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A guide to the Atalanta Ultras: Curva Nord 1907, identity and history

Written by Andy Delaney
Last Update: August 17, 2025

Fierce, passionate, and unmistakably loyal, Atalanta F.C.'s ultras are the heartbeat of Bergamo's football culture. From the thunderous chants at the Curva Nord to the sea of black and blue flags, their presence transforms every match into a spectacle of unyielding support.

These devoted fans don't just follow La Dea; they live the team and carry the spirit of the city into every stadium they visit.

For the Atalanta ultras, football is more than 90 minutes, it is identity, pride and way of life. Whether battling the elements on a cold winter night or standing shoulder to shoulder in hostile territory, they show no fear. Every flare lit, every song roared, and every banner raised is a declaration: Bergamo stands united, and no one silences La Dea's faithful.

This post is your comprehensive guide to one of the most popular football ultras, Atalanta's Curva Nord 1907, so read on to discover more.

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Atalanta Ultras have historically been left-leaning – Photo by Imago

Who are the Atalanta Ultras?

There have been several iterations of Atalanta Ultras over the years, but the first group was formed in 1976. This group was known as the Brigate Neroazzure (Black and Blue Brigade) and was proud of their left-wing political mindset, frequently displaying banners of Che Guevara in their stadium.

Over the years, the Brigate Neroazzure and the subgroups that developed from within became known for being a fierce set of ultras. They were loud in the stands and typically game for conflict with other supporters, and were renowned for using only fists and boots, refusing to get embroiled with weapons.

Currently, the largest group of ultras within the Atalanta fanbase are the Curva Nord 1907. This group are named after the stand they are based in the Gewiss Stadium, and are apolitical, indicating a shift from the left-wing culture that has always been associated with Atalanta ultras in years gone by.

There are still a small group of left-wing Atalanta ultras known as ‘Forever Atalanta', and they reside in the Curva Sud opposite the Curva Nord 1907.

Who are the Curva Nord 1907?

As alluded to above, Curva Nord 1907 are currently the biggest and most influential Atalanta Ultras group active at the Gewiss Stadium.

Widely regarded as one of the most violent ultra groups in Italian football, Curva Nord 1907 are frequently seen brandishing an array of pyrotechnics, including fireworks and flares.

They are a powerful unit and were formed in the early 2000s when various members of now-disbanded groups came together under the leadership of Claudio Gallamberti.

Previously adopting a leftist ideology, Curva Nord 1907 is now apolitical and describes themselves as hating “everybody”.

Who are Forever Atalanta?

Their main rivals at the Gewiss Stadium, albeit of far less influence and size than themselves, are the Forever Atalanta ultras group. As outlined above, they are situated opposite Curva Nord 1907 in the Curva Sud and still adopt the traditional Atalanta left-wing ideology.

Somewhat of a rivalry has been formed between the two groups ever since Forever Atalanta's parent groups – BNA – resisted calls to unite with the other allegiances that formed the original Curva Nord 1907.

BNA was eventually disbanded as a result of internal conflict, and those who remained loyal to its ideologies and beliefs formed Forever Atalanta in its place.

Atalanta Ultras motto

Atalanta Ultras have quite a famous motto that they live by – ‘Ci stanno sul cazzo tutti'. Translated, this simply means ‘we hate everybody', which perhaps stems from the fact that the vast majority of other ultra groups in Italy sit on the right of the political spectrum.

Naturally, this has resulted in heated rivalries with other ultra firms over the years and perhaps the persistent violence is why they have become apolitical in recent times.

Atalanta Ultras incidents

As mentioned, Atalanta supporters are very passionate in their anti-knife rhetoric. In 1995, they came to the aid of Genoa after one of their fans was stabbed by AC Milan ultras. They issued a statement that translated to ‘cut out the knives, cut out the infamy'.

Sadly, their war on knife crime hit close to home in 2006 when Roma fans stabbed three Atalanta fans. This has intensified the rivalry between Atalanta and Roma, particularly within the fanbases.

The most iconic incident involving Atalanta ultras came in 2013 during the annual ‘La Festa Della Dea'. The festival is organised each summer by the Curva Nord 1907 and is effectively just several days of celebrating Atalanta and everything about the football club before the season begins.

In 2013, new signing Giulu Migliaccio rode along the streets of Bergamo alongside Atalanta ultras on the back of an Atalanta-branded tank. The tank was then driven over two cars – one painted in the colours of Brescia and the other painted in the colours of Roma.

Atalanta Ultras best tifos

A stunning tifo to mark Europa League triumph

The Ultras put together a remarkable tifo in their first European game of the 2024/25 season against Arsenal to celebrate their Europa League success of the previous season. Atalanta went all the way to the 2023/24 final, where they ended Bayer Leverkusen's hopes of achieving an invincible season across all competitions with a resounding 3-0 victory in Dublin. The tifo features the goddess Atalanta holding the Europa League trophy as a suitable tribute to winning their first-ever piece of European silverware.

Liberi di Sognare (Free to dream)

Before the same game, the fans also unveiled a tifo with the phrase Liberi di Sognare, which translates to ‘free to dream' in English. The tifo was created to signify Atalanta's first Champions League game in three years. The fixture was also the club's first European game since the completion of the renovations at the Gewiss Stadium.

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Andy Delaney

Andy is a freelance sports writer with ten years of experience covering major sporting events across Europe. He has also been a season ticket holder at Old Trafford since 2008 and has visited over 40 football stadiums in the United Kingdom and abroad following the Reds.

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