Esporte Clube Juventude

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Juventude
Full name Esporte Clube Juventude
Nickname(s) Periquito (The Parrot), and Ju
Founded June 29, 1913
Ground Alfredo Jaconi, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
(Capacity 30,519)
Chairman Sérgio Florian
Manager Zetti
League Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
2007 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, 18th (relegated)
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Esporte Clube Juventude, also known as Juventude, is a Brazilian football team in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.

Juventude's greatest rival is Caxias.

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[edit] History

Juventude was founded on June 29, 1913, by 35 youngsters from Caxias do Sul, descendants of Italian immigrants, being one of the first football clubs in that community. Antônio Chiaradia Neto was chosen as the club's first president.

On July 20, 1913, Juventude played its first match, against Serrano, from the city of Carlos Barbosa, Rio Grande do Sul. The match ended 4-0 in favour of Juventude.

On March 8, 1915, Juventude lost its first match ever. Fußball, from the nearby town of Montenegro, beat Juventude 4-1, ending a 23-match invincibility streak.

On October 10, 1919, Juventude joined the FA from Rio Grande do Sul.

In 1920, the club became professional after signing some Uruguayan players.

On December 11, 1975, the first match against Caxias was played, which ended 1-0 to Juventude. The goal was scored by Da Silva. This match is known as the Ca-Ju derby.

On May 25, 1993, Juventude signed a partnership with Parmalat, bringing more investment to the club.

On December 4, 1994, Juventude won the second division of Campeonato Brasileiro, which was the first national title won by the club, gaining promotion to the first division.

On June 7, 1998, Juventude won the Campeonato Gaúcho without losing a single match.

On June 27, 1999, Juventude won its most important national title, the Copa do Brasil, gaining the right to contest the Copa Libertadores in the following year.

In 2000, Juventude played the Copa Libertadores for the first time, but the club was eliminated in the first stage.

[edit] Stadium

Juventude's stadium is Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, inaugurated in 1975, with a maximum capacity of 30,519 people.

[edit] Titles

Champion of Brazilian Série B in 1994

Champion of Campeonato Gaúcho (State Championship) in 1998

Champion of Copa do Brasil in 1999

[edit] 2000 Copa Libertadores de América

  • Juventude - El Nacional 1-0
  • The Strongest - Juventude 5-1
  • Palmeiras - Juventude 3-0
  • El Nacional - Juventude 2-0
  • Juventude - The Strongest 4-0
  • Juventude - Palmeiras 2-2
1. Palmeiras (São Paulo) 6 - 10
2. El Nacional (Quito) 6 - 10
3. Juventude (Caxias do Sul) 6 - 7
4. The Strongest (La Paz) 6 - 7

[edit] Anthem

The club's official anthem lyrics were composed by Ernani Falcão, and the music by Rodolfo Storchi.

There is another anthem, which is an unofficial one, and was composed (both the lyrics and the music) by Paulo Gazola, and is called Hino da Volta do Ju, meaning Anthem of Ju's Return.

[edit] Current squad

No. Position Player
- Flag of Brazil GK Carlos
- Flag of Brazil GK Dida
- Flag of Brazil GK Michel Alves
- Flag of Brazil DF Alex Moraes
- Flag of Brazil DF Laerte
- Flag of Brazil DF Nunes
- Flag of Brazil DF Márcio Alemão
- Flag of Brazil DF Alisson
- Flag of Brazil DF Elvis
- Flag of Brazil DF Alexandre
- Flag of Brazil DF Márcio Goiano
- Flag of Brazil MF Dionathan
- Flag of Panama MF Juan Perez
No. Position Player
- Flag of Brazil MF Lauro (captain)
- Flag of Brazil MF Renan
- Flag of Brazil MF Alan
- Flag of Brazil MF Bruno
- Flag of Brazil MF Leandro Cruz
- Flag of Brazil MF Paulo César
- Flag of Brazil FW Gabriel
- Flag of Brazil FW Marquinhos
- Flag of Brazil FW Maycon
- Flag of Brazil FW Ivo
- Flag of Brazil FW Romano
- Flag of Brazil FW Mendes

[edit] Technical staff

[edit] Transfers

[edit] In

[edit] Out

[edit] External links