Coach | NA |
Venue | Estádio Jânio de Moraes |
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Players | Position |
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Leonardo de Oliveira Silva
Brazil
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Midfielder |
Date | Player | From | To | Price |
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2021-09-02 | Gustavo Apis Pascoal de Farias | Nova Iguaçu | Fluminense | € 81.1K |
Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube is a professional football club based in Nova Iguaçu, a city in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Established on April 1, 1990, the club has since become a significant part of the local sports culture, contributing to the development of football in the region.
Nova Iguaçu FC competes in the Campeonato Carioca, the football championship of the state of Rio de Janeiro, one of the most prestigious state leagues in Brazil. The club has also participated in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, the fourth tier of the Brazilian football league system.
The club's colors are orange and white, and their mascot is a lion, symbolizing strength and courage. Nova Iguaçu FC plays their home matches at the Estádio Janio Moraes, also known as Laranjão, which has a capacity of around 11,000 spectators.
Nova Iguaçu FC is known for its youth development program, which has produced several players who have gone on to have successful careers in top-tier Brazilian clubs and abroad. The club's commitment to nurturing young talent is reflected in their motto, "Forming Citizens, Forming Athletes."
Over the years, Nova Iguaçu FC has had its share of successes. The club won the Campeonato Carioca Série B, the second level of the Rio de Janeiro state football championship, in 2005 and 2012. They also clinched the Copa Rio, a tournament involving teams from the state of Rio de Janeiro, in 2012.
Despite not being as globally recognized as some of the bigger Brazilian clubs, Nova Iguaçu FC has made a significant impact in its local community and continues to contribute to the rich tapestry of Brazilian football. The club's focus on youth development and community engagement sets it apart and ensures its continued relevance in the ever-evolving world of football.