Jabaquara Atlético Clube

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Jabaquara Atlético Clube, or simply Jabaquara, is a Brazilian football team based in Santos, São Paulo. Founded in 1914, it plays in Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão.

Jabaquara
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Full nameJabaquara Atlético Clube
Nickname(s)Jabuca
Leão da Caneleira
Founded15 November 1914; 109 years ago (1914-11-15)
GroundEstádio Espanha
Capacity8,031
PresidentBento Marques Prazeres
LeagueCampeonato Paulista Série A4
2023 [pt]Paulista Segunda Divisão, 13th of 36
Websitehttps://www.jabaquaraac.com.br

History

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Jabaquara Atlético Clube was founded on 15 November 1914 by Spanish immigrants[1] as Hespanha Foot Ball Club.[2] The club played their first game against Clube Afonso XIII, which were another club founded by Spanish immigrants.[1] The game ended in 1–1 draw.[1] The club were forced by the Brazilian government to change their name to Jabaquara Atlético Clube during World War II.[1] They changed their name on 7 November 1942.[3]

They closed their football department in 2001, reopening it in the following year.[4] Jabaquara won the Campeonato Paulista Série A3 in 1993, and the Campeonato Paulista Série B3 in 2002.[1]

Stadium

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Jabaquara play their home games at Estádio Espanha.[1] The stadium has a maximum capacity of 8,031 people.[5]

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Jabaquara Atlético Clube - História" (in Portuguese). Federação Paulista de Futebol. Archived from the original on November 23, 2010. Retrieved November 28, 2009.
  2. ^ "Parabéns! Jabaquara faz 95 anos e é homenageado em Santos" (in Portuguese). Futebol Interior. Retrieved November 28, 2009.
  3. ^ Farah Neto, José Jorge; Kussarev Jr., Rodolfo (2000). Almanaque do Futebol Paulista 2000. São Paulo: Editora Panini Brasil and A Bola da Bola. p. 389.
  4. ^ Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro Lance Volume 1. Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A. 2001. p. 192. ISBN 85-88651-01-7.
  5. ^ "CNEF - Cadastro Nacional de Estádios de Futebol" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 14, 2009. Retrieved November 28, 2009.
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