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Paraná
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Full name Paraná Clube
Nickname(s) Tricolor da Vila (Tricolor of the Village)
Founded 19 December 1989; 35 years ago (1989-12-19)
Stadium Estádio Vila Capanema
Ground 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)

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.

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

Vila dentro
Vila Capanema Stadium
Vila aerea
Vila Capanema Stadium

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
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
1In 2000, Paraná Clube won the Yellow Module of the Copa João Havelange. This was like winning the Série B that year. However, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) does not officially recognize this title.

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