The Rossoblù Story
Genoa Cricket and Football Club was founded on September 7, 1893, by a group of English sailors and merchants residing in Genoa: it is the oldest football club in Italy still in existence, a symbol of the Anglo-Saxon tradition that brought football to Italy. The rossoblù colors, inspired by British naval flags and the city's maritime origins, immediately became the identity of the Ligurian club and a symbol for its most passionate fans. Genoa was an absolute protagonist in the early history of Italian football: it won the first Italian Football Championship in 1898 and dominated the pioneering years, conquering a total of 9 Scudetti between 1898 and 1924, a record shared with a few other teams of that era. Among the great protagonists of those years were William Garbutt, considered the first modern coach in Italian football, and James Spensley, founder of the club and a legendary captain. After the pioneering golden decade, Genoa experienced alternating periods between Serie A and Serie B, always maintaining a deep connection with the fans and the city of Genoa through the heartfelt Derby della Lanterna against Sampdoria. Among the great figures in rossoblù history are William Garbutt, James Spensley, Renzo De Vecchi (Son of God), Aldo Bozzao, Felice Borel, Giuseppe Galluzzi, Carlo Petrini, Pietro Sopranzi, Roberto Pruzzo, Marco Limbero, Tomáš Skuhravý, Giuseppe Signori, Marco Rossi, Diego Milito, Hernán Crespo, Alberto Gilardino, and Mattia Destro. In total, the rossoblù have won 9 Scudetti (among the most decorated in Italy in the pioneering era), 1 Coppa Italia, and several Mitropa Cups.
Genoa Jerseys: Autographed, Player Issued, and Match Worn Store
The Genoa jerseys available on MTM Memorabilia represent a high-level collectible documentation of the rossoblù club. The catalog includes three distinct types of official jerseys. Autographed store jerseys are commercial versions signed by the protagonists of Genoa's history, from the great attackers of recent decades to contemporary players. Player issued jerseys are official samples assigned by the club to players for training, bench, or reserves, identical to game-worn jerseys but not used in official matches. Match worn jerseys are actually worn on the field during official competitions, the rarest and most sought-after piece by international collectors. Each jersey covers different seasons and protagonists: from the Pouchain and Patrick years of the Eighties to the Lotto, Errea, Diadora, Asics, Lotto, Nike, and Macron eras of the new millennium, with historical sponsors such as Italtel, Zucchero Eridania, Coca-Cola, Lyons, Carige, Eurolinea, Konami, and Pro Recco, up to recent seasons. The provenance of each jersey is documented, and its authenticity is verified by our experts.
Original Genoa Autographs and Memorabilia on MTM Memorabilia
MTM Memorabilia is the benchmark in Italy for high-level collecting related to Genoa. In addition to jerseys, on MTM you will find autographed photos, signed balls, framed legends, and collectible memorabilia dedicated to the rossoblù protagonists. Every Genoa collectible available on MTM is selected with rigorous criteria of provenance and authenticity by our experts. Every autographed piece is always accompanied free of charge by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA), a document issued by our experts that declares the provenance and veracity of the autograph according to our direct knowledge. Depending on the type and value of the piece, MTM autographs can be accompanied by additional third-party international certifications — including the COA-R issued by Associazione Autografia, or certificates from bodies such as PSA and JSA — included in the price or purchasable separately.
