RB Bragantino

Red Bull Bragantino, commonly known as RB Bragantino, is a professional football club based in Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil. The club was originally founded as Clube Atlético Bragantino in 1928 and has a rich history in Brazilian football. In 2019, the club underwent a significant transformation when Red Bull Brazil, a subsidiary of the global energy drink company, acquired a controlling stake, leading to the rebranding of the club to its current name.

RB Bragantino's history is marked by periods of success and struggle. The club reached its peak in the early 1990s when it won the São Paulo State Championship in 1990 and finished as runners-up in the Brazilian Serie A in 1991. However, the following years were marked by financial difficulties and inconsistent performances, leading to relegation to lower divisions.

The acquisition by Red Bull in 2019 marked a new era for the club. With significant financial backing, RB Bragantino was able to invest in new players and infrastructure, leading to immediate success. In their first season under the new ownership, the team won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, earning promotion to the top tier of Brazilian football, Serie A, for the 2020 season.

The club's home ground is the Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid, also known as Nabizão, located in Bragança Paulista. The stadium has a capacity of over 17,000 and is named after a former president of the club.

RB Bragantino is known for its distinctive red and black striped kit, which reflects the colors of Red Bull. The club's emblem features a charging bull, a symbol of the energy drink company, along with the year of the club's original founding.

Under the guidance of Red Bull, RB Bragantino has adopted a modern, attacking style of football, focusing on developing young talents. The club's youth academy has produced several promising players who have gone on to represent the senior team and other top clubs in Brazil and abroad.

Despite its relatively short history under the new ownership, RB Bragantino has quickly established itself as a competitive force in Brazilian football. The club's ambition is to become a dominant force in Brazilian and South American football, backed by the resources and global network of the Red Bull brand. The club's journey under the new ownership represents an interesting case of corporate involvement in football, raising questions about the future direction of the sport in Brazil and beyond.