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

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

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

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]

Achievements

Current team (2015)

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 Lê
— FW Brazil BRA Tulio Renan

References


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