Lecce

US Lecce, founded in 1908, is an Italian football club based in Lecce, Apulia. The club plays at the Stadio Via del Mare, a 31,559-capacity stadium. Lecce is known for its passionate fanbase and its role as the flagship club of the Salento region in southern Italy. The club has experienced a yo-yo existence between Serie A and Serie B but has always fought back with determination. Lecce has produced talented players through its academy, including legendary striker Francesco Totti's childhood friend and former Italy international Antonio Conte began his coaching career at the club. The club represents the fighting spirit of southern Italian football.