Nova Iguaçu FC
Full name | Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube | |||
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Nickname(s) | Carrossel da Baixada | |||
Founded | 1 April 1990 | |||
Ground | Estádio Jânio Moraes | |||
Capacity | 5,000 | |||
President | Jânio Moraes | |||
Head coach | Carlos Vitor | |||
League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série D Campeonato Carioca | |||
2023 2023 | Série D, 54th of 64 Carioca, 7th of 12 | |||
Website | Club website | |||
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Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube, or Nova Iguaçu as they are usually called, is a
Nova Iguaçu greatest rival is from the same city: Artsul.
Home stadium is the Jânio Moraes stadium, capacity 16,000. They play in orange shirts, white shorts and orange socks.
History
Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube was founded on 1 April 1990, by the initiative of 25 self-employed persons, led by Jânio Moraes. The foundation project was idealized in 1988/1989, by Jânio Moraes, and supported by the 25 self-employed people.
In
In 2005, after a successful campaign, Nova Iguaçu won the Campeonato Carioca Série A2 and was promoted to the 2006 Campeonato Carioca First Division.[4]
On January 14, 2006, Nova Iguaçu played their first ever Campeonato Carioca first division match, against the major club
On June 21, 2008, the club won the
Achievements
State
- Campeonato Carioca
- Runner-up (1): 2024
- Copa Rio:
- Winners (2): 2008, 2012
- Campeonato Carioca Série A2:
- Winners (3): 2005, 2016, 2020
- Campeonato Carioca Série B1:
- Winners (1): 1994
- Torneio Independência
- Winners (1): 2022
Others
- Troféu Edílson Silva:
- Winners (1): 2012
- Copa João Ellis Filho:
- Winners (1): 2005
- Olimpíada da Baixada Fluminense:
- Winners (1): 2005
- Campeonato Iguaçuano:
- Winners (1): 2005
- Segundo Turno do Estadual de Profissionais do Módulo Especial:
- Winners (1): 1996
- Primeiro Turno de Profissionais da Série Intermediária:
- Winners (1): 1995
Youth competitions
- Volta Redonda Youth Tournament:
- Winners (1): 1991
- Torneio Otávio Pinto Guimarães de Juniores:
- Winners (1): 1996
- Juniores da Série Intermediária:
- Winners (1): 1995
- AERJ Youth Championship:
- Winners (1): 1992
Stadium
Nova Iguaçu's home stadium is Estádio Jânio Moraes, also known as Estádio Laranjão, inaugurated in 2009, with a maximum capacity of 5,000 people.
Nova Iguaçu's previously home stadium was Estádio Giulite Coutinho,[7] also known as Estádio Édson Passos, inaugurated in 2000, with a maximum capacity of 16,000 people.[8]
Players
First team squad
- As of 20 March 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Club colors and nickname
The club is affectionately known as "Carrossel da Baixada" (Baixada's Carrousel), in reference to the team color (orange), similar to the color of the Netherlands'
References
- ^ a b "Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube, nascido para brilhar" (in Portuguese). Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube official website. Retrieved 25 May 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Zinho estréia no Nova Iguaçu neste sábado" (in Portuguese). Terra. Retrieved 25 May 2008.
- ^ "Rio de Janeiro - List of Champions Third Level". RSSSF Brasil. Archived from the original on 2 June 2008. Retrieved 25 May 2008.
- ^ "Rio de Janeiro State League 2005 - 2nd level". RSSSF Brasil. Archived from the original on 2 June 2008. Retrieved 25 May 2008.
- ^ "Flamengo perdeu a única partida que fez contra o Nova Iguaçu" (in Portuguese). O Globo. Retrieved 25 May 2008.
- ^ "Nova Iguaçu em festa". Lance! (3871). Rio de Janeiro: Areté Editorial S/A: 12. 2008.
- ^ "Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube" (in Portuguese). FFERJ official website. Archived from the original on 16 May 2008. Retrieved 25 May 2008.
- América Football Club official website. Archived from the originalon April 24, 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
- ^ "Aldeense é campeão carioca de futebol" (in Portuguese). São Pedro da Aldeia City Hall. Retrieved 25 May 2008. [dead link]
External links
- (in Portuguese) Official Website