Frank Christian
Following nearly ten years of Juventus’ stronghold, the Serie A landscape has evolved significantly in recent times.
AC Milan and Inter Milan both broke their title droughts early this decade, with Napoli following suit in the 2022/23 season.
Led by Luciano Spalletti, the team showcased the attacking prowess of Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on their way to triumph.
After Spalletti departed to coach the national team, Napoli’s title defense faltered badly, prompting president Aurelio De Laurentiis to change coaches three times, resulting in a disappointing 10th place finish.
With Antonio Conte now at the helm, Napoli is pushing for another championship, even after losing Osimhen on loan to Galatasaray and Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain in January.
Scott McTominay, a former Manchester United player, has emerged as a new favorite among fans, and a win over Cagliari will set up an exciting final weekend with Inter, likely favoring Napoli.
While the team is cautious, fans have every reason to anticipate a long-awaited title.
How many Serie A titles have Napoli captured?
Napoli has secured three Serie A championships throughout its history. The most recent victory in the 2022/23 season followed wins in 1986/87 and 1989/90.
Their inaugural Scudetto saw Diego Maradona shine as they edged Juventus by three points, despite drawing their last three matches.
Three years later, after two consecutive second-place finishes, Napoli clinched the title again with five consecutive wins to cap their season.
Despite their successes, Napoli has finished as runners-up in Serie A on eight occasions, with only four teams having done so more frequently. Conte aims to avoid being the ninth coach to finish in second place.
Has Napoli ever faced relegation?
Alongside their occasional successes, Napoli has also encountered challenging seasons.
The renowned Italian club has faced relegation from Serie A a total of five times, with their latest drop occurring in the 2000/01 season.
Things worsened as they faced relegation to Serie C after declaring bankruptcy in the 2004/05 season.
However, they made a swift recovery, achieving back-to-back promotions that returned them to Serie A in the 2007/08 season.
Since then, Napoli has steered clear of relegation threats, with their weakest finish being 12th in the 2008/09 season, still a solid 12 points above the relegation zone.
Overview of Napoli’s Trophies
Serie A Titles
- 2022/23
- 1986/87
- 1989/90
Coppa Italia Titles
- 1961/62
- 1975/76
- 1986/87
- 2011/12
- 2013/14
- 2019/20
Supercoppa Italiana Titles
- 1990
- 2014
UEFA Cup Title
- 1988/89
Serie B Titles
- 1945/46
- 1949/50
Serie C (1B) Title
- 2005/06
