Cesena has rolled out a hi‑tech platform that blends DNA analysis, wearable sensors and an anti‑gravity mat to cut injuries, an approach that already showed results last season. The club, currently 11th in Serie B with 46 points (12 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses), is aiming to turn these data into tangible performance.

How does the genetic technology work?

Genefit, the American group sponsoring Cavalluccio, provides DNA tests for every athlete. The results highlight injury predispositions, supplementation needs and potential improvement areas. Athletic trainer Giorgio D'Urbano explains that “the data must be contextualized”: collecting them isn’t enough, they need to be interpreted through daily experience.

What wearable tools does the squad use?

Players wear sensorised vests with heart‑rate monitors and GPS, linked to an API platform that streams data to overseas servers. A sleep ring records stress and recovery ability overnight. D'Urbano stresses that “a momentary stress spike doesn’t mean the athlete isn’t performing”.

Impact of the AlterG on rehabilitation

Frabotta, who suffered Achilles tendinopathy, finished the season thanks to the AlterG mat, which reduces body load by lifting the athlete. “Pool work and the AlterG allowed him to finish the season without relapse,” says D'Urbano. Bisoli, hit by pubalgia, also benefited from this approach.

Season numbers

Cesena has scored 45 goals and conceded 56, a –11 goal difference. They sit 36 points behind leaders Venezia in the title race. The last match, on 8 May 2026, ended 3‑4 against Padova. In the last five games the team recorded 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses (LLDDD, the two most recent defeats). Despite fatigue in the second half of last season, speed data showed sprints above 30‑32 km/h, with players like Berti, Ciervo and Amoran among the fastest.

What’s next?

The club plans to deepen its partnership with Technogym and Genefit, arranging end‑of‑season personalised sessions to explain each player’s genetic profile. The goal is to turn the data flood into precise tactical and recovery decisions, further lowering injury rates and boosting on‑field output.

By marrying cutting‑edge science with football tradition, Cesena hopes to turn technology into a competitive edge and climb the Serie B table.