Marília Atlético Clube

Marília Atlético Clube, or Marília as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Marília in São Paulo, founded on April 12, 1942.

Not to be confused with Marília Futebol Clube.
Marília
Full nameMarília Atlético Clube
Nickname(s)MAC ("Marília Atlético Club" abbreviated)
Tigre (Tiger)
Alviceleste (Sky blue and white)
FoundedApril 12, 1942
GroundBento de Abreu, Marília, Brazil
Capacity17,500
ChairmanAntonio Carlos Souza Vieira "Sojinha"
LeagueCampeonato Paulista Série A3
20192ª Divisão, 2nd (promoted)

Home stadium is the Bento de Abreu, with a capacity of 19,800. They play in light blue shirts, white shorts and socks.

History

Marília was founded on April 12, 1942, as Esporte Clube Comercial. The club name was very unpopular, and on July 11, 1947, a General Assembly changed the name of the club to Marília Atlético Clube.

On April 19, 1954, Marília took a leave of its official football activities. On July 7, 1969, Marília returned to its football activities.

Achievements
1971, 2002

Stadium
Main article: Estádio Bento de Abreu

Marília's stadium is Estádio Bento de Abreu, inaugurated in 1967, with a maximum capacity of 18,000 people.[1]

Symbols and colors

Marília's mascot is a tiger, and was chosen in 1969, in a popular contest. The original colors of Marília were red and white.

Ultras
  • CCC (Comando Caipira da Capital)
  • FARC (Força Alvi Real Celeste)
  • Mancha Azul

Current squad

As of February, 2015

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

No. Position Player
GK Rodrigo Calchi
GK Marcos Galleti
DF Alex Bruno
DF Deca
DF Evandro
DF Marcus Vinícius
DF Rafael Mineiro
DF Robert Gago
DF Roni
DF Thiago Gomes
MF Bruno Farias
MF Caíque
No. Position Player
MF Daniel Costa
MF Fabiano Gadelha
MF Gil Bahia
MF Gilberto
MF Juninho Ortega
MF Leomir
MF Lucas Surcin
MF Thiago Elias
MF Vítor Cruz
FW Leandro Costa
FW Netinho
FW Wellington Amorim

First-team staff
Coach Luís dos Reis  Brazil

References
  1. "Abreuzão" (in Portuguese). Templos do Futebol. Retrieved January 2, 2009.

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