How well do you really know SSC Napoli? From the legendary Diego Maradona era to the modern triumphs under Luciano Spalletti, the club’s history is filled with unforgettable moments and iconic players. This challenging SSC Napoli Trivia Quiz will test your knowledge of everything Azzurri — from their first Scudetto to their Champions League glory. Think you’re a true Napoli supporter? Let’s find out!
Results
#1. What year was SSC Napoli officially founded?
Napoli was founded as Associazione Calcio Napoli on 25 August 1926, following the merger of US Internazionale Napoli and Naples FBC.
#2. Which Englishman helped found Naples Foot-Ball & Cricket Club in 1905?
English sailor William Poths co-founded the first Neapolitan football club in 1905.
#3. Which player was Napoli’s first major goal-scoring hero in the 1930s?
Paraguayan-born Attila Sallustro became Napoli’s first idol, holding scoring records in the 1930s.
#4. What is Napoli’s nickname that references the horse symbol of the city?
“I Puledri” means The Foals, reflecting Naples’ horse emblem.
#5. Who scored twice in that 1989 UEFA Cup final?
Brazilian striker Careca scored two of Napoli’s goals in the UEFA Cup final.
#6. When did Napoli declare bankruptcy?
Napoli went bankrupt in 2004, and was re-founded by film producer Aurelio De Laurentiis.
#7. Which stadium did Napoli use before moving permanently to the Stadio San Paolo (now Diego Armando Maradona Stadium)?
Napoli played home matches at Stadio Arturo Collana before the construction of Stadio San Paolo.
#8. Who managed Napoli to their 2022–23 Serie A title?
#9. Which player scored the decisive goal that mathematically secured Napoli’s 2022–23 title?
Osimhen’s goal against Udinese clinched the historic Scudetto.
#10. What is SSC Napoli’s official nickname?
#11. Which Italian city is Napoli’s biggest traditional rival?
The Napoli–Juventus (Turin) rivalry symbolizes the North–South divide in Italian football.
#12. Which country does Napoli legend Marek Hamšík come from?
Hamšík, a Slovakian midfielder, became Napoli’s all-time appearance leader.
#13. Which player won the 2023 Serie A MVP award while playing for Napoli?
Kvaratskhelia’s dazzling debut season earned him the Serie A MVP award.
