Associação Chapecoense de Futebol facts for kids
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| Full name | Associação Chapecoense de Futebol | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Verdão (Big Green) Furacão do Oeste (Western Hurricane) Chape (Chape) Chape terror (Chape Terror) Eternos Campeões (Eternal Champions) |
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| Founded | 10 May 1973 | ||
| Ground | Arena Condá | ||
| Capacity | 20,089 | ||
| President | Alex Passos | ||
| Head coach | Gilmar Dal Pozzo | ||
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Campeonato Catarinense |
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Série B, 14th of 20 Catarinense, 6th of 12 |
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Associação Chapecoense de Futebol, often called Chapecoense, is a Brazilian football club. It is located in the city of Chapecó, in the state of Santa Catarina.
The club started in 1973 to bring football back to the city. They won their first state championship, the Campeonato Catarinense, in 1977. Chapecoense has won this state title seven times. They first played in Brazil's top league, Série A, in 1978. They returned to the top league in 2014. The club also plays futsal and has won two state titles in that sport. Their home games are played at Arena Condá.
On November 28, 2016, a plane carrying the team crashed in Colombia. The team was traveling to play in the final of the 2016 Copa Sudamericana. This match was the biggest in the club's history. Sadly, most of the 77 people on board died. Only three Chapecoense players survived. After the crash, their opponents, Atlético Nacional, asked for Chapecoense to be given the trophy. The football organization CONMEBOL awarded Chapecoense the trophy on December 5, 2016. Atlético Nacional also received a special award for their kind gesture.
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Chapecoense Football Club: A Brief History
Associação Chapecoense de Futebol was founded on May 10, 1973. It was formed by combining two older clubs, Atlético Chapecoense and Independente.
In 1977, Chapecoense won its first major title. They beat Avaí 1–0 in the final of the Campeonato Catarinense. This is the state championship.
The club played in Brazil's top league, the Campeonato Brasileiro, for the first time in 1978. They also competed in 1979.
In 2002, the club briefly changed its name due to a partnership. By 2006, they returned to their original name, Associação Chapecoense de Futebol. That same year, they won the Copa Santa Catarina. In 2007, they won the state championship for the third time. They won it again in 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2020.
Chapecoense returned to the Série A in 2014. This was their first time in the top league since 1979. They earned promotion after a 1–1 draw in 2013. They played well and stayed in the Série A for the 2015 season.
In 2016, Chapecoense made history. They reached the finals of the Copa Sudamericana. This is South America's second-biggest club football tournament. They won their semi-final match against San Lorenzo de Almagro. They were awarded the title after the tragic plane crash.
The 2016 Plane Crash: A Tragic Event
On the evening of November 28, 2016, a plane carrying 77 people crashed. This included players and staff from the Chapecoense club. The plane was approaching Medellín, Colombia. Seventy-one people died, including many players and staff. Six people survived the crash.
The surviving players were Alan Ruschel, Jakson Follmann, and Neto. Jakson Follmann had to retire from football due to his injuries. Goalkeeper Danilo survived the crash but later passed away. Another goalkeeper, Nivaldo, did not travel with the team and later retired.
Investigations showed the crash happened because the plane ran out of fuel. The pilot had asked to land due to fuel problems. However, another plane had an emergency and was given priority. The government of Bolivia stopped the airline's flying license.
Because of the crash, the 2016 Copa Sudamericana Finals were put on hold. Their opponents, Atlético Nacional, offered to let Chapecoense be named champions. On December 4, 2016, CONMEBOL officially gave Chapecoense the tournament title. They also received the prize money. Other Brazilian clubs offered to loan players for free. They also asked that Chapecoense not be relegated for three years. However, Chapecoense decided to rebuild their team on their own.
Chapecoense was asked to play their next league game. This was meant to be a tribute to those who died. The club's president said the Brazilian FA wanted them to play using their Under-20s team. However, both Chapecoense and their opponents, Atlético Mineiro, refused to play. Both teams were given a 3–0 loss for the game.
Players Who Passed Away
- Ailton Cesar Junior Alves da Silva (Canela), 22
- Dener Assunção Braz (Dener), 25
- Marcelo Augusto Mathias da Silva (Marcelo), 25
- Matheus Bitencourt da Silva (Matheus Biteco), 21
- Mateus Lucena dos Santos (Caramelo), 22
- Guilherme Gimenez de Souza (Gimenez), 21
- Lucas Gomes da Silva (Lucas Gomes), 26
- Everton Kempes dos Santos Gonçalves (Kempes), 34
- Arthur Brasiliano Maia (Arthur Maia), 24
- Ananias Eloi Castro Monteiro (Ananias), 27
- Marcos Danilo Padilha (Danilo), 31
- Filipe José Machado (Filipe Machado), 32
- Sérgio Manoel Barbosa Santos (Sérgio Manoel), 27
- José Gildeixon Clemente de Paiva (Gil), 29
- Bruno Rangel Domingues (Bruno Rangel), 34
- Cléber Santana Loureiro (Cléber Santana), 35
- Josimar Rosado da Silva Tavares (Josimar), 30
- Willian Thiego de Jesus (Thiego), 30
- Tiago da Rocha Vieira Alves (Tiaguinho), 22
Staff Who Passed Away
- Luiz Carlos Saroli (Caio Júnior), coach, 51
- Gilberto Pace Thomaz (Giba), press officer, 29
Chapecoense: Recent Years
As champions of the Copa Sudamericana, Chapecoense qualified for the 2017 Copa Libertadores. This was their first time in that important tournament. They built a new team with loan players, free signings, and young players from their academy. Two players who survived the crash also returned. They won their first match in an away game against Zulia in Venezuela.
On November 27, 2019, almost three years after the plane crash, the club was relegated from the Série A. They lost 0–1 to Botafogo.
However, on January 12, 2021, Chapecoense was promoted back to the Série A. They achieved this after a 2–1 victory against their state rivals Figueirense.
Meet the Chapecoense Team: Current Players
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Club Supporters: Chapecoense Sponsors
As of 2016, Chapecoense had several important sponsors. These included the English company Umbro, which supplied their kits. Caixa Econômica Federal, a Brazilian bank, was also a sponsor. Other sponsors were Unimed, a health insurance company, and Aurora Alimentos, a food company from Chapecó.
Chapecoense Achievements: Trophies and Titles
Official Tournaments
| Continental | ||
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| Competitions | Titles | Seasons |
| Copa Sudamericana | 1 | 2016 |
| National | ||
| Competitions | Titles | Seasons |
| Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 1 | 2020 |
| State | ||
| Competitions | Titles | Seasons |
| Campeonato Catarinense | 7 | 1977, 1996, 2007, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2020 |
| Copa Santa Catarina | 1 | 2006 |
Other Tournaments
National and Inter-state
- Copa da Paz Internacional (1): 2005
- Torneio da Cidade de São Gabriel (1): 2005
- Troféu João Saldanha (1): 2017
State
- Taça Santa Catarina (2): 1979, 2014
Runners-up (Second Place)
- Recopa Sudamericana (1): 2017
- Suruga Bank Championship (1): 2017
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (1): 2013
- Campeonato Catarinense (9): 1978, 1991, 1995, 2009, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2025
- Copa Santa Catarina (1): 1996
- Recopa Catarinense (1): 2021
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See also
In Spanish: Associação Chapecoense de Futebol para niños
