Squad
Fábio2005current
Mayke2012current
Henrique Pacheco Lima2013current- Mayke2013current
Elierce Barbosa de Souza2014current
Eugenio Mena2015current
Lucas Romero2016current
Rafael Sóbis2016current
Matheus Pereira2023current
Cássio Bramitos2025current
Dudu2025current
Fagner2025current
Gabriel Barbosa2025current
Yannick Bolasie2025current
Wesley Gassova2026current
Bruno Henriquecurrent
Mauríciocurrent
Wellington Nemcurrent
Édersoncurrent- Agostinho Fortes Filho1919–1923
Moderato Wisintainer1921–1922
Niginho1929–1933
Humberto de Araújo Benevenuto1933–1933- Niginho1935–1936
- Niginho1939–1947
Tostão1964–1971
Wilson da Silva Piazza1964–1979- Alfredo Mostarda Filho1967–1967
José de Anchieta Fontana1969–1972- Palhinha1969–1976
Brito1970–1970- Gilberto Alves1970–1971
Roberto Perfumo1971–1974
Nelinho1973–1980
Jairzinho1975–1977
Pablo Forlán1977–1977- Nelinho1980–1980
Abel Braga1981–1982- Nelinho1981–1982
- Palhinha1983–1984
- Jorge Mendonça1985–1986
José Reinaldo de Lima1986–1986- Juninho Fonseca1987–1987
- Gilberto Carlos Nascimento1988–1989
Adilson Batista1989–1992- Paulo Isidoro1989–1990
Ramon Menezes1989–1993- Gilberto Carlos Nascimento1992–1992
- José Carlos da Costa Araújo1992–1992
- Luizinho1992–1994
- Renato Gaúcho1992–1992
Ronaldo1993–1994- Toninho Cecílio1993–1993
Éder Aleixo1993–1993
Dida1994–1998- João Carlos dos Santos1994–1999
Juliano Belletti1994–1996- Ricardo Alexandre dos Santos1994–2001
Toninho Cerezo1994–1994
Marcelo Ramos1995–1996- Paulinho McLaren1995–1996
Serginho1995–1996
Ulises Cruz1995–1995- Alex Antônio de Melo Santos1996–2000
- Donizete Oliveira1996–1997
- Jean Elias1996–1996
- Marcelo Ramos1996–1996
- Marco Tulio1996–1999
- Marcos Paulo1996–2001
- Alex Mineiro1997–1997
- Alexandre Goulart1997–1998
Bebeto1997–1997- Elivélton Alves Rufino1997–1997
- Fábio Júnior1997–1998
Geovanni Deiberson Maurício1997–2001- Marcelo Gonçalves Costa Lopes1997–1997
- Maurício Rodorigues Alves Domingues1997–1998
Osmar Donizete Cândido1997–1997
Roberto Palacios1997–1997- Wolnei Caio1997–1998
- Antônio Bento dos Santos1998–1998
- Gilberto da Silva Melo1998–1999
- Gilberto da Silva Melo1998–1998
- Jean Elias1998–1998
- Marcelo Ramos1998–1999
Müller1998–2000- Valdir Benedito1998–1998
Valdo1998–1999
Cris1999–2004- Donizete Oliveira1999–2000
- Fábio1999–2000
- José Luís Santos da Visitação1999–1999
- Marcelo Gonçalves Costa Lopes1999–1999
- Paulo Isidoro1999–2000
- Ulises Cruz1999–1999
- Alex Mineiro2000–2000
- Alexandre Goulart2000–2000
Ernani Pereira2000–2000- Fábio Júnior2000–2000
José Roberto de Oliveira2000–2000
Juan Pablo Sorín2000–2004
Luisão2000–2003
Maxwell2000–2001- Oséas Reis dos Santos2000–2001
- Sérgio Manoel2000–2002
Wendel2000–2004
Zé Maria2000–2000- Alessandro Cambalhota2001–2002
- Alex Antônio de Melo Santos2001–2001
Alex de Souza2001–2001
Edmundo2001–2001- Edmílson Matias2001–2001
Freddy Rincón2001–2001
Jefferson2001–2005
Jorge Wagner2001–2002- João Carlos dos Santos2001–2002
- João Carlos dos Santos2001–2001
Jussiê Ferreira Vieira2001–2005
Maicon2001–2004- Paulo Isidoro2001–2001
- Alex de Souza2002–2004
Edílson2002–2002- Fábio Júnior2002–2002
Heurelho Gomes2002–2004
Lucas Severino2002–2002- Marcelo Ramos2002–2003
- Marcos Paulo2002–2002
Márcio Nobre2002–2006
Artur Moraes2003–2007
Claudio Maldonado2003–2005
Deivid de Souza2003–2003
Edu Dracena2003–2006
Felipe Melo2003–2003- Luís Fernando Martinez2003–2006
Léo Silva2003–2009
Víctor Aristizábal2003–2003
Zinho2003–2003
Adriano Gabiru2004–2005
Bruno Quadros2004–2004
Doni2004–2005- Eduardo Francisco de Silva Neto2004–2004
Fred2004–2005- Juan Pablo Sorín2004–2004
- Kelly2004–2006
Rivaldo2004–2004- Schwenck2004–2004
Argel Fuchs2005–2005- Francismar Carioca de Oliveira2005–2006
Jonathan Moreira2005–2010- Kerlon Moura Souza2005–2008
- Leandro Euzébio2005–2010
- Lopes Tigrão2005–2005
- Marcos Aurélio2005–2005
Vitor Júnior2005–2005
Clemerson de Araújo Soares2006–2007- Eliézio Santos Santana2006–2006
- Francisco Jaílson de Sousa2006–2012
- Geovanni Deiberson Maurício2006–2007
- Gilberto Ribeiro Gonçalves2006–2006
Giovane Élber2006–2006
Jonathas de Jesus2006–2008- Jonílson Clovis Nascimento Breves2006–2006
- Lucas Chiaretti2006–2007
- Léo Mineiro2006–2007
Daniel Silva dos Santos2007–2007- Eliézio Santos Santana2007–2010
- Fellype Gabriel2007–2007
- Fernando Almeida de Oliveira2007–2007
Fábio Santos2007–2007
Guilherme Milhomem Gusmão2007–2009- Leandro Domingues2007–2008
- Luís Alberto2007–2008
Maicon Pereira Roque2007–2008- Maicon Pereira Roque2007–2007
Marcelo Martins Moreno2007–2008
Mariano Ferreira Filho2007–2007
Márcio Miranda Freitas Rocha da Silva2007–2008
Pedro Júnior2007–2007
Ramires2007–2009- Ricardo Alexandre dos Santos2007–2007
- Roniéliton Pereira Santos2007–2008
- Thiago Martinelli2007–2008
- Ânderson Miguel da Silva2007–2008
Anselmo Ramon2008–2014- Bruno Ferraz2008–2008
- Elton Divino Celio2008–2008
Fabrício de Souza2008–2008
Fidel Martínez2008–2009- Francismar Carioca de Oliveira2008–2008
- Giovanny Espinoza2008–2009
- Henrique Pacheco Lima2008–2009
- José Jadílson dos Santos Silva2008–2008
- Juan Pablo Sorín2008–2009
Luiz Diallisson de Souza Alves2008–2012- Marcel Augusto Ortolan2008–2008
Marquinhos Paraná2008–2011- Reinaldo Alagoano2008–2012
- Alessandro Nunes2009–2009
Carlos Gilberto Nascimento Silva2009–2011
Caçapa2009–2010- Dudu2009–2011
- Fabrício de Souza2009–2011
- Fábio Alves Félix2009–2010
- Gilberto da Silva Melo2009–2011
- Jael Ferreira2009–2009
- José Carlos Ferreira Filho2009–2009
Kléber Giacomazzi de Souza Freitas2009–2010
Ernesto Farías Caicedo2010–2014
Gabriel2010–2012- Henrique Pacheco Lima2010–2011
Robert de Pinho de Souza2010–2010
Rômulo2010–2012
Bobô2011–2011- Brandão2011–2011
- Bruno Henrique2011–2013
- Emílson Cribari2011–2012
José Ortigoza2011–2011
Keirrison2011–2012- Keirrison2011–2011
Mauricio Victorino2011–2014
Naldo2011–2011- Alex Silva2012–2012
- Carlos Rafael do Amaral2012–2013
Ceará2012–2015- Fábio Lopes2012–2012
Humberlito Borges2012–2014
Lucas Silva2012–2015
Rudnei da Rosa2012–2012
Tinga2012–2015- Alex Silva2013–2013
Diego Souza2013–2013- Elierce Barbosa de Souza2013–2013
Everton Ribeiro2013–2014
Júlio Baptista2013–2015
Léo Bonatini2013–2015
Nílton2013–2014- Ricardo Goulart2013–2014
- Vinícius Araújo2013–2013
Wallace Fortuna dos Santos2013–2014- Marcelo Martins Moreno2014–2014
Miguel Samudio2014–2014
Neílton2014–2015
Gabriel Xavier2015–2016
Giorgian de Arrascaeta2015–2018
Leandro Damião2015–2015- Vinícius Araújo2015–2016
- Fred2018–2020
Igor Thiago2020–2022- Marcelo Martins Moreno2020–2021
Vitor Roque2021–2022
José Cifuentes2024–2024- Marcelo Martins Moreno2024–2024
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is one of the most recognized Brazilian football clubs, based in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
The club is primarily known for its association football team, competing in Brazil's top leagues and tournaments.
Founded in 1921, Cruzeiro was initially established by the Italian community in Belo Horizonte, reflecting their cultural heritage.
Biography
Formation
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, a prominent Brazilian football club, was founded on January 2, 1921, by members of the Italian community in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The club was initially named Società Sportiva Palestra Italia, reflecting its Italian roots and the desire of local immigrants to establish a football team that represented their community. The founding meeting took place in Augustine Ranieri's factory, where 95 founders gathered to create a club that would rival the existing teams in the region, such as Atlético Mineiro and América-MG.
Early Years and Development
In its early years, Palestra Italia quickly became a symbol of the Italian community and the working class of Belo Horizonte, distinguishing itself from its wealthier rivals. The club's identity was closely tied to its Italian heritage, with its colors and emblem reflecting this background. Over the years, Palestra Italia evolved, and in 1942, during World War II, the club changed its name to Cruzeiro Esporte Clube to avoid associations with the Axis powers. This rebranding marked a new era for the club, allowing it to broaden its appeal and solidify its place in Brazilian football.
Achievements and Legacy
Cruzeiro has established itself as one of the most successful clubs in Latin America, competing in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Copa do Brasil, and Campeonato Mineiro. The club has a rich history of honors, including multiple national and international titles. Notably, Cruzeiro has won the Torneio Quadrangular and the Emperor's Cup, among many others, showcasing its competitive spirit and talent on both domestic and international stages. Today, Cruzeiro is celebrated not only for its achievements on the pitch but also for its cultural significance in Brazilian football history.
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Gallery
Career & Clubs
Cruzeiro's history is traced back to the Italian community living in Belo Horizonte, a city where already some Italian immigrants lived and their desire to set up a football club. Similar to the Italians of São Paulo (who founded Palestra Itália, now known as Palmeiras) the people of Belo Horizonte wanted the Italian colonies in Minas Gerais to have its own club as well. In the sporting goods and footwear Augustine Ranieri's factory, located on the street of Caetés, it was decided the foundation of the club should tackle the three major capital: Atlético Mineiro, América-MG and Yale. Was born at that moment, the Società Sportiva Palestra Italia, established on 2 January 1921. The meeting was attended by 95 founders present the shield and uniform that made reference to the Italian colors, and whose SSPI description would be recorded in the center shell. Another decision was that only members of the Italian colony could wear the shirt. Aurelio Noce was elected the first President. The Palestra Italia emerged as the representative of the Italian colony. And is characterized as a team of Italian descent, Palestra also stood out by having elements of the Belo Horizonte working class, unlike Atlético and América, who had their consisting squad of college students coming from influential and wealthy families of the city.
The idea of the club being created took a big step when Yale, a sports team from the city, went through an administrative crisis. When some players left Yale over…
- League
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
Legacy
Official tournaments
s shared record
Others tournaments
International
Torneio Quadrangular (1): 1966 Caracas Triangular Trophy (2): 1970, 1977 October 11th Tournament (1): 1971 Lunar New Year Cup (1): 1972 Miller Cup (2): 1972, 1973 Independence Cup (1): 1978 Trofeo Cidade de Vigo (1): 1978 Lagos Tournament (1): 1980 Trofeo Ciudad de Valladolid (1): 1982 Trofeo Ciudad de Santander (1): 1982 Zaragoza Tournament (1): 1982 Torneio 20 anos do Estádio Mineirão (1): 1985 Trofeo Reyno de Navarra (1): 1986 Trofeo Ciudad de Alicante (1): 1986 Tokyo Dome Cup (2): 1994, 1994 Emperor's Cup (1): 1996 Guadalajara International Tournament (1): 2001 Campeonato Internacional de Verano (1): 2009
National and Inter-state
Torneio Dante Alighieri (1): 1921 Torneio Imprensa (1): 1927 Torneio Otacílio Negrão de Lima (1): 1936 Torneio Minotti Mucelli (1): 1952 Torneio de Ponte Nova (1): 1954 Torneio Afonso Rabelo (1): 1961 Torneio Guilherme de Oliveira (1): 1964 Torneio de Barbacena (2): 1964, 1965 Torneio Mário Coutinho (1): 1965 Torneio do Bispo (1): 1965 Torneio do Governador (1): 1971 Torneio Juiz de Fora (1): 1985 Troféu Wilson Piazza (1): 1993 Troféu João Saldanha (2): 2009, 2013 Taça Alexandre Queiroz de Oliveira (1): 2012 Troféu Osmar Santos (2): 2013, 2014
State
Copa dos Campeões Mineiros (2): 1991, 1999 Torneio Início do Campeonato Mineiro (10): 1926, 1927, 1929, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1944, 1948, 1966 Campeonato AMET (1):…
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Identifiers & aliases
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian professional football club, based in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Although competing in a number of different sports, Cruzeiro 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; Copa do Brasil, the national knockout-style competition; and in the Campeonato Mineiro, the state of Minas Gerais's premier state league. It is often considered one of the biggest clubs in the history of Latin America.
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