Boavista Sport Club
Encyclopedia
Boavista Sport Club, usually known simply as Boavista (the club is sometimes misspelled Boa Vista Sport Club, or Boa Vista), is a Brazilian football team, from the Bacaxá district, city of Saquarema
, Rio de Janeiro
state. The club was formerly known as Esporte Clube Barreira.
In 1991, EC Barreira won the Campeonato Carioca Terceira Divisão (Campeonato Carioca Third Division), after beating Bayer of Belford Roxo
city. Both clubs were promoted to the following year's Segunda Divisão (Second Division).
In 1992, the club finished as the Segunda Divisão's runner-up, only behind Bayer, and was not promoted to the first division.
In 1995, the club disputed the Campeonato Carioca
's top level for the first time in history. The club finished in the 6th position of its group, so, Barreira falied to qualify to the second phase, but also avoided the relegation tournament. In the first phase's first stage the club finished in the 6th position, and in the second stage the club finished in the 7th position.
In 1996, the club disputed again the Campeonato Carioca. Barreira finished in the 10th position in Taça Guanabara
(which is the competition's first stage, and in the 11th position in Taça Rio
(the competition's second stage).
In 1997, Barreira finished in Taça Guanabara's 12th position (the last position), so, the club was relegated, and did not disputed Taça Rio.
On March 10, 2004, a group of businessmen assumed the club's control, and renamed the club to its current name, Boavista Sport Club. The club's logo was also changed. However, the colors remained the same.
In 2006, the club won its first title as Boavista, the Campeonato Carioca Segunda Divisão, being promoted to the following year's first division. In the final, the club beat Macaé Esporte
. In the first leg, on June 25, 2006, Boavista won 2-1, at Estádio Cláudio Moacyr Azevedo, Macaé
city. On July 2, 2006, at Estádio Eucy de Resende Mendonça, Boavista and Macaé drew 0-0.
Players with Dual Nationality
Carlos Frontini
Statistics correct as of match played December 30, 2010
Saquarema
Saquarema is a town and a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 61,591 and its area is 355 km². It is located almost 100 km east of Rio de Janeiro...
, 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...
state. The club was formerly known as Esporte Clube Barreira.
History
On October 14, 1961, the club was founded as Esporte Clube Barreira.In 1991, EC Barreira won the Campeonato Carioca Terceira Divisão (Campeonato Carioca Third Division), after beating Bayer of Belford Roxo
Belford Roxo
Belford Roxo is a city in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a part of the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro and was created in 1990. Its population was 480,555 in 2007 and its area is 79 km². Belford Roxo is one of the richest and wealthiest cities in the state, due to its high GDP...
city. Both clubs were promoted to the following year's Segunda Divisão (Second Division).
In 1992, the club finished as the Segunda Divisão's runner-up, only behind Bayer, and was not promoted to the first division.
In 1995, the club disputed 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...
's top level for the first time in history. The club finished in the 6th position of its group, so, Barreira falied to qualify to the second phase, but also avoided the relegation tournament. In the first phase's first stage the club finished in the 6th position, and in the second stage the club finished in the 7th position.
In 1996, the club disputed again the Campeonato Carioca. Barreira finished in the 10th position in 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...
(which is the competition's first stage, and in the 11th position in 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...
(the competition's second stage).
In 1997, Barreira finished in Taça Guanabara's 12th position (the last position), so, the club was relegated, and did not disputed Taça Rio.
On March 10, 2004, a group of businessmen assumed the club's control, and renamed the club to its current name, Boavista Sport Club. The club's logo was also changed. However, the colors remained the same.
In 2006, the club won its first title as Boavista, the Campeonato Carioca Segunda Divisão, being promoted to the following year's first division. In the final, the club beat Macaé Esporte
Macaé Esporte Futebol Clube
Macaé Esporte Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Macaé, is a Rio de Janeiro 1st division Brazilian football team from the city of Macaé, Rio de Janeiro state, founded on July 17, 1990...
. In the first leg, on June 25, 2006, Boavista won 2-1, at Estádio Cláudio Moacyr Azevedo, Macaé
Macaé
Macaé is a city located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, 180 km northeast of the state capital. Its population was recorded as 206,748 in 2010 and the municipal covers an area of 1,216 km²....
city. On July 2, 2006, at Estádio Eucy de Resende Mendonça, Boavista and Macaé drew 0-0.
Regional
- Campeonato Carioca Terceira DivisãoCampeonato Carioca (lower levels)The Campeonato Carioca lower levels are the football tournaments for the Rio de Janeiro clubs that do not play in the Campeonato Carioca First Division. The competitions are organized by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation...
:- Winners: 1991 (as Barreira)
- Campeonato Carioca Segunda DivisãoCampeonato Carioca (lower levels)The Campeonato Carioca lower levels are the football tournaments for the Rio de Janeiro clubs that do not play in the Campeonato Carioca First Division. The competitions are organized by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation...
:- Winners: 2006
Current squad
As of December, 2010, according to combined sources on the official website.Players with Dual Nationality
Carlos FrontiniCarlos Esteban Frontini
Carlos Esteban Frontini , or simply Frontini, is an Argentine football striker, who plays for Ipatinga in the Série C.Frontini also has the Brazilian nationality.- Club career :...
Professional players able to play in the youth team
First-team staff
| Position | Name | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Coach | Alfredo Sampaio | |
Noted players
This is a list of noted footballers who have played for Boavista whether or not they have a Wikipedia article. Players who have made significant/notable contribution to the club are included.List of players
As of December 30, 2010.| GK | Goalkeeper | CB | Centre back | FB | Full back |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM | Defensive midfielder | CM | Central midfielder | AM | Attacking midfielder |
| W | Winger | FW | Forward | ST | Striker |
Statistics correct as of match played December 30, 2010
| Player name | Position | Boavista career | Appearances | Goals | Birth date | Birth place | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrade Jorge Luís Andrade da Silva Jorge Luís Andrade da Silva, better known as Andrade, is a former defensive midfielder born April 21, 1957 in Juiz de Fora, MG. After being sacked as Flamengo's general manager, currently he is unemployed.-Career:... |
DM | 1996–1998 | ? | ? | April 21, 1957 | Juiz de Fora Juiz de Fora -Industry, Trade, and Culture:Juiz de Fora is the second most important industrial center in the state of Minas Gerais, despite being the fourth largest in terms of population. It was once the state's largest city, position which was held up until the beginning of the 20th century... |
Brazil |
| Luis Paulo | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | Brazil |