About

Cagliari Calcio, based in Cagliari, Sardinia, play in Serie A and have a long collector appeal that Walkouts curates carefully. The club was founded on 1 January 1920 and collectors prize garments that link to the club’s early decades and its peak era; the foundation year 1920 remains a common reference on centenary releases and reissues.

The team now stages home matches at the Unipol Domus, a compact ground that highlights club provenance and match photos used for verification. Cagliari’s landmark achievement is their solitary national title, the 1 Scudetto won in 1969-70 under the stewardship of Gigi Riva, and their best continental run ended as a UEFA Cup semi-final appearance in 1993-94, a campaign still widely collected for its away shirts and match imagery.

Club colours of red and blue, the island badge incorporating the flag of Sardinia, and fixtures such as the local Derby sardo feed a strong local identity. IFFHS ranks the club 276 in its listings, a single contextual metric that appears alongside traditional histories, while notable opponents including Internazionale are often referenced in provenance notes and match photography accompanying signed items.

Anniversary releases matter to collectors. The club’s Centenary project, reflected in a Centenario crest and limited runs in 2020, is an obvious post-1970 release that attracts framed shirts and commemorative variants. Collector seasons that drive demand include the title year and the 1993-94 UEFA Cup run, plus later promotion-winning campaigns that produced distinctive retail and replica runs.

Season and fixture magnets include the 1969-70 title campaign and the 1993-94 European matches, which explain why shirts from those seasons are chased for match photos and player association. The 1993-94 away shirt, a predominantly white strip linked to the club’s deepest continental progress, is a specific icon for away collectors and appears in auction catalogues and private sales as a highlighted piece.

Fans and collectors seek signed retail shirts as well as match-worn items, with an emphasis on early retail runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases from the club shop; Free worldwide shipping is available on selected items. Provenance matters: Riva-era garments and autographs are frequently counterfeited, so detailed photo provenance, print codes and retailer tags remain essential checks when assessing an item featuring the 1993-94 white away palette or a key season shirt.

For authenticated pieces the market looks for commemorative editions such as Centenario 2020 releases and accompanying documentation like a COA, which Walkouts lists alongside condition notes and matched photography. Collectors hunting the 1969-70 Scudetto shirts and the 1993-94 UEFA Cup run material will find both era-specific retail variants and signed modern pieces represented, and Walkouts supports clear provenance on each listing.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 1969–70 Red/blue Serie A scudetto (Riva)
  • 1993–94 Red/blue UEFA Cup semi-finalists
  • 2015–16 Red/blue Serie B champions

Iconic away kits

  • 1993–94 White UEFA Cup away run

Anniversary shirts

  • 2020 Centenario 1920–2020 crest

Collector seasons

  • 1969–70 Serie A only scudetto
  • 1993–94 UEFA Cup semi-finals
  • 2015–16 Serie B title

Honours

Cagliari Calcio have a proud, select roll of honour that stands out for a historic national triumph. The club captured the Serie A title in 1969-70, becoming the first team from south of Rome to win Italy's top flight, with the side inspired by Gigi Riva's goals and leadership. Continental pedigree arrived with a deep run to the UEFA Cup semi-finals in 1993-94, where they bowed out to eventual winners Internazionale after a memorable campaign. On the domestic ladder, resilience has also been shown with promotion highs, including the Serie B championship in 2015-16 that underlined the team's ability to rebound strongly. While the trophy cabinet is not crowded, these landmark achievements carry weight in Italian football history and in Sardinia's sporting identity. In wider benchmarking, the club features with an IFFHS rank of 276, reflecting long-term competitiveness. Supporters continue to celebrate a legacy built on peak moments delivered with character and grit.

Legends & Leadership

Gigi Riva is remembered as a legend player of the late 1960s, leading the attack with decisive goals that propelled Cagliari to its defining high point and setting standards that shaped the club's identity.

Enrico Albertosi stands out as a legend player in the 1970s, bringing command and composure in goal and underpinning a resilient back line that gave Cagliari balance in big occasions.

Daniele Conti became a recent key player in the 2000s, offering leadership and continuity in midfield as the team navigated modern-era campaigns and reaffirmed its place among Italy's elite.

Stadium

Unipol Domus is the compact modern home of Cagliari, hosting Serie A football in a configuration designed to concentrate noise and sightlines. The ground seats 16,416 and, with its tight bowl and proximity to the pitch, generates a lively atmosphere that suits the club's red-and-blue identity. Matchdays regularly celebrate Sardinian pride, with flags and the four Moors symbol reflected in club imagery and songs. Local rivalry adds spice when the island fixture known as the Derby sardo comes around against Olbia, tapping into a long-standing regional narrative. Practicality and comfort combine in a venue that has become a reliable base for top-flight assignments, with supporters close to the action and visiting sides quickly aware of how demanding a trip to the Domus can be.

Also known as
Unipol Domus
Local derby
Derby sardo Olbia island rivalry

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification vintage tricolore shield usage
  • Suppliers Eye/Kappa/Adidas eras; check codes
  • Provenance Riva-era items highly faked

FAQ

Q: When was Cagliari Calcio founded and what league do they play in? A: The club was founded in 1920 and competes in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football.

Q: Where are home matches played and what is the capacity? A: Home fixtures are staged at the Unipol Domus, which holds 16,416 spectators.

Q: What are Cagliari's standout achievements? A: The headline honour is the Scudetto in 1969-70, the first top-flight title won by a club from south of Rome. The team also reached the UEFA Cup semi-finals in 1993-94, losing to eventual winners Internazionale.

Q: What are the club colours and symbols? A: The primary colours are blue and red, and the badge incorporates the flag of Sardinia.

Q: How do you verify signed or match-used items related to the club? A: Items are typically backed by a COA or LOA and, where applicable, witnessed signing or exact photo proof, with optional digital or NFC verification where available.