Figueirense FC facts for kids
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| Full name | Figueirense Futebol Clube | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Figueira (Fig Tree) Furacão (Hurricane) Gigante do Estreito (Strait's Giant) Alvinegro (White and Black) |
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| Founded | 12 June 1921 | ||
| Ground | Orlando Scarpelli | ||
| Capacity | 19,584 | ||
| President | Paulo Prisco Paraíso | ||
| Head coach | Thiago Carvalho | ||
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série C Campeonato Catarinense |
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| 2022 2022 |
Série C, 5th of 20 Catarinense, 4th of 12 |
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Figueirense Futebol Clube, often called Figueirense, is a professional football club from Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It was started on June 12, 1921. The team plays in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, which is the third level of Brazilian football. They also compete in the Campeonato Catarinense, the top football league in the Santa Catarina state.
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Club History: From Founding to Today
Figueirense Football Club began on June 12, 1921. The club got its name, Figueirense, from the neighborhood where it was founded, called Centro. "Figueirense" means "from Figueira," which refers to a fig tree.
Early Years and First Wins
Figueirense was one of the clubs that helped start the Liga Catharinense de Desportos Terrestres on April 12, 1923. In 1932, the team won its very first state championship. They had a "Golden Decade" from 1935 to 1937, winning the Catarinense championship three times in a row. They won it again in 1939.
Returning to Glory: 1970s and 1990s
After a long time without winning a state title, Figueirense finally won the state championship again in 1972. In 1973, Figueirense made history by becoming the first team from Santa Catarina state to play in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Brazil's top league. They won the Catarinense championship once more in 1974.
In 1994, after 17 years, the club won another state championship. In 1995, Figueirense won the Torneio Mercosul in Santa Catarina. This was the club's first and only international title.
New Millennium Successes
In 2001, Figueirense was the runner-up in the Campeonato Brasileiro Second Division. This success meant they were promoted to the First Division for the next year. From 2002 to 2004, Figueirense won the Campeonato Catarinense three times in a row!
In 2008, the club's youth team won the Copa São Paulo de Juniores for the first time. They beat Rio Branco-SP 2–0 in the final match. However, in the 2008 Serie A season, Figueirense finished 17th and was moved down to Serie B the next year.
From 2002 to 2004, a company called CSR Esporte & Marketing, owned by famous players Rivaldo and César Sampaio, partnered with Figueirense. They helped manage the club's professional football team during that time.
Famous Players Who Played for Figueirense
Many well-known players have played for Figueirense. Some of these include Edmundo, Loco Abreu, André Santos, Roberto Firmino, Filipe Luís, Cleiton Xavier, Felipe Santana, and Michel Bastos.
Club Rivals
Figueirense's biggest rival is Avaí. Matches between these two teams are always very exciting!
Team Players
Current First Team Squad
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Players on Loan to Other Teams
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Club Staff
| Role | Name |
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| First Team Coach |  Pintado |
Home Stadium: Orlando Scarpelli
Figueirense plays its home games at Estádio Orlando Scarpelli. This stadium was built in 1961. It can hold up to 19,584 people. In 2005, all the standing areas were changed to seats.
Club Achievements and Trophies
Figueirense has won many titles throughout its history.
Official State Tournaments
| State | ||
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| Competitions | Titles | Seasons |
| Campeonato Catarinense | 18 | 1932, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1939, 1941, 1972, 1974, 1994, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2018 |
| Copa Santa Catarina | 3 | 1990, 1996, 2021 |
| Recopa Catarinense | 2s | 2019, 2022 |
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Other Tournaments Won
International Titles
- Torneio Mercosul (1): 1995
Inter-state Titles
- Torneio cidade de Florianópolis (3): 1921, 1922, 1923
- Torneio de Paranaguá (1): 1951
State Titles
- Supercampeonato Catarinense (1): 1996
- Taça Santa Catarina (1): 1986
- Torneio Início do Campeonato Catarinense (1): 1924
City Titles
- Campeonato Citadino de Florianópolis (13): 1932, 1933, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1939, 1941, 1950, 1954, 1955, 1958, 1959, 1965
- Torneio Início de Florianópolis (12): 1924, 1927, 1932, 1941, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1959, 1961, 1962
Runner-Up Finishes
Figueirense has also been the runner-up in several important competitions:
- Copa do Brasil (1): 2007
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (2): 2001, 2010
- Campeonato Catarinense (7): 1950, 1975, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1993, 2012
- Copa Santa Catarina (2): 1991, 1993
- Campeonato Catarinense Série B (1): 1987
Youth Team Success
- Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior (1): 2008
Club Mascots
Figueirense has had two main mascots. From 2002 to 2011, the mascot was a friendly fig tree character named Figueirinha, which means "Little Fig Tree." Since 2012, the mascot is a cyclone-shaped creature wearing the team's uniform. It is called Furacão, meaning "Hurricane," which is also one of the team's nicknames.
Figueirense in National and International Competitions
Figueirense has played in many different leagues and cups. Here's a look at their performance in some of the major ones:
Brazilian First Division (Serie A)
| Year | Position | Year | Position | Year | Position |
| 1973 | 35th | 2003 | 11th | 2011 | 7th |
| 1975 | 21st | 2004 | 11th | 2012 | 20th |
| 1976 | 45th | 2005 | 16th | 2014 | 13th |
| 1978 | 55th | 2006 | 7th | 2015 | 16th |
| 1979 | 46th | 2007 | 13th | 2016 | 18th |
| 2002 | 17th | 2008 | 17th |
Brazilian Second Division (Serie B)
| Year | Position | Year | Position |
| 1980 | 32nd | 2009 | 6th |
| 1985 | 3rd | 2010 | 2nd |
| 1989 | 32nd | 2013 | 4th |
| 1989 | 32nd | 2017 | 12th |
| 1991 | 34th | 2018 | 15th |
| 2000 | 9th | 2019 | 16th |
| 2001 | 2nd | 2020 | 17th |
Brazilian Third Division (Serie C)
| Year | Position |
| 1981 | 8th |
| 1998 | 30th |
| 1999 | 6th |
| 2021 | 9th |
| 2022 | 5th |
| 2023 | 16th |
Brazilian Cup (Copa do Brasil)
| Year | Position | Year | Position | Year | Position |
| 1995 | First Round | 2004 | First Round | 2016 | Third Round |
| 1997 | Second Round | 2005 | Quarterfinals | 2017 | First Round |
| 1999 | First Round | 2007 | Finals (2nd) | 2018 | Third Round |
| 2000 | Second Round | 2009 | Second Round | ||
| 2001 | First Round | 2013 | Third Round | ||
| 2002 | Round of 16 | 2014 | Second Round | ||
| 2003 | Round of 16 | 2015 | Quarterfinals |
Sudamericana Cup
| Year | Position | Year | Position |
| 2004 | First Round | 2012 | Second Round |
| 2007 | First Round | 2016 | Second Round |
See also
In Spanish: Figueirense Futebol Clube para niños
