F.C. Arouca

Arouca
Full name Futebol Clube de Arouca
Nickname(s) Arouquenses
Founded 25 December 1951 (1951-12-25)
Ground Estádio Municipal
Ground Capacity 5,000
Chairman Carlos Pinho
Manager Lito Vidigal
League Primeira Liga
2014–15 16th
Website Club home page

Futebol Clube de Arouca is a Portuguese football club based in Arouca, Metropolitan Area of Porto. Founded on 25 December 1951, the club plays in Primeira Liga, holding home games at Estádio Municipal de Arouca, with a 5,000-seat capacity.

History

Founded on 25 December 1951, as a filliation of FC Porto,[1] Arouca spent the first five decades of its existence in the Aveiro regional leagues. In only two years (2006–08) it managed to reach the third division, being managed by television (RTP) presenter Jorge Gabriel for a few months during that timeframe.[2]

Arouca managed its fourth promotion in only seven years at the end of 2012–13, reaching the Portuguese top flight for the first time in its history.[3][4] Subsequently the Arouca Municipality awarded the club the Medal of Gold Merit for its achievement,[5] with the organization also being granted extra financial means to renovate and expand its stadium.[6]

In September 2015, FC Arouca led the Primeira Liga for the first time.

Current squad

As of 17 October 2015

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 Brazil GK Rafael Bracalli
3 Portugal DF Hugo Basto
4 Venezuela DF Sema Velázquez
6 Brazil DF Lucas Lima
7 Portugal MF Artur
8 Portugal MF David Simão
10 Portugal MF Pintassilgo
11 Portugal FW Ivo Rodrigues (on loan from Porto)
12 Angola FW Mateus
13 Portugal DF Jaílson
14 Cape Verde DF Gegé
16 Guinea-Bissau DF Tomás Dabó
17 Portugal FW Roberto
No. Position Player
21 Portugal FW Jorginho
22 Brazil MF Adilson
24 Uruguay DF Emiliano Albín
28 Portugal MF Alex
33 Brazil DF Jubal
37 Portugal GK Igor Rocha
50 Portugal MF Nuno Valente
55 Brazil DF Nelsinho
66 Portugal DF Nuno Coelho
85 Portugal GK Rui Sacramento
88 Costa Rica FW Rodney Wallace
95 Paraguay FW Walter González (on loan from Olimpia)
99 Brazil FW Maurides (on loan from Internacional)

Managerial history

  • Portugal Acácio Figueiredo (2000–01)
  • Portugal Francisco Baptista (2001–02)
  • Portugal Artur Quaresma (2003–04)
  • Portugal Vasco Coelho (2004–05)

Honours

League and cup history

Season Div. Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P Cup League Cup Notes
2000–01 5DS 1 30––– ––62 Promoted
2001–02 3DS 15 3411617 446039 Round 1 Relegated
2002–03 5DS 1 38––– ––89 Promoted
2003–04 3DS 15 3411716 414675 Round 2 Relegated
2004–05 5DS 3 3821125 542975
2005–06 5DS 5 3819811 684265
2006–07 5DS 1 342563 671881 Promoted
2007–08 3DS 1 261466 402048 Round 2 Promoted
2008–09 2DS 7 229211 262329 Round 4
2009–10 2DS 1 301767 412357 Round 2 Promoted
2010–11 2H 5 3011109 474143 Round 3 Second Group Stage
2011–12 2H 13 3071310 323634 Round 2 First Group Stage
2012–13 2H 2 42211011 654873 Quarter Finals First Group Stage Promoted
2013–14 1D 12 308715 284231 Round 5 Second round
2014–15 1D 16 347720 265028 Round 3 Second Group Stage

Last updated: 25 May 2013
Div. = Division; 1D = Portuguese League; 2H = Liga de Honra; 2DS/2D = Portuguese Second Division
3DS = Portuguese Third Division; 5DS = AF Aveiro First Division
Pos. = Position; Pl = Match played; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Lost; GS = Goal Scored; GA = Goal Against; P = Points

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Coordinates: 40°55′58.350″N 8°15′1.246″W / 40.93287500°N 8.25034611°W / 40.93287500; -8.25034611

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