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Atalanta

Nickname(s): The Black-Blues

 

All-Time Ranking: 11th

 

2007/2008 Finish: 9th

 

2008/2009 Position (as of 04/07): 10th

 

Coach: Luigi Del Neri

 

Key Players: Cristiano Doni, Sergio Floccari, Simone Padoin

 

History:

 

Atalanta was founded in 1907 in Bergamo, Italy. They have historically been one of the best clubs located outside of a major city. Since 1928, Atalanta has played at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia, a historic venue that holds 25,000 fans. The team has had spells in both Serie A and Serie B, and has never finished above 5th in the top flight.