Americano FC


Americano Futebol Clube is a Brazilian football club from Campos [dos Goytacazes], in state of Rio de Janeiro. Founded on 1914, they play in black and white stripes, black shorts and socks.

History

The club was founded on June 1, 1914 by the Uruguayan Bertoni brothers, after watching a game between America [Football Club (RJ)|America] and a Campos combined team, won by 3–1 by the former. The club was originally planned to be named América Football Club, after America from city of Rio de Janeiro.
In 2002, Americano won both the Taça Guanabara and the Taça Rio, but was defeated by Fluminense [Football Club|Fluminense] in both legs of the Campeonato Carioca final. In 2004, Americano reached the final four of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, but finished in the third position, after União Barbarense and Gama, and was not promoted to the Série B.

Honours

Official tournaments

  • shared record

Others tournaments

National unofficial

State

  • Taça Guanabara : 2002
  • Taça Rio : 2002
  • Taça Josadibe Jappour : 1976
  • Troféu Moisés Mathias de Andrade : 2009
  • Campeonato do Interior Copa Rio stage : 1991, 1992, 1993
  • Taça Santos Dumont : 2018
  • Taça Corcovado : 2015
  • Torneio Interior : 2016

City

Runners-up

Stadium

Americano's stadium is Estádio Godofredo Cruz, with a maximum capacity of 25,000 people.

Logo and anthem

The nine red stars on Americano's logo represent the nine consecutive Campeonato da Cidade de Campos titles. The golden star represents the 1987, Brazilian Third Division title. The club's official anthem was composed by Pereira Júnior.

Rivalries

Americano's biggest rivalry is with Goytacaz, with whom they play the derby called Goytacano.

Former players