Brasiliense

Brasiliense Futebol Clube, or Brasiliense, as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team. It plays in Taguatinga in Federal District (Brazil), founded on August 1, 2000.

History

The club was founded on August 1, 2000 with the involvement of the CNPJ of Atlantida Esporte Clube by Luis Estevao.

Brasiliense managed to establish records in the Federal District and in Brazil during its short history. The club became the youngest finalist of a Copa do Brasil in its first participation, in 2002. It was the first and only team of the Federal District to dispute a national title in the elite of football. After eliminating traditional opponents like Nautico, Fluminense and Atletico Mineiro, they were runners-up in the final against Corinthians.

The club won its first national title in 2002, the Brazilian third division. Two years later, it achieved its greatest victory to date by winning the Brazilian second division. In addition, Brasiliense has eight state titles and one of the second state division.

Stadium

Brasiliense's stadium is Elmo Serejo Farias (Serejao), which has a capacity of 28,000. The stadium is named after Elmo Serejo Farias, who was Taguatinga's administrator and Distrito Federal's governor during the stadium construction. They also play in Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha.

Honours

• Campeonato Brasileiro Serie B

Winners (1): 2004

• Campeonato Brasileiro Serie C

Winners (1): 2002

• Copa Verde

Winners (1): 2020

• Campeonato Brasiliense

Winners (10): 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2021

• Campeonato Brasiliense Second Division

Winners (1): 2000

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