- Maranhão Atlético Clube
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Maranhão 
Full name Maranhão Atlético Clube Founded 1932 Ground Castelão
(Capacity: 70,000)League - 2006 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C,
eliminated in second stage
Home coloursMaranhão 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.[1]
In 1937, Maranhão won the Campeonato Maranhense, which was the club's first title.[2]
In 1979, Maranhão disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the first time, finishing in the 26th place.[3]
In 1980, Maranhão AC disputed again the Campeonato Brasileiro's first division, finishing in the 44th place (the competition's last position). The club was relegated to the second division.[4]
In 2000, the club was the Copa Norte's runner-up. São Raimundo beat the club in the final.[5]
Titles
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- 1937, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1951, 1963, 1969, 1970, 1979, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2007.
- Copa Norte: 0
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- Runner-up (1): 2000
Stadium
Main article: Castelão (Maranhão)The club's home matches are usually played at Castelão stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 70,000 people.
Famous players
Clemer
Current squad
First team
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player GK Jr.Ferreira DF Joildo DF Carlinhos DF Naldo DF Wellington DF Lúcio No. Position Player MF Jean Maranhense MF André Ramos MF Serginho FW Robson FW Julhy Mascot and nickname
The club's mascot is a goat. Maranhão is nicknamed Bode Gregório, Demolidor de Cartazes, and Quadricolor.
References
External links
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- Brazilian football clubs
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