Esporte Clube Democrata, usually known simply as Democrata de Governador Valadares, Democrata-GV, or just Democrata, is a traditional Brazilian football club from Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais state.
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| Full name | Esporte Clube Democrata | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Pantera (Panther) | ||
| Founded | 13 February 1932 | ||
| Ground | Estádio José Mammoud Abbas | ||
| Capacity | 8,678 | ||
| President | Edvaldo Filho | ||
| Head Coach | Paulo César Catanoce | ||
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série D Campeonato Mineiro | ||
| 2023 2023 | Série D, 21st of 64 Mineiro, 8th of 12 | ||
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History edit
Dissatisfied supporters of Flamengo of Figueira do Rio Doce (old name of Governador Valadares city) founded a new club, named São Domingos de Figueira do Rio Doce on 13 February 1932.[1] Soon later the club was renamed to its current name, Esporte Clube Democrata.[2] Democrata won in 1981 its first title, the Minas Gerais Cup.[3]
Achievements edit
- Taça Minas Gerais:
- Winners (1): 1981
- Campeonato Mineiro Módulo II:
- Winners (1): 2005, 2016
- Troféu Inconfidência:
- Winners (1): 2022
Current squad edit
First Team edit
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Stadium edit
Democrata's stadium is Estádio José Mammoud Abbas, usually known as Mamudão, inaugurated in 1964, with a maximum capacity of 15,000 people.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Esporte Clube Democrata". Arquivo de Clubes. Archived from the original on 2013-01-17. Retrieved 2007-07-11.
- ^ Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro 1. Areté Editorial S/A. 2001.
- ^ "Minas Gerais State Trophy - List of Champions". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 2007-03-29. Retrieved 2007-07-11.
- ^ "Mamudão". Templos do Futebol. Retrieved 2007-07-11.
External links edit
- (in Portuguese) Official site
- (in Portuguese) Esporte Clube Democrata at Templos do Futebol