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Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural

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Veranópolis
Full nameVeranópolis Esporte Clube
Recreativo e Cultural
Nickname(s)VEC
Pentacolor
FoundedJanuary 15, 1992; 32 years ago (1992-01-15)
GroundAntônio David Farina
Capacity8,000
PresidentGilberto Generosi
Head coachSananduva
LeagueCampeonato Gaúcho Série A2
20225th of 16

Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural, commonly referred to as Veranópolis, is a Brazilian football club based in Veranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul. It currently plays in Campeonato Gaúcho Série A2, the second level of the Rio Grande do Sul state football league.

History

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On January 15, 1992,[1] Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural was founded, after two local clubs, Dalban and Veranense, fused.[2]

In 1993, Veranópolis, managed by Tite,[3] won the Campeonato Gaúcho Série A2.[4]

In 2007, the club, managed by Paulo Porto, reached the Campeonato Gaúcho semifinals, where the club was defeated by Juventude of Caxias do Sul.[5]

Club colors and nickname

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The club's colors are blue, green, red, yellow[6] and white.[1] Because of its colors, Veranópolis is nicknamed Pentacolor (meaning five colors).[7] The club is also nicknamed by the acronym VEC.[1]

Stadium

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Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural's home stadium is Antônio David Farina stadium, located in Medianeira neighborhood,[8] with a maximum capacity of 8,000 people.[1]

Honours

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Current team (2015)

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK Brazil BRA Josemar
— GK Brazil BRA Matheus Cavichioli
— GK Brazil BRA Rykelvi
— DF Brazil BRA Afonso
— DF Brazil BRA Edson Borges
— DF Brazil BRA Jadson
— DF Brazil BRA Leonardo Dagostini
— DF Brazil BRA Luciano Amaral
— DF Brazil BRA Marcel
— DF Brazil BRA Rafael Gevehr
— DF Brazil BRA Richard
— MF Brazil BRA Claytinho
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF Brazil BRA Eduardinho
— MF Brazil BRA Felipe Guedes
— MF Brazil BRA Glauber
— MF Brazil BRA Luiz Grando
— MF Brazil BRA Marcos Rogério
— MF Brazil BRA Rafael Mineiro
— MF Brazil BRA Vanderlei
— MF Brazil BRA Willian Ribeiro
— FW Brazil BRA David Dener
— FW Brazil BRA Erik Nascimento (on loan from Grêmio)
— FW Brazil BRA Lê
— FW Brazil BRA Tulio Renan

References

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  1. ^ a b c d (in Portuguese) Veranópolis at Arquivo de Clubes
  2. ^ (in Portuguese) Veranópolis history at the club's official website Archived April 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Especial Placar - 500 Times do Brasil, São Paulo: Editora Abril: 2003.
  4. ^ 1993 Campeonato Gaúcho Second Level at RSSSF Archived January 1, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Juventude perde do Veranópolis, mas é inimigo do Grêmio na final - Esportes UOL (April 22, 2007)
  6. ^ (in Portuguese) Veranópolis at Times Brasileiros website
  7. ^ (in Portuguese) Ju vence e fica perto da final - Globo Esporte (April 14, 2007)
  8. ^ (in Portuguese) Estádio Antônio David Farina at Templos do Futebol
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