Esporte Clube Santo André
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| Full name | Esporte Clube Santo André | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname(s) | Ramalhão | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Founded | September 18, 1967 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground | Bruno José Daniel, Santo André | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capacity | 18,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chairman | Celso Luiz de Almeida | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manager | Ruy Scarpino | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | Brazilian Série B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | Brazilian Série B, 7th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Esporte Clube Santo André, also known as Santo André, is a Brazilian football team in Santo André, São Paulo.
Santo André greatest rival is São Caetano, the other team in ABC region.
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[edit] History
Santo André was founded by people that wanted to have a team in their city representing the professional football of the Municipality.
The first Santo André directorship was elected on October 4, 1967, and was composed by the following members: Newton Brandão, the President; Wigand dos Santos, Antonio Ferreira dos Santos and Hildebrando Mota Carneiro, the vice-presidents; Nelson Cerchiari and Durval Daniel, secretaries; Matheus Guimarães Jr. and João Manha, the treasurers.
The first official match of the club took place on April 8, 1968, at Américo Guazzelli stadium, in a friendly match against Santos. Pelé didn't play, but watched the match and participated in the festivities. Santo André won by 2-1.
In 2004, Santo André won its first national title. The club defeated Flamengo in the Copa do Brasil final, gaining the right to dispute the following year's Copa Libertadores de América.
[edit] Titles
- Champion of Copa do Brasil in 2004
- Champion of Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior in 2003
- Champion of Copa FPF in 2003
- Champion of Campeonato Paulista A-2 in 1975 and 1981.
[edit] Famous players
[edit] Idols
- Dedimar
- Romerito
- Sandro Gaúcho
[edit] Stadium
Santo André's stadium is Estádio Bruno José Daniel, inaugurated in 1969, with a maximum capacity of 18,000 people.
[edit] Trivia
- Santo André's mascot name is Ramalhão ("Big Ramalho") after the bandeirante João Ramalho. João Ramalho founded the city of Santo André in 1553.
[edit] 2004 Copa do Brasil
- First Phase
Novo Horizonte (GO) - Santo André 0-5
- Second Phase
Santo André - Atlético (MG) 3-0 0-2
- Third Phase
Guarani - Santo André 1-1 0-0
- Quarterfinals
Santo André - Palmeiras 3-3 4-4
- Semifinal
Santo André - 15 de Novembro 3-4 3-1
- Final
Santo André - Flamengo 2-2 2-0
[edit] External links
- (Portuguese) Santo André Official Web Site
- (Portuguese) Fans Site
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