Goiás Esporte Clube facts for kids
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| Full name | Goiás Esporte Clube | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Verdão (Big Green) Esmeraldino (Emerald Green) |
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| Founded | 6 April 1943 | ||
| Stadium | Estádio da Serrinha | ||
| Capacity | 14,450 | ||
| President | Paulo Rogerio Pinheiro | ||
| Head coach | Vagner Mancini | ||
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Campeonato Goiano |
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| 2022 2022 |
Série A, 13th of 20 Goiano, 7th of 12 |
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Goiás Esporte Clube is a famous Brazilian sports club. It is best known for its awesome football team. The club is located in Goiânia, the capital city of the Goiás state in Brazil.
Goiás has won the Brazilian second-tier league, Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, two times. They won in 1999 and 2012. They have also won the Campeonato Goiano 28 times! This shows they are very strong in their home state.
The team has played in Brazil's top league, Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, many times. They have also competed in big South American tournaments. These include the Copa Libertadores twice and the Copa Sudamericana six times. In 2010, they were the runner-up in the Copa Sudamericana, which was a huge achievement!
Goiás has some big rival teams. These include Vila Nova, Atlético Goianiense, and Goiânia. Goiás usually wins most of the matches against these rivals.
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Club History
Goiás Esporte Clube was started on April 6, 1943. A group of friends met at Lino Barsi's house and decided to create the club.
In 1973, the team moved up to the first division of the Brazilian league. This was a big step for them! In 1998, Goiás joined the Clube dos 13. This group is made up of Brazil's biggest and most important football teams. They also won the Série B in 1999 and again in 2012.
Home Stadium
Goiás plays its home games at the Serrinha stadium. This stadium can hold up to 14,450 people. Sometimes, the club also plays matches at the Estádio Serra Dourada. This bigger stadium was built in 1975 and can hold 50,049 people.
Club Supporters
How Many Fans?
When Goiás Esporte Clube first started, it was said they only had 33 fans! But things have changed a lot since then.
Today, Goiás has the most fans of any football club in the Goiás state. They also have the most fans in the North and Midwest regions of Brazil. This information comes from surveys by different groups like the Gallup Institute.
One survey found that Goiás has about 1.6 million fans. This makes them the 16th largest football club in Brazil by fan numbers!
Fan Groups
Força Jovem Goiás (FJG)
One of the main fan groups is called Força Jovem Goiás (FJG). It was started on May 23, 1997. The goal was to create a group of fans who truly loved Goiás. These fans are known for being very energetic and passionate. They have about 12,000 members.
Club Facilities
Goiás Esporte Clube has several great facilities for its players and young athletes.
Serrinha Headquarters
This is the main administrative area.
- The Serrinha Stadium (also called Stadium Haile Pinheiro) has a capacity of 9,900 seats.
- There is a covered gym that can hold 3,000 people.
- The club has a full setup for athletes to stay and prepare for games.
- There are two grass training fields for young students learning sports.
- A 25-meter swimming pool and a heated indoor semi-Olympic pool are available for sports training.
- There is parking space for 300 cars.
- Two sand courts are available for volleyball and footvolley, with lights for night use.
- There is a 1-kilometer jogging track.
- An area is available for hosting parties and events.
Edmo Pinheiro Sports and Recreation Center
This center is located in Park Anhanguera.
- It has four official grass fields for training.
- Changing rooms have special lockers with player photos, air conditioning, and hot tubs.
- The coaching staff has a room with computers, a TV, and a meeting table.
- There is a medical department for player health.
- A gym helps players stay fit.
- A recreation area with a kiosk and barbecue is available.
- There are three football fields.
- The center includes a natural lake and a mini-forest with native trees.
- A playground is also available for fun.
Coimbra Bueno Center
This center is in Aparecida de Goiânia.
- It serves as a training center for the club.
- It also helps children in need from the south of Goiânia.
- There is a jogging track.
- The center has 200 grass fields.
Club Achievements
Goiás Esporte Clube has won many important titles over the years!
Continental Titles
- Copa Sudamericana
- Runner-up (1): 2010 (This means they finished second in this big South American competition!)
National Titles
- Copa do Brasil
- Runner-up (1): 1990
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
Regional Titles
- Copa Verde
- Winners (1): 2023
- Copa Centro-Oeste
- Winners (3): 2000, 2001, 2002
State Titles
- Campeonato Goiano
- Winners (28): 1966, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 (They have won their state championship many, many times!)
- Copa Leonino Caiado
- Winners (5): 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975-I, 1977
Women's Football
- Campeonato Goiano de Futebol Feminino
- Winners (1): 2019
Team Statistics
Here's how Goiás has performed in some major football leagues and cups.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Record
This table shows Goiás's position in Brazil's top football league over the years.
| Year | Position | Year | Position | Year | Position | Year | Position | Year | Position | Year | Position |
| 1971 | - | 1981 | 24th | 1991 | 15th | 2001 | 10th | 2011 | - | 2021 | - |
| 1972 | - | 1982 | 33rd | 1992 | 17th | 2002 | 12th | 2012 | - | 2022 | 13th |
| 1973 | 13th | 1983 | 7th | 1993 | 26th | 2003 | 9th | 2013 | 6th | 2023 | |
| 1974 | 21st | 1984 | 14th | 1994 | - | 2004 | 6th | 2014 | 12th | ||
| 1975 | 17th | 1985 | 35th | 1995 | 8th | 2005 | 3rd | 2015 | 19th | ||
| 1976 | 30th | 1986 | 23rd | 1996 | 4th | 2006 | 8th | 2016 | - | ||
| 1977 | 35th | 1987 | 13th | 1997 | 19th | 2007 | 16th | 2017 | - | ||
| 1978 | 14th | 1988 | 13th | 1998 | 22nd | 2008 | 8th | 2018 | - | ||
| 1979 | 7th | 1989 | 10th | 1999 | - | 2009 | 9th | 2019 | 10th | ||
| 1980 | - | 1990 | 10th | 2000 | 10th | 2010 | 19th | 2020 | 18th |
Copa Libertadores Record
This table shows Goiás's performance in the Copa Libertadores, a big South American club competition.
| Year | Position |
| 2006 | 20th |
Copa Sudamericana Record
This table shows Goiás's performance in the Copa Sudamericana, another important South American club competition.
| Year | Position |
| 2004 | 14th |
| 2005 | 33rd |
| 2007 | 13th |
| 2009 | 12th |
| 2010 | 2nd |
| 2014 | 12th |
| 2015 | 27th |
Team Players
Here are the players currently on the Goiás Esporte Clube team.
First Team Squad
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Youth Team
These are some of the promising young players in the Goiás youth team.
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Players Out on Loan
These players are currently playing for other teams on a temporary basis.
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Coaching Staff
This is the team of coaches who help the players train and get ready for games.
- Head coach: Vagner Mancini
- Assistant manager: Réver, Cláudio Andrade
- Fitness coach: Lucas Itaberaba, Ednilson Sena, Leandro Campos, Álvaro Henrique
- Goalkeeping coaches: Edimar Torquato, Flávio Mendes
See also
In Spanish: Goiás Esporte Clube para niños
