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América Futebol Clube (RN)
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América Futebol Clube, or América (or América de Natal), as they are usually called, is a traditional Brazilian football team from Natal in Rio Grande do Norte
, founded on July 14, 1915.
América is the only Potiguar
club that have won an interstate tournament. The team won Campeonato do Nordeste
(Brazilian Northeast Championship) in 1998, defeating Esporte Clube Vitória
by a 3-1 score in the final match. It is the only Football Team in Rio Grande do Norte to obtain titles outside the state as in 1973, became the undefeated winner of Taça Almir de Albuquerque, which involved teams from North-Northeast of Brazil and is the only club from Rio Grande do Norte to participate in an international championship, the Copa Conmebol
in 1998.
América's greatest rival is ABC
, also from Natal.
The first official match played in the state of Rio Grande do Norte was América 3-0 ABC, on June 22, 1919 valid for the first , organized at that time by the Liga de Desportos Terrestres. The first title of the club was in 1919. The club won the , defeating Centro Esportivo Natalense and ABC
, becoming the first champion of the Campeonato Potiguar.
On November 7, 1928, through Law 707 the club was the first to be recognized as a State Public Utility instrument.
América had been licensed of the (FNF) for 5 years, between 1960 and 1965, thus the team did not participate in official competitions. Instead, the team committed to the construction of its official building at Rodrigues Alves Avenue, bourough of Tirol, Natal.
In 1974 América was the undefeated state champion, playing 20 matches with 12 wins and 8 ties. In 1975, América won the Torneio Norte-Nordeste. Between 1987 and 1992, América won 5 state championships, only losing in 1990.
In 1996, the team from Rio Grande do Norte was runner-up of the Brazilian Championship Second Division and became eligible to participate in the First Division in the following year. In its return to the main division, América ended in 17th place, ahead of powerful teams, such as Corinthians
and Fluminense
. In 1998, however, the club failed to remain the in the First Division. In 1998, América managed to achieve its greatest glory, becoming champion of Campeonato do Nordeste
, defeating in the final match on July 4, Vitória-BA
at the score of 3-1, with goals of Biro-Biro
, Paulinho Kobayashi
and Carioca. América's team at that time had the following players: Gabriel; Gilson, Paulo Roberto (André), Lima and Rogerinho; Montanha, Carioca, Biro-Biro and Moura; Paulinho Kobayashi and Leonardo (Vanderlei).
On October, 2003 the city counselor Hermano Morais published in the , the Law n° 5.493, recognizing América Futebol Clube, as an instrument of the City's Public Utility.
In 2005, the club was promoted to the Campeonato Brasileiro Second Division
, after finishing in second in the third division
. and América had the best forward of the competition, Paulinho Marília, with 10 goals.
On November 25, 2006, América once again managed to qualify for the Brazilian Championship First Division, after a 2-2 tie with champion Atlético-MG
, at Mineirão
, with a record public of 74,694 (largest public of the year in Brazil), after start losing by the score of 2-0. At the end of the game, América crossed the stadium applauded by Atlético's fans. The club finished in fourth in the Campeonato Brasileiro Second Division
.
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(Machadão) stadium, with the maximum capacity of 35,000 fans.
Marinho Chagas Moura Nilo
Pancinha
Paulinho Kobayashi Rodrigo Tabata Saquinho Somália
Scala Souza
Ubirajara Zé Gobar
Fábio Oliveira
, América participated on:
América only did not participate in a Brazilian Championship in 1971 and 1992 and is the best ranked team of Rio Grande do Norte, according to CBF
's ranking, América is the 29th best club of Brazil, with 703 points. The club was the first team in Brazil to obtain two consecutives promotions. In 2005, América was promoted to Série B
(2nd division) and in 2006, América was promoted for Série A
(1st division).
The first mascot was the "Red Devil", inspired in América-RJ. In the mid of 90's, the mascot was changed to actual Dragon.
Rio Grande do Norte
Rio Grande do Norte is one of the states of Brazil, located in the northeastern region of the country, occupying the northeasternmost tip of the South American continent. Because of its geographic position, Rio Grande do Norte has a strategic importance. The capital and largest city is Natal...
, founded on July 14, 1915.
América is the only Potiguar
Rio Grande do Norte
Rio Grande do Norte is one of the states of Brazil, located in the northeastern region of the country, occupying the northeasternmost tip of the South American continent. Because of its geographic position, Rio Grande do Norte has a strategic importance. The capital and largest city is Natal...
club that have won an interstate tournament. The team won Campeonato do Nordeste
Campeonato do Nordeste
Campeonato do Nordeste , also known as Copa do Nordeste or Copa Nordeste , is a Brazilian football competition contested between Northeastern region teams .From 1997 to 1999, the Campeonato do...
(Brazilian Northeast Championship) in 1998, defeating Esporte Clube Vitória
Esporte Clube Vitória
Esporte Clube Vitória, usually known simply as Vitória, is a Brazilian football team from Salvador in Bahia, founded on May 13, 1899.Vitória's home games are played at the club's own stadium . They play in red and black horizontal striped shirts, black shorts and black socks...
by a 3-1 score in the final match. It is the only Football Team in Rio Grande do Norte to obtain titles outside the state as in 1973, became the undefeated winner of Taça Almir de Albuquerque, which involved teams from North-Northeast of Brazil and is the only club from Rio Grande do Norte to participate in an international championship, the Copa Conmebol
Copa CONMEBOL
The Copa CONMEBOL was an annual football cup competition organized by CONMEBOL between 1992 and 1999 for eligible South American football clubs. During its time of existence, it was the third most prestigious South American club football contest after the Copa Libertadores and Supercopa...
in 1998.
América's greatest rival is ABC
ABC Futebol Clube
ABC Futebol Clube, or ABC, as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Natal in Rio Grande do Norte, founded on June 29, 1915. ABC is the oldest club of Rio Grande do Norte state...
, also from Natal.
History
The team was founded on July 14, 1915.The first official match played in the state of Rio Grande do Norte was América 3-0 ABC, on June 22, 1919 valid for the first , organized at that time by the Liga de Desportos Terrestres. The first title of the club was in 1919. The club won the , defeating Centro Esportivo Natalense and ABC
ABC Futebol Clube
ABC Futebol Clube, or ABC, as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Natal in Rio Grande do Norte, founded on June 29, 1915. ABC is the oldest club of Rio Grande do Norte state...
, becoming the first champion of the Campeonato Potiguar.
On November 7, 1928, through Law 707 the club was the first to be recognized as a State Public Utility instrument.
América had been licensed of the (FNF) for 5 years, between 1960 and 1965, thus the team did not participate in official competitions. Instead, the team committed to the construction of its official building at Rodrigues Alves Avenue, bourough of Tirol, Natal.
In 1974 América was the undefeated state champion, playing 20 matches with 12 wins and 8 ties. In 1975, América won the Torneio Norte-Nordeste. Between 1987 and 1992, América won 5 state championships, only losing in 1990.
In 1996, the team from Rio Grande do Norte was runner-up of the Brazilian Championship Second Division and became eligible to participate in the First Division in the following year. In its return to the main division, América ended in 17th place, ahead of powerful teams, such as Corinthians
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
and Fluminense
Fluminense Football Club
Fluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
. In 1998, however, the club failed to remain the in the First Division. In 1998, América managed to achieve its greatest glory, becoming champion of Campeonato do Nordeste
Campeonato do Nordeste
Campeonato do Nordeste , also known as Copa do Nordeste or Copa Nordeste , is a Brazilian football competition contested between Northeastern region teams .From 1997 to 1999, the Campeonato do...
, defeating in the final match on July 4, Vitória-BA
Esporte Clube Vitória
Esporte Clube Vitória, usually known simply as Vitória, is a Brazilian football team from Salvador in Bahia, founded on May 13, 1899.Vitória's home games are played at the club's own stadium . They play in red and black horizontal striped shirts, black shorts and black socks...
at the score of 3-1, with goals of Biro-Biro
Biro-Biro (footballer born 1974)
João Bosco Gualberto de Freitas, usually known as Biro-Biro , is a retired professional Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder for América-RN when the club was competing in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 1997 and in 1998.-Career:Biro-Biro played for América-RN from 1993 to 1999, helping...
, Paulinho Kobayashi
Paulinho Kobayashi
Paulo Ricardo Kobayashi , commonly known as Paulinho Kobayashi, is a former Brazilian footballer.-Club career:Paulinho Kobayashi began his career with Associação Desportiva São Caetano. He played for Portuguesa, Santos, Vitória and América-RN in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A...
and Carioca. América's team at that time had the following players: Gabriel; Gilson, Paulo Roberto (André), Lima and Rogerinho; Montanha, Carioca, Biro-Biro and Moura; Paulinho Kobayashi and Leonardo (Vanderlei).
On October, 2003 the city counselor Hermano Morais published in the , the Law n° 5.493, recognizing América Futebol Clube, as an instrument of the City's Public Utility.
In 2005, the club was promoted to the Campeonato Brasileiro Second Division
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
The Série B is the second division of Brazilian football. It is played by 20 teams. However, the competition format has changed almost every year since it first occurred, in 1971. In some years, it was not played altogether...
, after finishing in second in the third division
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série C is the third division of Brazilian football.Unlike the first and second divisions, the Série C is not played in a double round robin system, arguably because many participating teams lack the financial conditions to travel long distances...
. and América had the best forward of the competition, Paulinho Marília, with 10 goals.
On November 25, 2006, América once again managed to qualify for the Brazilian Championship First Division, after a 2-2 tie with champion Atlético-MG
Clube Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro , are a Brazilian football club based in Belo Horizonte, the oldest in the city. Founded in 1908, they play in the Campeonato Mineiro and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão. Atlético Mineiro have been Brazilian champions once, state winners a record 40 times and...
, at Mineirão
Mineirão
Mineirão , officially Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto established in 1965 in Belo Horizonte, is the largest football stadium in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and the second largest in the country, after Maracanã...
, with a record public of 74,694 (largest public of the year in Brazil), after start losing by the score of 2-0. At the end of the game, América crossed the stadium applauded by Atlético's fans. The club finished in fourth in the Campeonato Brasileiro Second Division
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
The Série B is the second division of Brazilian football. It is played by 20 teams. However, the competition format has changed almost every year since it first occurred, in 1971. In some years, it was not played altogether...
.
Achievements
- Campeonato do NordesteCampeonato do NordesteCampeonato do Nordeste , also known as Copa do Nordeste or Copa Nordeste , is a Brazilian football competition contested between Northeastern region teams .From 1997 to 1999, the Campeonato do...
: 1
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- 1998
- Campeonato PotiguarCampeonato PotiguarThe Campeonato Potiguar is the football league of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.-Format:First DivisionFirst stage: standard round-robin, in which all teams play each other once....
: 32
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- 1919, 1920, 1922, 1926, 1927, 1930, 1931, 1943, 1946, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1967, 1969, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 2002, 2003
- Taça Almir / Norte-Nordeste: 1
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- 1973
- Copa RNCopa RNThe Copa RN of professional football is a sports competition organized by the Federação Norte-rio-grandense de Futebol since 2004. From 2008 the tournament came to be disputed as the first round of the Campeonato Potiguar, giving the champion access to the Copa do Brasil and a vacancy in the...
: 1
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- 2006
Current squad
According to the CBFBrazilian Football Confederation
The Brazilian Football Confederation is the governing body of football in Brazil. It was founded on June 8, 1914, as Confederação Brasileira de Desportos , meaning Brazilian Sports Confederation. Its first president was Álvaro Zamith. It organizes the Brazilian national competitions, like...
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Stadium
América's home stadium is the Estádio Dr. João Cláudio Vasconcelos MachadoMachadão
Estádio Dr. João Cláudio Vasconcelos Machado, usually known as Machadão, is a multi-purpose stadium in the Brazilian city of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte. It is currently used mostly for football matches.Estádio Machadão is owned by the Natal City Hall...
(Machadão) stadium, with the maximum capacity of 35,000 fans.
Notable players
Alberí Derlei Hélcio Jacaré Ivan Silva Joel Santana MadsonMadson
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Marinho Chagas Moura Nilo
Nilo Murtinho Braga
Nilo Murtinho Braga, best known as Nilo was an association footballer in forward striker role. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil....
Pancinha
Paulinho Kobayashi Rodrigo Tabata Saquinho Somália
Paulo Rogério Reis Silva
Paulo Rogério Reis Silva, commonly known as Somália , is a Brazilian footballer, who can play in both central midfielder and left wingback. He currently plays for Botafogo of the Série A.-Career:...
Scala Souza
José Ivanaldo de Souza
José Ivanaldo de Souza or simply Souza , is a former Brazilian attacking midfielder.-Honours:*Rio Grande do Norte State League: 1991, 1992*Bandeirantes Cup: 1994*São Paulo State League: 1995, 2000, 2002...
Ubirajara Zé Gobar
Fábio OliveiraFábio de Jesus Oliveira
Fábio de Jesus Oliveira , usually known as Fábio Oliveira, is a naturalized Togolese football midfielder, who plays for Treze in the Campeonato Paraibano .-Biography:...
Derby
On June 10, 2006, América defeated by 3-1, its greatest rival, ABC Futebol Clube, in the first derby match played at ABC's own stadium. The derby is known as O Grande Clássico (The Great Derby).National championships participations
In national championships, organized by CBFBrazilian Football Confederation
The Brazilian Football Confederation is the governing body of football in Brazil. It was founded on June 8, 1914, as Confederação Brasileira de Desportos , meaning Brazilian Sports Confederation. Its first president was Álvaro Zamith. It organizes the Brazilian national competitions, like...
, América participated on:
- Brazil TrophyTaça BrasilThe Taça Brasil was a Brazilian national football competition which was contested from 1959 to 1968. It is considered by many historians the most important football tournament in Brazil at the time and is compared, in importance level, to the current Campeonato Brasileiro.Bahia, Cruzeiro and...
: 1
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- 1968
- Brazilian Championships Série ACampeonato Brasileiro Série AThe Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
: 14
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- 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1997, 1998, 2007
- Brazilian Championships Série BCampeonato Brasileiro Série BThe Série B is the second division of Brazilian football. It is played by 20 teams. However, the competition format has changed almost every year since it first occurred, in 1971. In some years, it was not played altogether...
: 18
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- 1972, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008
- Brazilian Championships Série CCampeonato Brasileiro Série CThe Campeonato Brasileiro Série C is the third division of Brazilian football.Unlike the first and second divisions, the Série C is not played in a double round robin system, arguably because many participating teams lack the financial conditions to travel long distances...
: 4
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- 1987, 1988, 1990, 2005
- Brazilian CupCopa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
: 15
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- 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010
América only did not participate in a Brazilian Championship in 1971 and 1992 and is the best ranked team of Rio Grande do Norte, according to CBF
Brazilian Football Confederation
The Brazilian Football Confederation is the governing body of football in Brazil. It was founded on June 8, 1914, as Confederação Brasileira de Desportos , meaning Brazilian Sports Confederation. Its first president was Álvaro Zamith. It organizes the Brazilian national competitions, like...
's ranking, América is the 29th best club of Brazil, with 703 points. The club was the first team in Brazil to obtain two consecutives promotions. In 2005, América was promoted to Série B
Serie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
(2nd division) and in 2006, América was promoted for Série A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
(1st division).
Symbols
The first color used by América was the blue, that was changed at 1920 to actual Red and white.The first mascot was the "Red Devil", inspired in América-RJ. In the mid of 90's, the mascot was changed to actual Dragon.