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Coritiba

Full name	Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Nickname(s)	Coxa (Thigh) Glorioso (Glorious)
Founded	October 12, 1909; 115 years ago (1909-10-12)
Ground	Couto Pereira
Ground Capacity	40,502
SAF Owner	Treecorp (90%) Coritiba Foot Ball Club (10%)
President	Glenn Stenger
Head coach	Jorginho
League	Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Campeonato Paranaense
2022 2022	Série A, 15th of 20 Paranaense, 1st of 12 (champions)
Home colours Away colours Third colours

Coritiba Foot Ball Club, often called Coritiba or "Coxa", is a Brazilian football team. It comes from Curitiba, the main city of the Paraná state. The club was started in 1909 by German immigrants. It is the oldest football club in the state and has won the most titles there.

Coritiba plays its home games at Estádio Couto Pereira, which was built in 1932. The stadium can hold about 40,000 fans. Coritiba has a big rivalry with Athletico Paranaense, and their games are called the Atletiba derby. They also play against Paraná Clube in the Paratiba derby.

Coritiba was the first club from Paraná to win the top Brazilian Championship in 1985. This win broke a long streak of teams from other states winning the title. The club has also won the Brazilian Championship Série B twice, in 2007 and 2010. Coritiba has won the Paraná State Championship 39 times. This is more than both of its main rivals combined.

In June 2023, a company called Treecorp Investimentos bought 90% of the club. This deal was worth a lot of money, about 1.1 billion Brazilian reais.

What Makes Coritiba Special?

Coritiba was the first club from southern Brazil to win a national title. This was the 1973 Torneio do Povo. It was also the first southern club to play in big international competitions. These include the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana.

Coritiba was the first team from Paraná to win the Série A. This is Brazil's main football title. They also reached the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil several times. They made it to the finals in 2011 and 2012.

The club holds a record for winning the Paranaense title six times in a row. This happened between 1971 and 1976. Coritiba has played in this state championship more than any other club. The club has over 30,000 members. It is ranked high in different football lists.

As of 2013, Coritiba works with clubs from other countries. These include Porto and Benfica from Portugal. They also work with Chivas Guadalajara from Mexico and Daegu from South Korea.

Coritiba holds a world record for the most consecutive wins. They won 24 games in a row in official competitions. This is the longest streak among Brazilian teams. The club has played over 4,800 games in its history.

Coritiba was the first football club in southern Brazil to start an American football team. The Coritiba Crocodiles team was formed by joining Coritiba's American football team with the Barigui Crocodiles. They have won the Brazilian championship three times.

Club History: How Coritiba Started

The Beginning of the Club

In 1909, some young men met at a German-Brazilian club in Curitiba. One day, Frederico "Fritz" Essenfelder brought a leather ball. He showed his friends how to play football, a new game. Fritz and his friends started playing matches.

Later, they were invited to play against a team from Ponta Grossa. On October 12, 1909, Fritz called a meeting to plan the first match. They decided to form a football club. They named it Teuto-Brasileiro. This was the first football club in Paraná state.

Coritiba's First Match

On October 23, 1909, the club played its first official game. It was in Ponta Grossa against Clube de Foot Ball de Tiro Pontagrossense. Coritiba lost 1–0. The goal was scored by Elias Mota.

The Coritiba team for that first match included: Arthur Iwersen, Erothildes Carlberg, Leopoldo Obladen, Arthur Hauer, Alfredo Labsch, Alfredo Hauer, Walter Dietrich, Teodoro Obladen, Carlos Schleker, Roberto Juchks, Fritz Essenfelder, Johann Maschke, Waldemar Hauer, Alvin Hauer and Rudolf Kaastrup.

Forming the Official Club

After the first game, the founders loved football. They decided to make their club only about football. Many players were not German, but the original club only allowed German members. So, they decided to form a new, separate club.

On January 30, 1910, the Coritibano Foot Ball Club was officially formed. They chose this name because it was what they were called in their first match.

The first club meeting was on April 21, 1910. They learned the rules of football from other cities. At this meeting, they chose their first leaders. João Viana Seiler became president. They also changed the club's name to Coritiba. This was to avoid confusion with another club. This moment started organized football in Paraná state.

Early Years: 1910s and 1920s

The club looked for a place to play. They chose the Hipódromo do Guabirotuba. This was a horse racing track. They added seats for fans. The new stadium was called Prado de Guabirotuba. It opened on June 12, 1910. Coritiba won the first game there 5–3. This was the first football match in Curitiba.

In 1915, Coritiba started playing in city and state championships. They won both in 1916. On July 2, 1916, Coritiba beat Spartano 7–0. That year, star player José Bermudes, known as Maxambomba, was chosen for the Brazil national team. Coritiba won another tournament in 1917. They moved to a new stadium, Parque da Graciosa.

In 1920, Coritiba won the Torneio Início. In 1921, they won it again, plus two other tournaments. On August 15, 1921, they beat the São Paulo state team 1–0. This was a big win. Two Coritiba players, Maxambomba and Gonçalo Pena, were chosen for the Brazil national team.

In 1924, the big rivalry with Clube Atlético Paranaense began. Coritiba beat Atlético 6–3. In 1926, Coritiba won a game 13–1, their biggest win in the state championship. In 1927, with Antônio Couto Pereira as president, Coritiba won the Campeonato Paranaense. They won eight of their nine matches.

1930s and 1940s: New Stadium, New Heroes

In 1930, Coritiba won the Torneio Início. They beat their rivals Atlético-PR 7–4. The next year, Coritiba won the Campeonato Paranaense. In 1931, Moaçir Gonçalves became the first black player for a team from the state capital. He was a player-manager. He helped Coritiba win a game 5–4 after being behind.

Another important person was Rei. He was a young ball boy. He became a goalkeeper for the team. He was so good that he was called 'The King'. He was the first goalkeeper from Paraná to play for the national team.

In 1932, Coritiba opened its new stadium, Belfort Duarte. They won the first game 4–2. This started a successful period. They won many city and state titles.

In 1941, Coritiba played its first game against a foreign team. They tied with Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata from Argentina. In 1942, Neno scored seven goals in a 10–2 win. In 1943, Coritiba won two more tournaments. In 1947, Coritiba won all four levels of the Campeonato Paranaense. They were called Campeoníssimo (Super Champion). In 1949, Coritiba beat Rapid Vienna of Austria 4–0. Rapid Vienna was the Austrian champion.

Golden Eras and National Glory

1950s and 1960s: Winning Streak and International Tours

The 1950s were very good for Coritiba. They won the Campeonato Paranaense six times. In 1960, they won the state championship again. In 1967, Evangelino da Costa Neves became the new president. He led the club for over twenty years. Coritiba beat Atlético Madrid from Spain 3–2. They also beat the Hungary national team 1–0.

In 1968, Coritiba won the Campeonato Paranaense again. They also won the Torneio Internacional de Verão. In 1969, Coritiba went on its first international tour. They played friendly games in many European countries. They won the Pierre Colon Cup in France. They played against famous teams like Valencia and Borussia Dortmund.

1970s: The Golden Decade

In 1970, Coritiba signed some big players. They went on another international tour. They played in France, Yugoslavia, and other countries. Coritiba won the Torneio Internacional de Verão in 1970 and 1971.

In 1971, Coritiba started its "Golden Decade." They won six state championships in a row. This was a record in Paraná football. On January 18, 1971, Coritiba beat the France national team 2–1.

In 1972, Coritiba went on a third international tour. They played in Algeria and Morocco. They returned undefeated. In 1973, Coritiba won the Torneio do Povo. This made them the first team from southern Brazil to win a national title. In 1977, their stadium name changed to Major Antônio Couto Pereira. Coritiba won two more Campeonatos Paranaense in 1978 and 1979. They finished the 1970s with eight state championships.

1980s: Brazilian Champions!

In 1980, Coritiba finished fourth in the Brasileirão. But then, the club faced money problems. They did not win any big titles until 1985.

In 1983, they won the Torneio Ak-Waba in Ivory Coast. They played the Bulgaria national team twice. In 1984, Coritiba returned to the main Brazilian league.

1985: The Big Win

Édson Índio Lela Toby Marildo Almir André Dida Heraldo Gomes Rafael Cammarota Coritiba team that defeated Bangu in the Final of the 1985 Brazilian Football Championship.

1985 was Coritiba's most glorious year. The team, led by Ênio Andrade, won the Brazilian league title. They beat Bangu in a penalty shootout at Maracanã. Over 91,000 fans watched the game.

In 1986, Coritiba played in the Copa Libertadores. They were the first team from Paraná to do so. They also won the Campeonato Paranaense that year. In 1989, Coritiba won the Campeonato Paranaense again.

1990s: Ups and Downs

The 1990s started tough for Coritiba. They faced new problems. In 1991, they reached the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil. After two years in Série B, Coritiba moved back up in 1992. But they fell back down in 1993. In 1995, new leaders took over and helped the club return to Série A.

In 1999, Coritiba won the Campeonato Paranaense again. This was after nine years without a state title.

2000s: Back to the Top

In 2001, Coritiba did well. They were second in the Copa Sul-Minas. They also reached the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil.

In 2003, Coritiba won the Campeonato Paranaense without losing a game. They finished fifth in the Brasileirão. This allowed them to play in the Copa Libertadores the next year. In 2004, they won the Campeonato Paranaense again.

In 2005, Coritiba had a bad season and fell to Série B. But they still had the fourth highest fan attendance in the league.

In 2007, Coritiba got a new coach, Renê Simões. They had many talented young players. On November 3, Coritiba moved back up to Série A. On November 24, they won the Série B championship.

In 2009, Coritiba fell to Série B again. This led to some fan trouble at the stadium.

2010s: Record-Breaking Wins

In 2010, Coritiba won the Campeonato Paranaense. They beat their biggest rival 2–0. On November 9, 2010, Coritiba returned to Série A. On November 20, they won the Série B championship.

On April 24, 2011, Coritiba won the state championship again. They were unbeaten, with only two ties.

On April 28, 2011, Coritiba made history. They broke the record for most consecutive wins in Brazil. They won 24 games in a row. This beat the old record of 21 wins. They also had 29 games without a loss.

Coritiba reached the 2011 Copa do Brasil final. They lost to Vasco da Gama on the away-goals rule. In 2012, Coritiba won the Campeonato Paranaense for the third time in a row. They also reached the Copa do Brasil final again.

2020s: New Ownership

In May 2023, Coritiba changed its ownership. A company called Treecorp Investimentos bought 90% of the club's shares. This was a big step for the club's future.

Club Information

What's in a Name?

The city of Curitiba got its current name in 1919. This was ten years after the club was founded. The club was actually named Coritiba. In the early days of football in Brazil, many English words were used. So, "Foot Ball Club" was a common and correct name then. The club has kept this name since.

The city's name, "Curitiba," has been spelled in different ways over time. These include Coritiba and Curityba. This was because of different cultures in the city.

Colors and Logo

Coritiba's colors are green and white. These are the same colors as the Paraná state flag. Coritiba is the oldest "green and white" team in Brazilian football.

The club's logo is a green circle with the letters "CFC" in white. It also has twelve white pine seeds. The pine seeds represent the state of Paraná. Coritiba's first logo was a simple green circle with "CFC" in green on a white background.

Team Uniforms

Coritiba's first uniform, used from 1909 to 1916, had green and white vertical stripes. From 1916 to 1976, the team wore an all-white uniform.

Today, the home uniform has a white shirt with two green horizontal stripes. It has black shorts and white socks. The away uniform has a green and white striped shirt, black shorts, and green socks. These uniforms were adopted in 1976.

Home (2024)

Away (2024)

Third (2024)

1985 Home Kit (National Champion)

1993 Home Kit

2005/06 Home

Club Mascot and Anthem

The club's mascot is an old man called Vovô Coxa (Grandpa Coxa). He represents the club's long history as the oldest football club in Curitiba.

The official club anthem was written by Cláudio Ribeiro and Homero Rébuli. There are also other unofficial songs that fans sing.

Other Sports at Coritiba

Coritiba is not just about football! The club also has teams in other sports:

• American Football: The Coritiba Crocodiles team has won the Brazilian championship three times.
• Basketball: Coritiba's basketball team has won the Campeonato Paranaense twice.
• E-sports: The club also has teams that play video games professionally.
• Seven-a-side Football: This is a smaller version of football. Coritiba's team has won the Liga das Américas twice.

Coritiba's Home Stadium

Estádio Couto Pereira is where Coritiba plays its home games.

• Full Name: Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira
• Capacity: 40,502 people
• Address: Rua Ubaldino do Amaral, 37
• Biggest Crowd (Game): 65,943 people. This was on May 15, 1983, for a game between Atlético-PR and Flamengo.
• Opened: 1932

The stadium is also known as Couto Pereira or Alto da Glória. The land for the stadium was given or sold cheaply by Nicolau Scheffer. At first, people thought it was too far away.

In 2005, the field was made bigger. The fences were removed so fans could see better. The changing rooms and other areas were also updated.

The stadium was first called Estádio Belfort Duarte. Its name was changed in 1977 to honor Major Antônio Couto Pereira. He was very important in making the stadium a reality.

Training Ground Graciosa

In 1988, the club decided to build a training center. Land was bought about nine kilometers from the main club office. But construction did not start until 1995. New leaders took over and began the work.

The Graciosa Training Ground opened on December 20, 1997. It became a modern place for football professionals to train. Today, it is one of the best training centers in Brazil. It has five football fields. It also has dressing rooms, a heated swimming pool, and a gym. There are also medical and psychology clinics. This helps young players grow and become stars for Coritiba.

Coritiba's Fans

The main fan group for Coritiba is Império Alviverde. It was started in 1977. This group is known as one of the biggest fan groups in southern Brazil.

Coritiba fans are very traditional. In 1939, a former goalkeeper named Pinha started the first organized fan group in Paraná. They used drums and chants to cheer for the team.

In 2010, the fans showed their strong support. The team had to play ten games away from home. But 33,156 fans still traveled to watch them. This showed their great passion for the club.

Coritiba's fan base is one of the largest in southern Brazil. A survey in 2010 said it was the third largest. Coritiba fans also have the highest average attendance in the state championship. They often create a "Green Hell" at Couto Pereira. This means they use lots of smoke, paper, and lights to make the stadium exciting.

The second largest fan group is Dragões Alviverde, founded in 1996.

Club Rivalries

Coritiba's biggest rivals are from the same city. These are Atlético-PR and Paraná Clube. Games between Coritiba and Atlético-PR are called "Atle-Tiba". Games between Coritiba and Paraná are known as "Para-Tiba".

The Atletiba Derby

The Atletiba classic is the match between Coritiba and Atlético Paranaense. These two clubs are both from Curitiba. Their first game was on June 8, 1924. Coritiba won that game 6–3. Over the years, this rivalry has grown. It is now one of the biggest in southern Brazil. This is because they have played many important games against each other. The biggest win in this rivalry was on November 14, 1959. Coritiba beat Atlético by 6–0.

The Paratiba Derby

The Paratiba is the classic game between Coritiba and Paraná. The first game was on February 4, 1990. Coritiba won 1–0. The biggest wins in this rivalry include a 6–1 victory for Paraná in 2002. And a 5–0 victory for Coritiba in 2021.

Club Achievements

Coritiba has won many titles throughout its history:

National Titles
Competitions	Wins	Years
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A	1	1985
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B	2s	2007, 2010
State Titles
Competitions	Wins	Years
Campeonato Paranaense	39	1916, 1927, 1931, 1933, 1935, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1951, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1986, 1989, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2022
Liga APSA	1	1916

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Other Trophies

Coritiba has also won many other tournaments and cups. These include:

• Torneio Início do Paraná (11 times)
• Curitiba Championship (1 time)
• Curitiba League (5 times)
• Curitiba City Cup (3 times)
• International Summer Tournament (3 times)
• Pierre Colon Cup (1 time)
• Torneio do Povo (1 time)
• Akwaba Cup (1 time)
• Festival Brasileiro de Futebol (1 time)

Runner-Up Finishes

Coritiba has also been the runner-up in some important competitions:

• Copa do Brasil (2 times): 2011, 2012
• Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (1 time): 1995
• Copa Sul-Minas (1 time): 2001
• Campeonato Paranaense (23 times)

Youth Team Success

Coritiba's youth teams have also won many titles:

• Dallas Cup (2 times)
• Copa do Brasil Sub-20 (1 time)
• Campeonato Paranaense Sub-20 (26 times)

Club Records

Most Games Played

The players who have played the most games for Coritiba are:

• Jairo: 410 matches (1972-1976, 1982-1987)
• Aladim: 402 matches (1973-1977, 1979-1980, 1983-1985)
• Nilo: 386 matches (1968-1976)

Most Goals Scored

The players who have scored the most goals for Coritiba are:

• Duílio Dias: 254 goals (1954-1963)
• Neno: 134 goals (1941-1947, 1951-1953)
• Ivo: 129 goals (1951-1961)

Match Records

• First Match: Lost 0–1 to Tiro Pontagrossense on October 23, 1909.
• First Official Win: Won 5–3 against Ponta Grossa on June 12, 1910.
• Biggest Wins (National):
  • 7–1 against Ferroviário (1980)
  • 7–1 against Desportiva-ES (1980)
  • 6–0 against Palmeiras (2011)
• Heaviest Defeats (National):
  • 0–5 against Grêmio (1984)
  • 0–5 against Palmeiras (1996)

Other Records

• First Goal Scorer: Fritz Essenfelter
• Most Appearances: Jairo, with 440 games.
• Record Goal Scorer: Duílio Dias, with 202 goals.
• Consecutive Victories: Coritiba holds the Guinness Book world record for 24 consecutive wins. This happened between February and May 2011.

Top Attendances at Couto Pereira

These are the games with the most fans at Coritiba's stadium:

1. Coritiba 0–2 Flamengo, 58,311 people, November 21, 1983.
2. Coritiba 2–0 Colorado-PR, 53,571 people, September 16, 1979.
3. Coritiba 3–0 Atlético-PR, 52,028 people, May 1, 1990.
4. Coritiba 1–0 Corinthians, 51,662 people, May 11, 1980.
5. Coritiba 1–1 Vasco, 50,582 people, December 12, 1979.

Images for kids

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  First president of the club along with other leaders.

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  Supporters at Major Antônio Couto Pereira Stadium.

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  Atletiba (1972)

See also

In Spanish: Coritiba Foot Ball Club para niños