Squad
Jefferson2009current
Dankler Luis de Jesus Pedreira2012current
Luiz Marcelo Morais dos Reis2015current
Neílton2015current
Damián Lizio2016current- Rodrigo Pimpão2016current
Diego Souza2019current
Alex Telles2024current
Cristian Medina2026current- Ailton Cesar Junior Alves da Silvacurrent
- Carlos Kaisercurrent
- Eduardo Francisco de Silva Netocurrent
- Guilherme Gimenez de Souzacurrent
Jeffinhocurrent- José Pedro Santoscurrent
João Saldanhacurrent
Luis Henriquecurrent
Matheus Fernandescurrent- Michel Macedo Rocha Machadocurrent
Otto Glóriacurrent- Paulo Emiliocurrent
Nilo Murtinho Braga1919–1921- Estanislau de Figueiredo Pamplona1924–1935
- Octacílio Pinheiro Guerra1925–1937
- Benedicto de Moraes Menezes1927–1932
- Nilo Murtinho Braga1927–1938
- Germano Boettcher Sobrinho1928–1935
- Ariel Nogueira1929–1934
Carvalho Leite1929–1942- Heitor Canalli1929–1933
Humberto de Araújo Benevenuto1930–1930
Martim Mércio da Silveira1930–1932
Roberto Gomes Pedrosa1930–1934- Humberto de Araújo Benevenuto1931–1932
- Wálter Guimarães1931–1934
- Áttila de Carvalho1933–1938
Armandinho1934–1935- Humberto de Araújo Benevenuto1934–1935
- Martim Mércio da Silveira1934–1940
- Sylvio Hoffmann1934–1935
Waldemar de Brito1934–1934- Álvaro Lopes Cançado1934–1941
- Heitor Canalli1935–1940
Leônidas1935–1936
Russinho1935–1938
Zezé Moreira1935–1943
Aymoré Moreira1936–1941
Rodolpho Barteczko1936–1938
Tim1936–1936
José Perácio1937–1940
Zezé Procópio1938–1942
Heleno de Freitas1939–1948- Aymoré Moreira1941–1946
- Rodolpho Barteczko1942–1943
- Tim1945–1947
Dino da Costa1948–1955- Joel Antônio Martins1948–1950
Nílton Santos1948–1964- Tim1948–1949
Luís Vinício1951–1954
Garrincha1953–1965
Danilo Alvim1955–1956
Francisco Rodrigues1955–1956- Luís Vinício1955–1955
Bauer1956–1956
Didi1957–1959
Mário Zagallo1958–1965
Amarildo Tavares da Silveira1959–1963
Jairzinho1959–1974
Manga1959–1968
Silva Batuta1959–1961
Dequinha1960–1960- Didi1960–1962
Rildo da Costa Menezes1961–1966- Jairzinho1962–1974
Roberto Miranda1962–1972
Gérson1963–1969- Didi1964–1965
José Guilherme Baldocchi1964–1966
Paulo César Caju1967–1972
Brito1971–1974
Carlos Alberto Torres1971–1971- Paulo Henrique Souza de Oliveira1971–1971
Ricardo Ferretti1971–1975
Jorvan Vieira1972–1978
Marinho Chagas1972–1976
Rodolfo Fischer1972–1976
Dirceu1973–1976
Levir Culpi1973–1973- Gilberto Alves1977–1980
José Rodrigues Neto1977–1978- Paulo César Caju1977–1978
Vanderlei Luxemburgo1979–1982- Francisco Ernandi Lima da Silva1980–1982
- Paulo Sérgio de Oliveira Lima1980–1984
- Alemão1981–1987
- Jairzinho1981–1982
Abel Braga1982–1984- Josimar1982–1988
Marco Antônio1983–1984
Baltazar1984–1985- Antônio Carlos Santos1985–1987
- Renato1985–1985
- Carlos Alberto Santos1987–1992
- Fernando Álvez1987–1987
Mauro Galvão1987–1990
Éder Aleixo1988–1988- Marcelo Gonçalves Costa Lopes1989–1990
Milton Cruz1989–1990
Osmar Donizete Cândido1989–1990- Carlos Alberto Dias1990–1992
Hugo de León1991–1991- Marcos Paulo Souza Ribeiro1991–1995
- Renato Gaúcho1991–1992
Márcio Roberto dos Santos1992–1992- Toninho Cecílio1993–1993
- Joubert Araújo Martins1994–1996
- Sérgio Manoel1994–1995
Túlio Maravilha1994–1996- Édson Boaro1994–1995
- Adriano Gerlin da Silva1995–1995
- Alexandre da Silva1995–1995
- Marcelo Gonçalves Costa Lopes1995–1997
- Osmar Donizete Cândido1995–1996
- Osmar Donizete Cândido1995–1995
- Antônio Bento dos Santos1996–1997
- Joubert Araújo Martins1996–1996
Léo Moura1997–1999
Bebeto1998–1999
Bruno Quadros1998–1998
Júlio César1998–1998- Marcelo Gonçalves Costa Lopes1998–1998
- Sérgio Manoel1998–2000
- Túlio Maravilha1998–1998
Alexandre Gallo1999–1999- César Prates1999–1999
- Wolnei Caio1999–2000
- Augusto César2000–2000
- Cláudio Batista dos Santos2000–2000
- Giuliano Tadeo Aranda2000–2000
- José Róbson do Nascimento2000–2000
Mauricio Salles2000–2001
Maxsandro Barbosa de Oliveira2000–2000- Osmar Donizete Cândido2000–2001
Tinga2000–2000- Túlio Maravilha2000–2000
- Augusto César2001–2001
Cicinho2001–2001- Dedimar Souza Lima2001–2001
Dodô2001–2002- José Alexandre2001–2002
- José Ilson dos Santos2001–2002
- Léo Moura2001–2001
- Oleúde José Ribeiro2001–2001
Axel Rodrigues de Arruda2002–2003- Carlos Germano2002–2002
Ceará2002–2002
Marcos Aurélio Galeano2002–2002- Fernando Henrique Mariano2003–2004
- Jefferson2003–2005
- Leandro Costa Miranda Moraes2003–2003
Túlio Lustosa Seixas Pinheiro2003–2005
Valdo2003–2004- César Prates2004–2005
Hugo Almeida2004–2005- João Carlos dos Santos2004–2004
Luizão2004–2004- Schwenck2004–2004
- César Prates2005–2005
Guilherme de Cássio Alves2005–2005- Guilherme de Cássio Alves2005–2006
- Jonílson Clovis Nascimento Breves2005–2005
José Roberto de Oliveira2005–2008
Juliano Roberto Antonello2005–2005
Juninho2005–2007
Ramon Menezes2005–2005- Émerson Carvalho da Silva2005–2005
Alexandre Luiz Fernandes2006–2006- Carlos Eduardo Soares2006–2006
- Christian Corrêa Dionisio2006–2006
- Claiton Fontoura dos Santos2006–2006
- Dodô2006–2006
- Eduardo da Conceição Maciel2006–2007
- Juliano Roberto Antonello2006–2007
- Júlio César Jacobi2006–2007
- Sérgio Manoel2006–2006
Willian Xavier Barbosa2006–2007
André Lima2007–2007
Athirson Mazzoli e Oliveira2007–2007- Dodô2007–2007
Marco Antônio de Mattos Filho2007–2007- Ricardo Souza Silva2007–2007
- Túlio Lustosa Seixas Pinheiro2007–2008
Wellington Paulista2007–2009
Carlos Alberto2008–2008
Eduardo Neto2008–2010- Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves2008–2008
José Carlos Garcia Leal2008–2008- José Fábio Santos de Oliveira2008–2008
Juan Guillermo Castillo2008–2009
André Felipe2009–2010- André Lima2009–2009
- André Lima2009–2010
Caio Canedo2009–2009- José Ricardo dos Santos Oliveira2009–2009
- Juninho2009–2009
Léo Silva2009–2009
Maicosuel2009–2009
Reinaldo2009–2009- Caio Canedo2010–2012
- Edno2010–2010
Gerson Guimarães Junior2010–2012- Maicosuel2010–2012
- Marcelo Mattos2010–2011
- Renato Cajá2010–2011
Sebastián Abreu2010–2012
Ai Kesen2011–2012
Bruno Cortez2011–2011
Egidio Arévalo Rios2011–2011- Fabrício dos Santos Messias2011–2011
Gilberto Moraes Junior2011–2015
Jairo de Macedo da Silva2011–2011- Marcelo Mattos2011–2015
Márcio Azevedo2011–2013
Renato Dirnei Florêncio2011–2014- Rodrigo Mancha2011–2011
- Thiago Galhardo2011–2011
Victor Vinícius Coelho dos Santos2011–2013
Éverton Cardoso da Silva2011–2011- Bolívar2012–2013
- Bruno Mendes2012–2013
- Carlos Rafael do Amaral2012–2012
Clarence Seedorf2012–2014
Dória2012–2014- Fellype Gabriel2012–2013
Jadson Alves dos Santos2012–2013
Nicolás Lodeiro2012–2014
Rafael Marques2012–2013- Túlio Maravilha2012–2012
Vitor Júnior2012–2012
André Bahia2013–2014- Bolívar2013–2014
- Fellipe Bertoldo2013–2013
- Allano Brendon de Souza Lima2014–2014
Bruno Correa2014–2014- Carlos Alberto2014–2014
Emerson Sheik2014–2014
Jorge Wagner2014–2014
Mario Bolatti2014–2015
Rodrigo Souto2014–2014- Yuri Mamute2014–2014
Daniel Carvalho2015–2015- Rodrigo Pimpão2015–2015
- Ronaldo Henrique Silva2015–2015
Thiago Carleto2015–2015
Willian Arão2015–2015
Keisuke Honda2020–2020
Salomon Kalou2020–2021
Diego Costa2023–2024
Igor Jesus2024–2025
Jefferson Savarino2024–2026
Luiz Henrique2024–2025
Thiago Almada2024–2025
Neto2025–2026
Botafogo is an association football team based in Rio de Janeiro, known for its rich history and passionate fan base.
The club competes in the prestigious Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the top tier of Brazilian football.
Founded in 1894, Botafogo originally started as a rowing club before expanding into football in 1904.
Biography
Formation
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, commonly known as Botafogo, is a prominent Brazilian football club based in the Botafogo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. The club was originally founded on July 1, 1894, as the Club de Regatas Botafogo, primarily as a rowing club. The football side of the club began its journey on August 12, 1904, when the Electro Club was established, which later became known as the Botafogo Football Club on September 18 of the same year. The club adopted its iconic black and white colors, inspired by Juventus FC, and quickly rose to prominence in Rio de Janeiro football, securing championships in 1907, 1910, and 1912.
Merger and Growth
In a significant turn of events, the two clubs, Club de Regatas Botafogo and Botafogo Football Club, merged on December 8, 1942, following a tragic incident during a basketball match that claimed the life of a player. This merger solidified the club's identity and allowed it to consolidate its resources and fan base. Over the years, Botafogo has become a powerhouse in Brazilian football, competing in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and the Campeonato Carioca, where it has won numerous titles, including 21 state championships.
Legacy
Botafogo holds several records in Brazilian football, including the most unbeaten matches in history, with 52 consecutive games from 1977 to 1978. The club has also produced a remarkable number of players who have represented the Brazil national team, totaling 1,094 participations in official and unofficial matches. With a rich history and a passionate fan base, Botafogo continues to be a significant force in Brazilian sports, celebrated for its contributions to football and its enduring legacy in the sport.
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Gallery
Career & Clubs
Formation and merger
On 1 July 1894, the Club de Regatas Botafogo was founded in Rio de Janeiro as a rowing club.
On 12 August 1904, another club was founded in the neighborhood: the Electro Club, the name first given to the Botafogo Football Club. The idea came during an algebra lesson at Alfredo Gomes College. The Electro Club was founded, but its name did not last. After a suggestion from Dona Chiquitota, Flávio's grandmother, the club finally became the Botafogo Football Club, on its 18 September. The colors were black and white like those of Juventus FC, (who took the colours from Notts County F.C., the oldest professional football team in the world.) the team of Itamar Tavares, one of the club's founders. Its badge was drawn by Basílio Vianna Jr., in Swiss style with the BFC monogram. The Botafogo Football Club would soon become one of the strongest football teams in Rio de Janeiro, winning the championships of 1907, 1910, 1912 and more. With the same name, the same location, the same colours and most importantly the same supporters, it seemed inevitable that the clubs would merge. They did so on 8 December 1942, after a basketball match between both clubs, when the Botafogo Football Club player Armando Albano died suddenly, that the idea of a merger began. On this tragic occasion, the president of the Club de Regatas Botafogo, Augusto Frederico Schmidt, spoke: "At this time, I declare to Albano that his last match ended with the victory of his team. We won't…
- League
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
Legacy
The club has some of Brazilian football's top records, including most unbeaten matches: 52 games between 1977 and 1978, most unbeaten games in the Brazilian Championship: 42, also between 1977 and 1978, most player participations in total matches of the Brazil national team (considering official and unofficial games): 1,094 participations, and the most players assigned to the Brazil national team for the World Cup.
Official tournaments
Runners-up
Recopa Sudamericana (2): 1994, 2025 Derby of the Americas (1): 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (3): 1962, 1972, 1992 Copa do Brasil (1): 1999 Supercopa do Brasil (1): 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (1): 2003 Torneio Rio–São Paulo (3): 1960, 1961, 2001 Campeonato Carioca (21): 1908, 1909, 1913, 1914, 1916, 1918, 1939, 1942, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1975, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2016
Youth team
Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20 (1): 2016 Taça Belo Horizonte de Juniores (1): 1999 Copa Macaé de Juvenis (1): 1997
Awards
Fita Azul (1): 1965 Fita Azul do Futebol Brasileiro (Brazilian Football Blue Ribbon) was an award given for the club which succeeds in an excursion out of the country.
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas is a Brazilian football club based in the neighborhood of Botafogo, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Although it competes in a number of different sports, Botafogo is mostly known for its association football team. It plays in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the top tier of the Brazilian football league system, and in the Campeonato Carioca, the state of Rio de Janeiro's premier state league.
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