From Alpine Fields to Serie A: FC Südtirol’s Remarkable Journey

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Subtirol, also known as FC Südtirol, holds the distinction of being the first German-speaking team to participate in Italy’s top football leagues. Let’s explore their journey:

  • Club Background
    • FC Südtirol is based in Bolzano, a city in the South Tyrol region of northern Italy.
    • The club was founded in 1974 and has a rich history in Italian football.
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  • Colors
    • The team's colors are white and red. With these colors, the club shows its roots in the Province of South Tyrol and the city of Bolzano, which both have the colors of white and red in their traditional coats of arms and flags. Historically, the home jerseys of the club are white. Most of the time the team plays away matches in red jerseys, but from time to time they can be black as well.
  • Badge
    • The current logo of the association is a slightly different form of the badge used since the club was founded in 1995 to 2016. Among other things, the lettering "Alto Adige" was removed.
    • The logo of the association is a circular badge with a white-red diamond pattern and a football inside. The logo is circled with the words "FC Südtirol" (German term for "FC South Tyrol") and "Bolzano - Bozen". Compared to the previous badge, the diamond pattern was renewed and the red color darkened slightly
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  • Promotion to Serie B
    • In the 2021-22 season, FC Südtirol achieved a remarkable feat by earning promotion to Serie B.
    • In their first season in Serie B, they qualified for the promotion play-off and lost in the promotion finel against Bari. As a newly promoted team, FC Südtirol faces tough competition from established Serie B clubs.
    • Their goal will be to secure their place in the top division and make an impact on the Italian football scene. Their road to the top flight marks a historic moment for German-speaking football clubs in Italy.
  • Cultural Significance
    • The presence of a German-speaking team in Serie B reflects the multicultural and diverse nature of Italian football.
    • FC Südtirol’s journey serves as a bridge between different linguistic and cultural communities.

While FC Südtirol’s Serie A adventure has not begun yet, their inclusion already adds a unique flavor to the league.