Scudetto Tradition

La Vecchia Signora – Italy's most successful club.

Juventus Football Club, commonly known as Juventus or Juve, is a professional football club based in Turin, Italy. Founded in 1897 by Turinese students, the club has played at Juventus Stadium since 2011. Juventus have won a record 36 Italian league titles, 15 Coppa Italia trophies, and nine Supercoppa Italiana trophies. Internationally, they have won two European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles, one European Cup Winners' Cup, three UEFA Cups, two Intercontinental Cups, two UEFA Super Cups, and one UEFA Intertoto Cup. The club is owned by the Agnelli family since 1923 and is listed on the Borsa Italiana since 2001.

Quick Facts

Golden star milestones: 10 titles (1961), 20 titles (1982)

Lore & Background

Juventus was founded as Sport-Club Juventus in 1897 by students from the Massimo d'Azeglio Lyceum school. The club adopted black-and-white striped shirts inspired by Notts County. In 1905, Juventus won their first Italian championship. In 1923, Edoardo Agnelli became club president. Juventus won five consecutive league titles between 1931 and 1935. In 1961, Juventus became the first Italian club to win ten league titles, earning the right to add a gold star above its crest. Under Giovanni Trapattoni, the club won six league titles and became the first to win all three major UEFA competitions. Under Marcello Lippi, Juventus won five league titles and the 1996 Champions League. Between 2012 and 2020, Juventus won a record nine consecutive Serie A titles.

Reader's Guide

Juventus have won a record 36 Italian league titles. The club earned its first gold star for 10 league titles in 1961. A second gold star was added when the club won its 20th league title in the 1981-82 season. The club now displays three gold stars for having won more than 30 league titles.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the club first earn this prestigious emblem?

Juventus won their first Italian championship in 1905. This early success laid the groundwork for their status as one of the most decorated teams in history.

How many league titles are included in the club's total record?

The Bianconeri have accumulated a total of 36 Scudetti throughout their existence, reflecting sustained excellence across generations. This number highlights why the tradition is viewed as a deeply honored element of the team's culture rather than just statistics.

What defines Juventus' longest period of consecutive dominance?

The club set a record by winning nine straight championships between 2011 and 2020, showcasing their relentless pursuit of victory. This streak remains unmatched in recent history and reinforces the weight of the shield they wear.