Venezia F.C.

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Venezia F.C. is an association football club based in Venice, Italy, known for its rich history and passionate fanbase.

Currently, Venezia F.C. plays in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football, showcasing their competitive spirit.

The club was founded on December 14, 1907, through the merger of two local sports clubs, marking the beginning of its storied legacy.

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Biography

Formation

Venezia F.C. was established on December 14, 1907, in Venice, Italy, by a group of about 20 enthusiasts who merged the football sections of two local sports clubs: the Martial Gymnastics Society and Costantino Reyer. The founding meeting took place at the restaurant "Da Nane in Corte dell'Orso" near Campo San Bortolomio, with Davide Fano becoming the first president and Walter Aemissegger serving as the first coach and captain. The club's early matches were played in the pine forest of Sant'Elena, where they faced local teams from Padova, Verona, and Vicenza, as well as crews from ships arriving at the port of Venice.

Early Years and Competitions

Venezia made its debut in Italy's top division during the 1909 Italian Football Championship, where they were directly admitted to the semifinals as the only Veneto club. However, they faced a tough challenge against US Milanese, losing both legs of the semifinal. The club continued to compete in the Prima Categoria, Italy's top division, from the 1910-11 season through the 1914-15 season, establishing itself as a notable presence in Italian football.

Achievements

Over the years, Venezia F.C. has achieved significant success, winning the Serie B title three times in 1960-61, 1965-66, and 2025-26, and the Coppa Italia in the 1940-41 season. The club has also claimed victories in lower divisions, including Serie C and Serie D, showcasing its resilience and ability to bounce back through various eras of Italian football. Venezia F.C. remains a symbol of pride for the city of Venice, with a rich history that continues to inspire future generations of footballers and fans alike.

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History

Foundation and early years

14 December 1907 in Venice by about 20 enthusiasts through the merger of the football sections of two Venetian sports clubs: the Martial Gymnastics Society and Costantino Reyer. The place chosen by the founders to give life to the new football club was the restaurant "Da Nane in Corte dell'Orso" near Campo San Bortolomio. Among the founders were Davide Fano, the first president; Walter Aemissegger, from Swiss club FC Winterthur, the first coach and captain; Guido Battisti; Antonio Borella; Gerardo Bortoletti; Aldo Federici, known as "Baciccia"; Pietro Golzio, known as "Pioppa"; Silvio Lorenzetti, Pietro Piccoli; Primo Pitteri; Alessandro Santi; Marcello Santi; Luigi Vianello; Pietro Visintin; and Mario Vivante. In its early years, the club's matches were played in the pine forest of Sant'Elena. Venezia's first matches were played against the Veneto teams of Padova, Verona, and Vicenza, as well as against the crews of the ships arriving at the port of Venice. Venezia's first match was played on 22 December 1907, against Vicenza, ending 1–1. Venezia participated in Italy's top division for the first time in the 1909 Italian Football Championship. As the only Veneto club, Venezia were directly admitted to the semifinals against the winners of the Lombardia group, US Milanese, and lost the first leg 7–1 and the return leg 11–2. Venezia participated in the Prima Categoria, Italy's top division, from the 1910–11 season through the 1914–15…

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League: Serie B
League: Serie A

Legacy

Honours

League

Serie B Winners: 1960–61, 1965–66, 2025–26 Serie C/Serie C1 Winners: 1935–36, 1955–56, 2016–17 Serie C2 Winners: 2005–06 Serie D Winners: 1982–83, 2011–12, 2015–16

Cups

Coppa Italia Winners: 1940–41 Coppa Italia Lega Pro Winners: 2016–17

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