Napoli vs Hellas Verona September 1984 Maradona Debut
The club that rose with Maradona and continues to shine in Serie A.
Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli, commonly known as SSC Napoli or simply Napoli, is an Italian professional football club based in Naples, Campania, that plays in Serie A. The club was formed in 1926 as Associazione Calcio Napoli following the merger of US Internazionale Napoli and Naples Foot-Ball Club.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- Serie A
- Result
- Napoli 1-3 Hellas Verona
- Debutant
- Diego Maradona
- Significance
- First official appearance for Napoli
Lore & Background
Napoli saw relatively little success in their early years, not winning their first major trophy until the 1962 Coppa Italia. The club enjoyed increased success in the 1970s and 1980s, winning the 1976 Coppa Italia and reaching new heights following the arrival of Diego Maradona in 1984. During his time with Napoli, the club won their first two league titles, in 1987 and 1990. His seven seasons in Naples also saw them win the 1987 Coppa Italia, the 1990 Supercoppa Italiana, and the 1989 UEFA Cup—their only European trophy.
Reader's Guide
Since 1959, the club has played its home games at the Stadio San Paolo, which was renamed Stadio Diego Armando Maradona following his death in 2020. Napoli traditionally wear sky blue shirts, white shorts, and sky blue socks at home. The club's anthem is 'Napoli' by Nino D'Angelo.
Did You Know?
- During Maradona's era at Napoli (1984–1991), the club won one Coppa Italia (1987) and one Supercoppa Italiana (1990).
- Napoli's first major trophy was the 1962 Coppa Italia, won while the club was in Serie B.
- Napoli have four league titles, six Coppe Italia, three Supercoppe Italiane, and one UEFA Cup overall.
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