Ground Capacity 70,000 Head coach Luís Miguel Founded 1932 | President França Dias Website Club home page | |
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Leagues Campeonato Maranhense, Campeonato Brasileiro Série D | ||
Maranhão Atlético Clube, usually known as Maranhão or MAC, is a Brazilian football club from São Luís, Maranhão state.
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History
Maranhão Atlético Clube was founded on September 24, 1932.
In 1937, Maranhão won the Campeonato Maranhense, which was the club's first title.
In 1979, Maranhão competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the first time, finishing in the 26th place.
In 1980, Maranhão competed again in the Série A's first division, finishing in the 44th place (the competition's last position). The club was relegated to the second division.
In 2000, the club was the Copa Norte's runner-up. São Raimundo beat the club in the final.
Titles
Stadium
The club's home matches are usually played at Castelão stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 70,000 people.
First team
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Mascot and nickname
The club's mascot is a goat. Maranhão is nicknamed Bode Gregório, Demolidor de Cartazes, and Quadricolor.
