About

Venezia Football Club, based in Venice, plays in Serie B and has a long, storied presence in Italian football that Walkouts highlights for collectors and fans alike. Founded on 14 December 1907, the club’s identity is tied to the lagoon city and a distinctive crest, and its memorabilia market includes signed retail shirts, limited editions and match-issued pieces that reflect key moments on the pitch.

The side were originally founded as Venezia Foot Ball Club and have spent much of their history across Italy’s top two divisions, with a standout domestic honour in the club’s record, the Coppa Italia 1940-41. The following campaign brought Venezia’s highest league placing, a notable third in Serie A in 1941-42, milestones that drive interest in shirts from those seasons and related commemoratives.

Home fixtures at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo and the club’s canal-city imagery give Venezia shirts provenance that differs from larger mainland clubs. References to Mestre and the club’s historic crest, the winged lion, help authenticate pieces and explain why framed shirts or player-issued tops from big cup ties attract attention, particularly among collectors who prize regional provenance and match context.

Anniversary releases matter here, and the centenary in 2007 produced several official runs and commemorative retail items that now surface in collectors’ circles. These limited editions typically tie back to the club’s founding identity, and centenary shirts from that year are pursued for their link to the club’s 100-year milestone and printed details that differ from standard retail lines.

Season and match magnets include shirts associated with the Coppa Italia 1940-41 run and the subsequent 1941-42 Serie A campaign; garments connected to those seasons are chased because they relate to the club’s only major cup triumph and its highest top-flight finish. Away kits and cup match shirts from decisive fixtures carry extra provenance when provenance can be traced to match photos or archived programmes.

Fans also collect signed retail shirts as well as strictly match-worn pieces; early fanshop runs, player-issue variants and region-specific retail releases are often more available than unique match-worn tops and can include authentication. Select retail items on the market come with COA provenance and recorded witnessed signings, and such documentation adds clarity for those seeking framed shirts or signed duplicates rather than unique match-issued jerseys.

For those exploring Venezia pieces, look for the club’s distinctive palette and motifs, especially away and alternate colourways based on the club’s orange, black and green identity, which can appear as a white away shirt trimmed in orange, black and green in commemorative runs. Walkouts lists signed retail and commemorative items tied to the Coppa Italia 1940-41 and 1941-42 seasons, and these eras remain central to Venezia-focused collecting, whether seeking early retail variants, framed shirts or player-associated signatures.

Honours

Venezia FC’s honours are led by the club’s historic national cup success, lifting the Coppa Italia in 1940-41. That triumph capped a memorable campaign and was followed by the club’s best league performance, achieving their highest Serie A finish of third place in the subsequent season. The Coppa Italia run culminated in the decisive final of 1940-41, a benchmark occasion that remains central to the club’s identity.

Across the decades, Venezia have alternated between Serie A and Serie B, demonstrating resilience and the ability to compete within Italy’s top two divisions. While continental competition has not featured in their story, domestic credibility has been shaped by that cup victory and sustained appearances at the highest national levels. Today, competing in Serie B, the club continues to build on a heritage defined by a landmark cup win, a notable top-flight peak, and an enduring presence that connects past achievements with current ambitions.

Legends & Leadership

Valentino Mazzola and Ezio Loik are remembered as legend players of the 1940s, emblematic of the club’s early-1940s surge that brought silverware and a best-ever league finish.

Raimondo Orsi, a legend player of the 1930s, contributed to the club’s profile in its formative decades. Pietro Arcari, another legend player from the 1930s, added experience and quality to the forward line of his era. Francesco Pernigo is celebrated as a legend player of the 1940s, associated with a period of competitive prominence for the club.

Alvaro Recoba stands out as a recent key player of the early 2000s, bringing creativity and attacking threat during a modern-era spell. Filippo Maniero was also a recent key player of the early 2000s, providing valuable goals and leadership in the forward positions.

Alberto Zaccheroni is cited as a legendary manager of the 1980s, representing a coaching figure whose tenure is often referenced in the club’s narrative.

Joe Tacopina is noted as a legendary owner of the 2010s, associated with a leadership role that shaped the club’s direction in that decade.

Stadium

Stadio Pierluigi Penzo is the home ground of Venezia FC, hosting league fixtures and national cup ties in Venice. Known simply as Stadio Pierluigi Penzo in official references, the venue anchors the matchday routine for supporters and provides a strong sense of place for the team. Fans gather to back the side throughout the Serie B campaign, lending a distinct atmosphere rooted in the club’s connection to its city. The ground’s character lies in its role as a constant base for competitive action, with home sections rallying behind the Arancioneroverdi from first whistle to last. On important occasions, from promotion pushes to knockout rounds, the stadium’s energy becomes a key factor as Venezia Football Club look to build on their heritage in Venice.

Also known as
Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo

FAQ

Q: When was Venezia FC founded? A: Venezia Football Club was founded in 1907 in Venice, Italy, and has spent a large part of its history in the top two tiers.

Q: What is the club's most notable honour? A: The club's standout achievement is winning the Coppa Italia in the 1940-41 season, followed by its highest Serie A finish of third place the next season.

Q: Which league does Venezia FC currently play in? A: Venezia FC currently competes in Serie B, the second tier of Italian football.

Q: Where does the team play its home matches? A: Home matches are played at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo in Venice.

Q: Do you ship internationally and how is authenticity verified? A: Free worldwide shipping. Each signed item includes a certificate of authenticity for verification.