Why are Napoli called the Partenopei?
Napoli's 'Partenopei' nickname comes from the ancient Greek siren Parthenope — a myth as old as Naples itself.
A Name from a Siren's Song
Napoli are known as the Partenopei, and at Metaverse Football Club we find it one of football's most mythical nicknames. The name comes from Parthenope, the ancient Greek siren who, according to legend, threw herself into the sea and gave her name to the original settlement that became Naples.
Founded in 1926, Napoli embraced its city's Greek roots, and "Partenopei" became the proud name for both Neapolitans and the football club. The nickname carries the weight of Naples' ancient, passionate identity.
A Symbol of the South
Napoli are also called the Azzurri — "the Blues" — after their sky-blue shirts. At Metaverse Football Club, we love how a 2,500-year-old myth beats at the heart of a modern club.
From the Maradona stadium to Serie A glory, the Partenopei sing on — a story Metaverse Football Club is proud to share.
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