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Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio, commonly called Atalanta, is a professional football club based in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio, commonly called Atalanta, is a professional football club based in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. The club competes in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football, and was founded in 1907.

History

Atalanta was founded in 1907 in Bergamo by students of Liceo Classico Paolo Sarpi. It has become one of Italy's best-known provincial clubs and has spent many seasons in the top flight.

Stadium

The club plays home matches at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. The venue has been known historically as Atleti Azzurri d'Italia and has had a capacity of about 21,300 to 21,747 depending on the source and configuration.

Honours and recent success

Atalanta's honours include major domestic and European achievements in recent years, including winning the UEFA Europa League in 2023–24. It has also finished as high as third in Serie A.

Identity and nicknames

The club's colours are black and blue, which is reflected in the nickname Nerazzurri. Other common nicknames include La Dea and Orobici.

Key facts

  • Atalanta is a professional football club based in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy, founded in 1907.
  • The club competes in Serie A, Italy's top football division.
  • Atalanta's common nicknames include La Dea, Nerazzurri, and Orobici.
  • The club won the UEFA Europa League in the 2023–24 season.
  • Atalanta is known for developing players and strong recent performances in domestic and European competitions.
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Canadian context

Atalanta is followed in Canada by fans of European football, especially those who watch Serie A and UEFA competitions.

Frequently asked questions

What is Atalanta?
Atalanta is a professional Italian football club based in Bergamo, Lombardy.
When was Atalanta founded?
The club was founded on 17 October 1907.
Where does Atalanta play home matches?
Atalanta plays at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo.
What league does Atalanta play in?
Atalanta competes in Serie A, Italy's top football division.
What are Atalanta's nicknames?
Common nicknames include La Dea, Nerazzurri, and Orobici.
Has Atalanta won a major European trophy?
Yes. The club won the UEFA Europa League in the 2023–24 season.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atalanta_BC
    Supports: Club name, location, founding year, league, and full name.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/_/id/105
    Supports: Current league participation and recent standings.
  3. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/atalanta-bc/startseite/verein/800
    Supports: Official club name, address in Bergamo, and founded date.
  4. Wikipedia — https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atalanta_BC
    Supports: Founding context, mythological naming origin, stadium name, and major honours.