List of Brazilian football teams facts for kids
Brazilian football is super popular, and it's a huge part of the country's culture! Imagine a sport that brings everyone together, from kids playing in the streets to huge stadiums packed with cheering fans. That's football in Brazil!
Brazil has tons of football teams, and they are organized by their states. This means each state has its own special championship where local teams compete to be the best. It's like a big family competition, but with amazing football skills!
Brazilian Football Teams: A State-by-State Guide
Understanding State Championships
In Brazil, football isn't just about the big national league. Each of the 26 states and the Federal District has its own yearly competition called a "State Championship" (or Campeonato Estadual). These tournaments are really important for local pride. Teams from the same state play against each other to see who is the champion of their region. It's a chance for smaller teams to shine and for fans to support their local heroes!
Football Teams by State
Here's a look at some of the many football clubs across Brazil, organized by their states. Each state has its own unique football history and rivalries.
Acre: Teams from the Western Frontier
Acre is a state in the western part of Brazil. Its state championship is called the Campeonato Acreano.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| ADESG | Senador Guiomard |
| Andirá | Rio Branco |
| Atlético | Rio Branco |
| Independência | Rio Branco |
| Juventus | Rio Branco |
| Rio Branco | Rio Branco |
| Vasco da Gama (AC) | Rio Branco |
Alagoas: Coastal Football Action
Alagoas is a beautiful coastal state. Its state championship is the Campeonato Alagoano.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| ASA | Arapiraca |
| Comercial | Viçosa |
| Corinthians Alagoano | Maceió |
| Coruripe | Coruripe |
| CSA | Maceió |
| CSE | Palmeira dos Índios |
| CRB | Maceió |
Defunct Clubs: Alagoas Teams of the Past
These clubs from Alagoas are no longer active.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Barroso | Maceió |
| Capelense | Capela |
Amapá: Northern State Teams
Amapá is a state in the north of Brazil. The state championship here is the Campeonato Amapaense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Amapá | Macapá |
| Macapá | Macapá |
| Santos (AP) | Macapá |
| São José (AP) | Macapá |
| Trem | Macapá |
| Ypiranga | Macapá |
Amazonas: Jungle Football
Amazonas is a huge state, mostly covered by the Amazon rainforest. Its state championship is the Campeonato Amazonense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| América (AM) | Manaus |
| Fast | Manaus |
| Grêmio Coariense | Coari |
| Holanda | Rio Preto da Eva |
| Libermorro | Manaus |
| Nacional (AM) | Manaus |
| Princesa do Solimões | Manacapuru |
| Rio Negro | Manaus |
| São Raimundo | Manaus |
| Sul América | Manaus |
Bahia: Northeastern Powerhouses
Bahia is a large state in the northeast. Its state championship is the Campeonato Baiano.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Bahia | Salvador |
| Colo-Colo | Ilhéus |
| Fluminense de Feira | Feira de Santana |
| Galícia | Salvador |
| Ipitanga | Lauro de Freitas |
| Juazeiro | Juazeiro |
| Vitória | Salvador |
Ceará: Strong Teams of the Northeast
Ceará is another important state in the northeast. Its state championship is the Campeonato Cearense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Ceará | Fortaleza |
| Ferroviário | Fortaleza |
| Fortaleza | Fortaleza |
| Guarany de Sobral | Sobral |
| Icasa | Juazeiro do Norte |
| Limoeiro | Limoeiro do Norte |
Distrito Federal: Capital City Clubs
The Federal District is where Brazil's capital, Brasília, is located. Its state championship is the Campeonato Brasiliense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Brasília | Brasília |
| Brasiliense | Taguatinga |
| Ceilandense | Ceilândia |
| Ceilândia | Ceilândia |
| CFZ | Brasília |
| Dom Pedro II | Guará |
| Gama | Gama |
| Luziânia | Luziânia |
| Taguatinga | Taguatinga |
Defunct Clubs: Distrito Federal Teams of the Past
This club from the Federal District is no longer active.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| CEUB | Brasília |
Espírito Santo: Southeastern Teams
Espírito Santo is a state on the southeastern coast. Its state championship is the Campeonato Capixaba.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Desportiva Capixaba | Cariacica |
| Cachoeiro | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim |
| CTE Colatina | Colatina |
| Estrela do Norte | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim |
| Jaguaré | Jaguaré |
| Linhares | Linhares |
| Muniz Freire | Muniz Freire |
| Rio Branco | Cariacica |
| São Mateus | São Mateus |
| Serra | Serra |
| Vilavelhense | Vila Velha |
| Vitória | Vitória |
Defunct Clubs: Espírito Santo Teams of the Past
This club from Espírito Santo is no longer active.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Linhares | Linhares |
Goiás: Central-West Football
Goiás is a state in the center-west of Brazil. Its state championship is the Campeonato Goiano.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Anapolina | Anápolis |
| Anápolis | Anápolis |
| Aparecidense | Aparecida de Goiânia |
| Atlético Goianiense | Goiânia |
| CRAC | Catalão |
| Goiânia | Goiânia |
| Goiás | Goiânia |
| Goiatuba | Goiatuba |
| Itumbiara | Itumbiara |
| Jataiense | Jataí |
| Mineiros | Mineiros |
| Rioverdense | Rio Verde |
| Vila Nova | Goiânia |
Maranhão: Northeastern State Clubs
Maranhão is a state in the northeast of Brazil. Its state championship is the Campeonato Maranhense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Boa Vontade | São Luís |
| Caxiense | Caxias |
| Chapadinha | Chapadinha |
| Imperatriz | Imperatriz |
| Maranhão | São Luís |
| Moto Club | São Luís |
| Sampaio Corrêa | São Luís |
| Santa Inês | Santa Inês |
| São Bento | São Bento |
| Viana | Viana |
Mato Grosso: Central-West Teams
Mato Grosso is a large state in the central-west region. Its state championship is the Campeonato Matogrossense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Cacerense | Cáceres |
| Cuiabá | Cuiabá |
| Jaciara | Jaciara |
| Juventude | Primavera do Leste |
| Luverdense | Lucas do Rio Verde |
| Mixto | Cuiabá |
| Operário (VG) | Várzea Grande |
| Sinop | Sinop |
| Sorriso | Sorriso |
| União | Rondonópolis |
| Vila Aurora | Rondonópolis |
Defunct Clubs: Mato Grosso Teams of the Past
These clubs from Mato Grosso are no longer active.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| AA Sinop | Sinop |
| Sinop EC | Sinop |
Mato Grosso do Sul: Southern Central-West Clubs
Mato Grosso do Sul is a state in the central-west, known for its Pantanal wetlands. Its state championship is the Campeonato Sul-Matogrossense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Águia Negra | Rio Brilhante |
| CENE | Campo Grande |
| Comercial | Campo Grande |
| Corumbaense | Corumbá |
| Coxim | Coxim |
| Operário | Campo Grande |
| SERC | Chapadão do Sul |
Defunct Clubs: Mato Grosso do Sul Teams of the Past
This club from Mato Grosso do Sul is no longer active.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Ubiratan | Dourados |
Minas Gerais: Mountain State Football
Minas Gerais is a large, mountainous state in the southeast. Its state championship is the Campeonato Mineiro.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| América Mineiro | Belo Horizonte |
| Atlético Mineiro | Belo Horizonte |
| Caldense | Poços de Caldas |
| Cruzeiro | Belo Horizonte |
| Democrata (GV) | Governador Valadares |
| Democrata (SL) | Sete Lagoas |
| Guarani (MG) | Divinópolis |
| Ipatinga | Ipatinga |
| Ituiutaba | Ituiutaba |
| Mamoré | Patos de Minas |
| Passense | Passos |
| Social | Coronel Fabriciano |
| Tupi | Juiz de Fora |
| Uberaba | Uberaba |
| Uberlândia | Uberlândia |
| URT | Patos de Minas |
| Valeriodoce | Itabira |
| Villa Nova | Nova Lima |
Defunct Clubs: Minas Gerais Teams of the Past
This club from Minas Gerais is no longer active.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Yale | Belo Horizonte |
Pará: Amazonian Football Clubs
Pará is a large state in the north, part of the Amazon region. Its state championship is the Campeonato Paraense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Ananindeua | Ananindeua |
| Bragantino | Bragança |
| Paysandu | Belém |
| Remo | Belém |
| Tuna Luso | Belém |
Paraíba: Northeastern Coastal Teams
Paraíba is a state on the northeastern coast. Its state championship is the Campeonato Paraibano.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Atlético Cajazeirense | Cajazeiras |
| Auto Esporte | João Pessoa |
| Botafogo (PB) | João Pessoa |
| Campinense | Campina Grande |
| Nacional de Patos | Patos |
| Perilima | Campina Grande |
| Sousa | Sousa |
| Treze | Campina Grande |
Paraná: Southern State Football
Paraná is a state in the south of Brazil. Its state championship is the Campeonato Paranaense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Adap Galo | Maringá |
| Atlético Paranaense | Curitiba |
| Cascavel | Cascavel |
| Cianorte | Cianorte |
| Coritiba | Curitiba |
| Engenheiro Beltrão | Engenheiro Beltrão |
| Foz do Iguaçu | Foz do Iguaçu |
| Francisco Beltrão | Francisco Beltrão |
| Hawaí | Campo Mourão |
| Iguaçu | União da Vitória |
| Iraty | Irati |
| J. Malucelli | São José dos Pinhais |
| Londrina | Londrina |
| Matsubara | Cambará |
| Nacional | Rolândia |
| Operário | Ponta Grossa |
| Paraná | Curitiba |
| Paranavaí | Paranavaí |
| Pitanguense | Pitanga |
| Portuguesa | Londrina |
| Real Brasil | Curitiba |
| Rio Branco | Paranaguá |
| Roma | Apucarana |
| Toledo | Toledo |
| Umuarama | Umuarama |
Defunct Clubs: Paraná Teams of the Past
These clubs from Paraná are no longer active.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| ADAP | Campo Mourão |
| Cambaraense | Cambará |
| Cascavel | Cascavel |
| Galo Maringá | Maringá |
| Grêmio Maringá | Maringá |
| União Bandeirante | Bandeirantes |
Pernambuco: Vibrant Northeastern Football
Pernambuco is a state in the northeast, known for its lively culture. Its state championship is the Campeonato Pernambucano.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Central | Caruaru |
| Centro Limoeirense | Limoeiro |
| Estudantes | Timbaúba |
| Ferroviário (PE) | Serra Talhada |
| Íbis | Olinda |
| Manchete | Recife |
| Náutico | Recife |
| Petrolina | Petrolina |
| Porto (PE) | Caruaru |
| Salgueiro | Salgueiro |
| Santa Cruz | Recife |
| Serrano (PE) | Serra Talhada |
| Sete de Setembro | Garanhuns |
| Sport | Recife |
| Ypiranga | Santa Cruz do Capibaribe |
Defunct Clubs: Pernambuco Teams of the Past
This club from Pernambuco is no longer active.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Flamengo (PE) | Recife |
Piauí: Northeastern Interior Clubs
Piauí is a state in the interior of the northeast. Its state championship is the Campeonato Piauiense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| 4 de Julho | Piripiri |
| Oeiras | Oeiras |
| Luís Correia | Luís Correia |
| Barras | Barras |
| Cori-Sabbá | Floriano |
| Princesa do Sul | Floriano |
| Flamengo (PI) | Teresina |
| Piauí | Teresina |
| Parnahyba | Parnaíba |
| Picos | Picos |
| River | Teresina |
| Auto Esporte | Teresina |
| Tiradentes | Teresina |
| Comercial | Campo Maior |
| Caiçara | Campo Maior |
Defunct Clubs: Piauí Teams of the Past
These clubs from Piauí are no longer active.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Paysandu | Parnaíba |
| Botafogo | Teresina |
Rio de Janeiro: Iconic Football Hub
Rio de Janeiro is a famous state with many well-known football clubs. Its state championship is the Campeonato Carioca.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| América | Rio de Janeiro |
| Americano | Campos dos Goytacazes |
| Angra dos Reis | Angra dos Reis |
| Artsul | Nova Iguaçu |
| Bangu | Rio de Janeiro |
| Barra Mansa | Barra Mansa |
| Bela Vista | Niterói |
| Boavista | Saquarema |
| Bonsucesso | Rio de Janeiro |
| Botafogo | Rio de Janeiro |
| Cabofriense | Cabo Frio |
| Campo Grande | Rio de Janeiro |
| Cardoso Moreira | Cardoso Moreira |
| Casimiro de Abreu | Casimiro de Abreu |
| Ceres | Rio de Janeiro |
| CFZ do Rio | Rio de Janeiro |
| Duque de Caxias | Duque de Caxias |
| Estácio de Sá | Rio de Janeiro |
| Faissal | Itaboraí |
| Flamengo | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fluminense | Rio de Janeiro |
| Friburguense | Nova Friburgo |
| Goytacaz | Campos dos Goytacazes |
| Guanabara | Araruama |
| Independente | Macaé |
| Itaperuna | Itaperuna |
| Macaé | Macaé |
| Madureira | Rio de Janeiro |
| Mesquita | Mesquita |
| Nova Iguaçu | Nova Iguaçu |
| Olaria | Rio de Janeiro |
| Portuguesa | Rio de Janeiro |
| Resende | Resende |
| Rio Bonito | Rio Bonito |
| Rio Branco | Campos dos Goytacazes |
| São Cristóvão | Rio de Janeiro |
| Serrano | Petrópolis |
| Tigres do Brasil | Rio de Janeiro |
| Vasco da Gama | Rio de Janeiro |
| Villa Rio | Rio de Janeiro |
| Volta Redonda | Volta Redonda |
Defunct Clubs: Rio de Janeiro Teams of the Past
These clubs from Rio de Janeiro are no longer active.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| América (TR) | Três Rios |
| Football and Athletic | Rio de Janeiro |
| Paissandu | Rio de Janeiro |
| Rio Cricket | Rio de Janeiro |
Rio Grande do Norte: Northeastern Football Spirit
Rio Grande do Norte is a state in the northeastern region. Its state championship is the Campeonato Potiguar.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| ABC | Natal |
| Alecrim | Natal |
| América de Natal | Natal |
| Baraúnas | Mossoró |
| Coríntians | Caicó |
| Potiguar | Mossoró |
Rio Grande do Sul: Southern Football Powerhouses
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, known for its strong football tradition. Its state championship is the Campeonato Gaúcho.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| 15 de Novembro | Campo Bom |
| Bagé | Bagé |
| Brasil de Farroupilha | Farroupilha |
| Brasil de Pelotas | Pelotas |
| Canoas | Canoas |
| Caxias | Caxias do Sul |
| Cerâmica | Gravataí |
| Esportivo | Bento Gonçalves |
| Grêmio | Porto Alegre |
| Guarany | Bagé |
| Internacional | Porto Alegre |
| Internacional (SM) | Santa Maria |
| Juventude | Caxias do Sul |
| Novo Hamburgo | Novo Hamburgo |
| Passo Fundo | Passo Fundo |
| Porto Alegre | Porto Alegre |
| Rio Grande | Rio Grande |
| Santa Cruz-RS | Santa Cruz do Sul |
| São José de Porto Alegre | Porto Alegre |
| São Luiz | Ijuí |
| Sapucaiense | Sapucaia do Sul |
| Ulbra | Canoas |
| Veranópolis | Veranópolis |
| Ypiranga | Erechim |
Defunct Clubs: Rio Grande do Sul Teams of the Past
This club from Rio Grande do Sul is no longer active.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Força e Luz | Porto Alegre |
Rondônia: Northwestern State Teams
Rondônia is a state in the northwest of Brazil. Its state championship is the Campeonato Rondoniense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Ariquemes | Ariquemes |
| Genus | Porto Velho |
| Ji-Paraná | Ji-Paraná |
| Moto Clube | Porto Velho |
| Shallon | Porto Velho |
| Ulbra Ji-Paraná | Ji-Paraná |
| União Cacoalense | Cacoal |
| Vilhena | Vilhena |
Roraima: Far Northern Football
Roraima is the northernmost state in Brazil. Its state championship is the Campeonato Roraimense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Baré | Boa Vista |
| Rio Negro | Boa Vista |
| Roraima | Boa Vista |
| São Raimundo | Boa Vista |
Santa Catarina: Southern Coastal Clubs
Santa Catarina is a state in the south of Brazil, known for its beautiful coastline. Its state championship is the Campeonato Catarinense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Atlético Tubarão | Tubarão |
| Avaí | Florianópolis |
| Brusque | Brusque |
| Criciúma | Criciúma |
| Figueirense | Florianópolis |
| Guarani de Palhoça | Palhoça |
| Hermann Aichinger | Ibirama |
| Joinville | Joinville |
| Marcílio Dias | Itajaí |
| Tubarão | Tubarão |
São Paulo: Brazil's Biggest Football State
São Paulo is the most populous state in Brazil and has many famous football clubs. Its state championship is the Campeonato Paulista.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| América (SP) | São José do Rio Preto |
| Araçatuba | Araçatuba |
| Atlético Sorocaba | Sorocaba |
| Botafogo | Ribeirão Preto |
| Bragantino | Bragança Paulista |
| Comercial | Ribeirão Preto |
| Corinthians | São Paulo |
| Ferroviária | Araraquara |
| Grêmio Barueri | Barueri |
| Guaratinguetá | Guaratinguetá |
| Guarani | Campinas |
| Independente | Limeira |
| Inter de Limeira | Limeira |
| Ituano | Itu |
| Joseense | São José dos Campos |
| Juventus (SP) | São Paulo |
| Marília | Marília |
| Matonense | Matão |
| Mirassol | Mirassol |
| Mogi Mirim | Moji-Mirim |
| Nacional | São Paulo |
| Noroeste | Bauru |
| Novorizontino | Novo Horizonte |
| Oeste | Itápolis |
| Olé Brasil | Ribeirão Preto |
| Palmeiras | São Paulo |
| Paulista | Jundiaí |
| Ponte Preta | Campinas |
| Portuguesa | São Paulo |
| Portuguesa Santista | Santos |
| Red Bull Brasil | São Paulo |
| Rio Branco | Americana |
| Rio Claro | Rio Claro |
| Rio Preto | São José do Rio Preto |
| Santo André | Santo André |
| Santos | Santos |
| São Bento | Sorocaba |
| São Carlos | São Carlos |
| São Caetano | São Caetano do Sul |
| São José | São José dos Campos |
| São Paulo | São Paulo |
| Sertãozinho | Sertãozinho |
| Taubaté | Taubaté |
| Tanabi | Tanabi |
| XV de Jaú | Jaú |
| XV de Piracicaba | Piracicaba |
| União Barbarense | Santa Bárbara d'Oeste |
| União São João | Araras |
Defunct Clubs: São Paulo Teams of the Past
These clubs from São Paulo are no longer active.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Bandeirantes | São Carlos |
| Catanduvense | Catanduva |
| Comercial (SP) | São Paulo |
| Estrela da Bela Vista | São Carlos |
| Expresso São Carlos | São Carlos |
| Germânia | São Paulo |
| AA Palmeiras | São Paulo |
| Paulista E.C. | São Carlos |
| Paulistano | São Paulo |
| São Carlos Clube | São Carlos |
| Sãocarlense | São Carlos |
| São Paulo Athletic | São Paulo |
| São Paulo F.C. da Floresta | São Paulo |
Sergipe: Smallest State, Big Football Heart
Sergipe is the smallest state in Brazil. Its state championship is the Campeonato Sergipano.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| América (SE) | Propriá |
| Confiança | Aracaju |
| Cotingüiba | Aracaju |
| Itabaiana | Itabaiana |
| Lagartense | Lagarto |
| Pirambu | Pirambu |
| Propriá | Propriá |
| Sergipe | Aracaju |
Tocantins: Newest State, Growing Football
Tocantins is Brazil's newest state, created in 1988. Its state championship is the Campeonato Tocantinense.
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Araguaína | Araguaína |
| Gurupi | Gurupi |
| Palmas | Palmas |
| Intercap | Paraíso do Tocantins |
| Interporto | Porto Nacional |
| Kaburé | Colinas do Tocantins |
| Tocantinópolis | Tocantinópolis |
