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Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural

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Veranópolis
Full nameVeranópolis Esporte Clube
Recreativo e Cultural
Nickname(s)VEC
Pentacolor
FoundedJanuary 15, 1992; 32 years ago (1992-01-15)
GroundAntônio David Farina
Capacity8,000
PresidentGilberto Generosi
Head coachSananduva
LeagueCampeonato Gaúcho Série A2
20225th of 16

Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural, commonly referred to as Veranópolis, is a Brazilian football club based in Veranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul. It currently plays in Campeonato Gaúcho Série A2, the second level of the Rio Grande do Sul state football league.

History

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On January 15, 1992,[1] Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural was founded, after two local clubs, Dalban and Veranense, fused.[2]

In 1993, Veranópolis, managed by Tite,[3] won the Campeonato Gaúcho Série A2.[4]

In 2007, the club, managed by Paulo Porto, reached the Campeonato Gaúcho semifinals, where the club was defeated by Juventude of Caxias do Sul.[5]

Club colors and nickname

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The club's colors are blue, green, red, yellow[6] and white.[1] Because of its colors, Veranópolis is nicknamed Pentacolor (meaning five colors).[7] The club is also nicknamed by the acronym VEC.[1]

Stadium

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Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural's home stadium is Antônio David Farina stadium, located in Medianeira neighborhood,[8] with a maximum capacity of 8,000 people.[1]

Honours

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Current team (2015)

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
GK Brazil BRA Josemar
GK Brazil BRA Matheus Cavichioli
GK Brazil BRA Rykelvi
DF Brazil BRA Afonso
DF Brazil BRA Edson Borges
DF Brazil BRA Jadson
DF Brazil BRA Leonardo Dagostini
DF Brazil BRA Luciano Amaral
DF Brazil BRA Marcel
DF Brazil BRA Rafael Gevehr
DF Brazil BRA Richard
MF Brazil BRA Claytinho
No. Pos. Nation Player
MF Brazil BRA Eduardinho
MF Brazil BRA Felipe Guedes
MF Brazil BRA Glauber
MF Brazil BRA Luiz Grando
MF Brazil BRA Marcos Rogério
MF Brazil BRA Rafael Mineiro
MF Brazil BRA Vanderlei
MF Brazil BRA Willian Ribeiro
FW Brazil BRA David Dener
FW Brazil BRA Erik Nascimento (on loan from Grêmio)
FW Brazil BRA
FW Brazil BRA Tulio Renan

References

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