Are you looking to learn more about the Sassuolo Football Club, its history, players, and achievements? This guide provides a detailed overview of Unione Sportiva Sassuolo Calcio, covering everything from its humble beginnings to its current status in Serie A. At CAUHOI2025.UK.COM, we strive to deliver accurate and insightful information to satisfy your curiosity and broaden your understanding of the beautiful game.
1. Basic Facts About Sassuolo Calcio
- Full Name: Unione Sportiva Sassuolo Calcio S.r.l.
- Nickname(s): I Neroverdi (The Black and Greens), The Watermelon Peel, Sassuolo
- Founded: July 16, 1920
- Ground: Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore
- Capacity: 21,584
- Chairman: Carlo Rossi
- Head Coach: Alessio Dionisi
- League: Serie A
- Website: Club Website
2. Home Grounds: Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore
Sassuolo plays its home matches at Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore, a multi-purpose stadium located in Reggio Emilia. This stadium is also shared with A.C. Reggiana of Serie C. Stadium ownership often resides with local governments rather than individual teams, leading to shared facilities like Mapei Stadium.
Reggiana initially moved into Mapei Stadium around 1995, followed by Carpi from 2011 to 2012. Sassuolo became the third team to call it home in 2013. The Italian National Football team and Atalanta B.C. have also hosted matches at this venue, with Atalanta B.C. using it for their European competitions.
3. Main Trophies Won by Sassuolo
Sassuolo has secured two major trophies throughout its history:
- Italian Serie B Champion Trophy (2012 – 2013 season)
- Italian Lega Pro Champion (A) Trophy (2007 – 2008 season)
4. Club History: From Amateur Ranks to Serie A
Sassuolo Calcio was established in July 1920. For the first two decades, the club competed in amateur leagues, facing numerous challenges and experiencing limited success.
However, the 1940s marked a turning point as Sassuolo began its ascent through the ranks, eventually reaching the Promotion League. During this period, they faced notable teams from the Emilian, Tuscan, and Ligurian regions.
In 1966, a significant change occurred when Sassuolo Sportiva and Sassuolo Football Club merged to form Sassuolo Sportiva Football Club. Antonio Cuoghi, a young ceramic entrepreneur, became the first president of the newly formed club.
Under the leadership of president Antonio Giovanardi in 1967, the team achieved further success, moving from amateur leagues to Serie D. Sassuolo remained in Serie D until 1983 when they advanced to Serie C2, marking their transition to professional status. In their first season, they finished in an impressive 6th place.
Maintaining their position in Serie C2 proved challenging, and in the 1985 – 1986 season, the team narrowly avoided relegation. By the end of the decade, Sassuolo struggled to compete and was relegated back to the amateur ranks.
In the 1991 – 1992 season, Gianni Gibelline took over as the new owner of Sassuolo, injecting new life into the team. Over the next three years, they consistently performed well, but it took another eight years for the club to return to professional status.
Throughout its history, Sassuolo had primarily battled to remain in Serie C2 and avoid relegation to the amateur ranks. However, in the 2005 – 2006 season, they surpassed all previous achievements and reached Serie C1.
From this point, Sassuolo began to establish itself, and within two years, the club achieved another promotion, this time to Serie B, after winning the Serie C1 A division.
After five years in Serie B, Sassuolo broke through another barrier in the 2012 – 2013 season, earning promotion to the highest rank, Serie A, where they have remained ever since.
5. Club Timeline: A Season-by-Season Overview
| Season | League | League Level | Win | Draw | Lose | Goals | Points | Rank | Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | Serie A | First Tier | 17 | 11 | 10 | 64:56 | 62 | 8 | Roberto De Zerbi |
| 19/20 | Serie A | First Tier | 14 | 9 | 15 | 69:63 | 51 | 8 | Roberto De Zerbi |
| 18/19 | Serie A | First Tier | 9 | 16 | 13 | 53:60 | 43 | 11 | Roberto De Zerbi |
| 17/18 | Serie A | First Tier | 11 | 10 | 17 | 29:59 | 43 | 11 | Giuseppe Iachini |
| 16/17 | Serie A | First Tier | 13 | 7 | 18 | 58:63 | 46 | 12 | Eusebio Di Francesco |
| 15/16 | Serie A | First Tier | 16 | 13 | 9 | 49:40 | 61 | 6 | Eusebio Di Francesco |
| 14/15 | Serie A | First Tier | 12 | 13 | 13 | 49:57 | 49 | 12 | Eusebio Di Francesco |
| 13/14 | Serie A | First Tier | 9 | 7 | 22 | 43:72 | 34 | 17 | Eusebio Di Francesco |
| 12/13 | Serie B | Second Tier | 25 | 10 | 7 | 78:40 | 85 | 1 | Eusebio Di Francesco |
| 11/12 | Serie B | Second Tier | 22 | 14 | 6 | 57:33 | 80 | 3 | Fulvio Pea |
| 10/11 | Serie B | Second Tier | 13 | 12 | 17 | 42:46 | 51 | 15 | Paolo Mandelli |
| 09/10 | Serie B | Second Tier | 18 | 15 | 9 | 60:42 | 69 | 4 | Stefano Pioli |
| 08/09 | Serie B | Second Tier | 15 | 15 | 12 | 57:50 | 60 | 7 | Andrea Mandorlini |
| 07/08 | Serie C1 – Girone A | Third Tier | 19 | 6 | 9 | 46:32 | 63 | 1 | Massimiliano Allegri |
6. Club Net Worth: Financial Overview
As of August 2021, U.S. Sassuolo’s market value was approximately £236.52 million (US$325.48 million or €277.61 million). At that time, the squad consisted of 35 players with an average age of 26.7, and the transfer record stood at £-2.70 million (€-3.17 million or US$-3.71 million). Please note that these figures can change over time.
7. Stadium Details: Mapei Stadium’s History
Reggiana’s promotion to Serie A in 1993 spurred the need for a new stadium. The club raised funds through ticket sales to construct a facility suitable for their growing fanbase.
Mapei Stadium opened in 1995, hosting a sold-out match between Reggiana and Juventus.
In 2005, Reggiana underwent restructuring and dissolution, leading to the loss of stadium ownership. However, they retained the right to use the stadium, albeit sharing it with other clubs.
Sassuolo began using Mapei Stadium in 2013.
Subsequently, the stadium was put up for public auction and acquired by the ceramic industry Mapei, hence its current name. Mapei also owned Sassuolo, which had recently been promoted to Serie A, creating a convenient synergy.
However, the new ownership and name change sparked outrage among Reggiana supporters, leading to protests in 2015 during Sassuolo’s Serie A games. The protesting group, “Via Il Sassuolo da Reggio Emilia,” which translates to “Sassuolo out of Reggio Emilia,” marched through the city center to raise awareness of their cause.
8. Owners: Mapei S.p.A.
Sassuolo is owned by Mapei S.p.A., an Italian company founded in 1937 specializing in chemical products for the building industry.
Mapei owns and sponsors both the men’s and women’s Sassuolo Football Clubs. They initially acquired the club and subsequently purchased the Mapei stadium, previously owned by Reggiana. In 2019, they also established a sports center called Mapei Football Centre.
Prior to their involvement in football, Mapei was more closely associated with cycling, sponsoring prominent cyclists such as Tony Rominger, Pavel Tonkov, and Andrea Tafi.
Mapei leveraged its support for cycling to develop an ethical approach to scientific research, leading to the establishment of the Mapei Sports Research Centre in 1996.
In addition to football and cycling, Mapei has also sponsored the Reggiana Basketball Club, including both the men’s and women’s teams.
Sassuolo Owners
9. Best Players: Key Talents
Sassuolo boasts several talented players, including Domenico Berardi, Francesco Caputo, and Gian Marco Ferrari.
9.1 Domenico Berardi: A Serie A Standout
Domenico Berardi is a standout player for Sassuolo, consistently ranking among the top performers in Serie A. He excels in various categories, including:
- Goals Scored
- Big Chances
- Shots on Target
- Assists Outside the Box
- Key Passes Outside the Box
- Chance Creation
- Passes into the Box
Berardi’s exceptional skills are evident in his rankings within Serie A, where he is the 4th best player for penalties, the 5th best for assists outside the box, and the 7th best for big chances.
9.2 Francesco Caputo: Assists and Goals
Francesco Caputo is another valuable player for Sassuolo. He ranks in the top 10 in Serie A for assists inside the box, securing the 10th best player position in this category.
Caputo also demonstrates his proficiency in penalties, ranking as the 14th best player in Serie A. Additionally, he is the 20th best for both expected goals and goals scored, with 11 actual goals compared to 10 expected goals.
9.3 Gian Marco Ferrari: Passing Prowess
Gian Marco Ferrari stands out for his exceptional passing abilities, earning him top rankings in Serie A.
Ferrari is the 3rd best Serie A player for total passes, completing a remarkable 2720 passes. He also ranks 4th for passes into the final third, with an impressive 1938 passes. Furthermore, he holds the 9th best position for pass completion rate, achieving 93.2%, and again for passes into the final third completion rate, with 92%.
9.4 All Time Top Scorer: Domenico Berardi
Domenico Berardi is Sassuolo’s all-time top scorer, having scored 105 goals in 291 appearances for the team.
Alessandro Noselli, the second-best scorer, scored 38 goals, highlighting the significant gap and underscoring Berardi’s invaluable contribution to the club.
9.5 Captain: Francesco Magnanelli
Francesco Magnanelli is the current team captain of Sassuolo. He holds the club’s record for most appearances, having played 436 times. During his tenure, he has scored 8 goals.
Magnanelli has spent his entire career playing for Italian teams, beginning with Gubbio (Roma) in 2000. After two years, he moved to Chievo, followed by yearly transfers to Fiorentina and Sangiovannese before joining Sassuolo in 2005.
With Magnanelli’s presence, the club has risen from Serie C2 to Serie A.
In October 2019, Magnanelli received a one-match ban for blasphemy, as Italian football has strict rules against using their Catholic God’s name in vain during a match. According to a study by the Pew Research Center in 2021, 71% of Italians identify as Catholic, highlighting the cultural sensitivity surrounding this issue.
9.6 Goalkeepers: Protecting the Net
Sassuolo’s goalkeepers include Andrea Consigli, Giacomo Satalino, and Gianluca Pegolo.
Andrea Consigli’s contract is set to expire in June 2022, and his market value is currently estimated at £2.7 million (€3.17 million or US$3.71 million).
Giacomo Satalino does not have a specified contract end date, and his market value is £180,000 (US$247,644 or €211,274).
Gianluca Pegolo’s contract is also due to end in 2022, with a market value of £90,000 (€105,637 or US$123,835).
9.7 Defenders: The Defensive Line
Sassuolo currently has 12 defenders:
- Mert Muldur
- Jeremy Toljan
- Giorgos Kiriakopoulos
- Federico Peluso
- Kaan Ayhan
- Vlad Chiriches
- Gian Marco Ferrari
- Rogerio
- Stefano Piccinini
- Filippo Romagna
- Matteo Saccani
- Marco Sala
9.8 Strikers: The Attack Force
Sassuolo currently has 7 attackers:
- Nicholas Pierini
- Isaac Karamoko
- Brain Oddei
- Giacomo Raspadori
- Luigi Samele
- Francesco Caputo
- Gregoire Defrel
10. Managers: Leading the Team
Alessio Dionisi is the current manager of Sassuolo. He played football from 1999 to 2014, representing clubs such as Siena, Voghera, Varese, Trium, Ivrea, Tritium, Sambonifacese, Verbania, and Olginatese.
Since transitioning to management in 2014, Dionisi has managed different clubs each year, including Oltese, Borgosesia, Fiorenzuola, Imolese, Venezia, Empoli, and now Sassuolo.
Dionisi joined Sassuolo in 2021.
11. Coach: Alessio Dionisi’s Impressive Career
Alessio Dionisi serves as Sassuolo’s head coach. Following his retirement from playing football in 2014, he was immediately appointed as the head coach for the Serie D club Olginatese, his former team.
After a year, he coached other Serie D clubs, such as Fiorenzuola and Borgosesia. Later, he moved to Imolese, where his coaching led them to second place in the league and qualification for Serie C. Upon reaching Serie C, the club made it to the semi-finals, where they were defeated by Piacenza.
Impressed by Dionisi’s results, Venezia appointed him as their head coach. Under his guidance, Venezia was readmitted into Serie B, where they secured second place.
Subsequently, Empoli hired Dionisi, and with him at the helm, the club won the Serie B championship and earned promotion to Serie A.
Given his impressive track record, Sassuolo signed Dionisi in 2021 to a two-year deal, hoping that he can leverage his skills to help the team succeed in Serie A.
12. Assistant Coach: Paolo Cozzi’s Journey
Paolo Cozzi is Sassuolo’s assistant coach. He played football from 1994 until 2010. Cozzi began his coaching career as a technical coach for US Palermo, and after one year, he became Italy U21’s assistant manager.
He then transitioned from team to team until July 2021, when Cozzi joined Sassuolo on a 3-year contract.
13. Home Kit: The Black and Green Stripes
Sassuolo’s home kit is predominantly green and black. The shorts are entirely black, while the top features stripes consisting of a thick green line, a black line half the size, and a mesh-looking black line with green underneath. The pattern is completed with a thick green line.
The shoulders are black, and the collar and sleeve cuffs are green.
14. Away Kit: White with Green and Black Accents
The away kit features black and green accents on a primarily white design. The shorts are entirely white. The body of the shirt is also white, with the club’s owner, Mapei, displayed in large green letters on the chest.
The design incorporates an unusual pattern above the chest, toward the shoulders. The left side is green with small white stripes that increase in size, while the right side mirrors the design in black.
The shoulders are white, and the collar and sleeve cuffs are green.
15. Logo: A Symbol of Sassuolo
Sassuolo’s logo is shaped like a bowed shield, divided into four sections. The top right section features three vertical bars with two followers poking out, representing the coat of arms design for the city of Sassuolo.
The club’s name, “U.S Sassuolo,” is written in white along the middle of the shield.
The bottom part of the crest depicts a sports field in green and black with a large football in the middle.
The top left side features another variation of a sports field in black and green.
Sassuolo Logo
16. Club Academy: Nurturing Future Stars
Sassuolo Calcio’s Primavera, or youth team, won the 69th edition of the Viareggio Tournament in 2017.
They are a growing team that produces many stars who eventually branch out to other clubs throughout the country.
16.1 League Titles: Achievements
16.1.1 Serie B:
- Winners – 2012-2013
16.1.2 Supercoppa di Serie C:
- Winners – 2008
17. Other Titles: Celebrating Success
| Season | Title |
|---|---|
| 12/13 | Promoted to 1st league |
| 12/13 | Italian Serie B champion |
| 07/08 | Italian Lega Pro Champion (A) |
| 07/08 | Promoted to 2. Liga |
| 07/08 | Supercoppa Serie C Winner |
| 05/06 | Promoted to third tier |
FAQ About Sassuolo Football Club
Q1: When was Sassuolo Football Club founded?
Sassuolo Football Club was founded on July 16, 1920.
Q2: What are Sassuolo’s club colors?
Sassuolo’s club colors are black and green, earning them the nickname “Neroverdi.”
Q3: Where does Sassuolo play its home games?
Sassuolo plays its home games at Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia.
Q4: Has Sassuolo ever won Serie A?
No, Sassuolo has never won Serie A. Their highest achievement is 6th place in the 2015-2016 season.
Q5: Who is Sassuolo’s all-time top scorer?
Domenico Berardi is Sassuolo’s all-time top scorer with 105 goals.
Q6: Who is the current captain of Sassuolo?
Currently, the captain of Sassuolo is Francesco Magnanelli.
Q7: What is Sassuolo’s nickname?
Sassuolo’s most common nickname is “I Neroverdi,” which means “The Black and Greens” in Italian.
Q8: Who owns Sassuolo Football Club?
Sassuolo Football Club is owned by Mapei S.p.A., an Italian chemical company.
Q9: When did Sassuolo get promoted to Serie A?
Sassuolo was promoted to Serie A in the 2012-2013 season after winning Serie B.
Q10: What is Mapei Stadium’s capacity?
Mapei Stadium has a capacity of 21,584 seats.
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