Maranhão Atlético Clube

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Maranhão
File:Maranhao atletico clube logo.gif
Full name Maranhão Atlético Clube
Founded September 24, 1932; 91 years ago (1932-09-24)
Stadium Castelão
Ground Capacity 70,000
President França Dias
Head coach Meinha
Website Club home page

Maranhão Atlético Clube, usually known as Maranhão or MAC, is a Brazilian football club from São Luís, Maranhão state.

History

Maranhão Atlético Clube was founded on September 24, 1932.[1]

In 1937, Maranhão won the Campeonato Maranhense, which was the club's first title.[2]

In 1979, Maranhão competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the first time, finishing in the 26th place.[3]

In 1980, Maranhão competed again in the Série A's first division, finishing in the 44th place (the competition's last position). The club was relegated to the second division.[4]

In 2000, the club was the Copa Norte's runner-up. São Raimundo beat the club in the final.[5]

Titles

1937, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1951, 1963, 1969, 1970, 1979, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2013
Runner-up (1): 2000

Stadium

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The club's home matches are usually played at Castelão stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 70,000 people.

Current squad

First team

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
Brazil GK Jr.Ferreira
Brazil DF Joildo
Brazil DF Carlinhos
Brazil DF Naldo
Brazil DF Wellington
Brazil DF Lúcio
No. Position Player
Brazil MF Jean Maranhense
Brazil MF André Ramos
Brazil MF Serginho
Brazil FW Robson
Brazil FW Julhy

Mascot and nickname

The club's mascot is a goat. Maranhão is nicknamed Bode Gregório, Demolidor de Cartazes, and Quadricolor.

References

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