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Full name	Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Nickname(s)	Verdão (Big Green) Alviverde (Green and White) Periquito (Plain parakeet) Porco (Pig, adopted in 1987) Palestra Itália
Founded	26 August 1914; 110 years ago (1914-08-26), as Palestra Itália
Stadium	Allianz Parque
Ground Capacity	43,713
President	Leila Pereira
Head coach	Abel Ferreira
League	Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Campeonato Paulista
2022 2023	Série A, 1st of 20 (champions) Paulista, 1st of 16 (champions)
Home colors Away colors Third colors

Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, often called Palmeiras, is a professional football club from São Paulo, Brazil. It is one of the most popular clubs in South America, with millions of fans. The team plays in the Campeonato Paulista, which is São Paulo state's main league, and in the Brasileirão Série A, Brazil's top national league.

Palmeiras was started by Italian immigrants on August 26, 1914. It was first named "Palestra Itália." However, the club changed its name to Palmeiras on September 14, 1942. This happened because Brazil joined the Allies in World War II against Italy.

Since then, Palmeiras has won many national titles. They have won a record 12 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A titles, 4 Copas do Brasil, and other important cups. This makes them the most successful club in Brazil for top national competitions. Internationally, Palmeiras has won the Copa Rio in 1951, the Copa Libertadores three times (1999, 2020, 2021), and the 2022 Recopa Sudamericana. They have also won 5 interstate titles and 26 state championships.

Palmeiras is currently ranked high in both Brazilian and South American football. It was the first Brazilian club to win the IFFHS Men's Club World Ranking in 2021. Every FIFA World Cup and Olympic gold medal won by Brazil has included at least one Palmeiras player. This is an honor they share with their rival, São Paulo. While Palmeiras is famous for football, its sports department also competes in many other activities like basketball, roller hockey, and American football.

Club History

How Palmeiras Started

In the early 1900s, young Italian immigrants wanted to create a football team. They wanted a club that would represent the Italian community in São Paulo. At that time, football was becoming very popular.

Many Italian clubs existed, but they usually represented specific regions or focused on other activities. Football was growing fast, attracting many players and fans. The founders of the new club asked a newspaper that supported Italians in Brazil for help. They invited people interested in forming a sports club.

On August 26, 1914, 46 people met and founded "Palestra Italia." Ezequiel Simone became the first president. The Italian Consulate in São Paulo was interested because the club would help unite Italians under one flag.

After some challenges, Palestra Italia played its first game in Votorantim. They beat Savoia 2–0, winning their first trophy, the Taça Savoia.

Early Success and a New Home

In 1916, the team joined São Paulo's main sports league. They played their first official championship match. The next year, they were runners-up in the São Paulo State Championship. They also played against Corinthians for the first time, winning 3–0. This started a big rivalry. In 1920, Palestra Italia won the São Paulo State Championship.

The club continued to grow. In 1920, they bought Estádio Palestra Itália, their own stadium. It was updated in 1933, becoming Brazil's first stadium with concrete stands. In the 1930s, Palestra became a three-time state champion in both football and basketball. Fans would chant, "With the feet or with the hands, Palestra is the best in the land."

A New Name: Palmeiras is Born

In 1942, during World War II, the Brazilian government made a rule. It banned organizations from using names linked to countries like Italy. Palestra Italia had to change its name. They first changed it to Palestra São Paulo. However, this was still not enough.

The club faced pressure to change its name completely. If they didn't, they risked losing all their assets and being kicked out of the championship they were leading. The night before the final game of the state championship, on September 20, 1942, the club's leaders met. Dr. Mario Minervino famously said:

"They don't want us to be Palestra, so then we shall be Palmeiras – born to be champions."

The final match was against São Paulo Futebol Clube. Palmeiras entered the field carrying the Brazilian flag. They were winning 3–1 when a penalty was called in their favor. São Paulo FC's team left the field, protesting. Palmeiras won the championship. Newspapers the next day had a photo of Palmeiras with the headline: "A Leader Dies, A Champion is Born."

Copa Rio: An Early World Tournament

In 1951, a major international club tournament was held in Brazil. It was called the Copa Rio. Eight teams from different countries took part. These included teams from Brazil, Austria, Uruguay, Portugal, Italy, Yugoslavia, and France. Palmeiras was one of the Brazilian teams.

The Copa Rio was important because it was the first interclub competition with worldwide attention. It happened before the Intercontinental Cup. The Brazilian Sports Confederation organized it with help from FIFA. Palmeiras won the tournament in 1951. FIFA has recognized Palmeiras as the winner of this "first worldwide club competition." This tournament helped inspire later international championships like the European Cup (now UEFA Champions League) and the Copa Libertadores.

Even though FIFA has made different statements over the years, the Copa Rio was a big step for global football. It brought together top clubs from different continents. Palmeiras' victory in this tournament was a major achievement in football history.

The "Academy" Era

In the 1960s, Palmeiras played with such high quality that they were called the "Academy" of Brazilian football. This period was led by legendary player Ademir da Guia.

The first "Academy" team had amazing players like Djalma Santos, Djalma Dias, Dudu, and Julinho Botelho. In 1965, Palmeiras won the important Rio – São Paulo championship. They had big wins against rivals like Santos and Botafogo.

That same year, the Brazilian Sports Federation used the entire Palmeiras team to represent Brazil. They played against Uruguay and won 3–0. This showed how strong Palmeiras was. By the end of the 1960s, Palmeiras won the Copa do Brasil and the Roberto Gomes Pedrosa tournament, which was like the Brazilian Championship back then.

These wins set the stage for the second Palmeiras "Academy." This team included players like Luís Pereira, Leivinha, Emerson Leão, and again, Ademir da Guia. In the 1970s, this team won many titles. They were three-time São Paulo state champions and two-time Brazilian champions. They also won international trophies like Spain's Ramón de Carranza Trophy.

The 1980s: A Tough Time

After many victories in the 1960s and 1970s, the 1980s were difficult for Palmeiras fans. The team did not win any major championships. In 1986, Palmeiras had a good team. They beat Corinthians 5–1 and reached the state championship final. However, they lost to Inter de Limeira.

On October 29, 1986, Palmeiras fans adopted the pig as their mascot. Rival fans were chanting "pig" at them. Palmeiras fans responded by chanting "Come On Pig!!" This new nickname became popular.

Two memorable moments happened in this decade. In 1983, a referee accidentally scored a goal for Palmeiras against Santos. The game ended in a 2–2 tie. In 1988, striker Gaúcho had to play as a goalkeeper. He saved two penalties and even scored one himself! The 1980s ended without big wins, but the 1990s would bring much more success.

The 1990s: Back to Being the Best

Palmeiras had not won a major trophy for 16 years. This changed in 1992 when they signed a sponsorship deal with Parmalat, an Italian company. This deal made Palmeiras the richest club in Brazil.

In the 1990s, Palmeiras achieved many great things. In 1993, they won the Campeonato Paulista, beating their biggest rival Corinthians in the final. The team had famous players like Evair, Zinho, Edmundo, and Roberto Carlos.

That same year, Palmeiras also won the Rio-São Paulo Championship and the 1993 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. In 1994, they won both the state and Brazilian championships again, beating Corinthians once more.

In 1996, Palmeiras won the 1996 Campeonato Paulista. They scored over 100 goals and had huge wins, like beating Santos 6–0. Players like Rivaldo and Djalminha were stars. In 1998, Palmeiras won the 1998 Copa do Brasil and their first official international cup since 1951, the 1998 Copa Mercosur.

1999: First Copa Libertadores Title

In 1997, Luiz Felipe Scolari became the manager. He led the team to many important trophies, including their first Copa Libertadores in 1999. This is South America's most important club competition.

Palmeiras had a tough path to the final. They beat defending champions Vasco da Gama, their rival Corinthians (on penalties), and River Plate.

In the final, they played against Deportivo Cali from Colombia. Deportivo won the first game 1–0. In the second game, Palmeiras won 2–1 at their home stadium. They then won the competition in a penalty shootout.

Key players from this team included future World Cup winners Marcos, Zinho, and Roque Júnior. Other stars were Alex and Evair.

Later that year, Palmeiras played in the 1999 Intercontinental Cup in Tokyo against Manchester United from England. Palmeiras played well but lost 1–0 after a mistake by goalkeeper Marcos.

The 2000s: Ups and Downs

In 2000, Palmeiras played in four finals. They won the Rio-São Paulo Tournament by beating Vasco da Gama 6–1. They also reached the 2000 Copa Libertadores final again, but lost to Boca Juniors from Argentina in a penalty shootout.

After this, manager Luiz Felipe Scolari left. Palmeiras focused on younger players. They won the first ever Brazilian Champions' Cup. This qualified them for their third straight Copa Libertadores in 2001.

The Parmalat sponsorship ended in 2000. This made things difficult for Palmeiras. In 2002, they had a bad season and were relegated to the Série B (second division). However, they quickly returned to the top division in 2004.

In 2008, Palmeiras got a new sponsorship deal. They invested in new players and brought back manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo. This helped them win their 22nd Paulista Championship. They also finished 4th in the Brazilian Championship, qualifying for the 2009 Copa Libertadores.

In 2009, the club reached the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals but lost. They almost won the Brazilian League, but internal problems affected their performance. From 2010 to 2014, Palmeiras played their home games at the Pacaembu stadium because their old stadium was being rebuilt.

2012: Copa do Brasil and Relegation

In 2012, Palmeiras won the Copa do Brasil for the second time. They beat Coritiba in the final. The team, led by manager Luiz Felipe Scolari and captain Marcos Assunção, did not lose a single game in the tournament.

However, less than three months after this victory, Scolari left the club due to poor league results. Palmeiras was relegated to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B for the second time in its history in November 2012.

2013–2015: A New Beginning

In 2013, under new president Paulo Nobre, Palmeiras easily returned to the first division. They secured their spot in the 2014 Série A for the club's 100th anniversary season.

The 2014 season was challenging. The coach was fired, and key players left. The team struggled but managed to avoid relegation in the final games of the season.

Another Copa do Brasil Title

In 2015, Palmeiras started a big rebuilding project. They hired a new coach and signed 25 new players. They also improved their fan program, Avanti, reaching over 114,000 paid supporters.

This was also Palmeiras' first full season playing in their new stadium, the Allianz Parque. It opened in November 2014 and has 43,713 covered seats.

Palmeiras reached the 2015 Campeonato Paulista final but lost to rivals Santos FC on penalties. On December 2, 2015, Palmeiras won the 2015 Copa do Brasil. They lost the first game 1–0 to Santos. In the second game, Palmeiras won 2–1 with two goals from Dudu. They then won the trophy in a penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Fernando Prass saved a penalty and scored the winning one. Young player Gabriel Jesus was a standout, and the experience of Zé Roberto was also very important.

With this title, Palmeiras became Brazil's greatest champion with 12 national titles. As Copa do Brasil champions, they also earned a spot in the 2016 Copa Libertadores.

2016–2018: Back on Top

In March 2016, Cuca became the new manager. Palmeiras signed important players like Dudu, Edu Dracena, and Yerry Mina.

2016: Ninth National Title

Palmeiras had a great year in 2016, leading the league for 29 weeks. Cuca led them to their ninth league title, their first in 22 years. This made them the club with the most league titles in Brazil. Gabriel Jesus was the team's top scorer with 12 goals. On November 27, 2016, Palmeiras secured the title by beating Chapecoense 1–0 at home. The game had a record crowd of 40,986 fans.

2018: Tenth National Title

On November 25, 2018, Palmeiras won their 10th Campeonato Brasileiro title. They beat Vasco 1–0 in Rio de Janeiro. On December 2, 2018, Palmeiras played their last game of the season in front of a record crowd of 41,216. They won 3–2 against Vitória, setting a new league record for the longest undefeated streak (23 matches).

2020: A Treble of Trophies

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Palmeiras beat their rival Corinthians in a historic Campeonato Paulista final. It was the first final without fans. Palmeiras won after a penalty shootout.

On January 30, 2021, Palmeiras won the 2020 Copa Libertadores. They beat Santos 1–0 in the final at the Maracanã. This was Palmeiras' second title in the competition. Breno Lopes scored the only goal late in the game.

As champions, Palmeiras qualified for the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar. They also earned the right to play in the 2021 Recopa Sudamericana. In March 2021, Palmeiras won the 2020 Copa do Brasil, beating Grêmio 3–0 overall. This was Palmeiras' fourth Copa do Brasil title.

2021: Defending the Libertadores Title

On November 27, 2021, Palmeiras won the 2021 Copa Libertadores again. They beat Flamengo 2–1 in the final in Montevideo, Uruguay. This was their second consecutive title, a first in the club's history.

Raphael Veiga and Deyverson scored for Palmeiras. Gabriel Barbosa scored for Flamengo. As champions, Palmeiras qualified for the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2022 Recopa Sudamericana.

In January 2022, the International Federation of Football History & Statistics named Palmeiras the best club in the world for 2021. This was the first time a Brazilian club topped this ranking.

2022: Setting New Records

In January 2022, Palmeiras' under-20 team won the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior for the first time. They beat rival Santos FC 4–0 in the final. This was the last major youth trophy Palmeiras had not won.

In February 2022, Palmeiras played in the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup. They finished second after beating Al-Ahly in the semifinals. They lost the final 2–1 in extra time to Chelsea.

In March 2022, Palmeiras defeated Athletico Paranaense 4–2 overall to win the 2022 Recopa Sudamericana.

In April 2022, Palmeiras won their 24th Campeonato Paulista. They beat Sao Paulo FC in the finals 5–3 overall, coming back from a 3–1 loss in the first game.

In November 2022, Palmeiras won their 11th Campeonato Brasileiro title. They had a very strong season, losing only three games. This trophy meant that coach Abel Ferreira had won every possible trophy in South America.

2023: Another Winning Season

In January 2023, Palmeiras won the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior for the second year in a row. They beat América Mineiro 2–1 in the final. On January 28, 2023, Palmeiras added the 2023 Supercopa do Brasil to their collection. They won 4–3 against Clube de Regatas Flamengo in Brasília.

They reached the Campeonato Paulista finals without losing a game. They lost the first game 2–1 to Esporte Clube Água Santa. But they won the second game 4–0, just like the year before, to claim their 25th state title.

In the Copa Libertadores, Palmeiras had the best performance in the group stage. They reached the semifinals but were defeated by Argentine team Boca Juniors in a penalty shootout.

In the Copa do Brasil, Palmeiras reached the quarterfinals. They were eliminated by their rival São Paulo.

In the Campeonato Brasileiro, young player Endrick was a key player. Palmeiras reached the top of the league table in the 34th round and stayed there. They won their 12th Brazilian title by drawing with Cruzeiro in the final game. This made them the most successful national champion and marked consecutive championships, just like in 1994.

Current Season (2024)

Palmeiras' 2024 season started on February 4, 2024, with the Supercopa do Brasil. They played against local rivals São Paulo. The match ended in a 0–0 draw, and São Paulo won 4–2 on penalties.

In the Campeonato Paulista, Palmeiras was unbeaten until the first game of the finals, where they lost 1–0 to Santos. In the second game at their home stadium, Allianz Parque, Palmeiras defeated Santos 2–0. This secured their 26th state title.

Palmeiras was knocked out of the Copa Libertadores in the Round of 16. They faced Botafogo and lost 2–1 in the first game. In the second game, they scored 3 goals but conceded 2, losing 4–3 on aggregate. A last-minute goal was disallowed by the video assistant referee.

Stadium

Estádio Palestra Itália (1917–2010)

The Estádio Palestra Itália was Palmeiras' home from 1917 to 2010. It was also known as Parque Antártica. This area was a park built by a brewing company before Palmeiras bought it in 1920. The stadium used to hold 35,000 fans, but later held 27,640 due to safety rules.

It was a very important stadium in Brazil. Many big matches were played there, including the 1999 Copa Libertadores final and several state championship finals. The last official match played there was on May 22, 2010.

Allianz Parque (2014–Present)

The Allianz Parque opened in November 2014. It has 43,713 covered seats. The stadium is designed for many different events, not just football. It has a large parking area, VIP sections, and restaurants. The first official game at Allianz Parque was on November 19, 2014. Palmeiras lost 0–2 to Sport Recife. The first goal in the new stadium was scored by Ananias.

On June 14, 2015, Palmeiras won their first Brazilian League match at Allianz Parque. They beat Fluminense 2–1.

Team Colors and Sponsors

Palmeiras' main uniform has green jerseys, white shorts, and green socks. Their first jersey was blue, honoring the Italian National team. They have also used blue shirts many times as a tribute. Fans are known for creating a "green stain" of fog and smoke when the team enters the field.

From 2007 to 2009, Palmeiras used a light yellow third jersey. In 2010, this became the second jersey, and a blue and white shirt became the third.

In 2016, Palmeiras extended its sponsorship deal with Crefisa and FAM. These companies pay Palmeiras a large amount of money each year. This makes Palmeiras' uniform one of the most valuable in South America.

Kit Manufacturers and Sponsors

Period	Kit manufacturer	Shirt partner
1977–1986	Adidas	None
1987–1988		Agip
1989–1992		Coca-Cola
1993–1995	Rhumell	Parmalat
1996–1999	Reebok
1999–2000	Rhumell
2001–2002		Pirelli
2002–2005	Diadora
2006–2007	Adidas
2008		FIAT
2009–2010		Samsung
2010–2012		FIAT
2012–2013		KIA
2013–2014		None
2015–2018		Crefisa
2019–2024	Puma
2025–present		Sportingbet

Supporters

Palmeiras was first supported mainly by Brazilians of Italian descent. Over time, its fan base has become very diverse.

Palmeiras has large fan groups, like Mancha Alvi-Verde and TUP. There are many Palmeiras fans across Brazil and even around the world. A famous journalist and Palmeiras fan, Joelmir Beting, once said that it's easy for fans to understand the emotion of supporting Palmeiras, but impossible for non-fans. This quote became a motto for the club.

Rivalries

Corinthians

Palmeiras' biggest rival is Corinthians. Their rivalry is considered the greatest and most intense in Brazil, and one of the biggest in the world. Their matches are known as the Paulista Derby.

Some of their most important matches include:

• 1999 and 2000 Copa Libertadores quarterfinals and semifinals, both won by Palmeiras on penalties.
• 1994 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A final, won by Palmeiras 4–2 overall.
• Palmeiras 4-0 Corinthians, 1993 Campeonato Paulista Final – Palmeiras ended a 16-year trophy drought.
• Palmeiras 1-0 Corinthians, 1974 Campeonato Paulista Final – Palmeiras won, extending Corinthians' 21-year trophy drought.
• Palmeiras 8-0 Corinthians, 1933 Campeonato Paulista Season Match – The largest score in the Derby's history.

The rivalry is often shown in Brazilian movies. For example, the film O Corintiano (1967) is about a barber who is a Corinthians fan and dislikes Palmeiras fans.

Santos

Santos FC is another major rival. Games between Palmeiras and Santos are called the Clássico da Saudade (The Good Times Classic). Santos is located near São Paulo and is one of the four big clubs in the state.

Important matches between them include the 2020 Copa Libertadores Final and the 2015 Copa do Brasil Final, both won by Palmeiras.

São Paulo

São Paulo FC is another local rival. Their matches are called the Choque-Rei (Clash of Kings).

Key matches between them have been in the Copa Libertadores. Palmeiras won the Copa Libertadores 2021 quarterfinals 4–1 overall. São Paulo FC won earlier matches in 1994, 2005, and 2006.

The most recent final between them was the 2022 Campeonato Paulista. São Paulo FC won the first game 3–1. But Palmeiras made a comeback, winning the second game 4–0 to win the title.

Club Culture

Official Mascots

Palmeiras' official mascots are a green parakeet, named Periquito, and a pig, named Gobatto.

In 1986, fans started calling the team "pig." Even though the parakeet is the official mascot, fans often cheer "PORCO!" (Pig) during games. In 2016, Palmeiras officially made the pig one of the club's mascots.

Media

Palmeiras has an official YouTube channel, TV Palmeiras. It has over 1.8 million subscribers. The channel shows training highlights, interviews, and historical facts.

Palmeiras also has an official Instagram account, Palmeiras, with over 4.4 million followers.

There are other channels dedicated to Palmeiras, like PodPorco. This is a podcast run by fans who interview people connected to the club, like players and journalists.

Anthem

Palmeiras' anthem was written in 1949 by Antonio Sergi. He composed the music and wrote the lyrics under the name Gennaro Rodrigues.

Players

First-team squad

No. Position Player 1 GK Mateus 2 DF Marcos Rocha (vice-captain) 3 DF Bruno Fuchs (on loan from Atlético Mineiro) 4 DF Agustín Giay 5 MF Aníbal Moreno 6 DF Vanderlan 7 MF Felipe Anderson 8 MF Richard Ríos 9 FW Vitor Roque 10 FW Paulinho 11 FW Bruno Rodrigues 12 DF Mayke 13 DF Micael 14 GK Marcelo Lomba 15 DF Gustavo Gómez (captain) 17 FW Facundo Torres

No. Position Player 18 MF Maurício 19 FW Ramón Sosa 21 GK Weverton 22 DF Joaquín Piquerez 23 MF Raphael Veiga 26 DF Murilo 30 MF Lucas Evangelista 31 FW Luighi 32 MF Emiliano Martínez 34 DF Naves 38 MF Figueiredo 39 FW Thalys 40 MF Allan 42 FW José Manuel López 43 DF Luis Benedetti

Players on Loan

No. Position Player GK Kaique Pereira (at Farense until 30 June 2025) DF Caio Paulista (at Atlético Mineiro until 31 December 2025) DF Gabriel Vareta (at Al-Fayha until 10 July 2025) DF Garcia (at C.D. Nacional until 30 June 2025) DF Fellipe Jack (at Como 1907 until 30 June 2025)

No. Position Player DF Michel (at Moreirense until 30 June 2026) MF Pedro Lima (at NK Osijek until 30 June 2025) MF Rômulo (at Ceará until 31 December 2025) FW Ruan Ribeiro (at Vila Nova until 30 November 2025) FW Vitinho (at Novorizontino until 31 December 2025)

Management

Current Staff

Position	Staff
Head coach	Abel Ferreira
Assistant manager	João Martins Vítor Castanheira Carlos Martinho Andrey Lopes
Goalkeeping coach	Rogério Godoy Thales Damasceno
Performance analysts	Rafael Costa Roberto Torrecilhas Rogério Abreu Guilherme Camargo
Health and performance center	Dr. Gustavo Magliocca
Medical coordinator	Dr. Pedro Pontin
Scientific coordinator	Dr. Daniel Gonçalves
Physiotherapy coordinator	Fred Manhães
Physiology coordinator	Thiago Santi
Doctors	Dr. Gilberto Cunha Dr. Victor Soraggi
Medical radiologist	Dr. André Yamada
Physiotherapists	Marcelo Gondo Rodrigo Alencar Gustavo Kaschel Bruno Presotto
Psychologist	Gisele Silva
Fitness coaches	Marco Aurélio Schiavo Thiago Maldonado
Physiologists	Vinicius Ponzio
Neuroscientist	Luciane Moscaleski
Nutritionists	Mirtes Stancanelli
Nutrition technician	Elaine Francelino de Souza
Dentist	Vitor Ugo Salvoni
Osteopath	José Eduardo
Masseur	Sérgio Luís De Oliveira Paulo Oliveira Santos Alan Wagner Gabriel Filho
Nurse	Weber Guimarães
Nursing technician	Daniel Lima
Podiatrist	Rosãngela Rêgo
Market analyst	Guilherme Dias Guilherme Ximenez Tássio Dias
Data analyst	Emerson Oki Matheus Amorim Tiago Piva
Football director	Anderson Barros
Legal and business manager	Leonardo Holanda
Operational manager	Leonardo Piffer
Process manager	Luís Gustavo Andrade
Supervisor	Artur Albuquerque
Attorney	Ulisses Bresciani Marcus Salinas
Legal assistance	Bruna Herculano
Logistics	Marcelo Alejandro
Operational	Gabriel Rodrigues Adilson Andrade Leandro Silveira

Presidents

Palmeiras' presidents are chosen every four years. The club's members elect 76 people to a council. This council then chooses a president for a two-year term. A president can be re-elected once.

Name Years Ezequiel Simone 1914 Leonardo Pareto 1915 Augo Vaccaro 1915 Ludovico Bacchiani 1916 Guido Farti 1917 Dulio Frugoli 1918 Valentino Sola Menotti Falchi 1919–1920 David Pichetti 1921–1922 Francisco De Vivo 1923–1924 Giuseppe Perrone 1925–1927 Eduardo Matarazzo 1928–1931 Dante Delmanto 1932–1934 Raphael Parisi 1934–1938

Name Years Ítalo Adami 1939–1940 Enrico de Martino 1939–1940 João Minervino 1939–1940 Ítalo Adami 1941–1944 Francisco Patti 1945–1946 Higino Pellegrini 1947–1948 Ferrúcio Sandoli 1949–1950 Mário Frugiuelle 1951–1952 Pascoal Walter Byron Giuliano 1953–1954 Mário Beni 1955–1958 Delfino Facchina 1959–1970 Paschoal Walter Byron Giuliano 1971–1976 Jordão Bruno Sacomani 1977–1978 Brício Pompeu Toledo 1977–1978

Name Years Delfino Facchina 1979–1980 Brício Pompeu Toledo 1981–1982 Paschoal Walter Byron Giuliano 1983–1984 Nélson Tadini Duque 1985–1988 Carlos Bernardo Facchina Nunes 1989–1992 Mustafá Contursi Goffar Majzoub 1993–2005 Afonso Della Monica Netto 2005–2009 Luiz Gonzaga Belluzzo 2009–2011 Arnaldo Tirone 2011–2012 Paulo Nobre 2013–2016 Mauricio Galiotte 2016–2021 Leila Pereira 2021–

Records

Top Scorers

These are Palmeiras' top goal scorers since the club started (as of December 10, 2023):

#	Name	Goals	Games	Years
1	Heitor	323	357	1916–31
2	César Maluco	182	327	1967–74
3	Ademir da Guia	155	902	1961–77
4	Lima	149	467	1938–54
5	Servílio	139	292	1963–68
6	Rodrigues	131	240	1950–55,1957
7	Humberto	127	138	1953–58, 1960–61
8	Evair	126	245	1991–94, 1999
9	Luizinho	122	164	1935–41
10	Tupãzinho	122	234	1963–68

Most Appearances

These are the players with the most games played for Palmeiras (as of December 10, 2023):

#	Name	Games	Goals	Years
1	Ademir da Guia	902	155	1961–77
2	Émerson Leão	621	0	1969–1978, 1984–1986
3	Waldemar Fiúme	620	27	1941–1958
4	Dudu	615	29	1964–1976
5	Valdemar Carabina	595	9	1954–1966
6	Luís Pereira	576	36	1968–1975, 1981–1984
7	Marcos	533	0	1992–2011
8	Djalma Santos	502	10	1959–1968
9	Nei	490	70	1972–1980
10	Edu Bala	482	75	1969–1977

Honors

Here is a list of the main trophies Palmeiras has won since it was founded.

Official Tournaments

Intercontinental
Competitions	Titles	Seasons
Copa Rio Internacional	1s	1951
Continental
Competitions	Titles	Seasons
Copa Libertadores	3	1999, 2020, 2021
Recopa Sudamericana	1	2022
Copa Mercosur	1s	1998
National
Competitions	Titles	Seasons
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A	12	1960, 1967 (RGP), 1967 (TB), 1969, 1972, 1973, 1993, 1994, 2016, 2018, 2022, 2023
Copa do Brasil	4	1998, 2012, 2015, 2020
Supercopa do Brasil	1	2023
Copa dos Campeões	1s	2000
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B	2s	2003, 2013
Inter-state
Competitions	Titles	Seasons
Torneio Rio-São Paulo	5s	1933, 1951, 1965, 1993, 2000
State
Competitions	Titles	Seasons
Campeonato Paulista	26	1920, 1926, 1927, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1940, 1942, 1944, 1947, 1950, 1959, 1963, 1966, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
Campeonato Paulista Extra	2	1926 (APEA), 1938 (LFESP)

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Youth Team Honors

Palmeiras also has a very successful youth academy. Here are some of their youth team titles:

• Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20 (3): 2018, 2022, 2024
• Copa do Brasil Sub-20 (2): 2019, 2022
• Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17 (2): 2022, 2023
• Copa do Brasil Sub-17 (4): 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023
• Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior (2): 2022, 2023

Awards

• IFFHS The World's Club Team of the Year: 2021

Other Sports

Palmeiras has sports departments beyond football. These include aikido, athletics, archery, boxing, american football, futsal, judo, karate, taekwondo, tennis, volleyball, and weightlifting. The club has also been successful in rink hockey and basketball.

Basketball Team

Leandro Barbosa and Oscar Schmidt, two of Brazil's best basketball players ever, started their careers at Palmeiras.

See also

In Spanish: Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras para niños