Udinese Calcio is an Italian football club from Udine, founded in 1896. The club has a long history in Italian football and has established itself firmly in Serie A over the years, although it rarely competes for the title. Udinese is known for its excellent youth academy and its astute policy of recruiting young talent and developing players for the international market.
Udinese plays its home games at the Stadio Friuli, which originally opened in 1976 and underwent a major renovation in 2016. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 spectators.
The club is based in Udine, the capital of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in northern Italy. Udinese has a loyal following, although it is less well-known outside the city itself. The club has achieved some notable achievements over the years, including regularly participating in European competitions.