Squad
- Bruno Rangel2014current
- Marcos Danilo Padilha2014current
- Dener Assunção Braz2015current
Alan Ruschel2016current- Everton Kempes dos Santos Gonçalves2016current
- Marcelo Augusto Mathias da Silva2016current
- Moisés Ribeiro2016current
Leonardo Valencia2017current
Arthur Gomes Lourençocurrent- Leandro Rodriguescurrent
- Lucas Gomes da Silvacurrent
- Lucas Mineirocurrent
- Marcelo Baron Polanczyk1994–1994
- Paulo Rink1994–1994
Cuca1995–1995- Paulo Rink1995–1995
- Cuca1996–1996
Vitorino Hilton1996–1999
Vilmar da Cunha Rodrigues2002–2003
Palhinha2005–2005- Alair de Souza Camargo Júnior2008–2008
Rômulo2008–2009
Cristiano da Silva2009–2009- Ânderson Lima2009–2009
- Fábio Nunes2010–2010
- Livonir Ruschel2010–2010
- Sílvio José Canuto2010–2010
- Aloísio2011–2011
- Gilton Ribeiro2012–2012
- Rodrigo Gral2012–2014
- Alan Ruschel2013–2013
Augusto César Moreira2013–2013- Bruno Rangel2013–2013
- Marcos Danilo Padilha2013–2016
- Bergson Gustavo Silveira da Silva2014–2014
Leandro Pereira2014–2014- Ronieli Gomes dos Santos2014–2014
Rychely Cantanhede de Oliveira2014–2014- Wescley Gomes dos Santos2014–2014
Willian Arão2014–2014- Ananias Eloi Castro Monteiro2015–2015
Cléber Santana2015–2016
Edmílson dos Santos Silva2015–2015
Luiz Diallisson de Souza Alves2015–2015- Mateus Lucena dos Santos2015–2015
Richarlyson2015–2015
Roger Rodrigues da Silva2015–2015
Túlio de Melo2015–2015- William Thiego de Jesus2015–2015
- Arthur Maia2016–2016
Jakson Follmann2016–2016
Rafael Bastos2016–2016
Andrei Girotto2017–2017
Associação Chapecoense de Futebol is a Brazilian football club based in Chapecó, Santa Catarina.
The club was founded on May 10, 1973, after the merger of Atlético Chapecoense and Independente.
Chapecoense has won the Campeonato Catarinense multiple times, with titles in 1977, 2011, and 2016 among others.
Biography
Formation
Associação Chapecoense de Futebol, commonly known as Chapecoense, was founded on May 10, 1973, through the merger of two local clubs, Atlético Chapecoense and Independente. Based in Chapecó, Santa Catarina, the club quickly established itself in regional football, winning its first title in 1977 by clinching the Campeonato Catarinense against Avaí with a narrow 1-0 victory.
Early Years and Growth
Chapecoense made its debut in the Campeonato Brasileiro in 1978, finishing in 51st place, and faced challenges in subsequent years, including a 93rd place finish in 1979. The club underwent a significant transformation in 2002 when it was temporarily renamed Associação Chapecoense Kindermann/Mastervet due to a partnership. However, it returned to its original name in 2006 and celebrated a resurgence by winning the Copa Santa Catarina that same year. The club continued to build on its success, winning the state championship again in 2007, 2011, and 2016.
Rise to Prominence
Chapecoense achieved a major milestone in 2014 by returning to the Série A after a long absence, solidifying its place in Brazil's top football division. The club's most remarkable achievement came in 2016 when it reached the finals of the Copa Sudamericana, a feat that was tragically overshadowed by the LaMia Flight 2933 disaster, which claimed the lives of many players and staff. Despite this tragedy, Chapecoense's legacy continues to inspire, as they were posthumously awarded the title of the tournament.
Legacy
Chapecoense has left an indelible mark on Brazilian football, not only through its competitive spirit and achievements, including multiple state championships and national honors, but also through the resilience shown in the face of adversity. The club's journey from its humble beginnings to national recognition is a testament to its enduring spirit and the passionate support of its fans.
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Career & Clubs
The club was founded as Associação Chapecoense de Futebol on 10 May 1973, after the merger of Atlético Chapecoense and Independente. In 1977, Chapecoense won its first title, which was the Campeonato Catarinense, beating Avaí 1–0 in the final. In 1978, the club competed for the first time in the Campeonato Brasileiro, finishing in the 51st position, and in following year, finished in the 93rd position. In 2002, due to a partnership, Chapecoense was renamed to Associação Chapecoense Kindermann/Mastervet. In 2006, the club went back to its original name, Associação Chapecoense de Futebol, and also won the Copa Santa Catarina. In 2007, the club won the state championship for the third time, and also competed in the Brazilian Championship Third Level, but was eliminated in the first stage of the competition. They won the Campeonato Catarinense again in 2011 and 2016. Chapecoense competed in the Série A for the first time since 1979 in 2014, as the club was promoted after they and Bragantino drew 1–1, in Chapecó, for the 2013 Série B. Winning important points during its first season in the top flight, Chape cemented a place in the 2015 Série A, its second season in a row in the first division. In 2016, Chapecoense made history when they reached the finals of the Copa Sudamericana, South America's secondary club football tournament, after defeating San Lorenzo de Almagro using the away goals rule. They were awarded the title following LaMia Flight 2933, a disastrous plane crash…
- League
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
- League
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
Legacy
Official tournaments
Others tournaments
National and Inter-state
Copa da Paz Internacional (1): 2005 Torneio da Cidade de São Gabriel (1): 2005 Troféu João Saldanha (1): 2017
State
Taça Santa Catarina (2): 1979, 2014
Runners-up
Recopa Sudamericana (1): 2017 Suruga Bank Championship (1): 2017 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (1): 2013 Copa Sul-Sudeste (1): 2026 Campeonato Catarinense (10): 1978, 1991, 1995, 2009, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2025, 2026 Copa Santa Catarina (1): 1996 Recopa Catarinense (1): 2021
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Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Associação Chapecoense de Futebol, commonly known as Chapecoense, is a Brazilian football club, based in the city of Chapecó in the state of Santa Catarina.
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