Luigi Ridolfi Vay da Verrazzano (7 November 1895 – 31 May 1958) was an Italian politician, entrepreneur, and sporting director, founder and first chairman of ACF Fiorentina in 1926.

[1][2] Luigi Ridolfi was born into one of the oldest noble families in Florence.

[1] He participated in the World War I, and he was awarded a Silver Medal of Military Valor.

[1] He joined the National Fascist Party in 1921, actively participating in squad actions and the March on Rome as a deputy commander.

[1] Parallel to his political involvement, starting from the 1920s, he pioneeringly engaged in sports at different levels.