Atlético Monte Azul

Atlético Monte Azul, also known as Monte Azul, is a Brazilian football team from Monte Azul, São Paulo.

Monte Azul
Full nameAtlético Monte Azul
Nickname(s)Azulão
FoundedApril 28, 1920
GroundAMA, Monte Azul, Brazil
Capacity11,109
PresidentRicardo Cester Arroyo
Head coachEdson Só
LeagueCampeonato Paulista Série A2
2019Paulistão A3, 2nd (promoted)

History

Atlético Monte Azul were founded on April 28, 1920 by several people, including José Cione, who suggested the name Monte Azul.[1] In the late 1940s, the club professionalized their football department, and joined the Campeonato Paulista in 1950.[1] The club won the Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão in 2004.[2] Monte Azul won the Campeonato Paulista Série A2 in 2009, after beating Rio Branco in the final.[3] thus being promoted to compete in the 2010 Campeonato Paulista.[1]

Stadium

Monte Azul play their home games at Estádio do Atlético Monte Azul, commonly known as AMA.[4] The stadium has a maximum capacity of 11,109 people.[5]

Current squad (selected)

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
GK Igor
GK André Luis
DF André Cunha ()
DF Flavio
DF Fábio Silva
DF Pitty
DF Robson
DF Cris
DF Carlos Xavier
No. Position Player
DF Jean Pablo
DF Marcelo Godri
DF Marcelo Ferreira
MF Marcelinho
MF Nerylon
FW Johnny
FW Alexsandro

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
MF Gabriel (on loan to Palmeiras until 31 December 2016)

Achievements

References
  1. "Atlético Monte Azul - História" (in Portuguese). Federação Paulista de Futebol. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved November 3, 2009.
  2. "State Championship São Paulo 2004 Fourth Level (Série B-1)". RSSSF. December 27, 2004. Retrieved November 3, 2009.
  3. "Atlético Monte Azul ganha em casa é campeão da segunda divisão paulista" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. June 14, 2009. Retrieved November 3, 2009.
  4. "AMA" (in Portuguese). Federação Paulista de Futebol. Archived from the original on 2010-10-29. Retrieved November 3, 2009.
  5. "Estádio do Atlético Monte Azul" (in Portuguese). Templos do Futebol. Retrieved November 3, 2009.
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