The 2020-21 campaign delivered a strong mid-table finish for Sampdoria as Blucerchiati secured a respectable 9th place in Serie A under the pragmatic guidance of veteran manager Claudio Ranieri. Leading the charge with his enduring class was the talismanic captain Fabio Quagliarella, whose 13 goals proved vital, anchoring the attack with his experience and finishing prowess. It was a solid year that marked the continued relevance of the 38-year-old forward and remains a defining chapter of stability and consolidation in the club's modern history.