US Folgore Caratese ASD
Italian football club
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U.S. Folgore Caratese A.S.D.[1] is an Italian association football club, based in Carate Brianza which currently plays in Serie D group A.
Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica
Carate Brianza
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| Full name | Unione Sportiva Folgore Caratese Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica | ||
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| Founded | 2011 | ||
| Ground | Stadio XXV Aprile, Carate Brianza | ||
| Capacity | 3,210 | ||
| Chairman | Michele Criscitiello | ||
| Manager | Carmine Parlato | ||
| League | Serie D Group B | ||
| 2023–24 | Serie D Group B, 11th of 20 | ||
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History
The club was founded in 2011[2] after the merger of U.S. Folgore Verano (founded in 1951 and playing in Eccellenza) and U.S. Caratese (founded in 1908 and playing in Serie D).[3] The most notable former player of Caratese has been Moreno Torricelli.
Folgore Caratese was formerly a satellite team of Novara Calcio. The club serves as a training side for Novara's young talents.[4]
Folgore Caratese has been chaired since 2023, and formerly from 2016 to 2022, by journalist Michele Criscitiello, who is also editor-in-chief and co-owner of sports TV channel Sportitalia, the latter serving also as the official club sponsor during the period.[5][6][7]
Current Players
- As of 30 June 2026.[8]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Colors and badge
The team's colors are blue with white border.
Stadium
It plays at the Stadio XXV Aprile in Carate Brianza, which has a capacity of 3,000.
