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Atletico Piombino
Full name Atletico Piombino
Founded 1921
Ground Stadio Magona,
Piombino, Italy
Ground Capacity 2.500
Chairman Massimiliano Spagnesi
Manager Massimiliano Miano
League Eccellenza – Toscana

Atletico Piombino is an Italian football club. It is located in the town of Piombino, which is in the Tuscany region of Italy. The team's main colors are light blue and black. Currently, the club plays in a league called Eccellenza.

History of the Club

How Atletico Piombino Started

The club was first created in 1921. Back then, it was known as U.S. Piombino Calcio. Calcio is the Italian word for football.

Playing in Higher Leagues

For three seasons, the team played in Serie B. This was a very important and higher-level league in Italian football. During this time, they even won games against famous teams. Some of these teams included A.S.Roma and Calcio Catania.

Changes Over the Years

In 1996, the original club stopped playing. However, it was soon started again under a new name: A.S. Piombino. Later, in 2004, the club changed its name once more. This is when it became Atletico Piombino, which is its current name. Even with the official name changes, many fans still simply call the team "il Piombino".

Where They Play Now

Today, Atletico Piombino plays in the Eccellenza Toscana league. This league is the fifth level of football in Italy.

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