Botafogo Futebol Clube (PB)
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| Full name | Botafogo Futebol Clube | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Belo | ||
| Founded | September 28, 1931 | ||
| Stadium | Almeidão | ||
| Capacity | 25,770 | ||
| President | Nelson Lira | ||
| Head coach | Itamar Schülle | ||
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série C | ||
| 2013 | Série D, 1st (promoted) | ||
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Botafogo Futebol Clube, usually known as Botafogo, or as Botafogo da Paraíba, is a Brazilian football club from João Pessoa, Paraíba state. The club won the Série D once.
History
On September 28, 1931, the club was founded at Cristo Redentor neighborhood, João Pessoa city,[1] by Beraldo de Oliveira, Manoel Feitosa, Livonete Pessoa, José de Melo, Edson de Moura Machado and Enock Lins, all of them Botafogo of Rio de Janeiro supporters.[2] Beraldo de Oliveira was chosen as the club's first president.[3]
In 1932, Botafogo played its first match, against São Bento. The Liga Suburbana match ended in a 2–2 draw.[3]
In 1936, Botafogo won its first professional title, the Paraíba state championship.[4]
In 1976, the club disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the first time. Botafogo was eliminated in the second round, and finished in 25th position.[5]
In 1985, Botafogo finished 19th in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, which is the club's all-time best position in the competition.[6]
In 1989, Botafogo disputed Copa do Brasil's first edition. The team was knocked out in the first round by Cruzeiro, after two draws, on the away goals rule (the first leg, in João Pessoa was 1–1, and the second leg, in Belo Horizonte, ended 0–0).[7]
The 2011 season saw Botafogo, for the first time in their history, the club advanced to the Copa do Brasil's second round after beating Vitória 3–1 on aggregate. Belo was knocked out in the second round by Caxias, after losing 4–1 on aggregate. Botafogo's first national title is the Série D, which was won in 2013, when they beat Juventude in the final.
Current squad 2013
- Edson Oliveira Barreto
- Genivaldo Wenceslau Ribeiro*Remerson César dos Santos"
- André Lima Silva
- Everton Moura Ferreira da Silva
- Igor
- Magno Alves do Santos
- Walter Janúario de Paula Júnior
- Antonielton Ferreira de Arruda
- José Antônio Batista dos Santos
- Marcelo Batista
- Maicon Douglas Richene de Oliveira
- Djavan Aulim Cândido de Souza
- Izaías Gabriel Ramos de Oliveira
- Leomir Soares Cruz
- Frontini
- Cléo Martins Costa
- Evandro França de Araújo*Rafael José Leite Aidar
- Thiago do Santos Menezes
- Warley
- Marcelo Vilar
Titles
- Major competitions
- Série D: 2013
- Campeonato Paraibano: 1936, 1937 (undefeated), 1938, 1944, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1949 (undefeated), 1953 (undefeated),1954, 1955, 1957 (undefeated), 1968, 1969, 1970 (undefeated), 1975, 1976 (undefeated), 1977, 1978, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1998, 1999, 2003 and 2013.
- Torneio Início do Campeonato Paraibano: 1937, 1940, 1941, 1946, 1949, 1967, 1970, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1989, 1991 and 1992.
- Minor competitions
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National competitions record
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A record
| Year | Position |
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| 1976 | 25th |
| 1977 | 57th |
| 1978 | 25th |
| 1979 | 38th |
| 1980 | 20th |
| 1985 | 19th |
| 1986 | 60th |
Copa do Brasil
| Year | Round |
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| 1989 | round of 32 |
| 1998 | round of 32 |
| 1999 | round of 64 |
| 2000 | round of 32 |
| 2001 | round of 64 |
| 2002 | round of 64 |
| 2003 | round of 64 |
| 2004 | round of 64 |
| 2006 | round of 64 |
Stadium
Botafogo's home matches are usually played at Almeidão stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 40,000 people. Its official name is Estádio José Américo de Almeida Filho.[8]
The club also owns a training ground named CT Maravilha do Contorno. The total training ground area is 10 ha.[1]
Rivals
Botafogo's most important rivals are Treze, Campinense and Auto Esporte.[9] The João Pessoa derby between Botafogo and Auto Esporte is commonly known as Botauto.[10]
Other sports
Besides football, Botafogo also has other sports sections, such as futsal[11] and basketball.[12]
Logo
The club's logo was inspired by Botafogo of Rio de Janeiro one. However, Botafogo da Paraíba's star is red. The star is red because, in 1976, the radio announcer Ivan Tomaz decided that the club's logo should have the same colors of Paraíba state flag, black and red.[13]
Club colors
Botafogo's colors are red, black and white.[14]
Nickname
The club is nicknamed Belo, meaning beautiful in Portuguese. This nickname was created by Antônio de Abreu e Lima, a club's counselor, after the club scored a goal considered very beautiful by him.[13]
Mascot
Botafogo da Paraíba's mascot is a sheriff.[2]
Ultra groups
- Torcida Jovem do Botafogo (TJB)
- Torcida Organizada Fogomania (TOF)
- Torcida Organizada Império Alvi-Negro (TOIAN)
References
- 1 2 Club info at Botafogo PB fansite
- 1 2 Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro, Volume 1 – Lance, Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A, 2001.
- 1 2 History at Botafogo PB fansite
- ↑ Campeonato Paraibano at RSSSF
- ↑ 1976 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A at RSSSF
- ↑ 1985 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A at RSSSF
- ↑ 1989 Copa do Brasil at RSSSF
- ↑ Templos do Futebol
- ↑ Jokes at Botafogo PB fansite (it also lists the club's most important rivals)
- ↑ "Duelo entre Bota-PB e Auto Esporte é adiado" (in Portuguese). Terra. March 23, 2001. Retrieved April 12, 2009.
- ↑ Futsal at Botafogo PB fansite
- ↑ Basketball at Botafogo PB fansite
- 1 2 Trivia at Botafogo PB fansite
- ↑ Arquivo de Clubes
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