Genoa CFC is an Italian football club from Genoa, founded in 1893, making it the oldest active football club in Italy. The club has a rich history, particularly in the early years of Italian football. Genoa has won several Serie A titles, but most of its success stems from the early years of the competition. Since then, the club has established itself as a regular in the mid-table of Serie A, although it has rarely featured in the top tier.

Genoa plays its home games at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, which opened in 1911 and is shared with city rivals Sampdoria. The stadium has a capacity of 36,600.

The club is based in Genoa, the capital of the Liguria region in northwestern Italy. Genoa has a passionate fan base, known for their loyalty and support, despite the club’s inconsistent performance. The rivalry with Sampdoria, the other big club from Genoa, creates one of the most charged derbies in Italy, the Derby della Lanterna.