Vitória Futebol Clube (ES)

Vitória Futebol Clube, commonly referred to as Vitória, is a Brazilian professional club based in Vitória, Espírito Santo founded on 1 October 1912. It competes in the Campeonato Capixaba, the top flight of the Espírito Santo state football league.

Vitória
Full nameVitória Futebol Clube
Nickname(s)Águia Azul (Blue Eagle)
Alvianil da Capital (Capital's Blue-White)
Vitoraço
Founded1 October 1912 (1912-10-01)
GroundEstádio Salvador Venâncio da Costa
Capacity3,000
PresidentAdalberto Mendes
Head coachRodrigo César
LeagueCampeonato Capixaba
2021Capixaba, 3rd of 10
WebsiteClub website

Vitória is the second-best ranked team from Espírito Santo in CBF's national club ranking, behind Rio Branco.[1] Vitória is nicknamed Alvianil (Blue-White).[2]

History

On October 1, 1912,[3] Vitória Futebol Clube was founded as Foot-ball Club Victoria by João Pereira Neto, João Nascimento, Armando Ayres, Graciano dos Santos Neves, Edgar dos Santos Neves, Névio Costa, Edgard O’Reilly de Souza, Pedro O’Reilly de Souza, Constâncio Espíndula and Taciano Espíndula, among others, at a two-storey house located in São Francisco street. João Pereira Neto was elected as the club's first president.[4]

In 1932, Vitória won its first state championship.[5]

In 1977, the club competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the first time, finishing in the 40th place, ahead of clubs like Atlético Paranaense and Coritiba.[6]

In 2006, Vitória competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, but was eliminated in the competition's first stage.[7]

Symbols

Kit and colors

Vitória's colors are blue and white. The club's home kit is composed of blue shirts, white shorts and blue socks.[3]

Mascot

The club's mascot is called Águia Azul, meaning Blue Eagle.[2] As the name implies, the mascot is a blue-colored eagle.[8]

Anthem

The club's anthem was composed by Carlos Bona in 1993.[9]

Stadium

Vitória's home stadium is Salvador Venâncio da Costa stadium,[3] inaugurated in 1967, with a maximum capacity of 10,000 people. The stadium is also known as Ninho das Águias (Eagles Nest).[10]

Honours

State

Friendly tournaments

Basketball
  • Campeonato Capixaba de Basquete (11): 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945

Supporters

There are several ultra groups supporting the club:[11]

  • Torcida Organizada Águia Azul, founded in 1972;
  • Torcida Organizada Peroá Azul, founded in 2001;
  • Torcida Organizada Trovão Azul, founded in 1992.

Other sports

For several years, Vitória had an active basketball team.[12] The club also owns a swimming academy.[13]

Miscellaneous
  • Vitória is the oldest Espírito Santo club.[4]
  • During World War II, due to the Brazilian government's Campanha do Metal (Metal Campaign), the club donated all its trophies to be used for cannon production.[12]

References
  1. "RNC - Ranking Nacional dos Clubes 2022" (PDF). CBF. 16 December 2021.
  2. Especial Placar – 500 Times do Brasil, São Paulo: Editora Abril: 2003.
  3. (in Portuguese) Vitória at Arquivo de Clubes
  4. (in Portuguese) Vitória FC's foundation at the club's official website
  5. "Campeonato Capixaba at RSSSF". Archived from the original on March 31, 2008. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
  6. 1977 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A at RSSSF Archived September 9, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  7. "2006 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at RSSSF". Archived from the original on November 18, 2007. Retrieved December 6, 2007.
  8. (in Portuguese) Mascot at the club's official website
  9. (in Portuguese) Anthem at the club's official website
  10. (in Portuguese) Estádio Salvador Venâncio da Costa at Templos do Futebol
  11. (in Portuguese) Ultra groups at the club's official website
  12. (in Portuguese) Trivia at the club's official website
  13. (in Portuguese) Swimming at the club's official website
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