Clube Náutico Capibaribe facts for kids

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Náutico

Full name	Clube Náutico Capibaribe
Nickname(s)	Timbu (White-eared opossum) Timbu Coroado (King Timbu) Alvirrubro (The Red & White) Hexacampeão (6-Time Champion) A Mais Fiel do Nordeste (The Northeast's Most Loyal)
Founded	April 7, 1901; 124 years ago (1901-04-07)
Stadium	Aflitos
Ground Capacity	18,000
President	Bruno Becker
Head coach	Bruno Pivetti
League	Campeonato Brasileiro Série C Campeonato Pernambucano
2022 2022	Série B, 20th of 20 (relegated) Pernambucano, 1st of 10 (champions)
Home colors Away colors

Estádio dos Aflitos

Logo from 1995 to 2008

Clube Náutico Capibaribe, or just Náutico, is a big sports club from Recife, Pernambuco, in Brazil. It's most famous for its football (soccer) team. The team plays in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, which is the third main league in Brazil. They also play in the Campeonato Pernambucano, the top league in their home state.

The club started in 1898 as a rowing club. The word "Náutico" means "nautical," which is about boats and the sea. The club's official birthday is April 7, 1901. Their first football team was formed in 1905, with players from England and Germany.

Náutico is the only football club in Pernambuco to win the state championship six times in a row. This happened from 1963 to 1968. They have big rivalries with two other local clubs: Sport Recife and Santa Cruz.

Náutico isn't just about football! They have a great swimming area with an Olympic-sized pool. They also have teams for other sports like hockey, basketball, volleyball, handball, women's football, futsal, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Boxing, Taekwondo, kendo, Muay Thai, MMA, and, of course, rowing. The club's official mascot is the opossum, which is called "timbu" in Brazil.

Náutico has a huge fan base. They have the 6th largest group of fans in Brazil's Northeast region. Overall, they are the 21st most popular club in Brazil. In 2010, about 1.5 million people were Náutico fans!

Their Home Stadium: Estádio dos Aflitos

Náutico fans at a match against Flamengo at Estádio dos Aflitos in 2009.

Náutico's home stadium is called the Estádio Eládio de Barros Carvalho. Most people know it as the Estádio dos Aflitos because of where it's located. The stadium first opened on June 25, 1939. It was named after Eládio de Barros Carvalho, who was the club's president for many years.

From 2013 to 2018, Náutico played their games at a different stadium, Arena Pernambuco. But this partnership didn't work out well. The company managing the arena didn't keep their promises, especially about money. This caused problems for Náutico's performance on the field. Also, the new stadium was far away, making it hard for fans to get there. Because of these issues, Náutico decided to end the agreement.

In 2017, with strong support from their fans, Náutico began to fix up Estádio dos Aflitos. They put in a new field and replaced old fences with glass. They also added new, modern seats. The stadium got better emergency exits, improved areas for players and fans, and brighter lights.

The stadium officially reopened in December 2018 with a friendly match. Náutico played against Newell's Old Boys from Argentina and won 1-0. A 17-year-old player named Thiago scored the winning goal. Before that game, another friendly match honored a former player, Kuki, with many club legends attending.

Here are some cool facts about the stadium:

• First game: June 25, 1939 – Náutico won 5-2 against Sport.
• First goal: Scored by Wilson (Náutico) in that first game.
• Biggest crowd: 31,061 people watched Náutico beat Santa Cruz 1-0 on August 16, 1970.
• Largest victory: Náutico won 21-3 against Flamengo do Recife on July 1, 1945.
• Current Capacity: 18,000 fans.

Náutico Fans

Náutico fans at the Aflitos stadium during a match in 2009.

Supporters of Clube Náutico Capibaribe during a match in 2006.

Náutico has over a million fans! Many passionate supporters live all over Brazil and even in other countries. They are especially popular in nearby states in Brazil's Northeast region.

A survey in 2010 found that about 1 million people in Brazil supported Náutico. Most of these fans were in the Northeast region. Another survey in 2013 said Náutico had 1.2 million fans, making them the 18th largest fan base in Brazil.

The fans are very important to the team. In 2006, Náutico won 85% of their home games. This was the best record among all 20 teams in their league! They won 16 games, drew 2, and lost only 1 at home. About 10,000 fans came to each game that year. This number grew to about 13,000 in 2007 when they played in the first division.

One of Brazil's first "barra bravas" (a type of loud and organized fan group) was formed by Náutico fans. It's called "Alma Alvirrubra," which means "White-and-red soul." This group started during a tough time for the club, showing how loyal the fans are.

In 2011, Náutico set another record: they were the only club in Brazil, across all leagues, not to lose a single home game in the Brazilian Championship. They won 13 games and drew 6, proving how much their fans' support helps.

The oldest organized fan group in Pernambuco is Torcida Jovem Fanáutico, founded in 1984. In 2020, a survey showed that Náutico fans are "The Most Loyal in the Northeast." This means they stick with their local team, unlike some fans who also support bigger clubs from other regions.

Club Rivalries

Náutico has two main rivals. Their biggest rivalry is with Sport Recife. Their games are called the Clássico dos Clássicos, which means "The Derby of the Derbies." It's one of the oldest football rivalries in Brazil, starting in 1909. Sport Club do Recife was actually formed by a group who left Náutico.

Náutico's other local rival is Santa Cruz. Their rivalry started in 1918 and their matches are known as the Clássico das Emoções, or "The Derby of the Emotions."

Club Achievements

Náutico has won many important titles over the years:

National Titles

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazil's top league)
  • Second Place: 1967
• Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (Brazil's second league)
  • Second Place: 1988, 2011
• Campeonato Brasileiro Série C (Brazil's third league)
  • Winners: 2019

Regional Titles

• Torneio dos Campeões do Norte-Nordeste
  • Winners: 1952
• Copa dos Campeões do Norte
  • Winners: 1966

State Titles

• Campeonato Pernambucano (Pernambuco State Championship)
  • Winners (24 times): 1934, 1939, 1945, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1954, 1960, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1974, 1984, 1985, 1989, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2018, 2021, 2022
• Copa Pernambuco
  • Winners: 2011

Women's Football

• Campeonato Pernambucano de Futebol Feminino
  • Winners (4 times): 2005, 2006, 2020, 2021

Top Goalscorers

Here are some of the players who have scored the most goals for Náutico:

Current Squad

No. Position Player GK Vagner GK Bruno Lopes DF Danilo Cardoso DF Denilson DF Diego DF Diego Ferreira (on loan from Tombense) DF Joécio DF Diego Matos DF Odivan DF Perema DF Richardson (on loan from ABC) MF Elton

No. Position Player MF Alexandre Tam MF Felipe Ferreira (on loan from Retrô) MF Fernando MF Lima (on loan from Guarani) MF Jean Mangabeira MF Nathan (on loan from Fluminense) MF Thiaguinho FW Kayon FW Maxwell FW Paulo Sérgio FW Bruno Mezenga FW Richarles

Players on Loan

Sometimes players are loaned to other teams for a while. Here are some Náutico players currently playing for other clubs:

No. Position Player GK Jefferson (at Volta Redonda until 30 November 2023) DF Bruno Luiz (at Flamengo de Arcoverde until 31 December 2023) DF Rennan Siqueira (at Figueirense until 31 December 2023) MF Kauan (at Goiás U20 until 31 January 2024) MF Pedro Henrique (at Vitória das Tabocas until 31 December 2023)

No. Position Player MF Wagninho (at Mineiros until 31 December 2023) FW Adriel (at Vitória das Tabocas until 31 December 2023) FW Matheus Carvalho (at Vasco da Gama until 30 April 2024) FW Leonardo Gomes (at Vitória das Tabocas until 31 December 2023) FW Jhon Kennedy (at Vitória das Tabocas until 31 December 2023)

Current Staff

These are the people who work behind the scenes to help the team:

Position	Name
Head coach	Mazola Júnior
Assistant Coach	Kuki, Levi Gomes, Edson Miolo & Dudu Capixaba
Goalkeeping Coach	Júnior Matos
Fitness coaches	Ricardo Seguins, Elior Alves & Mauricio Copertino
Club doctors	Múcio Vaz, Paulo Regueira & Jorge Silva
Physiotherapists	Cléber Queiroga, Silmario & Andre
Masseurs	Alexandre & Irapuan
General Assistants	Araponga, Paulo Leme, Joselito, Pedro Gama & Pirata
Football Directors	Toninho Monteiro, Émerson Barbosa, Marcílio Sales & Guilherme Rocha
Football Superintendent	Alexandre Faria

Managers

A manager is like the head coach who leads the team. Here are some of the managers Náutico has had:

See also

In Spanish: Clube Náutico Capibaribe para niños