Campo Grande Atlético Clube facts for kids
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| Full name | Campo Grande Atlético Clube | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Campusca Galo da Zona Oeste (West Side Rooster) Alvi-Negro (The Black & White) |
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| Founded | June 13, 1940 | ||
| Ground | Estádio Ítalo Del Cima, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Capacity | 18,000 | ||
| Chairman | Humberto Costa | ||
| League | Campeonato Carioca Série B2 | ||
| 2024 | 1º (Champions) | ||
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Campo Grande Atlético Clube, often called Campo Grande, is a Brazilian football team. It comes from the Campo Grande neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. The club was started on June 13, 1940.
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Club History
Campo Grande Atlético Clube was founded on June 13, 1940. It quickly became an important part of local football.
Early Years and National Debut
In 1979, the club played in Brazil's top football league. This league is called the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Campo Grande finished in 27th place that year. They managed to reach the second stage of the competition.
Winning a National Title
The club achieved its biggest success in 1982. They won the Brazilian Second Division. This was their first and only national title. They beat CSA in the final match. Campo Grande's player, Luisinho, was the top scorer. He scored 10 goals in the tournament. Winning this title meant they were promoted. They moved up to the First Division for the next year.
Return to the Top League
In 1983, Campo Grande played in the Campeonato Brasileiro First Division again. They were eliminated in the first round. However, they won a playoff against Paysandu. This allowed them to reach the second stage. They finished last in their group. Overall, Campo Grande ended the competition in 24th place.
Famous Players
In 1991, a very famous player joined Campo Grande. His name was Roberto Dinamite. He is a legend for Vasco da Gama. Roberto Dinamite is one of Brazil's best goal scorers ever. He scored 698 goals in his career. Most of these goals were for Vasco.
Club Achievements
Campo Grande has won several important football tournaments. These wins are called "honours."
Official Tournaments Won
| National Titles | ||
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| Competition | Titles | Season |
| Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 1 | 1982 |
| State Titles | ||
| Competition | Titles | Season |
| Campeonato Carioca Série A2 | 1 | 1985 |
| Campeonato Carioca Série B2 | 1s | 2024 |
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Other Tournaments Won
State Level
- Taça Maracanã (1): 2024
Second Place Finishes
Campo Grande has also been the runner-up in several competitions:
- Campeonato Carioca Série A2 (2 times): 1989, 1998
- Campeonato Carioca Série B1 (1 time): 2008
- Campeonato Carioca Série B2 (1 time): 2019
Women's Football Achievements
The club also has a successful women's football team. They have won the Campeonato Carioca de Futebol Feminino twice:
- 2004
- 2008
Home Stadium
Campo Grande plays its home games at Estádio Ítalo Del Cima. This stadium was built in 1960. It can hold up to 18,000 people.
Team Colors
Campo Grande's team colors are black and white. When they play at home, their uniform usually has black and white vertical stripes. They wear black shorts and white socks. Their away uniform is mostly white. The only exception is their black socks.
Club Mascot
The club's mascot is a rooster. This rooster wears Campo Grande's home uniform. It also wears black football boots.
Notable Players
Many talented players have played for Campo Grande. Some famous ones include:
Cláudio Adão- Dadá Maravilha
- Décio Esteves (played in 1962)
- Roberto Dinamite
- Pingo
Notable Managers
Vanderlei Luxemburgo is a very well-known football manager. He started his coaching career in 1983. His first team to manage was Campo Grande.
See also
In Spanish: Campo Grande Atlético Clube para niños
