About

Brescia Calcio, based in Brescia, Lombardy, last competed in Serie B as the club sorted its place in Italy’s league system. Founded on 1 January 1911, the club has strong local roots and a long record in the Italian pyramid; its identity is tied to the city of Brescia, Lombardy and to competition in Serie B, which frames much of its modern history. Collectors searching for player signatures and framed shirts can find authenticated items via Walkouts as part of specialist runs.

The team played home matches at the Stadio Mario Rigamonti, a stadium long associated with the city’s supporters, and over the decades Brescia claimed four Serie B titles, a record haul at that level. Internationally the club’s most notable run was the 2001 Intertoto Cup final, which remains a key moment for memorabilia tied to continental competition.

Brescia’s best top-flight placing came in the 2000-01 season when the side finished eighth in Serie A, and the early 2000s era is especially prized because it included appearances by Roberto Baggio, Pep Guardiola and Andrea Pirlo. The club’s run to the Intertoto final drew attention from collectors when matches against Paris Saint-Germain were widely photographed and published, increasing provenance for match-related shirts.

Shirt collectors value Brescia items for clear provenance, the blue and white palette and the variety of retail releases over the decades. Fanshop shirts, limited edition retail runs and player-issue variants all appear in the market; collectors explicitly chase fanshop retail shirts as well as match-worn pieces, and early retail runs and region-specific releases can command particular interest. Free worldwide shipping is offered on selected authenticated items.

A practical insight for collectors is that derby provenance and sponsor eras often drive demand, particularly pieces linked to local fixtures and high-profile teammates. Provenance from a high-attendance match at the Stadio Mario Rigamonti, or signed items connected to the club’s headline names, tends to produce clear interest among specialist buyers, and witnessed signings or exact photo proof improve a shirt’s traceability.

Season and match magnets for Brescia include the club’s top-flight campaigns and European qualification attempts; shirts from those years are sought after for the combination of on-field significance and visible player association. Archive retail releases from milestone seasons, match-day replicas and occasional limited framed editions are all tracked by specialist sellers and documented in auction descriptions, increasing the collectible value of verified pieces.

Anniversary releases are a visible part of the market, notably the Centenary 2011 commemorations which produced special shirts and retrospective retail items, and certain away designs are repeatedly favoured by collectors. The classic white away shirt with blue trim, produced across multiple seasons, is often linked in provenance notes to Continental ties such as the club’s Intertoto run, making specific away shirts more desirable when shown in match photos.

Shirts from the 2000-01 season and from the club’s run to the 2001 Intertoto Cup final are frequently highlighted in listings, and many of the best-documented retail-signed items include a COA to confirm the signature’s source. For collectors wanting clear provenance and photographic evidence, these two seasons and fixtures remain the most referenced points of interest.

Honours

Brescia Calcio’s honours narrative reflects staying power in Italy’s second tier and competitive flashes on the continental stage. The club have long been a reference point in Serie B, accumulating a record 66 seasons and an unmatched 18-season sequence from 1947-48 to 1964-65. That consistency brought silverware with four titles at that level, alongside multiple returns to the top flight. In Serie A, the team achieved a highest finish of eighth in 2000-01, a season that underlined their ability to mix with elite opposition. European participation came via the UEFA Intertoto Cup on two occasions, highlighted by a 2001 run to the final in which Paris Saint-Germain advanced only on the away-goals rule after a tight two-legged contest. Together, these landmarks illustrate a tradition built on resilience, competitive balance and ambition, with domestic achievements in Serie B and credible European showings forming enduring pillars of the club’s record.

Legends & Leadership

Roberto Baggio is celebrated as a recent key player of the early 2000s, lifting Brescia to a club-best top-flight finish and helping secure European participation with match-winning quality and imagination. Andrea Pirlo emerged as a recent key player in the early 2000s, his range of passing and tempo-setting play developed at Brescia becoming a defining feature of that period.

Luigi Di Biagio remains a legend player of the early 1990s, bringing drive and balance in midfield that anchored the side through challenging campaigns. Maurizio Ganz stands as a legend player of the late 1980s, his movement and finishing offering a focal point as the club navigated key seasons.

Dario Hubner, a legend player of the late 1990s, provided prolific goal threat and leadership in attack that powered promotion pushes. Emanuele Filippini and Antonio Filippini are remembered as legend players of the 1990s, twin pillars of industry and versatility who embodied Brescia’s work ethic.

Mircea Lucescu is recognised as a legendary manager of the early 1990s, instilling organisation and tactical clarity that raised standards. Luigi Corioni is regarded as a legendary owner whose stewardship through the 1990s and into the 2000s underpinned stability and ambition off the pitch.

Stadium

Stadio Mario Rigamonti is the home stage of Brescia and a focal point for football in the city. The compact configuration offers an intimate vantage for supporters, and its 19,550 capacity concentrates noise to create a charged atmosphere. Matchdays fill the stands with blue and white, where the crowd’s energy rewards hard work as much as flair. The venue has hosted domestic fixtures across the Italian pyramid and memorable evenings linked to European qualification campaigns, reflecting the club’s competitive peaks. Local pride intensifies when Atalanta arrive from nearby Bergamo, with the rivalry adding an extra edge to the occasion and lifting the volume another notch. For many, Stadio Mario Rigamonti is more than a ground; it is a gathering place where tradition, community and football intersect, and where Brescia’s identity is expressed in a distinctly Lombard setting.

Also known as
Stadio Mario Rigamonti

FAQ

Q: When was Brescia Calcio founded and where are they based?A: Founded in 1911, the club is based in Brescia, Lombardy, Italy.

Q: Which league has the club spent most time in?A: Brescia hold the record for total seasons in Serie B, with 66 campaigns and an 18-season unbroken run from 1947-48 to 1964-65.

Q: What is their best top-flight finish and European highlight?A: Their best Serie A placing was eighth in 2000-01, and they twice entered the UEFA Intertoto Cup, reaching the 2001 final before losing on away goals to Paris Saint-Germain.

Q: Where do they play home matches?A: Home games are staged at Stadio Mario Rigamonti, which has a capacity of 19,550.

Q: Do you provide authentication for signed items?A: Yes. Where applicable, signed items are accompanied by a COA for verification. Free worldwide shipping.