Coming from the northern region of Friuli, Udinese are well-known as a club that nurtures young talent and have a successful academy. Udinese are usually a good team to watch and have a loyal local following.
Since their talented players usually move on to richer clubs, Udinese are rarely at the heights of Serie A, but they have turned into very consistant performers since their last promotion to Serie A back in the mid 1990s.
Full Name : Udinese Calcio
Team Colours : back and white vertical stripes
Nicknames : bianconeri
Coach : Giovanni de Biasi
Stadium : Stadio Friuli, Piazzale Argentina, Udine
Capacity : 42,000
Official Website : udinese.it
No major honours
The large stadium is located outside of the town but can be reached from the railway station on bus number 5011.
Tickets can be bought in Udine from Fogolar Viaggi, viale Ungheria 5. Udinese's online ticket sales are managed by Ticketone.
A busy city with a population of 100,000, Udine is not on the tourist trail, but is worth a visit for its Venetian-influenced architecture, art by Tiepolo, and mountainous surrounding area.
For more detailed information on things to do and where to stay in and around the Friuli region visit our sister website Italy Heaven - Friuli.