Esporte Clube Juventude

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Juventude
Full name Esporte Clube Juventude
Nickname(s) Periquito (The Parrot), and Ju
Founded June 29, 1913
Ground Alfredo Jaconi, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
Capacity 30,519
Chairman Iguatemi Ferreira Filho
Manager Ivo Wortmann
League Brazilian Série A
2006 Brazilian Série A, 14th
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Esporte Clube Juventude, also known as Juventude, is a Brazilian football team in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.

Juventude's greatest rival is Caxias.

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Juventude was founded on June 29, 1913, by 35 youngsters from Caxias do Sul, descendants of Italian immigrants, being one of the first football clubs in that community. Antônio Chiaradia Neto was chosen as the club's first president.

On July 20, 1913, Juventude played its first match, against Serrano, from the city of Carlos Barbosa, Rio Grande do Sul. The match ended 4-0 in favour of Juventude.

On March 8, 1915, Juventude lost its first match ever. Fußball, from the nearby town of Montenegro, beat Juventude 4-1, ending a 23-match invincibility streak.

On October 10, 1919, Juventude joined the FA from Rio Grande do Sul.

In 1920, the club became professional after signing some Uruguayan players.

On December 11, 1975, the first match against Caxias was played, which ended 1-0 to Juventude. The goal was scored by Da Silva. This match is known as the Ca-Ju derby.

On May 25, 1993, Juventude signed a partnership with Parmalat, bringing more investment to the club.

On December 4, 1994, Juventude won the second division of Campeonato Brasileiro, which was the first national title won by the club, gaining promotion to the first division.

On June 7, 1998, Juventude won the Campeonato Gaúcho without losing a single match.

On June 27, 1999, Juventude won its most important national title, the Copa do Brasil, gaining the right to contest the Copa Libertadores in the following year.

In 2000, Juventude played the Copa Libertadores for the first time, but the club was eliminated in the first stage.

Juventude's stadium is Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, inaugurated in 1975, with a maximum capacity of 30,519 people.

Champion of Brazilian Série B in 1994

Champion of Campeonato Gaúcho (State Championship) in 1998

Champion of Copa do Brasil in 1999

  • Juventude - El Nacional 1-0
  • The Strongest - Juventude 5-1
  • Palmeiras - Juventude 3-0
  • El Nacional - Juventude 2-0
  • Juventude - The Strongest 4-0
  • Juventude - Palmeiras 2-2
1. Palmeiras (São Paulo) 6 - 10
2. El Nacional (Quito) 6 - 10
3. Juventude (Caxias do Sul) 6 - 7
4. The Strongest (La Paz) 6 - 7

The club's official anthem lyrics were composed by Ernani Falcão, and the music by Rodolfo Storchi.

There is another anthem, which is an unofficial one, and was composed (both the lyrics and the music) by Paulo Gazola, and is called Hino da Volta do Ju, meaning Anthem of Ju's Return.

No. Position Player
- Flag of Brazil GK André
- Flag of Brazil GK Dida
- Flag of Brazil GK Michel
- Flag of Brazil DF Cassio
- Flag of Brazil DF Ederson
- Flag of Brazil DF Fabrício
- Flag of Brazil DF Márcio Azevedo
- Flag of Brazil DF Rafael
- Flag of Brazil DF Cedrola
- Flag of Brazil DF Wescely
- Flag of Brazil DF Helder
- Flag of Brazil DF Ricardo Cavalcante
- Flag of Brazil DF Michel
- Flag of Brazil DF Ulisses
- Flag of Brazil MF Emerson
- Flag of Brazil MF Mika
- Flag of Brazil MF Fabinho
No. Position Player
- Flag of Brazil DF Zé Rodolpho
- Flag of Brazil MF Juliano
- Flag of Brazil MF Ivo
- Flag of Brazil MF Lauro
- Flag of Brazil MF Paulo Ramos
- Flag of Brazil MF William
- Flag of Brazil MF Veiga
- Flag of Brazil MF Júlio César
- Flag of Brazil MF Radamés
- Flag of Brazil FW Da Silva
- Flag of Brazil FW Cristiano
- Flag of Brazil FW Alex Alves
- Flag of Brazil FW Bruno
- Flag of Brazil FW Tadeu
- Flag of Brazil DF Fabio Rosa
- Flag of Brazil MF Paulo César

No. Position Player
Flag of Brazil GK Leonardo Peruzzo
Flag of Brazil DF Junior
Flag of Brazil DF Luther
Flag of Brazil DF Pedro
Flag of Brazil MF Bruno Flores
Flag of Brazil MF Bassani
Flag of Brazil MF Jeferson
Flag of Brazil MF Roberto Janisch
Flag of Brazil FW Washington

No. Position Player
Flag of Brazil GK Vinícius
Flag of Brazil GK Willian
Flag of Brazil DF Gregori
Flag of Brazil DF João
Flag of Brazil DF Josias
Flag of Brazil DF Kenay
Flag of Brazil DF Índio
Flag of Brazil DF Fabinho
Flag of Brazil DF Marco Aurélio
Flag of Brazil DF Dudu
Flag of Brazil DF Jonas
Flag of Brazil MF Eduardo
No. Position Player
Flag of Brazil MF Jonata
Flag of Brazil MF Rafa
Flag of Brazil MF Tiago
Flag of Brazil MF Wagner
Flag of Brazil MF Evandro
Flag of Brazil MF Felipe
Flag of Brazil FW David
Flag of Brazil FW Restinga
Flag of Brazil FW Abuda
Flag of Brazil FW Lucas
Flag of Brazil FW Ronaldo



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