Jabaquara Atlético Clube, or simply Jabaquara, is a Brazilian football team based in Santos, São Paulo. Founded in 1914, it plays in Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão.
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Full name | Jabaquara Atlético Clube | ||
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Nickname(s) | Jabuca Leão da Caneleira | ||
Founded | November 15, 1914 | ||
Ground | Estádio Espanha | ||
Capacity | 8,031 | ||
President | Bento Marques Prazeres | ||
League | Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão | ||
2022 | Paulistão 2ª Divisão, 18th of 36 | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Jabaquara Atlético Clube was founded on November 15, 1914 by Spanish immigrants[1] as Hespanha Foot Ball Club.[2] The club played their first game against Clube Afonso XIII, which were another club founded by Spanish immigrants.[1] The game ended in 1–1 draw.[1] The club were forced by the Brazilian government to change their name to Jabaquara Atlético Clube during World War II.[1] They changed their name on November 7, 1942.[3]
They closed their football department in 2001, reopening it in the following year.[4] Jabaquara won the Campeonato Paulista Série A3 in 1993, and the Campeonato Paulista Série B3 in 2002.[1]
Jabaquara play their home games at Estádio Espanha.[1] The stadium has a maximum capacity of 8,031 people.[5]
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