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Full name ABC Futebol Clube
Nickname(s) O Mais Querido
Founded June 29, 1915 (110 years ago) (1915-06-29)
Stadium Frasqueirão, Brazil
Ground Capacity 18,000
President Rubens Dantas
Head coach Geninho
League Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
2013 Série B, 14th
Third colors

ABC Futebol Clube, often called ABC, is a Brazilian football team. They are from the city of Natal in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. The club was started on June 29, 1915. This makes it the oldest football club in the entire state of Rio Grande do Norte.

About ABC Futebol Clube

ABC Futebol Clube is a very important team in Brazilian football history. They are known for their long history and many wins. The team plays its home games at the Frasqueirão stadium. This stadium can hold up to 18,000 fans.

The Team's Nickname

The club's nickname is O Mais Querido. This means "The Most Beloved" in Portuguese. It shows how much their fans love and support the team.

Where They Play

ABC currently plays in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. This is one of the main football leagues in Brazil. They compete against other strong teams from all over the country.

Major Achievements and Trophies

ABC Futebol Clube has won many important titles throughout its history. These wins show how successful the club has been.

National Championship Wins

  • Campeonato Brasileiro Série C: ABC won this national championship once, in 2010. This league is the third division of Brazilian football. Winning it means they were the best team in that division for the year.

State Championship Wins

  • Campeonato Potiguar: ABC has won this state championship an amazing 52 times! This is the top football league in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Their many wins show they are the most dominant team in their home state.
    • Here are the years they won the Campeonato Potiguar:
      • 1920, 1921, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1928, 1929, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1944, 1945, 1947, 1950, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1984, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011
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