Empoli FC is a professional Italian football club based in Empoli, Tuscany, currently competing in Serie B. The club plays its home matches at the Stadio Carlo Castellani, wearing blue shirts. Founded in 1920, Empoli is renowned for its excellent youth academy and a philosophy of developing and selling young talent. The team has experienced several cycles of promotion to and relegation from Serie A, often serving as a stepping stone for future stars. A key era was the mid-2000s, when under coach Luigi Cagni, Empoli played attractive football and qualified for the UEFA Cup. In the modern era, Empoli has established a pattern of yo-yoing between the top two divisions, often surprising bigger clubs with their cohesive play. Their current project continues to focus on nurturing young players, both from their own ranks and through smart recruitment. The fan base is local and passionate, proudly supporting their team's identity as a provincial club that consistently punches above its weight.