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SSC Napoli

SSC Napoli is an Italian professional football club based in Naples, Campania, that competes in Serie A.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

SSC Napoli is an Italian professional football club based in Naples, Campania, that competes in Serie A. Founded in 1926, it is one of Italy’s most successful clubs and is commonly known as Napoli.

History

SSC Napoli was founded in 1926, with the club’s modern identity tracing back to Associazione Calcio Napoli. It later adopted the SSC Napoli name again in 2004 after a period as Napoli Soccer.

Honours

Napoli is among Italy’s most successful clubs. Its major honours include four Serie A championships, six Coppe Italia, three Supercoppe Italiane, and one UEFA Cup.

Ownership and management

The club is owned by Filmauro S.r.l. and controlled by Aurelio De Laurentiis. The current manager listed in the provided sources is Antonio Conte.

Identity and support

Napoli is strongly associated with the city of Naples and southern Italian football culture. The club is often referred to by its nickname Napoli and is a major symbol of local identity.

Key facts

  • SSC Napoli was formed in 1926 as Associazione Calcio Napoli after a merger of US Internazionale Napoli and Naples Foot-Ball Club.
  • Napoli has won four Serie A titles.
  • The club is owned by Filmauro S.r.l. and chaired by Aurelio De Laurentiis.
  • The club is commonly called Napoli or, in some contexts, Gli Azzurri and I Partenopei.
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Canadian context

Napoli is followed in Canada mainly by soccer fans interested in European football, Italian club history, and players with Canadian connections in global leagues.

Frequently asked questions

What does SSC Napoli stand for?
SSC stands for Società Sportiva Calcio, so the full name is Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli.
Who owns SSC Napoli?
SSC Napoli is owned by Filmauro S.r.l.; Aurelio De Laurentiis is the club’s president and public face of ownership.
How many Serie A titles has Napoli won?
Napoli has won four Serie A titles.
Who is Napoli's all-time top scorer?
Dries Mertens is Napoli’s all-time top scorer.
When was SSC Napoli founded?
The club was founded in 1926.
Who is the current manager of Napoli?
The current manager listed in the provided sources is Antonio Conte.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSC_Napoli
    Supports: Full name, founding, ownership, honours, and club overview.
  2. More Than Maradona — https://morethanmaradona.com/napoli-fc
    Supports: Meaning of SSC and club identity/context.
  3. SSC Napoli — https://sscnapoli.it/en/club-calcio-napoli-s-p-a/
    Supports: Ownership and honours summary.
  4. Korean Wikipedia — https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSC_%EB%82%98%ED%8F%B4%EB%A6%AC
    Supports: Current manager listed as Antonio Conte and founding year.
  5. Football History — https://www.footballhistory.org/club/napoli.html
    Supports: Founded in 1926 and club history context.