Villa Nova Atlético Clube facts for kids
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| Full name | Villa Nova Atlético Clube | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Leão (Lion) Leão do Bonfim (Lion of Bonfim) Alvirrubro (Red & white) Glorioso (The glorious) |
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| Founded | 28 June 1908 | |||
| Ground | Castor Cifuentes, Nova Lima, Brazil | |||
| Capacity | 5,160 | |||
| Chairman | Bruno Sarti | |||
| Manager | Vinícius Munhoz | |||
| League | Campeonato Mineiro | |||
| 2022 | Mineiro, 6th of 12 | |||
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Villa Nova Atlético Clube, often called Villa Nova, is a professional football club from Brazil. They are based in Nova Lima, a city in Minas Gerais. The team plays in Série D, which is the fourth level of Brazilian football. They also play in the Campeonato Mineiro, the top football league in their home state of Minas Gerais.
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History of Villa Nova Football Club
Villa Nova is the second oldest football club still active in Minas Gerais. The club was started on June 28, 1908. It was founded in Nova Lima by English factory workers and miners. These workers were from the Morro Velho Mining Inc.
Golden Era in the 1930s
The 1930s were the best time for the club. Villa Nova won its first state title in 1932. They then won the first three championships in the professional era. These wins were in 1933, 1934, and 1935. The yellow star you see in the club's logo celebrates these important titles.
Winning the State Championship in 1951
Villa Nova won the Campeonato Mineiro again in 1951. They beat Atlético Mineiro in the final match. This game was played at Independência. The coach of the team in 1951 was Martim Francisco. He is known for inventing the 4-2-4 football tactic. This was mentioned in the book 'Inverting The Pyramid' by Jonathan Wilson. The book talks about how football tactics have changed over time.
National Title in 1971
In 1971, Villa Nova won the first-ever Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. This is a national championship. They won after beating Remo in the final game. The green star in their logo stands for this big national win.
Villa Nova's Home Stadium
Villa Nova's home stadium is called Estádio Castor Cifuentes. It is also known as "Alçapão do Bonfim". The stadium was first built in 1908. It was rebuilt in 1989 to make it better. Today, it can hold up to 5,160 people.
Club Achievements and Trophies
Villa Nova has won many important titles throughout its history. Here are some of their biggest achievements:
National Titles
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
- Winners (1): 1971 (This is a major national championship!)
State Titles
- Campeonato Mineiro
- Winners (5): 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1951 (These are the top state championships!)
- Runners-up (6): 1937, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1953, 1997 (They finished second place)
- Taça Minas Gerais
- Winners (2): 1977, 2006
- Campeonato Mineiro Módulo II
- Winners (2): 1995, 2021
- Torneio Incentivo Mineiro
- Winners (2): 1976, 1987
- Campeonato Mineiro do Interior
- Winners (4): 1984, 1997, 1998, 1999
- Torneio Início do Campeonato Mineiro
- Winners (5): 1930, 1932, 1935, 1946, 1953
See also
In Spanish: Villa Nova Atlético Clube para niños
