Varzim SC
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Varzim Sport Club is a Portuguese
football team based in Póvoa do Varzim, Região Norte. Founded in 1915, it currently plays in Liga de Honra
, the second-highest division in Portugal, holding home matches at Estádio do Varzim Sport Club
, which holds a capacity of 11,000.
, close to other sports equipment in the north area of the town. In 1999, the municipality approved construction rights for the terrain where it lies, and due to real estate speculation, it now has a huge value, between €20 and €29 million.
For years, a new stadium was under debate, but a financial crisis made it urgent. Just by signing the contract-promise for selling the terrain, the club could have its debts paid and still have enough for a new stadium on another location. The new stadium would be next to the city park, where already a municipal stadium and training fields existed.
Initially, it was the board's intention to adapt the existing stadium at the city park to be able for professional football venues (increasing capacity and improving its facilities), thus having it serve the needs of both Varzim and the municipality.
Mayor Macedo Vieira
, however, stated that the existing stadium was not to be used by Varzim because it was not built with this purpose. The political opposition argued against this decision, stating that the use of the municipal stadium would prevent Varzim from having to buy terrain and build a new stadium from scratch, thus reducing the amount of construction to be allowed on the old stadium location, because its terrain could then be sold for much less.
The club was, therefore, forced to build a new stadium. The contract-promise was signed with a Portuguese-Spanish group in late 2006, with construction was expected to begin in 2009, but later postponed due to the international financial crisis.
1D: First Division
2H: Second Division
2DN: Third Division
Bruno Alves
Geraldo Alves
Hélder Postiga
Rui Barros
Henrique Hilário
Vata
Paulo Figueiredo
Marco Abreu
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
football team based in Póvoa do Varzim, Região Norte. Founded in 1915, it currently plays in Liga de Honra
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
, the second-highest division in Portugal, holding home matches at Estádio do Varzim Sport Club
Estádio do Varzim Sport Club
Estádio do Varzim Sport Club is a multi-use stadium in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. It is used mostly for football matches, and is the home stadium of Varzim Sport Clube. Able to hold 11,000 people, it was built in 1929.-External links:*...
, which holds a capacity of 11,000.
History
Founded on 25 December 1915 under the name Varzim Foot-Ball Club, it has a total of 21 presences at the top level of Portuguese football, eight in a row from 1963. The club usually plays with over 70 percent of players from the youth ranks.New stadium
Varzim has its own old stadium, at Lagoa BeachLagoa Beach
Lagoa Cove or Lagoa Beach is an extensive crescent-shaped maritime beach of Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal....
, close to other sports equipment in the north area of the town. In 1999, the municipality approved construction rights for the terrain where it lies, and due to real estate speculation, it now has a huge value, between €20 and €29 million.
For years, a new stadium was under debate, but a financial crisis made it urgent. Just by signing the contract-promise for selling the terrain, the club could have its debts paid and still have enough for a new stadium on another location. The new stadium would be next to the city park, where already a municipal stadium and training fields existed.
Initially, it was the board's intention to adapt the existing stadium at the city park to be able for professional football venues (increasing capacity and improving its facilities), thus having it serve the needs of both Varzim and the municipality.
Mayor Macedo Vieira
Macedo Vieira
José Macedo Vieira is the president of the city council of Póvoa de Varzim since 1993 by the PSD party.He is also president of LIPOR Residues management body of Greater Porto, Council of Administration of Varzim lazer E.M, vice-president of Metro do Porto, SA and of Águas do Cávado,...
, however, stated that the existing stadium was not to be used by Varzim because it was not built with this purpose. The political opposition argued against this decision, stating that the use of the municipal stadium would prevent Varzim from having to buy terrain and build a new stadium from scratch, thus reducing the amount of construction to be allowed on the old stadium location, because its terrain could then be sold for much less.
The club was, therefore, forced to build a new stadium. The contract-promise was signed with a Portuguese-Spanish group in late 2006, with construction was expected to begin in 2009, but later postponed due to the international financial crisis.
Honours
- Liga de HonraLiga de HonraThe Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
- Runners-up (2): 1996–1997, 2000–2001
- Portuguese Second DivisionPortuguese Second DivisionThe Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
- Winners (3): 1962–1963, 1975–1976, 1995–1996
- Runners-up (1): 1981–1982
- Portuguese Third DivisionPortuguese Third DivisionThe Terceira Divisão Portuguesa is the fourth level of the Portuguese football league system. The Third Division was initially the third level of the Portuguese pyramid but with the creation of the Liga de Honra in 1990–91, it became the fourth level...
- Winners (1): 1961–1962
- Liga IntercalarLiga IntercalarThe Liga Intercalar or Reserves Championship is an alloy that serves mainly to rotate players less used or junior players and players returning from injury....
- Winners (1): 2007–2008
Current squad
As of 1 September, 2010.League and Cup history
| Season | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Cup | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963–64 | 1D | 10 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 37 | 57 | 20 | ||
| 1964–65 | 1D | 11 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 39 | 55 | 20 | ||
| 1965–66 | 1D | 8 | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 40 | 38 | 25 | ||
| 1966–67 | 1D | 10 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 42 | 22 | ||
| 1967–68 | 1D | 12 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 27 | 50 | 17 | ||
| 1968–69 | 1D | 9 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 32 | 49 | 22 | ||
| 1969–70 | 1D | 6 | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 26 | 28 | ||
| 1970–71 | 1D | 14 | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 23 | 52 | 18 | relegated | |
| ... | |||||||||||
| 1976–77 | 1D | 7 | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 36 | 36 | 31 | ||
| 1977–78 | 1D | 10 | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 38 | 25 | ||
| 1978–79 | 1D | 5 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 30 | 29 | 32 | ||
| 1979–80 | 1D | 10 | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 37 | 45 | 26 | ||
| 1980–81 | 1D | 14 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 27 | 31 | 24 | ||
| 1981–82 | 2DN | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | promoted | |
| 1982–83 | 1D | 12 | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 39 | 26 | ||
| 1983–84 | 1D | 8 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 32 | 39 | 29 | ||
| 1984–85 | 1D | 15 | 30 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 49 | 17 | relegated | |
| 1985–86 | 2DN | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | promoted | |
| 1986–87 | 1D | 7 | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 24 | 29 | 29 | ||
| 1987–88 | 1D | 17 | 38 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 52 | 30 | relegated | |
| ... | |||||||||||
| 1990–91 | 2H | 16 | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 42 | 39 | 33 | relegated | |
| ... | |||||||||||
| 1996–97 | 2H | 2 | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 49 | 52 | 59 | promoted | |
| 1997–98 | 1D | 17 | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 26 | 51 | 29 | relegated | |
| 1998–99 1998-99 in Portuguese football The 1998/99 season of the Portuguese First Division began on August 21 and ended on May 30. FC Porto became champions for the fifth time in a row.-Promoted teams:These teams were promoted from the Portuguese Second Division of Honour at the start of the season:... |
2H | 8 | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 51 | 46 | 48 | ||
| 1999–00 1999-00 in Portuguese football -Portuguese Liga:The 1999/2000 season of the Portuguese First Division began on August 20, 1999 and ended on May 14. Sporting CP became champions for the first time in eighteen years.-Promoted teams:... |
2H | 4 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 53 | 33 | 60 | ||
| 2000–01 2000-01 in Portuguese football The 2000/01 Portuguese football season saw a new champion: Boavista FC became the 5th club ever to win the championship, surprising many by securing the title in the 33rd of 34 rounds.-Final league table:-External links:*... |
2H | 2 | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 53 | 34 | 64 | promoted | |
| 2001–02 2001-02 in Portuguese football List of Portuguese football statistics for the 2001 to 2002 Season.- Portuguese League - Season 2001/02 final table :-References:*... |
1D | 15 | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 27 | 55 | 32 | ||
| 2002–03 2002-03 in Portuguese football In 2002–03, José Mourinho's FC Porto won the championship, the Portuguese Cup and the UEFA Cup.-Winning roster:FC PORTO: Alenichev, Bruno, Buszáky, Cândido Costa, Capucho, César Peixoto, Clayton, Costinha, Deco, Derlei, Elias, Hélder Postiga, Hugo Luz, Jankauskas, Jorge Costa, Maniche, Marco... |
1D | 16 | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 38 | 51 | 36 | quarter-final | relegated |
| 2003–04 2003-04 in Portuguese football The 2003-2004 football season in Portuguese football was dominated by FC Porto. Although Porto did not manage to win the Portuguese Double, the club won the UEFA Champions League, becoming the first Portuguese team to do so in the current form of the competition, and complete the European... |
2H | 4 | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 44 | 36 | 58 | ||
| 2004–05 2004-05 in Portuguese football The 2004-05 season saw SL Benfica clinch the SuperLiga Galp Energia title after almost 11 years. The SuperLiga had one of the most competitive years with both Sporting C. de Braga and Boavista FC, fighting for the title, for a reasonable amount of time, and closing the gap on the "big three"... |
2H | 10 | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 37 | 42 | 43 | ||
| 2005–06 2005-06 in Portuguese football The 2005–06 season in Portuguese football saw Futebol Clube do Porto, led by Co Adriaanse, clinch their 21st title and win the Portuguese Cup. Sporting Clube de Portugal secured second place, which gives them a direct entrance into next season's UEFA Champions League... |
2H | 4 | 34 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 47 | 39 | 52 | last 64 | |
| 2006–07 2006-07 in Portuguese football The 2006–07 season of the Portuguese Liga started after the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The professional competitions, Portuguese Liga and Liga de Honra) started on 27 August 2006, a week after the Portuguese SuperCup, won by the national champions FC Porto against Cup of Portugal runners-up... |
2H | 7 | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 34 | 37 | 44 | 4th round | |
1D: First Division
Portuguese Liga
The Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system...
2H: Second Division
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
2DN: Third Division
Portuguese Second Division
The Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
Notable players
AlexandreJoão Alexandre Santos
João Alexandre Santos Vilacova, known as Alexandre , is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a central defender.-Football career:...
Bruno Alves
Bruno Alves
Bruno Eduardo Regufe Alves is a Portuguese footballer who plays for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in Russia and the Portuguese national team, as a central defender....
Geraldo Alves
Geraldo Alves
Geraldo Washington Regufe Alves is a Portuguese footballer who plays for FC Steaua Bucureşti in Liga I, as a central defender.-Club career:...
Hélder Postiga
Hélder Postiga
Hélder Manuel Marques Postiga is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Real Zaragoza in Spain, as a striker.After starting professionally at Porto, Postiga went on to have spells in England , France and Greece , before returning to his country with Sporting.A Portuguese international on more than...
Rui Barros
Rui Barros
Rui Gil Soares de Barros is a retired Portuguese footballer.A diminutive attacking midfielder, Barros played with success in his country Rui Gil Soares de Barros (born 24 November 1965) is a retired Portuguese footballer.A diminutive attacking midfielder, Barros played with success in his country...
Henrique Hilário
Henrique Hilário
Henrique Hilário Meireles Alves Sampaio , known as Hilário, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Chelsea in the Premier League as a goalkeeper.-Portugal:...
Vata
Vata Matanu Garcia
Vata Matanu Garcia , simply Vata, is a retired Angolan footballer who played as a striker, mainly in Portugal.-Club career:Vata started his football career at Progresso Associação do Sambizanga...
Paulo Figueiredo
Paulo Figueiredo
Paulo José Lopes de Figueiredo , nicknamed Figueiredo , is an Angolan football midfielder, who plays for C.R.D. Libolo in the Girabola.-Biography:...
Marco Abreu
Marco Abreu
Marco Paulo Coimbra de Abreu is an Angolan footballer who plays for A.A. Avanca in the Portuguese fourth division, as a defender.-Football career:...