Sociedade Atlético Ceilandense
Encyclopedia
Sociedade Atlético Ceilandense, commonly known as Atlético Ceilandense, is a Brazil
ian football club based in Ceilândia
, Distrito Federal
. They competed in the Série C
twice. The club was formerly known as Sociedade Esportiva Ceilandense.
in 1997 and in 1995, they had weak performances in both editions of the competition. Ceilandense won the Campeonato Brasiliense Second Division in 2009, after beating Botafogo-DF
in the final, and soon after that the club was renamed to Sociedade Atlético Ceilandense, after joining a partnership with Atlético Goianiense
of Goiás
state.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian football club based in Ceilândia
Ceilândia
Ceilândia is one of the most important satellite towns near Brasília, Brazil. Currently, the city has a population of 350,000 inhabitants.Located 24 kilometers from the Pilot Plan of Brasília, and linked by a four-lane highway, Ceilândia occupies an area of 232 square kilometers and is in one of...
, Distrito Federal
Brazilian Federal District
The Federal District is set apart for Brasília, the capital of Brazil. Located in a region called Planalto Central, or Central Plateau, the Federal District is divided in 29 administrative regions. Brasilia - place where the three branches of the Federal Government are located - is the main...
. They competed in the 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...
twice. The club was formerly known as Sociedade Esportiva Ceilandense.
History
The club was founded on October 8, 1977, as Sociedade Esportiva Ceilandense. They competed in the Série CCampeonato 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...
in 1997 and in 1995, they had weak performances in both editions of the competition. Ceilandense won the Campeonato Brasiliense Second Division in 2009, after beating Botafogo-DF
Associação Botafogo Futebol Clube
Associação Botafogo Futebol Clube, also known as Botafogo or Botafogo-DF, is a Brazilian football club based in Guará, Distrito Federal. The club was formerly known as Clube Esportivo Guará.-History:...
in the final, and soon after that the club was renamed to Sociedade Atlético Ceilandense, after joining a partnership with Atlético Goianiense
Atlético Clube Goianiense
Atlético Clube Goianiense, usually known as Atlético Goianiense or just Atlético, is a Brazilian football team from the city of Goiânia, Goiás state. Atlético Goianiense is the oldest Goiânia city football club. The club is the first team of its state to win a national competition, which was the...
of Goiás
Goiás
Goiás is a state of Brazil, located in the central part of the country. The name Goiás comes from the name of an indigenous community...
state.
Achievements
- Campeonato Brasiliense Second Division:
- Winners (1): 2009