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 | 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 popular Brazilian sports club. It is most famous for its association football team. The club is located in Goiânia, the capital city of the Brazilian state of Goiás.
Goiás has won several important football titles. They have won Brazil's second-tier league, Série B, twice. These wins happened in 1999 and 2012. The team has also won the Campeonato Goiano 28 times. This is a state championship. They won the Copa Centro-Oeste three times and the Copa Verde once in 2023.
Goiás' football team often plays in Brazil's top league, Série A. They have also played in major 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. Their main rivals are Vila Nova, Atlético Goianiense, and Goiânia. Goiás usually wins more matches against these teams.
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Club History and Achievements
On April 6, 1943, Goiás Esporte Clube was founded. A group of friends met at Lino Barsi's home to create the club. In 1973, the team moved up to the first division of Campeonato Brasileiro. This was a big step for the club.
In 1998, Goiás joined the Clube dos 13. This is an organization of Brazil's biggest football teams. The club then won the Série B championship twice. They won it in 1999 and again in 2012. These wins helped them become a stronger team.
Home Stadiums
Goiás' main stadium is called Serrinha. It can hold up to 14,450 people. However, the club also plays many of its matches at Estádio Serra Dourada. This larger stadium was built in 1975. It has a much bigger capacity of 50,049 people.
Fan Support
Fanbase Size
When Goiás Esporte Clube first started, it was said they only had 33 fans. Today, things are very different. Goiás is now the football club with the most fans in its state. It also has the largest number of fans in the North and Midwest regions of Brazil.
Surveys by groups like Gallup and Placar show this. Goiás is ranked as having the 16th largest fanbase in Brazil. They have about 1.6 million fans across the country.
Ultras Fan Groups
Força Jovem Goiás (FJG)
Força Jovem Goiás, or FJG, was started on May 23, 1997. This group was formed to create a strong fan association for Goiás. They wanted to show true love for the club. FJG quickly gained support and respect from other fans. It became known as the most energetic and passionate fan group. Today, it has around 12,000 members.
Club Facilities
Serrinha Headquarters
The club's main administrative area is at the Serrinha Stadium. This location is also known as Stadium Haile Pinheiro. It has a stadium for 9,900 fans. There is also a covered gym that can hold 3,000 people.
The headquarters offers a full setup for athletes to prepare. It has two grass training fields for young students. There is also a 25-meter swimming pool that is heated. A parking lot can hold 300 cars. Fans can also find two sand courts for volleyball and futvôlei. There is a 1-kilometer jogging track and an area for parties.
Edmo Pinheiro Sports and Recreation Center
This center is located in Park Anhanguera. It has four official grass fields for games. The changing rooms are special, with custom lockers and air conditioning. There are also showers and hot tubs for players.
The technical committee has its own room with computers and a meeting table. The center includes a medical department and a gym. There is a recreation area with a kiosk and barbecue. It also features three football fields, a natural lake, and a mini-forest. A playground is available for fun.
Coimbra Bueno Center
The Coimbra Bueno Center is in Aparecida de Goiânia. It serves as a training center for the club. This center also helps children in need from the south of Goiânia. It has a jogging track and 200 grass fields.
Club Honours
Official Tournaments
| National Titles | ||
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| Competitions | Titles | Seasons Won |
| Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 2s | 1999, 2012 |
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| Competitions | Titles | Seasons Won |
| Copa Verde | 1 | 2023 |
| Copa Centro-Oeste | 3 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| State Titles | ||
| Competitions | Titles | Seasons Won |
| Campeonato Goiano | 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 |
| Copa Leonino Caiado | 5 | 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975-I, 1977 |
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Other Tournaments
State Level
- Torneio Início do Campeonato Goiano (9 wins): 1948, 1951, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1960, 1968, 1971, 1974
Runner-Up Finishes
Goiás has also finished second in several important competitions:
- Copa Sudamericana (1 time): 2010
- Copa do Brasil (1 time): 1990
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (2 times): 1994, 2021
- Copa Verde (1 time): 2025
- Campeonato Goiano (24 times): 1945, 1951, 1953, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1988, 1992, 1993, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2019, 2022, 2023
- Copa Goiás (2 times): 1968, 1998
Women's Football
- Campeonato Goiano de Futebol Feminino (1 time): 2019
Team Players
First Team Squad
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Youth Team
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Players on Loan
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Technical Staff
- 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
Images for kids
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The official logo of Goiás Esporte Clube.
See also
In Spanish: Goiás Esporte Clube para niños
