Club Athletico Paranaense facts for kids
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| Full name | Club Athletico Paranaense | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Furacão (Hurricane) Rubro-Negro (Red and Black) El Paranaense (The Paranaense) |
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| Founded | 26 March 1924 | |||
| Ground | Arena da Baixada | |||
| Capacity | 42,372 | |||
| President | Mario Celso Petraglia | |||
| Manager | Lucho González | |||
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Campeonato Paranaense |
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| 2022 2022 |
Série A, 6th of 20 Paranaense, 4th of 12 |
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Club Athletico Paranaense is a famous Brazilian football team. It is often called Athletico Paranaense. The club was started on March 26, 1924, in the city of Curitiba, which is the capital of the Paraná state in Brazil.
This team has won some big titles. They won the Brazilian League (Série A) in 2001. They also won the Copa Sudamericana twice, in 2018 and 2021. In 2019, they won the Copa do Brasil. Athletico Paranaense has also reached the finals of the Copa Libertadores twice, in 2005 and 2022.
Many people think they are one of the strongest teams in Brazil, even compared to the biggest clubs.
Contents
Club History: How Athletico Paranaense Started
Early Days: Foundation and First Wins
The club began in 1924. Two older clubs from Curitiba, International Football Club and América Futebol Clube, joined together to form it. Athletico Paranaense played its first friendly match on April 6, winning 4–2 against Universal FC. The very next year, in 1925, they won their first championship, the Campeonato Paranaense. They won it again in 1929 and 1930, marking their first back-to-back wins.
Ups and Downs: The 1980s and 1990s
In 1983, Athletico had a great season in the Brazilian League, finishing fourth. However, they faced tough times later in the 1980s. In 1989, they were moved down to the second division (Série B) for the first time.
In 1990, they reached the second division finals. Even though they lost, they were still promoted back to the top league for 1991. They managed to stay in the top league for the next season.
The 1993 season was difficult, and they were moved down again. But in 1995, Athletico won their first major title: the second division championship! This win brought them back to the top league in 1996, where they played well and reached the quarter-finals.
In 1999, the club opened its new stadium, Arena da Baixada. It was built where their old stadium used to be. That same year, Athletico won a special tournament. This allowed them to play in the Copa Libertadores for the first time ever.
Big Wins: League Title and Continental Success (2000-2006)
In the 2000 Copa Libertadores, Athletico started very strong. They won their group without losing any games. But they were knocked out in the next stage after a penalty shootout.
In 2001, Athletico made history by winning their first ever Brazilian League (Série A) title! They beat São Caetano 5–2 in the finals. This win meant they would play in the Copa Libertadores again. However, their 2002 campaign was not as good, and they finished last in their group.
The 2004 season was exciting. Athletico finished second in the Série A, almost winning the league. This earned them a spot in the 2005 Copa Libertadores. Their 2005 Libertadores journey was amazing. They made it to the knockout stages and then kept winning! They beat Santos and Chivas Guadalajara to reach the final. In the final, they played against São Paulo. The first game was a 1-1 draw, but São Paulo won the second game 4–0, stopping Athletico from winning their first Copa Libertadores title.
In 2005, Athletico also played in their first Copa Sudamericana. They had a great run, beating famous teams like River Plate. They reached the semi-finals but lost to Pachuca from Mexico.
Challenges: Decline and Relegation (2007-2012)
After their great run, the club had some difficult years. From 2006 to 2009, they often finished outside the top 10 in the league. They were also knocked out early in other competitions. In 2011, the team was moved down to the second division again. However, they quickly bounced back and were promoted to the Série A in 2012.
New Heights: Major Titles and Continental Triumphs (2013-Present)
In 2013, Athletico came back strong. They finished third in the Série A and were runners-up in the Copa do Brasil. This showed they were a powerful team once more.
In 2018, Athletico Paranaense won their first ever Copa Sudamericana title! They beat Junior from Colombia in a penalty shootout in the finals.
In 2019, they played in the Recopa Sudamericana final against River Plate. They won the first game, but River Plate came back to win the title. Later that year, in September 2019, Athletico won their first Copa do Brasil title by beating Internacional in the final.
They continued their success in 2021, winning their second Copa Sudamericana title. They beat fellow Brazilian team Red Bull Bragantino 1–0 in the final.
In 2022, Athletico Paranaense reached the Copa Libertadores final for the second time. However, they were defeated by Flamengo.
Team Supporters
A survey in 2005 showed that Athletico Paranaense has the most fans in Curitiba.
Team Colors and Uniform
When the club started in 1924, Athletico wore red and black striped shirts, white shorts, and red and black socks.
In 1989, the club changed its home shirt to have vertical red and black stripes. This was to make their uniform different from other red and black teams in Brazil. They kept white shorts and socks. In 1996, they changed the shorts and socks to black.
In December 2018, Athletico changed their club crest. The new crest has four red and black diagonal stripes that look like a hurricane, matching their nickname. They also changed their name slightly to 'Club Athletico Paranaense', which was their original name. The home kit changed too. It became mostly red with a black collar. It also had the four diagonal stripes from the new crest across the lower part of the shirt. The shorts and socks stayed black. The away kit became a white shirt with a black collar and thin diagonal lines.
Stadium: Arena da Baixada
Athletico Paranaense plays its home games at the Estádio Joaquim Américo Guimarães, which is famously known as Arena da Baixada. This stadium was built in 1914 and has been updated many times. Besides hosting important club matches, Arena da Baixada also hosted four World Cup games in 2014. It has also hosted other big events like volleyball tournaments, UFC fights, and music concerts.
Arena da Baixada is special because it is the only stadium in South America with a roof that can open and close. It was also the first stadium in South America to use artificial turf, which was approved by FIFA.
Club Partnerships
Athletico Paranaense has partnered with several football clubs and organizations around the world:
Orlando City SC (USA) – This partnership helps connect Athletico with a club in the (MLS) and its training facilities.
All India Football Federation (AIFF) – In 2014, Athletico partnered with India's football governing body. The goal was to help India develop a strong team for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Cerezo Osaka (Japan)
Bali United F.C. (Indonesia)
Honours: Trophies and Achievements
Athletico Paranaense has won many important competitions:
International Titles
- Levain Cup-Sudamericana: 2019
Continental Titles
- Copa Sudamericana: 2018, 2021
National Titles
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazilian League): 2001
- Copa do Brasil (Brazilian Cup): 2019
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (Brazilian Second Division): 1995
- Seletiva Libertadores: 1999
State Titles
- Campeonato Paranaense (Paraná State Championship): 28 times, including 1925, 1929, 1930, 1934, 1936, 1940, 1943, 1945, 1949, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1990, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2009, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024
- Taça FPF: 1998, 2003
Other Achievements
- Torneio Início do Paraná (6): 1936, 1947, 1955, 1958, 1987, 1988
- Curitiba League (5): 1929, 1930, 1934, 1936, 1940
- Marbella Cup (1): 2013
Runner-Up Finishes
- Copa Libertadores: 2005, 2022
- Recopa Sudamericana: 2019, 2022
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2004
- Copa do Brasil: 2013, 2021
- Supercopa do Brasil: 2020
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 1990
- Primeira Liga: 2016
- Copa Sul-Minas: 2002
- Campeonato Paranaense: 18 times, including 1927, 1928, 1948, 1968, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1987, 1991, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017
Women's Football
- Campeonato Paranaense de Futebol Feminino: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Images for kids
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Crest of Atlético Paranaense used until December 2018
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Arena da Baixada in 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Club Athletico Paranaense para niños
