Esporte Clube Noroeste
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Esporte Clube Noroeste, usually known simply as Noroeste, is a Brazilian football (soccer)
club based in Bauru
. Named after a now-defunct railway, Noroeste is a very traditional team within São Paulo
state. Their home ground is "Alfredo de Castilho" stadium (supports approximately 18,840 people).
, the second most popular club in Brazil. It was founded on September 1, 1910, the club became professional only in 1948. Before that year, it won the Campeonato do Interior, then-most prestigious tournament among São Paulo
countryside teams, in 1943.
Ten years later (1953), Noroeste were promoted to Campeonato Paulista
(state championship) first division. Until 1966, they played against many of the best teams of country, including legendary Pelé
's Santos
. After that year, Noroeste has built a history of promotions and relegations to the 1980s. The club reached Campeonato Brasileiro
(national first division) once, in 1978.
The 1990s marked the worst period of Noroeste history. They were relegated to Campeonato Paulista Série A-3 (state third division) twice (1994 and 1999) and come back to Série A-1
(state first division) only in 2005.
At 2006 season, Noroeste finished Campeonato Paulista in fifth position, the best in whole club history. They were in Copa do Brasil
(Brazil Cup) for first time, but lost to 15 de Novembro
(Campo Bom) yet on early stages. On Série C
(national third division), Noroeste reached third phase, but failed to promote.
2007 season ended with a good general performance for the club, despite first round disqualification in Série C
. Noroeste finished 7th on Campeonato Paulista, their third best effort ever. The club was second to Guaratinguetá
in Campeonato do Interior and advanced to second round in Copa do Brasil, where runners-up Figueirense defeated them.
.
Pelé
's first club was Bauru Atlético Clube
, a now-defunct amateur club in the same city Noroeste is based. He never played for the city's only professional club because his father considered the Noroeste play-style too strong for a then 15 year-old boy.
and XV de Jaú
.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club based in Bauru
Bauru
Bauru is a Brazilian city and municipality in midwestern region of the state of São Paulo. It is also the capital of the micro-region of Bauru...
. Named after a now-defunct railway, Noroeste is a very traditional team within São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
state. Their home ground is "Alfredo de Castilho" stadium (supports approximately 18,840 people).
History
Noroeste was founded at the same day as CorinthiansSport 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...
, the second most popular club in Brazil. It was founded on September 1, 1910, the club became professional only in 1948. Before that year, it won the Campeonato do Interior, then-most prestigious tournament among São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
countryside teams, in 1943.
Ten years later (1953), Noroeste were promoted to Campeonato Paulista
Campeonato Paulista
The Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
(state championship) first division. Until 1966, they played against many of the best teams of country, including legendary Pelé
Pelé
However, Pelé has always maintained that those are mistakes, that he was actually named Edson and that he was born on 23 October 1940.), best known by his nickname Pelé , is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time...
's Santos
Santos Futebol Clube
Santos Futebol Clube is a Brazilian professional football club based in Santos, São Paulo They play in the Campeonato Paulista and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the highest professional leagues in São Paulo state and Brazil, respectively....
. After that year, Noroeste has built a history of promotions and relegations to the 1980s. The club reached Campeonato Brasileiro
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The 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...
(national first division) once, in 1978.
The 1990s marked the worst period of Noroeste history. They were relegated to Campeonato Paulista Série A-3 (state third division) twice (1994 and 1999) and come back to Série A-1
Campeonato Paulista
The Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
(state first division) only in 2005.
At 2006 season, Noroeste finished Campeonato Paulista in fifth position, the best in whole club history. They were in Copa do Brasil
Copa do Brasil
The 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...
(Brazil Cup) for first time, but lost to 15 de Novembro
Clube 15 de Novembro
Clube 15 de Novembro, or 15 de Novembro as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Campo Bom in Rio Grande do Sul, founded on November 15, 1911....
(Campo Bom) yet on early stages. On Série C
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 2006
In 2006, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third division of the Brazilian League, was contested by 63 clubs, four of which will eventually qualify to the second division to be contested in 2007...
(national third division), Noroeste reached third phase, but failed to promote.
2007 season ended with a good general performance for the club, despite first round disqualification in Série C
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 2007
In 2007, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third division of the Brazilian League, was contested by 64 clubs, with the promotion of , , , and , to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B to be contested in 2008. No teams will be relegated, since there is no fourth division in the Brazilian...
. Noroeste finished 7th on Campeonato Paulista, their third best effort ever. The club was second to Guaratinguetá
Guaratinguetá Futebol
Americana Futebol Ltda., usually known simply as Americana , is a Brazilian football club from Americana, São Paulo state.- History :...
in Campeonato do Interior and advanced to second round in Copa do Brasil, where runners-up Figueirense defeated them.
Stadium
Noroeste plays their home matches on "Alfredo de Castilho" stadium. Today's maximum attendance is of 18,840. Public record was 22,863 in a Campeonato Paulista match against PalmeirasSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...
.
Notable players
Listed according to when they debuted for Esporte Clube Noroeste (year in parentheses):- 1950s: Julião (1956)
- 1960s: Toninho Guerreiro (1960), Zé Carlos (1960)
- 1970s: JairzinhoJairzinhoJair Ventura Filho, better known as Jairzinho , is a former association footballer. A quick, powerful forward or winger, he was a member of the legendary Brazilian national team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup, during which he scored in every game Brazil played...
(1970), Lorico (1972) - 2000s: LenilsonLenílson Batista de SouzaLenílson Batista de Jesus or simply Lenílson is a Brazilian left midfielder.-External links:...
(2005), Rodrigo Tiuí (2005), Bruno PeroneBruno Caldini PeroneBruno Caldini Perone, or simply Bruno Perone, is a Brazilian footballer that plays as a central defender or defensive midfielder. He currently plays for Queens Park Rangers F.C. of the English Premier League...
(2006)
Pelé
Pelé
However, Pelé has always maintained that those are mistakes, that he was actually named Edson and that he was born on 23 October 1940.), best known by his nickname Pelé , is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time...
's first club was Bauru Atlético Clube
Bauru Atlético Clube
Bauru Atlético Clube, commonly known as Bauru, was a Brazilian football club based in Bauru, São Paulo state.-History:The club was founded on May 1, 1919, as Luzitana Futebol Clube. Bauru won the Campeonato do Interior in 1946, Pelé's father, Dondinho, was part of the winning squad. Pelé started...
, a now-defunct amateur club in the same city Noroeste is based. He never played for the city's only professional club because his father considered the Noroeste play-style too strong for a then 15 year-old boy.
Achievements
- Campeonato PaulistaCampeonato PaulistaThe Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
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(São Paulo State Championship)- Second DivisionCampeonato Paulista Série A2Campeonato Paulista Série A2 is the second level of the São Paulo state professional football championship, one of the Brazilian state championships. This tournament is played by 20 teams, in which the four best teams are promoted to Série A1 and the four worst teams are relegated to Série...
Winners (3): 1953, 1970, 1984 (Série A-2) - Third Division Winners (2): 1995, 2004 (Série A-3)
- Second Division
- Copa FPFCopa FPFThe Copa Paulista de Futebol, formerly known as Copa FPF, also sometimes called Copa Federação Paulista de Futebol or, in English, São Paulo State Cup, is a tournament organized by Federação Paulista de Futebol every second half of the season...
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(São Paulo State Federation Cup)- Winners (1): 2005
Rivals
Noroeste main rivals are MaríliaMarília Atlético Clube
Marília Atlético Clube, or Marília as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Marília in São Paulo, founded on December 14, 1942....
and XV de Jaú
Esporte Clube XV de Novembro (Jaú)
Esporte Clube XV de Novembro, usually known as XV de Jaú, is a Brazilian football club from Jaú, São Paulo state.The club is also known as Galo da Comarca, roughly meaning "County's Rooster".-History:...
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