Paraná Clube facts for kids
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| Full name | Paraná Clube | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Tricolor da Vila (Tricolor of the Village) | ||
| Founded | 19 December 1989 | ||
| Stadium | Estádio Vila Capanema | ||
| Capacity | 17,140 | ||
| President | Rubens Ferreira Silva | ||
| Head coach | Marcão | ||
| League | Campeonato Paranaense Série Prata | ||
| 2022 2022 |
Série D, 15th of 64 Paranaense, 12th of 12 (relegated) |
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Paraná Clube, often called Paraná, is a Brazilian professional football club. It is based in Curitiba, a city in the state of Paraná. The club was started on December 19, 1989.
Paraná Clube plays in the Campeonato Paranaense Série Prata. This is the second level of the football league in the state of Paraná. Fans often call the club Tricolor da Vila. This means "tricolored of the town" because the team uses three main colors: red, white, and blue. Besides football, Paraná Clube also supports other sports. These include bowling, futsal, martial arts, tennis, volleyball, and weight-lifting.
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Club History and Achievements
How Paraná Clube Started
Paraná Clube was formed on December 19, 1989. It was created when two older clubs joined together. These clubs were EC Pinheiros and Colorado EC. EC Pinheiros had won the state championship three times before the merger. Colorado EC had won it once. Rubens Minelli became the club's first coach. Emerson de Andrade was chosen as the football director.
The club's very first game was on February 4, 1990. They played against Coritiba and lost 1-0. This match took place at the Estádio Couto Pereira.
Early Wins and National Success
Just two years after it was founded, Paraná Clube won its first state championship. This happened in 1991. The team then went on a winning streak. They won the state championship five times in a row, from 1993 to 1997.
In 1992, Paraná Clube won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. This win allowed them to play in the top national league, Série A, the next year. In 2000, the club won another important national title. They won the Yellow Module of the João Havelange Cup. This cup was a special competition that replaced the regular Brazilian Championship for one year.
A Strong Season in 2006
On April 9, 2006, Paraná Clube won the Paraná State League for the seventh time. They beat ADAP of Campo Mourão 3-0 in one game and tied 1-1 in another. Over 25,000 fans watched the final match. The year 2006 was one of the club's best. They finished fifth in the 2006 Série A. This earned them a spot in the important Copa Libertadores tournament for 2007. During this season, they had big wins against teams like Gremio (5-2), Flamengo (4-1), and Ponte Preta (5-2).
Playing in the Copa Libertadores
In 2007, Paraná Clube played in the Copa Libertadores for the first time. They did well in the first stage, beating Cobreloa from Chile. They won one game 2-0 and tied another 1-1. In the group stage, Paraná Clube finished second. They were later knocked out in the Round of 16 by Libertad from Paraguay.
Recent Challenges
After playing in the second division for 10 years, Paraná Clube returned to the first division of the Brazilian Championship in 2017. They won a key game against CRB 1-0 to secure their promotion. However, the 2018 season was tough. The club only won 4 games all season and finished last.
Since then, the club has faced difficulties. In 2020, Paraná was relegated from Série B. The next season, they were relegated from Série C. In 2022, the club was also relegated from the top division of their state league.
Home Stadiums
Paraná Clube's main stadium is the Estádio Durival Britto e Silva, also known as Vila Capanema. It can hold 20,000 fans. The club sometimes used to play at the Pinheirão stadium. Another stadium, Estádio Erton Coelho de Queiroz (Vila Olímpica), also belongs to Paraná Clube. This stadium has a capacity of 18,500 but is mainly used for training.
Club Symbols
Team Crest
The club's logo looks like a special conifer cone. It is red with a white outline. Inside, there is a blue bird called an azure jay and a white pine tree. The club's name, "Paraná," is written in blue. The word "Brasil" is also in blue, and "Clube" is in white.
Club Flag
Paraná's flag is shaped like a rectangle. It is split into two equal parts vertically. The right side of the flag is red, and the left side is blue.
Team Mascot
The mascot for Paraná Clube is an azure jay. This bird is very common in the state of Paraná. It is also a symbol for the state itself.
Club Anthem
The official song, or anthem, of Paraná Clube was written by João Arnaldo and Sebastião Lima.
Team Colors
Paraná Clube's colors are red, blue, and white. The color red was the main color of the Colorado team. Blue was the main color of the Pinheiros team. White was a color that both teams used.
Main Rivals
Paraná Clube has big rivalries with two other teams from the same city, Curitiba. These rivals are Atlético-PR and Coritiba.
Club Honours
Official Tournaments
| National Titles | ||
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| Competitions | Titles | Seasons |
| Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 1 | 1992 |
| State Titles | ||
| Competitions | Titles | Seasons |
| Campeonato Paranaense | 7 | 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2006 |
| Campeonato Paranaense Série Prata | 2 | 2012, 2024 |
Other Tournaments
- National Unofficial:
- Copa João Havelange – Módulo Amarelo (1): 2000(1)
- Inter-state:
- Seletiva Qualificatória Campeonato Brasileiro Série C (1): 1990
- Torneio Verão de Paranaguá (1): 1996
- Copa Vila Velha (1): 2004
- Torneio Quadrangular de Tangará da Serra-MT (1): 2004
Runners-up (Second Place)
- Copa Sul (1): 1999
- Campeonato Paranaense (4): 1999, 2001, 2002, 2007
- Notes
Images for kids
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Paraná Clube logo
See also
In Spanish: Paraná Clube para niños
