Avaí F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Avaí Futebol Clube | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Leão da Ilha (Lion of the Island) | ||
| Founded | September 1, 1923 | ||
| Ground | Ressacada, Florianópolis, Brazil | ||
| Capacity | 19,000 | ||
| Chairman |  Níldo |
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| Manager | Claudinei Oliveira |
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| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | ||
| 2007 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, 3th | ||
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Avaí Futebol Clube, or just Avaí, is a popular Brazilian football team. They are from Florianópolis in Santa Catarina, Brazil. The club was started on September 1, 1923. It became well-known when famous tennis player Gustavo Kuerten said he was a fan!
Avaí's home stadium is the Ressacada stadium. It can hold 19,000 fans. The team plays in blue shirts, shorts, and socks.
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Avaí's Story
The club began when a businessman named Amadeu Horn gave football kits to some boys. These boys played a game against a team called Humaitá and won! Because of this win, the club was officially started on September 1, 1923. It was first called Avahy Football Club. The name "Avahy" comes from the Battle of Avahy, which happened during the Paraguayan War. The very next year, Avaí became the first champion of the Santa Catarina State Championship.
Playing in Brazil's Top Leagues
Avaí has played in Brazil's top football league, the Brazilian First Division (called "Série A"), four times. These were in 1974, 1976, 1977, and 1979. In 1998, they won their only national title, the Brazilian Third Division ("Série C").
Since 1999, Avaí has mostly played in the Série B, which is the Second Division. They did very well in 2001 and 2004, reaching the "Final Four" stage. However, they couldn't move up to the First Division because only the top two teams were promoted. Avaí holds the record for winning the most Santa Catarina State Championships in the 20th century, with 13 titles!
What Avaí Has Won
Avaí has won many championships over the years. Here are some of their most important titles:
Major Championships
- Brazilian Third Division ("Série C"): Once, in 1998. This is their biggest national win.
- Santa Catarina State Championships: 13 times! They won in 1924, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1930, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1973, 1975, 1988, and 1997.
- Santa Catarina Governor Trophy: Twice, in 1983 and 1985.
- Santa Catarina State Second Division: Once, in 1994.
- Florianópolis City Championships: 20 times! They won many times between 1924 and 1995.
- Copa Santa Catarina: Once, in 1995.
Youth Team Success
Avaí also has strong youth teams.
- U-20 Santa Catarina State Championships: 4 times (1981, 2001, 2003, 2005).
- U-17 Santa Catarina State Championship: Once (2003).
- U-15 Santa Catarina State Championship: Once (1999).
Avaí's Home Stadium
Avaí plays its home games at the Estádio da Ressacada. This stadium opened in 1983. It can hold up to 19,000 people, making it a great place for fans to cheer on their team!
Avaí's Biggest Rival
Avaí's biggest rival is another team from Santa Catarina, Figueirense F.C.. Matches between these two teams are always very exciting!
Team Colors and Nickname
Avaí's team colors are blue and white. Their special nickname is "The Lion of the Island". This is because most of Florianópolis, the city where the club is from, is located on an island. So, the team is like the king (lion) of their island home!
See Also
- Football in Brazil
Images for kids
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Brazil's flag, representing the country where Avaí plays.
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Uruguay's flag, representing a player's nationality.
