Esporte Clube Santo André

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Santo André
EC Santo André
Full name Esporte Clube Santo André
Nickname(s) Ramalhão ("João Ramalho's nickname")
Founded September 18, 1967
Ground Bruno José Daniel, Santo André
(Capacity: 18,000)
Chairman Celso Luiz de Almeida
Manager Sergio Soares
League Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
2009 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, 18th (relegated)
Home colours
Away colours
Third colours

Esporte Clube Santo André, also known as Santo André, is a Brazilian football team from Santo André, São Paulo.

Santo André greatest rival is São Caetano, the other team in ABC region. The club's mascot name is Ramalhão ("Big Ramalho") after the bandeirante João Ramalho. João Ramalho founded the city of Santo André in 1553.

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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 2 - 1.

In 2004, Santo André won their first national title when they defeated Flamengo in the Copa do Brasil final, gaining the right to compete in the following year's Copa Libertadores de América.

[edit] Achievements

[edit] Famous players

[edit] Squad

No. Position Player
1 Brazil GK Neneca
2 Brazil DF Dedimar
3 Brazil DF Thiago Matias
4 Brazil DF Marcel
5 Brazil MF Fernando (captain)
6 Brazil DF Gustavo Nery
7 Brazil MF Marcelinho Carioca
8 Brazil MF Jéfferson
9 Brazil FW Nunes
10 Brazil MF Élvis
11 Brazil FW Antônio Flávio
12 Brazil GK Diego
13 Brazil DF Eduardo Ratinho
14 Brazil MF Rodrigo Fabri
15 Brazil DF Alexandre
16 Brazil DF Cicinho
17 Brazil DF Jaílson
18 Bolivia FW Pablo Escobar
No. Position Player
19 Brazil FW Tatá
20 Brazil DF Cesinha
21 Brazil FW Osny
22 Brazil GK Nilson
23 Brazil DF Arthur
24 Brazil GK Mateus
25 Brazil DF Dininho
27 Brazil DF Vinícius
30 Brazil DF Vinícius Simon
43 Brazil FW Márcio Mixirica
43 Brazil FW Leandrinho
54 Brazil MF Dirceu
65 Brazil MF Lello
76 Brazil MF Juninho
79 Brazil FW Alexsandro
80 Brazil MF Junior Dutra
88 Brazil FW Élton
99 Brazil FW Ricardinho

[edit] Idols

  • Brazil Arnaldinho
  • Brazil Bona
  • Brazil Careca
  • Brazil Dedimar
  • Brazil Fernandinho
  • Brazil Flavião
  • Brazil Hernanes
  • Brazil Gaúcho
  • Brazil Ivanzinho
  • Brazil Jaiminho
  • Brazil Jorginho Cantinflas

[edit] Stadium

Santo André's stadium is Estádio Bruno José Daniel, inaugurated in 1969, with a maximum capacity of 18,000 people.

[edit] 2004 Copa do Brasil

Home Score Away
First Phase
Novo Horizonte (GO) 0 - 5 Santo André
Second Phase
Santo André 3 - 0 Atlético Mineiro
Atlético Mineiro 2 - 0 Santo André
Third Phase
Guarani 1 - 1 Santo André
Santo André 0 - 0 Guarani
Quarterfinals
Santo André 3 - 3 Palmeiras
Palmeiras 4 - 4 Santo André
Semifinals
Santo André 3 - 4 15 de Novembro
15 de Novembro 1 - 3 Santo André
Final
Santo André 2 - 2 Flamengo
Flamengo 0 - 2 Santo André


[edit] Former Coaches

  • Sérgio Guedes

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