According to an Italian Police census, there are about 41,000 Ultras fans in Italy. The AlbengaCalcio plays in the Ligurian “Eccellenza” championship – its Ultras group is respected throughout the whole of Italy and for many, belonging to it, is a source of great honor and pride.
Ultras
Series, 1st place
At my signal, unleash hell.
Marco (47) is an ex-AC Milan Ultras who is now the leader of the Albenga Ultras.
Marco (47) is an ex-AC Milan Ultras who is now the leader of the Albenga Ultras.
Every Sunday, the group gathers into the stadium to support the team.
Acab.
The acronym for "All Cops Are Bastard" is one of the most known tattoo within the Ultras, to express their hate towards institutions and police.
The acronym for "All Cops Are Bastard" is one of the most known tattoo within the Ultras, to express their hate towards institutions and police.
1312.
Alberto (24) is one of the youngest in the group but very determined to follow the "ultras life-style". 1312 has the same meaning of ACAB, as 1 stays for the first letter of the alphabet, 3 the third and so on.
Alberto (24) is one of the youngest in the group but very determined to follow the "ultras life-style". 1312 has the same meaning of ACAB, as 1 stays for the first letter of the alphabet, 3 the third and so on.
Ink me.
Albenga, Italy. Mari, Marco's girlfriend, also is an Ultras since many years. Here she shows her Ultras faith with another tattoo
Albenga, Italy. Mari, Marco's girlfriend, also is an Ultras since many years. Here she shows her Ultras faith with another tattoo
Come here.
Erli, a quiet aggressive member of the Albenga group, is provoking the ultras of the opposing team, hoping for a fight.
Erli, a quiet aggressive member of the Albenga group, is provoking the ultras of the opposing team, hoping for a fight.
Tyson.
Marco loves animals, especially his dog Tyson; however, his rage and aggressiveness affect a big part of his daily life.
Marco loves animals, especially his dog Tyson; however, his rage and aggressiveness affect a big part of his daily life.
Tension.
Adriano (25), is following the game with an extreme level of tension and concentration.
Adriano (25), is following the game with an extreme level of tension and concentration.
Prepare for war.
Before and after the game, tension rises to an extremely high level and often the Police is obligated to intervene to avoid fights between rivals.
Before and after the game, tension rises to an extremely high level and often the Police is obligated to intervene to avoid fights between rivals.
An Ultras never dies.
Sanremo, Italy. Giancarlo, historic Ultras of the Sanremese Group, dies at 45, after an heart attack. Together with the Sanremese Ultras, the GSA gives him the final salute at the Sanremo Stadium, while screaming out loud: "Un Ultras non muoremai" ("An Ultras never dies").
Sanremo, Italy. Giancarlo, historic Ultras of the Sanremese Group, dies at 45, after an heart attack. Together with the Sanremese Ultras, the GSA gives him the final salute at the Sanremo Stadium, while screaming out loud: "Un Ultras non muoremai" ("An Ultras never dies").
Pride.
In 2017, the GSA was invited to take part of the U3, a national-known Ultras gathering held every year for charity. Adriano stands before the crowd, showing proudly to belong to the Gradinata Sud Albenga.
In 2017, the GSA was invited to take part of the U3, a national-known Ultras gathering held every year for charity. Adriano stands before the crowd, showing proudly to belong to the Gradinata Sud Albenga.