Bangu Atlético Clube facts for kids
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| Full name | Bangu Atlético Clube | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Luiz Carlos Alvi-Rubro (The Red & White) O Castor (The Beaver) Time de Fábrica (The Factory Team) |
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| Founded | April 17, 1904 | ||
| Stadium | Estádio Moça Bonita | ||
| Stadium capacity |
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| President | Jorge Varela | ||
| Head coach | Felipe Loureiro | ||
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série D Campeonato Carioca |
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| 2020 | Carioca, 8th | ||
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Bangu Atlético Clube, often called Bangu, is a professional association football club from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The team plays in the Bangu neighborhood. They compete in Série D, which is the fourth level of Brazilian football. They also play in the Campeonato Carioca, the top league in Rio de Janeiro state.
Bangu has played in the top national league, Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, many times. They even finished as runner-up in 1985. Their home field is the Estadio Moça Bonita. This stadium can hold about 15,000 fans.
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Club History: How Bangu Started
The club began at the Fábrica Bangu (Bangu Factory) in Rio de Janeiro. Some British workers, especially Thomas Donohoe, brought football to the factory. They organized the first football match ever played in Brazil! In December 1903, Andrew Procter suggested starting a club. He saw how much his co-workers loved the game.
The club was officially founded on April 17, 1904. It was named Bangu Atlético Clube. Bangu was special because it was the first football club in Brazil to have black and mixed-race players.
Winning Championships
In 1933, Bangu won its first state championship, the Campeonato Carioca. This was a big moment for the club.
In 1966, Bangu won its second state championship. This game was played at the huge Maracana, with over 120,000 fans! They beat Flamengo 3-0. The game is remembered for a big fight between players.
In 1967, Bangu even played in the United States. They represented the city of Houston as the Houston Stars in the United Soccer Association. They had a good season with four wins, four draws, and four losses. They also had the most fans at their games, with about 19,000 people per match.
In 1985, Bangu had a fantastic year. They finished as the runner-up in the Campeonato Brasileiro, the national league. This success allowed them to play in the Copa Libertadores the next year. The Copa Libertadores is a very important tournament for South American clubs.
In 2004, Bangu moved down to the second level of the Campeonato Carioca. But they worked hard and won the second level in 2008. This win brought them back to the top state league in 2009.
Club Achievements: Bangu's Trophies
Bangu has won several important tournaments throughout its history.
Official Titles
| State Championships | ||
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| Competitions | Titles | Seasons |
| Campeonato Carioca | 2 | 1933, 1966 |
| Campeonato Carioca Série A2 | 3 | 1911, 1914, 2008 |
Other Tournament Wins
Bangu has also won many other cups and tournaments, both in Brazil and internationally. Some of these include:
- International Soccer League (1): 1960
- President's Cup (Korea) (1): 1984
- BTV Cup (1): 2015
- Copa dos Campeões (1): 1967
- Taça Rio (1): 1987
- Torneio Início (4): 1934, 1950, 1955, 1964
Runner-Up Finishes
Bangu has also been the runner-up in some major competitions:
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (1): 1985
- Campeonato Carioca (6): 1951, 1959, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1985
- Copa Rio (2): 2010, 2012
Special Awards
- Fita Azul (1): 1962
The Fita Azul (Blue Ribbon) was an award given to Brazilian clubs. It recognized teams that had successful tours outside of Brazil.
Bangu's Home Stadium
Bangu's stadium is called Estádio Guilherme Da Silveira Filho. Most people know it as Moça Bonita. It was built in 1947 and can hold up to 15,000 fans.
Moça Bonita is considered one of the most traditional stadiums in Rio de Janeiro. It is known for its intense heat during games. After the Maracanã Stadium was renovated, Moça Bonita received some of its old seats. This was one of the few updates the stadium has had over the years.
Club Rivals
Bangu has several rivals in football. Their biggest rivals are América, Ceres, and Campo Grande.
Bangu also has rivalries with the four biggest football clubs from Rio de Janeiro. These are Botafogo FR, CR Flamengo, Fluminense FC, and CR Vasco da Gama.
Current Team Squad
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Club Mascot
Bangu's mascot is a beaver. In Portuguese, a beaver is called castor. The mascot was created during a time when a banker named Castor de Andrade financially supported the club for many years.
Famous Coaches
Over the years, Bangu has had many well-known coaches. Some of them even coached the Brazilian national team or won major titles with other clubs.
- Ademar Pimenta (1935–1936) - Brazilian World Cup coach in 1938
- Aymoré Moreira (1949–1950, 1967) - Brazilian World Cup coach in 1962
- Tim (1953–1956, 1959–1960, 1963–1964, 1980)
- Flávio Costa (1970) - Brazilian World Cup coach in 1950
- Paulo César Carpegiani (1986) - Won Club World Cup with Flamengo
- Mário Zagallo (1988) - World Cup winner as both a coach and manager
Top Scorers for Bangu
These players scored the most goals for Bangu:
- Ladislau da Guia – 215 goals
- Moacir Bueno – 162 goals
- Nívio – 130 goals
- Menezes – 119 goals
- Zizinho – 115 goals
- Paulo Borges – 105 goals
Players with Most Matches Played
These players have played the most games for Bangu:
- Ubirajara Motta – 280 matches
- Ladislau da Guia – 256 matches
- Zózimo – 256 matches
- Serjão – 249 matches
- Nilton dos Santos – 232 matches
See also
In Spanish: Bangu Atlético Clube para niños
