Cagliari

Club Information

Club History

Cagliari Calcio were founded in 1920 on the island of Sardinia and achieved their greatest triumph by winning the Serie A title in 1969-70, led by the legendary Luigi Riva. This remains one of the most romantic stories in Italian football as a club from the islands defeated the wealthy northern giants. Cagliari have spent much of their history moving between Serie A and Serie B but remain the pride of Sardinian football.

Trophy Cabinet

• Serie A: 1 (1970)

Did You Know?

• Cagliari's 1970 Serie A title win is one of the greatest underdog stories in Italian football
• Luigi Riva is the club's greatest ever player and Italy's all-time record goalscorer with 35 goals in 42 matches
• The club is based on the island of Sardinia giving them a unique island identity
• Gianfranco Zola started his career at Cagliari before becoming a Chelsea legend
• Riva's number 11 shirt was retired by the club
• Cagliari are the only Sardinian club to have won a major Italian trophy
• The club's fans are among the most passionate in Italy