Fortaleza Esporte Clube
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Not to be confused with Fortaleza C.E.I.F..
Fortaleza Esporte Clube, usually known as Fortaleza, is primarily a football club, but is active in other sports such as futsal, handball and basketball. Fortaleza Esporte Clube is based in Fortaleza, capital of the State of Ceará, Brazil. The club was founded on 18 October 1918.[3]
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Full name | Fortaleza Esporte Clube | |||
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Nickname(s) | Leão do Pici (Lion of the Pici) Rei Leão do Brasil (Lion King of Brazil) Tricolor Clube da Garotada (Club of the Youth) Tricolor de Aço (Steel Tricolor) | |||
Founded | 18 October 1918; 105 years ago (1918-10-18) | |||
Ground | Castelão | |||
Capacity | 63,903[1] | |||
SAF Owner | Fortaleza EC SAF (100%)[2] | |||
President | Alex Santiago | |||
Head coach | Juan Pablo Vojvoda | |||
League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Campeonato Cearense | |||
2023 2024 | Série A, 10th of 20 Cearense, 2nd of 10 | |||
Website | Club website | |||
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Fortaleza is one of the most traditional[clarification needed] clubs in the Northeastern region of Brazil alongside Bahia, Vitória, Santa Cruz, Sport, Náutico and Ceará, its biggest rival. The club's colors are red, blue and white.