Parma, 8 October 2026 – Stefano Sottili is the new Head Coach of the Parma Calcio 1913 Women’s First Team. The Figline Valdarno native has signed a contract until the end of the 2026/27 season.

Born in 1969, Sottili has built up extensive experience in Italian professional football, coaching several Serie B and Serie C clubs, including Venezia, Carrarese, Varese and Feralpisalò. His honours as a coach include promotion to Serie C1 with Carpi in 2010/11 and Venezia in 2012/13.

In 2024, he began his career in women’s football as Head Coach of Como Women, setting a new club record for points in the top flight during the 2024/25 season.

President Kyle J. Krause, CEO Federico Cherubini and everyone at the Club would like to extend a warm welcome to Stefano Sottili as he begins this new chapter at Parma.