Below is a list of notable footballers who have played for Genoa C.F.C. . Generally, this means players that have played 100 or more league matches for the club. However, some players who have played fewer matches are also included; this includes players that have had considerable success at other clubs, and players who have appeared at least once in the FIFA World Cup.
Players are listed according to the date of their first-team debut for the club. Appearances and goals are for first-team competitive domestic league matches only; wartime and playoff matches are excluded. Substitute appearances included. Players whose name is in bold currently play for the club.
Nationalities are indicated by the corresponding FIFA country code.
Davor Šuker is a Croatian football administrator and former professional player who played as a striker. He served as the president of the Croatian Football Federation from 2012 to 2021. As Croatia's all-time top scorer with 45 goals, Šuker is generally regarded as the greatest Croatian striker of all time, and as one of the greatest strikers of all time.
Javier Adelmar Zanetti is an Argentine former professional footballer. He is regarded as one of the best players of his generation, and is especially well known for having dedicated almost his entire career at Inter Milan, having a key role in the historic treble-winning 2009–10 season. Zanetti was known for his versatility as well as his adeptness on both the left and right wing, having played as a Right Wing-back on both flanks in addition to being a midfielder. He is currently the Vice-President of Inter.
Anderson Luís de Souza, also known as Deco, is a former professional football player who primarily played as an attacking or central midfielder. Born and raised in Brazil, he acquired Portuguese citizenship and played for Portugal. He was one of the best midfielders of his era. He currently works as sporting director in FC Barcelona.
John Gilbert Alan "Johnny" Heitinga is a Dutch football coach and a former player who played as a centre back. He is now an assistant first-team coach at Premier League club West Ham United.
Archie Gerald Thompson is an Australian former professional footballer. He also is serving as a club ambassador for Melbourne Victory FC.
Ahmed Elsayed Ali Elsayed Hegazy, simply known as Ahmed Hegazi, is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Saudi Professional League club Al-Ittihad, which he captains, and the Egypt national team.
Salem Mohammed Shafi Al-Dawsari, known as Salem, is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal and the Saudi Arabia national team.