Genoa is a historic force in Italian football, rooted in the port city that gives the club its name. Founded in 1893, the Rossoblù carry one of the country’s oldest sporting identities, shaped by early championship success, maritime culture and the intense Derby della Lanterna. Their traditional red-and-navy colors and griffin emblem remain central to the club’s character, while the Stadio Luigi Ferraris provides a distinctive home in Genoa’s Marassi district.
Genoa Upcoming matches by league
Serie A
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- Regular Season - 5
Parma
Genoa
Stadio Ennio Tardini -
- Regular Season - 6
GenoaNo H2HFiorentina
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- Regular Season - 7
AS RomaNo H2HGenoa
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- Regular Season - 8
GenoaNo H2HVenezia
Coppa Italia
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- Round of 32
Genoa
Sudtirol
Genoa Last matches by league
Serie A
Coppa Italia
Friendlies Clubs
Genoa Team Roster
Genoa’s recorded squad contains 34 players: six attackers, 13 defenders, 13 midfielders and two goalkeepers. The attacking group includes Vítinha, M. Romano, Elia Spicuglia and E. Havel. Defensive options feature Aarón Martín, J. Vásquez, L. Østigård, S. Sabelli and S. Otoa. The midfield is headed by M. Frendrup and also includes T. Baldanzi, M. Ellertsson, H. Traorè and D. Sow. J. Bijlow and F. Stolz provide the listed goalkeeping options. The roster reflects a broad international blend, with established names alongside developing players, and includes shirt numbers ranging from 1 to 99.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Alessio Scelta
Mario Mitaj
Kingsley Osezele Ehizibue
Kris Gecaj
Leo Skiri Østigård
Cody Callum Pierre Drameh
G. Lauricella
Johan Felipe Vázquez Ibarra
Alessandro Marcandalli
David Puczka
Sebastian Otoa
Klisys
Mamedi Doucouré
M. Vaz
position Midfielder
N. Tondi
Alexsandro Amorim de Freitas Filho
Nikita Solodchenko
Tommaso Baldanzi
Franz-Ethan Meichtry
Stefano Sabelli
Hamed Junior Traorè
S. Wiafe
Gaël Lafont
Mikael Egill Ellertsson
Mohameth Djibril Ibrahima Sow
position Attacker
Vítor Manuel Carvalho Oliveira
Junior Walter Messias
Elias Havel
Milutin Osmajić
Lorenzo Venturino
Lorenzo Colombo
Morten Wetche Frendrup
Adam Žulevič
Stephan Kareem El Shaarawy
Elia Spicuglia
Last Genoa Coachs
Patrick Vieira is Genoa’s current head coach, following his recorded appointment on 1 November 2024. The French coach succeeded Alberto Gilardino, whose tenure ran from December 2022 to November 2024. Earlier entries place Alexander Blessin in charge during 2022, with Abdoulay Konko recorded briefly in January 2022 and Andrii Shevchenko preceding him from November 2021. The timeline gives Genoa a recent sequence of appointments spanning France, Italy, Germany and Ukraine.
Daniele De Rossi
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniele De Rossi | Italy | 1 July 2025 | |
| Patrick Donalé Vieira | Senegal | 1 November 2024 | |
| Alberto Gilardino | Italy | 1 December 2022 | 1 November 2024 |
| Abdoulay Konko | France | 1 January 2022 | 1 January 2022 |
| Alexander Matthias Blessin | Germany | 1 January 2022 | 1 December 2022 |
| Andrii Shevchenko | Ukraine | 1 November 2021 | 1 January 2022 |
| Davide Ballardini | Italy | 1 December 2020 | 1 November 2021 |
| Rolando Maran | Italy | 1 August 2020 | 1 December 2020 |
| Davide Nicola | Italy | 1 December 2019 | 1 August 2020 |
| Thiago Motta Santon Olivares | Brazil | 1 October 2019 | 1 December 2019 |
| Aurelio Andreazzoli | Italy | 1 July 2019 | 1 October 2019 |
| Claudio Cesare Prandelli | Italy | 1 December 2018 | 1 June 2019 |
| Ivan Jurić | Croatia | 1 October 2018 | 1 December 2018 |
| Davide Ballardini | Italy | 1 November 2017 | 1 October 2018 |
| Ivan Jurić | Croatia | 1 April 2017 | 1 November 2017 |
| Andrea Mandorlini | Italy | 1 February 2017 | 1 April 2017 |
| Ivan Jurić | Croatia | 1 June 2016 | 1 February 2017 |
| Gian Piero Gasperini | Italy | 1 September 2013 | 1 June 2016 |
| Fabio Liverani | Italy | 1 July 2013 | 1 September 2013 |
| Davide Ballardini | Italy | 1 January 2013 | 1 June 2013 |
| Luigi De Canio | Italy | 1 April 2012 | 1 October 2012 |
| Pasquale Marino | Italy | 1 December 2011 | 1 April 2012 |
| Davide Ballardini | Italy | 1 November 2010 | 1 June 2011 |
| Gian Piero Gasperini | Italy | 1 July 2006 | 1 November 2010 |
| Francesco Guidolin | Italy | 1 July 2005 | 1 July 2005 |
| Serse Cosmi | Italy | 1 July 2004 | 1 June 2005 |
| Luigi De Canio | Italy | 1 July 2003 | 1 December 2003 |
| Roberto Donadoni | Italy | 1 July 2003 | 1 September 2003 |
| Edoardo Reja | Italy | 1 December 2001 | 1 March 2002 |
Genoa Transfers
The listed Genoa arrivals span transfers, loans and returns from loan, and they do not represent an exhaustive movement total. D. Sow arrived from Sevilla; E. Havel, M. Vaz, L. Colombo, S. Wiafe, E. Meichtry and D. Puczka are also recorded as transfers. M. Mitaj came from Al-Ittihad FC and H. Traorè from Marseille on loan. The return group includes A. Matturro, E. Meconi, L. Gagliardi, H. Cuenca, M. Barbini, T. Pittino, F. Stolz, G. Calvani, S. Fini, D. Ankeye and A. Vogliacco.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Ehizibue |
Udinese
|
Free agent | 2 September 2026 |
| S. El Shaarawy |
AS Roma
|
Free agent | 1 September 2026 |
| Nikita Solodchenko |
Santos
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| C. Drameh |
Hull City
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| M. Osmajić |
Preston
|
Transfer | 23 August 2026 |
| N. Tondi |
Lecco
|
Loan | 20 August 2026 |
| D. Sow |
Sevilla
|
Transfer | 5 August 2026 |
Palermo
|
Transfer | 31 July 2026 | |
| G. Lauricella |
Empoli
|
Transfer | 31 July 2026 |
| M. Mitaj |
Al-Ittihad FC
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Loan | 30 July 2026 |
| H. Traorè |
Marseille
|
Loan | 16 July 2026 |
| E. Havel |
TSV Hartberg
|
Transfer | 9 July 2026 |
| E. Havel |
TSV Hartberg
|
Transfer | 8 July 2026 |
USD Casatese
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 | |
| D. Puczka |
Juventus
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
The listed Genoa departures cover loans, transfers, free-agent moves and returns from loan, without representing a complete movement total. Loans include W. L. Ouedraogo to Rapid, P. Masini to Frosinone, A. Debenedetti to Cesena, H. Cuenca to Celta Vigo, and G. Calvani and S. Fini to Frosinone. A. Vogliacco, D. Ankeye and J. Ekhator are recorded as transfers. N. Leali, L. Consiglio and R. Malinovskyi left as free agents, while M. Cornet, N. Zätterström and L. Colombo are listed as loan returns.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarón Martín |
Racing Santander
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| C. Ekuban |
Hellas Verona
|
Free agent | 31 August 2026 |
| B. Norton-Cuffy |
Hull City
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| E. Lysionok |
Dolomiti Bellunesi
|
Loan | 29 August 2026 |
| A. Matturro |
Shakhtar Donetsk
|
Transfer | 25 August 2026 |
| C. B. Doumbia |
Rapid
|
Loan | 17 August 2026 |
| M. Romano |
Novara
|
Loan | 11 August 2026 |
|
Rapid
|
Loan | 11 August 2026 | |
| P. Masini |
Frosinone
|
Loan | 9 August 2026 |
| A. Vogliacco |
Cremonese
|
Transfer | 5 August 2026 |
| H. Cuenca |
Celta Vigo
|
Loan | 3 August 2026 |
| A. Debenedetti |
Cesena
|
Loan | 3 August 2026 |
| Jacopo Grossi |
Trento
|
Loan | 23 July 2026 |
| Filippo Carbone |
Ostia Mare
|
Loan | 19 July 2026 |
| Daniel Ndulue |
Treviso
|
Loan | 18 July 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Genoa’s recorded movement shows activity across several mechanisms rather than a single transfer route. The arrivals combine direct transfers, incoming loans and a substantial set of returns from loan, bringing players back from clubs in Italy and abroad. The departures show a different emphasis: loans account for many of the listed exits, alongside direct transfers, free-agent departures and returns to parent clubs after loan spells. Several names appear on both sides of the movement picture, notably L. Colombo, H. Cuenca, G. Calvani, S. Fini, D. Ankeye and A. Vogliacco, reflecting movements connected with loan cycles. Since the listed arrivals and departures are not exhaustive, they indicate a pattern rather than a complete balance of squad change, net spend or player turnover. The overall picture combines first-team recruitment, loan management and player redistribution.
Leagues Genoa has participated in
Genoa’s recorded competition history includes Serie A from 2010 through 2025, making it the latest and most consistently represented league entry. Coppa Italia is also recorded from 2016 through 2025, while Friendlies Clubs appears from 2021 through 2025; both remain recent entries in the competition history. Serie B appears only for 2022 and is historical in this context rather than a current competition. The recorded participation covers league and cup football but provides no results, standings or title outcomes for the listed seasons.
More about Genoa
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly known as Genoa, was founded in 1893 in the port city of Genoa, Liguria. The club is recognised as Italy’s oldest active football club and occupies a foundational place in the country’s game. Its early dominance produced the first Italian Championship in 1898 and helped establish a historic record of nine national titles, with much of that success belonging to the formative decades of Italian football.
The club’s home is the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in the Marassi district, a landmark venue shared with city rival Sampdoria. Its rectangular English-style layout and close relationship between stands and pitch contribute to an intense match-day atmosphere. That setting is central to the Derby della Lanterna, the rivalry that gives Genoese football much of its cultural energy.
Genoa’s visual identity is built around deep red and navy blue, the Rossoblù colors traditionally arranged in a divided home shirt. The club badge features the Griffin, or Grifone, alongside the Cross of Saint George, linking the team to the city’s heraldic and maritime character. The nickname Il Grifone reflects that symbolism.
Across its long history, Genoa has moved through changing eras of private stewardship, from Italian family ownership to international investment groups. Its football ecosystem is associated with an extensive scouting network and a willingness to develop or showcase talent from South America, Europe and Italy. That approach has supported squads with a distinctly multinational character while retaining a strong local identity. Domestic competition remains the club’s central setting, with Serie A and the Coppa Italia prominent in its recent recorded participation. Genoa’s importance therefore rests not only on its honours, but also on continuity, civic belonging and a visual culture that remains immediately recognisable.
Last matches statistics for Genoa
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Genoa
2 - 1
Trento
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Genoa
2 - 2
Vicenza Virtus
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Leicester
0 - 1
Genoa
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Bournemouth
10 - 1
Genoa
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Genoa
0 - 1
Deportivo La Coruna
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Genoa
4 - 1
Ascoli
|
10 / 24 |
|
82 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
|
Genoa
0 - 2
Napoli
|
2 / 11 |
|
88 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
|
Lazio
1 - 0
Genoa
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1 / 8 |
|
86 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
|
Genoa
1 - 4
Como
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2 / 11 |
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0% | 8 | 2 | 5 |
|
Genoa
1 - 1
Frosinone
|
5 / 17 |
|
64 | 12 | 3 1 | 3 |
Detailed statistics Genoa
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Latest start lineups Genoa (XI)
Genoa vs Frosinone
Serie A 2026 - 1550119
Genoa vs Como
Serie A 2026 - 1550112
Lazio vs Genoa
Serie A 2026 - 1550102
Genoa vs Napoli
Serie A 2026 - 1550091
Lecce vs Genoa
Serie A 2025 - 1378238
Genoa vs AC Milan
Serie A 2025 - 1378227
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2020
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