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 Third Division | ||
| 2009 | 19º (relegated from 2º division) | ||
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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, Brazil. The club was started on June 13, 1940.
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Club History
Early Years and First Division
Campo Grande Atlético Clube was founded on June 13, 1940. The team first played in Brazil's top football league, the Campeonato Brasileiro First Division, in 1979. They reached the second stage of the competition that year.
Winning a National Title
In 1982, Campo Grande won its biggest title so far. They won the Brazilian Second Division! They beat CSA in the final match. A player from Campo Grande, Luisinho, was the best goal scorer in the tournament with 10 goals. This win meant the club was promoted to the First Division for the next year.
Return to the Top League
Campo Grande played in the Campeonato Brasileiro First Division again in 1983. They were eliminated in the first stage but managed to qualify for the second stage.
Famous Players and Managers
In 1991, a very famous Brazilian player named Roberto Dinamite played for Campo Grande. He is known as one of the best goal scorers in Brazilian football history.
Later, in 1983, Vanderlei Luxemburgo started his career as a football manager by coaching Campo Grande. He went on to become a very well-known manager.
Club Achievements
National Titles
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
- Winners (1): 1982
State Titles
- Campeonato Carioca Série A2
- Winners (1): 1985
Women's Football Titles
- Campeonato Carioca de Futebol Feminino
- Winners (4): 1997, 1999, 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 and Mascot
Campo Grande's team colors are black and white. Their home uniform usually has black and white vertical stripes. They wear black shorts and white socks. Their away uniform is mostly white, with black socks.
The club's mascot is a rooster. It wears Campo Grande's home uniform and black football boots.
Well-known Players
Here are some notable players who have played for Campo Grande:
Cláudio Adão- Dadá Maravilha
- Décio Esteves
- Roberto Dinamite
- Pingo
Well-known Managers
- Vanderlei Luxemburgo (started his managing career here in 1983)
See also
In Spanish: Campo Grande Atlético Clube para niños
