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Figueirense
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Full nameFigueirense Futebol Clube
Nickname(s)Figueira (The Fig Tree)
FoundedJune 12, 1921
GroundOrlando Scarpelli, Florianópolis, Brazil
Capacity19,908
ChairmanBrazil Norton Flores Boppré
ManagerBrazil PC Gusmão
LeagueCampeonato Brasileiro Série A
2007Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, 13th

Figueirense Futebol Clube, also known as Figueirense, is a Brazilian football team in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina.

History

In 1921, the club was founded as Figueirense Foot-ball Club. In 1932 the team won their first state championship. From 1935 to 1937, Figueirense was three times in a row Catarinense champion. In 1939, Figueirense won again the state championship, that was end of the Golden Decade of the club.

In 1972, was the end of the 30-year state championship titleless period. In 1973, Figueirense was the first team of Santa Catarina state in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. In 1974, the team won Campeonato Catarinense again.

In 1987, the club played at Campeonato Catarinense Second Division, and won the promotion to the First Division. In 1994, the 17-year state championship titleless period ended. In 1995, Figeirense was Torneio Mercosul champion (not to be confused with Copa Mercosur) at Santa Catarina. It was the club's first (and only) international title.

In 2001, the club was Campeonato Brasileiro Second Division runner-up, and was promoted to the following year's First Division. From 2002 to 2004, Figueirense was three times in a row Campeonato Catarinense champion. In 2008, Figueirense won the Copa São Paulo de Juniores for the first time after beating Rio Branco-SP 2-0 in the final.

Current roster

As July 13, 2008. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
GK Brazil BRA Dalton
GK Brazil BRA Gustavo Ramon
GK Brazil BRA Wilson (on loan from Flamengo)
DF Brazil BRA Anderson Luiz
DF Brazil BRA Diego
DF Brazil BRA Léo Matos
DF Brazil BRA Bruno Perone
DF Brazil BRA Bruno Aguiar
DF Brazil BRA Asprilla
DF Brazil BRA Michel Schmöller
DF Brazil BRA Rafael Lima
DF Brazil BRA Renato
DF Brazil BRA William Matheus
MF Brazil BRA Carlinhos
MF Brazil BRA Diogo
No. Pos. Nation Player
MF Brazil BRA Jackson
MF Brazil BRA Leandro
MF Brazil BRA Leandro Carvalho
MF Brazil BRA Magal
MF Brazil BRA Cleiton Xavier (on loan from Internacional)
MF Brazil BRA Talhetti
MF Brazil BRA Marquinho
MF Brazil BRA Ramon (on loan from Grêmio)
MF Brazil BRA Rodrigo Fabri
MF Brazil BRA Fernandes
FW Brazil BRA Alex Junio
FW Brazil BRA Bruno Santos
FW Brazil BRA Edu Sales
FW Brazil BRA Ricardinho
FW Brazil BRA Tadeu (on loan from Grêmio)
FW Brazil BRA Rafael Coelho
FW Brazil BRA Welington Amorim

Junior Team (Under-20)

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
GK Brazil BRA Segala
GK Brazil BRA Celio Rocha
GK Brazil BRA Diego
DF Brazil BRA Dieyson
DF Brazil BRA Reinaldo
DF Brazil BRA Jacson Caron
DF Brazil BRA Leonardo
DF Brazil BRA Ricardo
DF Brazil BRA William Massari
DF Brazil BRA Roberto Júnior
DF Brazil BRA Dieyson
DF Brazil BRA Julio Cesar
MF Brazil BRA Deivison
MF Brazil BRA Joel
No. Pos. Nation Player
MF Brazil BRA Filipe Sprotte
MF Brazil BRA Edson Galvao
MF South Korea KOR Figo
MF Brazil BRA Murilo Maccari
MF Brazil BRA Sidnei
MF Brazil BRA Ronaldo
MF Brazil BRA William
FW Brazil BRA Bruno Vicente
FW Brazil BRA Luan
FW Brazil BRA Marquinhos
FW Brazil BRA Chico

Transfers

In

Out

Stadium

Figueirense's stadium is Estádio Orlando Scarpelli, built in 1961, with a maximum capacity of 19,908 people.

Achievements

  • Runners-up (1): 2007
  • Runners-up (1): 2001
  • Winners (15): 1932, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1939, 1941, 1972, 1974, 1994, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008
  • Runners-up (6): 1950, 1975, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1993
  • Winners (2): 1990, 1996
  • Runners-up (2): 1991, 1993
  • Winners (1): 1995
  • Winners (1): 2008

Idols

Trivia

  • The club is named Figueirense after the neighbourhood where it is located, in Centro neighborhood) [1]. Figueirense means "from Figueira".
  • In 2002, Rivaldo's and César Sampaio's company, called CSR Esporte & Marketing, and Figueirense signed a partnership. The company was responsible for the administration of the professional football of Figueirense. The partnership ended in 2004.
  • Figueirense was one of the founders of the defunct Liga Catharinense de Desportos Terrestres, organized on April 12, 1923.

Mascot

Since September 2002, Figueirense's mascot is an anthropomorphic fig tree named Figueirinha, which means Little Figueira. The mascot is usually depicted wearing the club's home kit.

National competitions record

Year Position Year Position
1973 35th 2003 11th
1975 21st 2004 11th
1976 45th 2005 16th
1978 55th 2006 7th
1979 46th 2007 13th
2002 17th 2008
Year Position
1980 32nd
1985 3rd
1989 32nd
1991 34th
2000 9th
2001 2nd
Year Position
1981 8th
1998 30th
1999 6th
Year Position Year Position
1995 36th 2003 15th
1997 37th 2004 43th
1999 45th 2005 8th
2000 42nd 2007 2nd
2001 47th 2009
2002 12th

References

  1. ^ RSSSF

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