About

Unione Sportiva Catanzaro 1929, based in Catanzaro, Calabria, competes in Serie B and traces its origins to 1 January 1927, through a local merger before the official 1929 foundation. At Walkouts we present a curated selection of signed football shirts that reflect the club’s distinctive red and yellow identity, its local heritage and collectible provenance.

The team plays home matches at the Stadio Nicola Ceravolo, the region’s oldest sports ground, and collectors prize shirts that show the club’s long arc through the national tiers. Catanzaro’s colours and badge are constant markers, and the club has secured seven championships across the lower divisions, a headline stat that often appears in cataloguing and display notes.

Across its history the club has been re-founded and rebuilt, notably in 2006 and 2011 for financial reasons, and it recorded its best top-flight placings with a seventh place in Serie A among other solid campaigns. The side reached a Coppa Italia final in 1965-66 and made semi-final runs in 1978-79 and 1981-82, facts that add provenance to shirts associated with those eras.

Collector interest often spikes around identity moments, and the return to the historic name announced on 30 May 2018 has driven renewed retail editions and retro releases tied to the city’s emblem. Commemorative releases linked to that restoration are sought after by regional collectors and fans who prize linkages to the club’s official emblem, the golden eagle.

When assessing wanted pieces, season and match provenance matter. The club traditionally wears red and yellow, typically in all-red kits with yellow trims or in red-and-yellow stripes, and those variants are commonly cited among away and third options in auction descriptions. Shirts connected to the Coppa Italia runs and the club’s Serie A campaigns attract attention because they represent decisive national fixtures rather than routine league play.

Signed retail shirts from the official fanshop are collected as much as match-worn shirts, especially early production runs, player-issue variants and region-only releases that are easier to trace through supply notes. These retail pieces often accompany certified provenance, and survivors from the 1981-82 season in particular are chased for the era’s squad signatures and match programmes. A club-specific note for curators and sellers is the use of the golden eagle on many shirt iterations, a motif taken from the city coat of arms and frequently appearing on retro and anniversary prints.

Availability at specialist outlets and authenticated releases has improved visibility for Catanzaro pieces, and collectors value documentation such as the 2018 name restoration releases alongside a physical COA when present. Provenance tied to the 1965-66 Coppa Italia final, the 1980-81 and the 1981-82 season campaigns remains a common descriptor in listings, and Walkouts includes verified examples where supplier notes and imagery confirm signatures and release details.

Honours

Catanzaros competitive record reflects resilience and regional pride. The club has won seven championships across the national pyramid, including six titles at third-tier level spread among Prima Divisione, Serie C and Serie C1, and a landmark IV Serie triumph that also brought the national Scudetto IV Serie. Top-flight history includes seven seasons in Serie A, highlighted by an eighth-place finish in 1980-81 and seventh place in 1981-82, achievements that remain touchstones for supporters. Cup pedigree is notable: Catanzaro reached the Coppa Italia final in 1965-66, while semi-final runs in 1978-79 and 1981-82 underscored the clubs ability to navigate deep knockout campaigns. Those decisive ties, together with the IV Serie title-winning season, framed eras when Catanzaro consistently punched above its weight. Across decades spent largely outside the top flight, these honours chart a pattern of promotion-winning groups and cup specialists who left a lasting imprint on the clubs identity and its following in Calabria.

Legends & Leadership

Massimo Palanca is a legend player of the 1970s, remembered by Catanzaro fans for epitomising the clubs ascent and the competitive edge that carried into the early 1980s, when the Giallorossi secured some of their best top-flight finishes.

Claudio Ranieri, a legend player of the late 1970s, brought defensive intelligence and leadership that resonated through Catanzaros Serie A spells, while Franco Selvaggi is a legend player of the early 1980s whose attacking contribution aligned with the teams strongest league placements.

Adriano Banelli is a legend player of the 1970s, valued for consistency and influence in midfield during promotion pushes and cup campaigns, and Giuseppe Sabadini is a legend player of the 1980s who added experience and balance across the back line during demanding seasons.

Stadium

Stadio Nicola Ceravolo is the historic home of Catanzaro, a venue woven into the citys sporting identity. Built in 1919, it is recognised as the oldest sports facility in Calabria and has hosted the clubs most storied eras, from promotion charges to top-flight campaigns. Matchdays are coloured by the clubs red and yellow palette and the golden eagle emblem, creating a distinct visual backdrop that amplifies the noise from the stands. The ground, often referred to simply as Stadio Nicola Ceravolo, is treasured for its longevity and atmosphere rather than modern frills, and it remains central to the communitys football rhythm. Supporters value the proximity to the pitch and the collective ritual of following Serie B fixtures, where the setting and history contribute to a uniquely Calabrian match experience anchored in tradition and pride.

Also known as
Stadio Nicola Ceravolo

FAQ

Q: What league does U.S. Catanzaro 1929 compete in? A: The club competes in Serie B, the second tier of Italian football, following a 17-year absence.

Q: When was the club founded and what are its traditional colours and emblem? A: The team was initially formed in 1927 and officially founded in 1929. Its historic colours are red and yellow, and the emblem is a golden eagle inspired by the citys coat of arms.

Q: Where does Catanzaro play its home matches? A: Home fixtures are played at the Stadio Nicola Ceravolo in Catanzaro, a ground built in 1919 that is regarded as the oldest sports facility in Calabria.

Q: How can I verify the authenticity of signed items or memorabilia? A: When purchasing licensed memorabilia, look for recognised authenticity indicators such as a COA or reputable digital verification from the vendor, and ensure clear photo evidence of the item and signature where applicable.

Q: What are some headline achievements in the clubs history? A: Catanzaro has enjoyed seven seasons in Serie A, with best finishes of seventh in 1981-82 and eighth in 1980-81, and it was Coppa Italia runners-up in 1965-66.