Amarante F.C.

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Amarante Futebol Clube (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐmɐˈɾɐ̃tɨ futɨˈβɔl ˈkluβɨ]), commonly known as Amarante F.C. or simply Amarante, is a Portuguese football club based in Amarante, Porto District. It currently competes in the Liga 3, the third tier of Portuguese football.[1]

Full nameAmarante Futebol Clube
NicknamesAlvinegros (Black and whites)
Short nameAmarante
Founded4 March 1923; 103 years ago (1923-03-04)
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Amarante
Full nameAmarante Futebol Clube
NicknamesAlvinegros (Black and whites)
Short nameAmarante
Founded4 March 1923; 103 years ago (1923-03-04)
GroundEstádio Municipal de Amarante
Capacity5,000
PresidentRicardo Ribeiro
Head coachJorge Pinto
LeagueLiga Portugal 2
2025–26Liga 3 Serie A, 2nd (First stage)
1st (Promotion Stage)
Websiteamarantefc.pt
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Founded in 1923, Amarante FC has spent most of its history in regional and lower national divisions. The club has won four national minor titles – one at the third tier (2025–26) and three at the fourth tier (2007–08, 2010–11, and 2023–24) – and has twice reached the Round of 16 in the Taça de Portugal (2015–16 and 2023–24).

History

Early Years (1923–1977)

Amarante Futebol Clube was founded on 4 March 1923 by Pompeu da Cunha Brochado. The club played its first official match on 31 May 1923, winning 4–0 against Stª Natália. The club joined the Porto Football Association in 1934, beginning its participation in official regional and district competitions.[2]

The club achieved early success, winning the Porto Football Association regional championship in 1935. Over the following decades, Amarante FC progressed through the district divisions, moving from the 3ª to the 2ª Divisão Distrital in 1953, and reaching the 1ª Divisão Distrital in 1964. In 1966, Amarante FC first competed in the Terceira Divisão, then an advanced stage for top regional fourth-tier teams rather than a full third tier, winning its group and reaching the quarterfinals. In 1977, the club won the 1ª Divisão Distrital, earning its first promotion to the Terceira Divisão as a proper third-tier league.[2]

Rise to National Divisions (1977–1990)

The late 1970s and 1980s were a period of progress for Amarante FC. In 1979, the club achieved promotion to the Segunda Divisão, the highest competitive level in its history. That same year, Amarante FC recorded a notable 1–1 draw with Sporting CP in the Taça de Portugal, one of the club’s most significant results in national competition. The club secured further promotions to the Segunda Divisão in 1985 and 1988.[2]

The restructuring of Portuguese football’s national championships in 1990 saw Amarante FC settle in the third tier, 2ª Divisão B.[2]

Period of Decline (1990–2006)

Between 1990 and 2006, Amarante FC experienced a difficult period, spending five seasons in the fifth-tier regional division, the club’s lowest point since the 1970s. During this time, the club struggled to maintain a consistent presence in national divisions and did not secure any major honours.

Modern Era (2007–present)

Since 2007, Amarante FC has enjoyed a period of recovery and relative stability, competing exclusively in national divisions and securing several minor titles.[2]

In the 2007–08 season, Amarante FC won the Terceira Divisão, marking its first national title at the fourth tier. The club repeated this success in the 2010–11 season. In 2015–16, Amarante FC reached the Round of 16 in the Taça de Portugal for the first time, defeating Primeira Liga side C.S. Marítimo 1–0. The club reached the same stage again in the 2023–24 season, losing to Gil Vicente F.C..[2][3]

The 2023-24 season saw Amarante FC win the Campeonato de Portugal, securing its third fourth-tier national title after beating Vitória F.C. 3-0 at Estádio Nacional. The club earned promotion to Liga 3, where it competes as of the 2025–26 season.

Stadium

Amarante Futebol Clube has played at several grounds throughout its history. In its early years, the club used Campo da Praça (1923–1925), Campo da Florestal (1925–1926), Campo da Feira (1931–1933), and Campo da Barroca (1934–1981). The current Estádio Municipal de Amarante was opened in 1981, replacing Campo da Barroca, and underwent significant refurbishment in 2006. With a seating capacity of 5,000, the stadium is owned by the Amarante Municipality and serves as the club’s home ground, featuring modern amenities such as a main stand, press boxes, and training facilities[2]

Seasons

Table correct as of 16 May 2026.
Champions Runners-up Division winners Division runners-up Promoted Relegated Current season
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Season League Cup League Cup Super Cup Notes
Division Tier Pos. Pld W D L GF GA Pts Result Result Result
1934–35 Porto Championship – Second Division 4 DNP n/a n/a
1935–36 Porto Championship – Second Division 4 DNP n/a n/a
1936–37 Porto Championship – Second Division 4 DNP n/a n/a
1937–38 Porto Championship – Second Division 4 DNP n/a n/a
1938–39 No information available.
1939–40 Porto Championship – Third Division 5 DNP n/a n/a
1940–41 Porto Championship – Third Division 5 DNP n/a n/a
1941–42 Porto Championship – Third Division 5 DNP n/a n/a
No information available.
1944–45 Porto Championship – Promotion Series 6 DNP n/a n/a
1945–46 Porto Championship – Promotion Series 6 DNP n/a n/a
1946–47 Porto Championship – Promotion Series 6 DNP n/a n/a
1947–48 AF Porto – Promotion Series 6 2nd 421113119 DNP n/a n/a
1948–49 AF Porto – 3ª Divisão 6 DNP n/a n/a
1949–50 AF Porto – 3ª Divisão 6 1st 651017817 DNP n/a n/a
2R 201146- Promotion playoff
1950–51 AF Porto – 3ª Divisão 6 1st 12921371532 DNP n/a n/a
1R 2002210- Promotion playoff
1951–52 AF Porto – 3ª Divisão 6 DNP n/a n/a
1952–53 AF Porto – 3ª Divisão ↑ 6 2nd 181242491846 DNP n/a n/a
W Promotion playoff
1953–54 AF Porto – 2ª Divisão 5 8th 3011811594960 DNP n/a n/a
1954–55 AF Porto – 2ª Divisão 5 5th 3016311675435 DNP n/a n/a
1955–56 AF Porto – 2ª Divisão 5 2nd 181044442124 DNP n/a n/a
Promotion stage
1956–57 AF Porto – 2ª Divisão 5 DNP n/a n/a
Promotion stage
1957–58 AF Porto – 2ª Divisão 5 DNP n/a n/a
1958–59 AF Porto – 2ª Divisão 5 DNP n/a n/a
1959–60 AF Porto – 2ª Divisão 5 DNP n/a n/a
1960–61 AF Porto – 2ª Divisão 5 DNP n/a n/a
1961–62 AF Porto – 2ª Divisão 5 DNP n/a n/a
1962–63 AF Porto – 2ª Divisão 5 DNP n/a n/a
1963–64 AF Porto – 2ª Divisão ↑ 5 1st DNP n/a n/a
1964–65 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão 4 6th 2610511363925 DNP n/a n/a
1965–66 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão ↑ 4 2nd 261466533434 DNP n/a n/a Qualified to Terceira Divisão
Terceira Divisão 3 1st 10721291016 Qualified to Playoffs
QF 200203- Demoted to Regional
1966–67 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão 4 8th 2610610403226 DNP n/a n/a
1967–68 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão 4 7th 261402444128 DNP n/a n/a
1968–69 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão 4 7th 3414911504637 DNP n/a n/a
1969–70 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão 4 10th 3213712625133 DNP n/a n/a
1970–71 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão 4 16th 349817506126 DNP n/a n/a
W 110050- Relegation playoff
1971–72 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão 4 3rd 321787634142 DNP n/a n/a
1972–73 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão 4 4th 3215611533936 DNP n/a n/a
1973–74 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão 4 3rd 321877664143 DNP n/a n/a
1974–75 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão 4 2nd 3219310513141 DNP n/a n/a
1975–76 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão 4 4th 36151011553240 DNP n/a n/a
1976–77 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão ↑ 4 1st 3218104602346 DNP n/a n/a
1977–78 Terceira Divisão 3 7th 3012612413930 3R n/a n/a
1978–79 Terceira Divisão 3 2nd 301965522044 1R n/a DNP
1979–80 Segunda Divisão 2 12th 3013314294029 2R n/a DNP
1980–81 Segunda Divisão 2 11th 3010911313529 1R n/a DNP
1981–82 Segunda Divisão 2 15th 304620236014 3R n/a DNP
1982–83 Terceira Divisão 3 12th 3091011283328 2R n/a DNP
1983–84 Terceira Divisão 3 9th 30101010353030 1R n/a DNP
1984–85 Terceira Divisão 3 1st 301866551742 4R n/a DNP
3rd 4112453 2nd Phase - Zone 1
1985–86 Segunda Divisão 2 15th 304818275616 4R n/a DNP
1986–87 Terceira Divisão 3 7th 3012810514832 1R n/a DNP
1987–88 Terceira Divisão 3 2nd 382387552654 4R n/a DNP
1988–89 Segunda Divisão 2 17th 344921266317 2R n/a DNP
1989–90 Terceira Divisão 3 5th 3414137463441 1R n/a DNP
1990–91 Segunda Divisão B 3 14th 3815815515038 3R n/a DNP
1991–92 Terceira Divisão 4 4th 3416612443138 3R n/a DNP
1992–93 Terceira Divisão 4 5th 3418610544042 4R n/a DNP
1993–94 Terceira Divisão 4 2nd 342257683949 2R n/a DNP
1994–95 Segunda Divisão B 3 13th 34101014314130 2R n/a DNP
1995–96 Segunda Divisão B 3 15th 34101014425140 3R n/a DNP
1996–97 Terceira Divisão 4 17th 348917455633 2R n/a DNP
1997–98 AF Porto – Divisão Honra ↑ 5 2nd 342176712570 DNP n/a DNP
1998–99 Terceira Divisão 4 13th 3411815454541 2R n/a DNP
1999–2000 Terceira Divisão 4 14th 3410717335337 1R n/a DNP
2000–01 Terceira Divisão 4 11th 3412913444745 1R n/a DNP
2001–02 Terceira Divisão 4 14th 329914416136 2R n/a DNP
2002–03 AF Porto – Divisão Honra 5 10th 3816319515351 DNP n/a DNP
2003–04 AF Porto – Divisão Honra 5 3rd 341699503557 DNP n/a DNP
2004–05 AF Porto – Divisão Honra 5 3rd 342158614268 2R n/a DNP
2005–06 AF Porto – Divisão Honra ↑ 5 1st 342284702174 1R n/a DNP
2006–07 Terceira Divisão 4 9th 3011712414240 1R n/a DNP
2007–08 Terceira Divisão 4 2nd 261556432650 3R DNP DNP
1st 10811271250 Promotion stage
2008–09 Segunda Divisão 3 9th 226511244123 1R DNP DNP
5th 10334121124 Relegation stage
2009–10 Terceira Divisão 4 2nd 22994292336 1R DNP DNP
6th 1020881724 Promotion stage
2010–11 Terceira Divisão 4 2nd 221354301544 2R DNP DNP
1st 1052311839 Promotion stage
2011–12 Segunda Divisão 3 5th 3013107483049 2R DNP DNP
2012–13 Segunda Divisão 3 11th 3071211303333 2R DNP DNP
2013–14 Campeonato Nacional de Seniores 3 4th 18765292127 1R DNP DNP
3rd 14635191535 Relegation stage
2014–15 Campeonato Nacional de Seniores 3 6th 18558192520 1R DNP DNP
4th 14635242431 Relegation stage
2015–16 Campeonato de Portugal 3 6th 18567232421 L16 DNP DNP
4th 14563141132 Relegation stage
2016–17 Campeonato de Portugal 3 1st 18125133941 3R DNP DNP
6th 14455181717 Promotion stage
2017–18 Campeonato de Portugal 3 6th 301299423345 3R DNP DNP
2018–19 Campeonato de Portugal 3 7th 3415910452854 3R DNP DNP
2019–20 Campeonato de Portugal 3 10th 25898312933 2R DNP DNP Season was cancelled due to COVID-19
2020–21 Campeonato de Portugal 3 5th 18738151724 1R DNP DNP
4th 6123475 Liga 3 Qualification Series
2021–22 Campeonato de Portugal 4 5th 18864332130 1R DNP DNP
1st 641115513 Relegation stage
2022–23 Campeonato de Portugal 4 2nd 261493432551 1R DNP DNP
3rd 6132246 Promotion stage
2023–24 Campeonato de Portugal 4 1st 261781401559 L16 DNP DNP
1st 64119413 Promotion stage
W 110030- Championship final
2024–25 Liga 3 3 4th 18936161130 4R DNP DNP
7th 14347141813 Promotion stage
2025–26 Liga 3 3 2nd 18855191729 3R DNP DNP
1st 14941221131 Promotion stage
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Overall

  • Seasons spent at Level 2 of the football league system: 5
  • Seasons spent at Level 3 of the football league system: 25
  • Seasons spent at Level 4 of the football league system: 32 (including 17 at regional divisions)
  • Seasons spent at Level 5 of the football league system: 19 (all regional divisions)
  • Seasons spent at Level 6 of the football league system: 9 (all regional divisions)

Current squad

As of 17 July 2026

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

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Notable players

Honours

National competitions

Regional competitions

Managers

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Managers of Amarante F.C., their statistics and honours
Name Nat. From To Duration[a] Honours Ref.
Arlindo Gomes Portugal July 2009May 2012 2 years, 335 days 1 Terceira Divisão [7]
Adalberto Ribeiro Portugal 31 May 2012June 2013 1 year, 1 day [8]
Pedro Pinto Portugal 5 June 20135 November 2018 5 years, 153 days [9][10]
Mauro Silva Portugal 5 November 2018November 2019 361 days [10]
Pedro Reis Portugal 19 November 201914 September 2021 1 year, 299 days [11][12]
Jorge Pinto Portugal 17 September 2021May 2022 226 days [13]
Renato Coimbra Portugal 20 May 202215 June 2024 2 years, 26 days 1 Campeonato de Portugal [14][15]
Álvaro Madureira Portugal 25 June 20242 June 2025 342 days [16][17]
Eurico Couto Portugal 2 July 202514 October 2025 104 days [18][19]
Alex Costa Portugal 17 October 2025Present 297 days 1 Liga 3 [20]
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Presidents

The following chronological list comprises all those who have held the position of president of Amarante F.C. since its inception. Each president's entry includes dates and duration of his tenure,[a] as well as the club's men's football honours won under their management. Interim presidents are marked in italics.

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No. Name Nat. From To Duration[a] Honours Ref.
1 Pompeu da Cunha Brochado Portugal 4 March 19231923 302 days
2 Adelino Bacelar Furtado Portugal 19241924 365 days
3 António Vahia Portugal 19251926 1 year, 364 days
4 Manuel Pereira Portugal 19311933 2 years, 0 days
António Vahia Portugal 19331935 2 years, 0 days
5 Abelámio Augusto da Silva Portugal 19351936 1 year, 0 days
Manuel Pereira Portugal 19361937 1 year, 0 days
6 José Martins Branco Portugal 19371938 1 year, 0 days
Manuel Pereira Portugal 19381939 1 year, 0 days
7 António Vieira Portugal 19391940 1 year, 0 days
8 Olímpio Saraiva Portugal 19401941 1 year, 0 days
9 Manuel Lobo da Silveira Portugal 19441944 365 days
10 Amadeu Faria Portugal 19451946 1 year, 364 days
11 Manuel van Zeller Macedo Portugal 19471948 1 year, 365 days
12 Teófilo da Mota Freitas Portugal 19491949 364 days
13 Luís van Zeller Macedo Portugal 19501950 364 days
14 José Soares de Queiroz Portugal 19511951 364 days
José Soares de Queiroz Portugal 19521953 1 year, 0 days 1 AF Porto – 3ª Divisão
15 José Bernardino Monteiro de Moura Basto Portugal 19531954 1 year, 0 days
16 Amadeu Cerqueira da Silva Portugal 19541955 1 year, 0 days
17 Joaquim Guedes de Magalhães Portugal 19551957 2 years, 0 days
18 Alberto Mário Coelho Marinho de Faria Portugal 19571958 1 year, 0 days
19 António Cerqueira Vahia Portugal 19581959 1 year, 0 days
20 Pedro da Silva e Sousa Portugal 19591960 1 year, 0 days
21 António Bento Soares Portugal 19601961 1 year, 0 days
22 José Nisolino Ribeiro Pinto Leite Portugal 19611962 1 year, 0 days
Pedro da Silva e Sousa Portugal 19621963 1 year, 0 days
António Vieira Portugal 19631964 1 year, 0 days 1 AF Porto – 2ª Divisão
23 Felisberto Augusto Gonçalves de Abreu Portugal 19641967 3 years, 0 days
24 Américo António Portugal 19671968 1 year, 0 days
Pedro da Silva e Sousa Portugal 19681969 1 year, 0 days
25 Amílcar Lopes Machado Portugal 19691970 1 year, 0 days
26 Ilídio Torres Teixeira Portugal 19701971 1 year, 0 days
Amílcar Lopes Machado Portugal 19711973 2 years, 0 days
27 José Cândido Ribeiro da Silva Portugal 19731974 1 year, 0 days
Amílcar Lopes Machado Portugal 19741975 1 year, 0 days
28 Ramiro Vieira Pinto Portugal 19751981 6 years, 0 days 1 AF Porto – 1ª Divisão
29 Jaime Magalhães Portugal 19811982 1 year, 0 days
30 Artur Pereira Portugal 19821984 2 years, 0 days
31 A. Teixeira da Silva Portugal 19841987 3 years, 0 days
32 Alexandre Machado Portugal 19871988 1 year, 0 days
33 José Manuel Pinto Moreira Portugal 19881990 2 years, 0 days
34 Maximino Pinheiro da Silva Portugal 19901991 1 year, 0 days
35 António Jorge Pereira da Silva Portugal 19911992 1 year, 0 days
36 Jorge Queirós Portugal 19921997 5 years, 0 days
37 José Morais Clemente Teixeira Portugal 1997November 2005 8 years, 304 days [21]
38 Joaquim Moreira Ferreira Portugal November 2005November 2008 3 years, 0 days 1 AF Porto – Divisão Honra
1 Terceira Divisão
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39 António Mendes Cardoso Portugal November 2008June 2009 212 days [21]
40 Eduardo Jorge Medeiros Pinto Portugal June 200925 May 2013 3 years, 358 days 1 Terceira Divisão [21]
41 António Augusto Magalhães Duarte Portugal 25 May 20131 July 2019 6 years, 37 days [22]
42 António Joaquim Silva Pinto Costa Portugal 1 July 20193 July 2023 4 years, 2 days [23]
43 Ricardo Jorge da Silveira Ribeiro Portugal 3 July 2023Present 3 years, 38 days 1 Campeonato de Portugal
1 Liga 3
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Notes

  1. The durations of tenure displayed here are not entirely precise, as presidents typically do not take office on election day or the day election results are announced. Therefore, the dates shown refer to the day they assume office, or to election days if the former is not available.

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