Fluminense de Feira Futebol Clube facts for kids
| Full name | Fluminense de Feira Futebol Clube | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Touro do Sertão (Bull of the Wilderness) Fluzão |
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| Founded | January 1, 1941 | ||
| Ground | Joia da Princesa, Feira de Santana, Brazil |
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| Capacity | 16,274 | ||
| Chairman | José Francisco Pinto (Zé Chico) | ||
| League | Campeonato Baiano Second Division | ||
| 2022 | 9th of 12 | ||
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Fluminense de Feira Futebol Clube, often called Fluminense de Feira or simply Fluminense, is a Brazilian football team. They are from Feira de Santana, a city in Bahia, Brazil. The club was started on January 1, 1941.
Their home games are played at the Joia da Princesa stadium. This stadium can hold up to 16,274 fans. The team's uniform includes white, red, and green striped shirts, white shorts, and white socks.
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Club History: The Touro do Sertão Story
Early Years and First Wins
Fluminense de Feira Futebol Clube began its journey on January 1, 1941. The team became a professional club in 1954. Just two years later, in 1956, they were the runner-up in the Campeonato Baiano.
Their first big professional win came in 1963. They won the Campeonato Baiano, which is the state championship. In 1968, they were runner-up again. The very next year, in 1969, they won the state championship for a second time!
Challenges and Comebacks
In 1992, Fluminense de Feira did very well in the Brazilian Third Division. They reached the final but lost to Tuna Luso. Even though they played great, neither team was promoted. This was because the second and third divisions were not held in 1993.
Later, in 1998, the team had a tough season. They finished near the bottom and were moved down to the Campeonato Baiano Second Division. But they didn't give up! In 1999, they played in the Second Division and finished as runner-up. This earned them a spot back in the top Campeonato Baiano division for the next year.
Club Achievements: Trophies and Honors
Fluminense de Feira has won several important titles throughout its history. These wins show their strength and dedication in Brazilian football.
Major Tournament Wins
- Copa SERBA: 1 (2006)
- Campeonato Baiano: 2 (1963, 1969)
- Copa Governador do Estado da Bahia: 2 (2009, 2015)
- Taça Estado da Bahia: 1 (1998)
Runner-Up Finishes
The club has also been the runner-up in several competitions, showing they often reach the finals:
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série C: 1992
- Copa do Nordeste: 2003
- Campeonato Baiano: 1956, 1968, 1971, 1990, 1991, 2002
- Taça Estado da Bahia: 2007
- Campeonato Baiano Second Division: 1999, 2015
Home Ground: Joia da Princesa Stadium
The home stadium for Fluminense de Feira is the Estádio Joia da Princesa. This stadium was built in 1953. It has a maximum capacity of 16,274 people, making it a great place for fans to watch games.
Club Identity: Nicknames and Symbols
The club's name, Fluminense de Feira, comes from the famous Fluminense Football Club in Rio de Janeiro. Because of this, Fluminense de Feira's team kit and club logo look very similar to those of the Rio de Janeiro club.
The team's special nickname is Touro do Sertão. This means "Backland's Bull" in English. It's no surprise then that the club's mascot is a strong bull!
See also
In Spanish: Fluminense de Feira Futebol Clube para niños
