 2018–19 Anglo-Italian Semiprofessional Cup Runners-up (1): 1975
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Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Associazione Calcio Monza, commonly referred to as Monza, is a professional football club based in Monza, Lombardy, Italy. The team plays in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football, following promotion from Serie B in the 2025–26 season.
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