Americano Futebol Clube
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Americano Futebol Clube, or Americano as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Campos dos Goytacazes
in Rio de Janeiro
, founded on June 1, 1914.
They play in black and white stripes, black shorts and socks.
.
In 2002, Americano won both the Taça Guanabara
and the Taça Rio
, but was defeated by Fluminense
in both legs (2-0 and 3-1) of the Campeonato Carioca
final. In 2004, Americano reached the final four of the Brazilian Série C
, but finished in the third position, after União Barbarense
and Gama
, and was not promoted to the Série B
.
titles. The golden star represents the 1987 Brazilian Third Division title. The club's official anthem was composed by Pereira Júnior.
. The derby is known as Goyta-cano.
Campos dos Goytacazes
Campos dos Goytacazes is a municipality and city located in the northern area of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, with a population of 463,545 inhabitants. Its area is 4,031.910 km², which makes it the largest municipality in the state and its elevation is 14 m...
in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro (state)
Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast...
, founded on June 1, 1914.
They play in black and white stripes, black shorts and socks.
History
The club was founded on June 1, 1914 by the Uruguayan Bertoni brothers, after watching a match between América and a Campos combined team, won by 3-1 by the former. The club was originally planned to be named América Football Club, after América of Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
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In 2002, Americano won both the Taça Guanabara
Taça Guanabara
Taça Guanabara, or Guanabara Trophy, is a football tournament organized yearly since 1965 by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation. In its first four editions , Taça Guanabara was a tournament of its own right, completely unrelated to the Rio de Janeiro league, and the winners would be...
and the Taça Rio
Taça Rio
Taça Rio, or Rio Trophy, is an annual Rio de Janeiro football tournament. It is the second stage competition of the Campeonato Carioca, the state football championship in Rio de Janeiro...
, but was defeated by 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 both legs (2-0 and 3-1) of the Campeonato Carioca
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
final. In 2004, Americano reached the final four of the Brazilian Série C
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...
, but finished in the third position, after União Barbarense
União Agrícola Barbarense Futebol Clube
União Agrícola Barbarense Futebol Clube, usually known as União Barbarense, is a Brazilian football team from Santa Bárbara d'Oeste in São Paulo, founded on November 14, 1914....
and Gama
Sociedade Esportiva do Gama
Gama is a Brazilian football team from Gama in Distrito Federal, founded on November 15, 1975.Gama greatest rival is Brasiliense.Their home stadium is the Bezerrão stadium, capacity 25,000. They play in green shirts, white shorts and green socks....
, and was not promoted to the Série B
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...
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Titles
- Brazilian Third Division (Blue module)Campeonato 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...
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- 1987
- Taça GuanabaraTaça GuanabaraTaça Guanabara, or Guanabara Trophy, is a football tournament organized yearly since 1965 by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation. In its first four editions , Taça Guanabara was a tournament of its own right, completely unrelated to the Rio de Janeiro league, and the winners would be...
: 1
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- 2002
- Taça RioTaça RioTaça Rio, or Rio Trophy, is an annual Rio de Janeiro football tournament. It is the second stage competition of the Campeonato Carioca, the state football championship in Rio de Janeiro...
: 1
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- 2002
- Campeonato Fluminense de Futebol (Former Rio de Janeiro state Football Championship): 7
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- 1939, 1947, 1964, 1965, 1968, 1969, 1975 (*)
- Campeonato da Cidade de CamposCampeonato da Cidade de CamposThe Campeonato da Cidade de Campos , also known as Campeonato de Campos , Campeonato Campista and Liga Campista was the football league of the city of Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.From 1914 to 1951, was the...
(Campos City Championship): 27
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- 1915, 1919, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1925, 1930, 1934, 1935, 1939, 1944, 1946, 1947, 1950, 1954, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977.
Stadium
Americano's stadium is Estádio Godofredo Cruz, with a maximum capacity of 25,000 people.Logo and anthem
The nine red stars on Americano's logo represent the nine consecutive Campeonato da Cidade de CamposCampeonato da Cidade de Campos
The Campeonato da Cidade de Campos , also known as Campeonato de Campos , Campeonato Campista and Liga Campista was the football league of the city of Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.From 1914 to 1951, was the...
titles. The golden star represents the 1987 Brazilian Third Division title. The club's official anthem was composed by Pereira Júnior.
Derby
Americano greatest rival is GoytacazGoytacaz Futebol Clube
Goytacaz Futebol Clube, or Goytacaz as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Campos dos Goytacazes in Rio de Janeiro, founded on August 20, 1912.Home stadium is the Ary de Oliveira e Souza stadium, capacity 15,000...
. The derby is known as Goyta-cano.