C.D. Nacional
Squad
Francisco Soares2015current
Salvador Agra2015current
Goku Román2016current
Vincent Koziello2020current- Fuki Yamadacurrent
Oceano da Cruz1980–1982- Oceano da Cruz1983–1984
- Miguel Simão1991–1992
- Miguel Simão1995–1995
Costinha1996–1997- Costinha1997–1997
- Alexandre Goulart2002–2006
Paulo Assunção2002–2004- André Pinto2003–2006
Henrique Hilário2003–2004- Ricardo Souza Silva2003–2003
- Serginho Baiano2003–2006
- Henrique Hilário2004–2006
Wendel2004–2005
Diego Benaglio2005–2008
Leandro Salino2005–2006- Wendel2005–2005
Bruno Coutinho2007–2008- Fellype Gabriel2007–2008
- Marcelo Lipatín2007–2008
Duje Čop2008–2009
Fábio Coentrão2008–2008- Juliano Mineiro2008–2012
- Luís Alberto2008–2012
Maicon Pereira Roque2008–2009- Marco Airosa2008–2014
- Mateus Galiano da Costa2008–2013
Rafael Bastos2008–2008
Rafik Halliche2008–2010
Rúben Micael2008–2010- Ânderson Miguel da Silva2008–2009
Edgar Bruno da Silva2009–2010- Leandro Salino2009–2010
Nejc Pečnik2009–2012- Žarko Tomašević2009–2012
Orlando Sá2010–2011
Daniel Candeias2011–2014
Fernando Marçal2011–2015
Luís Neto2011–2012- Mario Rondón2011–2015
Manuel da Costa2012–2013
Mexer2012–2014
Ali Ghazal2013–2017
Djaniny Tavares2013–2014
Rui Silva2013–2013
Kayke Rodrigues2014–2014- Leandro Freire2014–2015
- Saleh Gomaa2014–2015
Suk Hyun-jun2014–2015
Sinan Bolat2016–2017
Zizo2017–2017
C.D. Nacional is a professional football club based in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
The club competes in Liga Portugal, showcasing its talent at the highest level of Portuguese football.
Nacional first reached the top division in 1988, marking a significant milestone in its history.
Biography
Formation
Clube Desportivo Nacional, commonly known as Nacional da Madeira, is a professional football club based in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The club was established to represent the local community and has become a significant part of the region's sporting culture. Nacional has a rich history, having competed in various leagues, including Liga Portugal and Liga Portugal 2, showcasing its resilience and ambition in Portuguese football.
Breakthrough
Nacional achieved a major milestone in its history by reaching the top division for the first time in 1988, marking the beginning of a new era for the club. Under the management of José Peseiro, the team returned to the first division for the 2002–03 season after securing promotion. Notable performances included a memorable 1–0 victory over S.L. Benfica and a thrilling 3–2 win against C.S. Marítimo in the Madeira derby. The club's success continued under Casemiro Mior, who led Nacional to a joint-best 4th place finish in the 2003–04 season, with standout players like Paulo Assunção and Adriano making significant contributions.
European Ventures
Nacional made its debut in European competition during the 2004–05 UEFA Cup, although they faced a tough challenge, exiting in the first round against Sevilla FC. The club's subsequent European campaigns saw them reach the UEFA Cup again, but they struggled to progress past the initial stages. Despite these setbacks, Nacional continued to compete at a high level domestically, with Manuel Machado guiding the team to a fifth-place finish in the 2005–06 season.
Legacy
Throughout its history, Nacional has accumulated several honors, including winning the Segunda Liga in the 2017–18 season and the AF Madeira Championship multiple times. The club remains a vital part of Madeira's football landscape, fostering local talent and maintaining a passionate fan base. With a legacy of resilience and competitive spirit, Nacional da Madeira continues to strive for success in Portuguese football.
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Gallery
Career & Clubs
Nacional reached the first division for the first time ever with a three-season spell from 1988. Under manager José Peseiro, the team returned for 2002–03 after winning promotion in third place. The team finished comfortably in 11th, with results including a 1–0 home win over S.L. Benfica on 28 September 2002 and a 3–2 win at C.S. Marítimo in the Madeira derby the following 2 February. Peseiro's successor Casemiro Mior took the team to a joint-best 4th place in 2003–04, including another home win over Benfica, shortly after that team had knocked them out of the quarter-finals of the Taça de Portugal. Stars of this team included Brazilians Paulo Assunção (defensive midfielder) and forward Adriano (16 and 19 goals in respective seasons), both of whom later played for FC Porto. Nacional's debut European season in the 2004–05 UEFA Cup ended in the first round with a 4–1 aggregate loss to Spain's Sevilla FC. In January 2005, Mior left for Club Athletico Paranaense in his homeland. Manuel Machado led the team to fifth in 2005–06, again reaching the UEFA Cup, but left due to his wife and children living in continental Portugal. The club's second run in European competition again ended at the first hurdle, 3–1 on aggregate to CS Rapid București of Romania.
Under the returning Machado in 2008–09, again edged S.C. Braga for fourth spot. Brazilian forward Nenê earned the Bola da Prata for top scorer with 20 goals, three more than Benfica's Óscar Cardozo and Sporting CP's Liédson. The…
- League
- Liga Portugal
- League
- Liga Portugal 2
Legacy
National competitions
Segunda Liga Winners: 2017–18 Segunda Divisão B / South Zone Winners: 1999–2000
Regional competitions
AF Madeira Championship Winners (8): 1934–35, 1936–37, 1938–39, 1941–42, 1942–43, 1943–44, 1968–69, 1974–75 AF Madeira Cup Winners (6): 1943–44, 1944–45, 1973–74, 1974–75, 2001–02, 2007–08
Other
Ramón de Carranza Trophy Winners: 2012
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
professional association football club based in Funchal, Madeira island, Portugal
Clube Desportivo Nacional, commonly known as Nacional da Madeira and sometimes just Nacional, is a Portuguese football club based in Funchal, on the island of Madeira.
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