Atalanta

Atalanta BC, founded in 1907, is a club based in Bergamo, Lombardy, that has become one of European football's most admired overachievers. Under Gian Piero Gasperini's transformative management since 2016, Atalanta has evolved from a mid-table team into a Champions League contender, known for its relentless attacking style, high-scoring games, and exceptional player development. The club plays at the Gewiss Stadium, a 24,000-capacity venue. Atalanta reached the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals in 2020 and won the UEFA Europa League in 2024, defeating Bayer Leverkusen in the final for the club's first-ever European trophy. Atalanta's scouting network and youth academy have produced stars like Gianluigi Donnarumma (loaned from) and developed players like Duván Zapata, Josip Iličić, and Ademola Lookman.