'Udinese model' stands out for what can be self-sufficient and sustainable

What’s the secret to the “Udinese model”? Udinese, based in the town of Udine on the Slovenian-Italian border, is one of the smallest in Serie A yet it celebrated last season 20 years inthe top flight of Italian soccer. It’s survived by operating one of the best scouting systems. Udinese products include Antonio Di Natale, Juan Cuadrado, Samir Handanovic, Gokan Inler, DavidPizarro, Mehdi Benatia and Alexis Sanchez. The Zebrette show that a club can be self-sufficient and sustainable– even in economically challenged Italy.