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Atlético Goianiense

Full name	Atlético Clube Goianiense
Nickname(s)	Dragão (The Dragon)
Founded	2 April 1937; 88 years ago (1937-04-02)
Stadium	Antônio Accioly
Ground Capacity	12.500
President	Adson Batista
Head coach	Fábio Matias
League	Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Campeonato Goiano
2022 2022	Série A, 18th of 20 (relegated) Goiano, 1st of 12 (champions)
Home colors Away colors Third colors

Atlético Clube Goianiense, often called Atlético Goianiense, is a Brazilian football team. They are from the city of Goiânia, which is the capital of the Brazilian state of Goiás.

Atlético Goianiense is the oldest football club in Goiânia. It was the first team from its state to win a national competition, the Série C. In 2010, Atlético Goianiense returned to Brazil's top league, Série A, after 23 years. In 2016, they won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B title for the first time. The team's nickname is The Dragon. Because they won the Série B in 2016, they were promoted to the Série A.

Club History: The Dragon's Journey

Early Days and First Wins

On April 2, 1937, Nicanor Gordo and Joaquim Veiga started the club. This helped begin football in the new city of Goiânia. In 1938, Gordo and Veiga left to join another new club, Goiânia EC.

In 1944, Atlético Goianiense played in the first Campeonato Goiano. This was the first official football championship in the state. Five clubs from Goiânia competed. Atlético Goianiense won this competition, earning their first title. In 1957, the club won the state championship without losing a single match. They also won the Torneio dos Invictos that same year.

National Success and Promotions

In 1971, the team won the Torneio da Integração Nacional. They beat Ponte Preta in the final. In 1990, Atlético Goianiense won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. They defeated América Mineiro in a penalty shootout.

In 2003, Atlético Goianiense finished last in the state championship. They were moved down to the second division for the next year. But in 2005, the club won the Goiás State Championship Second Division. This meant they were promoted back to the First Division. In 2006, they finished second in the Goiás State Championship First Level. This helped them return to Serie C.

In 2007, they became state champions for the first time in 19 years. The next year, they won the Serie C. This promoted them to the 2009 Serie B. In the 2009 Serie B, Goianiense played well. They finished fourth and were promoted to the Serie A. This was their first time in Serie A since 1986. They had four promotions in just five years!

Top League Challenges and Achievements

In their first season back in Serie A, the club finished 16th. They just barely avoided being moved down to a lower league. They stayed up by having better head-to-head results against Vitoria. They even beat third-placed team Corinthians twice. They also had two big 3-0 wins against Palmeiras.

The 2011 season was even better. The club finished 13th and qualified for the 2012 Copa Sudamericana. They had a tough start, but five wins in August helped them avoid relegation. They ended the season with a huge 5–1 victory against America. That season, they also won back-to-back state league titles.

In the 2012 Copa Sudamericana, the club was knocked out by Universidad Católica. This happened because Universidad Católica scored more away goals. In the league, the club was moved down again, finishing 19th.

The club's biggest achievement was in 2016. They won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B with two games left to play.

Recent International and National Performances

The club's best international performance was in the 2022 Copa Sudamericana. They had to play their games at Estádio Serra Dourada. This was because their main stadium did not meet CONMEBOL rules. The club got into the tournament by finishing 9th in the 2021 Serie A. They won their group with four wins out of six games.

In the Round of 16, they beat Club Olimpia, a team that had won the Libertadores three times. They won on penalties. Then, in the quarter-finals, they beat Uruguayan club Nacional 4–0 overall. This set up a semi-final match against another strong South American team, São Paulo. In the first game on September 1, Goianiense won 3–1. In the second game, São Paulo won 2-0, tying the score overall. São Paulo then won 4-2 in a penalty shootout and went to the final.

In the Copa do Brasil, the club also had their best ever run. They reached the quarter-finals. They were knocked out by Corinthians, losing 4–3 overall. They also won their sixteenth state championship this season. However, in the Campeonato Brasileiro, the club was moved down to a lower league again.

Club Achievements: Trophies and Titles

Official Tournaments

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Other Tournaments Won

• Torneio Goiás-Maranhão (1): 1972
• Torneio Incentivo (2): 1975, 1977
• Torneio Início do Campeonato Goiano (8): 1944, 1952, 1956, 1962, 1970, 1984, 1985, 1986
• Campeonato Citadino de Goiânia (1): 1938
• Taça Cidade de Goiânia (2): 1964, 1971
• Copa Goiânia (1): 1998

Second Place Finishes

• Campeonato Goiano (18 times): 1946, 1948, 1952, 1954, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1967, 1972, 1979, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1996, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2013
• Copa Leonino Caiado (1): 1974

Women's Football Team

• Campeonato Goiano de Futebol Feminino (4): 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Home Stadium and Training Grounds

Match between Atlético Goianense and Corinthians.

The club plays its home matches at Estádio Antônio Accioly. This stadium can hold about 12,000 people. The club has plans to build a new, modern stadium. This new arena would hold more than 15,000 fans.

Atlético Goianiense's main training center is called CT Urias Magalhães. They also have another training ground for young players. This youth training ground is in the city of Aparecida de Goiânia.

Team Colors and Symbols

Atlético's usual home colors

The club's colors are red and black. Their home uniform has a red and black striped shirt. They wear white shorts and red and black striped socks.

Atlético Goianiense's mascot is a red dragon. This dragon symbolizes the club. The club is nicknamed Dragão, which means Dragon in Portuguese. The club's flag looks like their home kit. It has red and black horizontal stripes with the club's logo in the middle.

Joaquim Jayme composed Atlético's official anthem. There is also another, unofficial, anthem for the club.

Team Staff and Coaches

First-team Staff

Head Coaches Through the Years

Many coaches have led Atlético Goianiense over the years. Some of the notable coaches include:

• Arthur Neto (several times, including 2006–2007, 2009–2010, 2012)
• Zé Teodoro (2008)
• Mauro Fernandes (2008–2009, 2009)
• Paulo César Gusmão (several times, including 2009, 2011, 2013)
• Hélio dos Anjos (several times, including 2011–2012, 2014)
• Wagner Lopes (several times, including 2014, 2016, 2018–2019)
• Marcelo Cabo (2016–2017)
• Jair Ventura (2023–2024)
• Vagner Mancini (2024–present)

See also

In Spanish: Atlético Clube Goianiense para niños