About

Associazione Calcio Reggiana, commonly referred to as Reggiana, is a professional football club based in Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, that currently plays in Serie B. Founded on 1 January 1919, the club is known as i Granata, the Maroons, and its history of reformations and memorable campaigns makes original and signed football shirts especially sought after. Find curated Reggiana items and verified signatures at Walkouts in our specialist selection.

The club was formed in 1919 and, after financial collapses, was reformed in 2005 and again in 2018. On both occasions the entity re-emerged as Reggio Emilia Football Club and later Reggio Audace Football Club before regaining the A.C. Reggiana name and its trophies via judicial auction. These legal returns and the seven Serie A appearances, most recently the 1996-97 campaign, create clear provenance threads that matter to collectors.

Reggiana's primary colour is maroon, which informs both match and retail design across eras. Collector interest often centres on transitional runs where the badge, sponsor or supplier changed after each rebirth, and on shirts that show continuity with the original club identity after the 2005 and 2018 reorganisations. Fans and historians alike value pieces that illustrate those linkages.

Anniversary releases matter for modern collectors; the club's centenary in 2019 produced commemorative shirts and limited editions that celebrate 100 years of local football heritage. Labels that reference the centenary, production runs tied to local retailers, and any official centenary packaging are points of interest for framed displays and archive racks.

Season and match magnets include the club's last top-flight campaign and the rebirth seasons. Shirts from the 1996-97 Serie A season remain chased for their top-division provenance, while items connected to the 2005 Serie C2 reform and the 2018 Serie D rebirth are prized for judicial-auction provenance and the rare early fanshop issues that followed each restart.

Away shirts have their own following; pieces in a classic white with maroon trim colourway are associated with decisive away fixtures during promotion campaigns and are often gathered alongside match reports and photos. Collectors target fanshop retail shirts as well as match-issued variants, and demand is higher for early retail runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases that predate mass reprints. When available, documented provenance such as a COA increases confidence in a signed retail item.

The judicial auctions that returned the name and trophies after 2005 and 2018 give Reggiana memorabilia a verifiable backstory, and pieces tied to those moments sit alongside shirts from promotion and top-flight seasons. Look for items linked to key seasons such as the 1996-97 Serie A season and the 2018 reformation into Serie D, and for centenary editions like Centenary 2019 when assessing display and signature provenance, and browse the selection at Walkouts for verified shirts and memorabilia.

Honours

A.C. Reggiana 1919’s honours narrative is defined by perseverance and competitive milestones across Italy’s professional tiers. Formed in 1919 and later re-founded in 2005 and 2018, the club has repeatedly re-established its place in national competition, today competing in Serie B. Historic high points include reaching the top flight on multiple occasions, with seven campaigns in Serie A and a last appearance in the 1996-97 season. Those peaks underline the club’s capability to rise from adversity and perform among Italy’s best.

Following each re-foundation, Reggiana regained its identity and silverware via judicial auction, preserving the lineage of A.C. Reggiana’s achievements. While specific finals are not highlighted here, the club’s track record reflects sustained progression through the pyramid and an ability to compete credibly at national level. Today’s objective remains clear: to consolidate in Serie B and build toward future top-flight participation, maintaining the tradition of i Granata as a resilient presence in Italian football.

Legends & Leadership

Andrea Silenzi, Dario Hubner, Cristiano Zanetti shaped important eras for Reggiana, with Silenzi a legend player of the early 1990s, Hubner a legend player of the late 1990s, and Zanetti a legend player of the late 1990s. Their contributions embodied cutting-edge forward play and midfield control that helped the club compete credibly during top-tier and promotion-chasing seasons.

Amadeo Mangone was a legend player of the early 1990s, bringing defensive composure that underpinned stable performances, while Gianluca Atzori emerged as a legend player of the 1990s, known for reliability and leadership across the back line as Reggiana navigated the demands of Italy’s upper divisions.

Riccardo Taddei became a recent key player of the 2000s with creative attacking influence in transition years, and Giacomo Tedesco served as a recent key player of the 2000s, adding energy and balance in midfield as the team consolidated its professional footing and looked upward through Italy’s leagues.

Stadium

The club’s home is the distinctive Mapei Stadium - Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia, a venue closely associated with the identity of i Granata. Situated in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, it hosts league and cup fixtures with an atmosphere coloured by maroon shirts, flags and choreographed support. The ground’s dual naming, encapsulated in Mapei Stadium - Città del Tricolore, reflects both modern partners and the historic symbolism of the Italian tricolour born in Reggio Emilia.

Matchdays blend passionate noise with a welcoming, community-driven feel, and regional fixtures often raise the intensity, drawing larger crowds and vibrant tifoseria displays. Supporters celebrate the club’s perseverance and heritage, creating a purposeful backdrop for the current Serie B campaign. Whether in pursuit of promotion or consolidating status, the stadium remains a focal point for the city and a fitting stage for Reggiana’s ambitions.

Capacity
21584

FAQ

Q: Which league does A.C. Reggiana 1919 currently compete in? A: The club is competing in Serie B, the second tier of Italian football.

Q: When was A.C. Reggiana 1919 founded and where is it based? A: The club was founded in 1919 and is based in Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Q: What is the club’s nickname and primary colour? A: The team is known as i Granata, or the Maroons, reflecting its traditional maroon home colour.

Q: Has Reggiana played in the top flight? A: Yes, the club has taken part in Serie A seven times, with its most recent campaign in the 1996-97 season.

Q: How is authenticity of signed items or memorabilia verified? A: Items are typically supported by a recognised certificate or letter of authenticity, witnessed signing evidence, or verifiable photo proof to ensure genuine signatures.