Hailing from the cultural heartland of Italy, Bologna are a football team with a distinguished history stretching back to their founding in 1909. Their turf, Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, has been the backdrop to countless formidable displays by the squad.
In terms of market value, Bologna are not to be underestimated. According to data reported by Transfermarkt, the collective worth of their players sits in the region of a not-to-be-sniffed-at £235m.
The Bologna line-up consists of a group of 24 lads, each knocking on the average age of 27. Experienced without being over the hill, like a bottle of fine Chianti. Well, without the Chianti.
As with any squad worth their salt, Bologna have not been idle, participating in four competitions throughout the current season. The lads have been vying for victory at Serie A, finishing in 8th place; pushing their way to the Quarter-Finals of the Coppa Italia; battling it out in the Final of the Supercoppa; and mounting an impressive run to the Last 16 in the Europa League. All without a Royal mention in sight.
