Maranhão Atlético Clube
Brazilian association football club based in São Luís, Maranhão
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Maranhão Atlético Clube, commonly referred to as Maranhão, is a Brazilian professional club based in São Luís, Maranhão, founded on 24 September 1932. It competes in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, the fourth tier of Brazilian football, as well as in the Campeonato Maranhense, the top flight of the Maranhão state football league.
Demolidor de Cartazes (Demolisher of Posters)
Bode Gregório (Goat Gregorio)
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| Full name | Maranhão Atlético Clube | ||
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| Nicknames | MAC Demolidor de Cartazes (Demolisher of Posters) Bode Gregório (Goat Gregorio) | ||
| Founded | 24 September 1932 | ||
| Ground | Castelão | ||
| Capacity | 40,149 | ||
| President | Carlos Eduardo Dias | ||
| Head coach | Marcinho Guerreiro | ||
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série C Campeonato Maranhense | ||
| 2025 2025 | Série D, 4th of 64 (promoted) Maranhense, 1st of 8 (champions) | ||
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History
Maranhão Atlético Clube was founded on 24 September 1932.[1]
In 1937, Maranhão won the Campeonato Maranhense, which was the club's first title.[2]
In 1979, Maranhão competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the first time, finishing in the 26th place.[3]
In 1980, Maranhão competed again in the Série A'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]
Honours
Official tournaments
| Inter-state | ||
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| Competitions | Titles | Seasons |
| Torneio Marinho Rodrigues | 1s | 1965 |
| State | ||
| Competitions | Titles | Seasons |
| Campeonato Maranhense | 16 | 1937, 1941, 1943, 1951, 1963, 1969, 1970, 1979, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2013, 2023, 2025 |
| Copa FMF | 12 | 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1987, 1989, 2006, 2018 |
| Campeonato Maranhense Second Division | 2s | 2015, 2022 |
- record
- s shared record
Others tournaments
State
- Torneio Início (10): 1940, 1944, 1951, 1959, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1971, 1986
Runners-up
- Copa Norte (1): 2000
- Campeonato Maranhense (19): 1935, 1938, 1940, 1945, 1949, 1952, 1962, 1974, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1998, 2003, 2011, 2012, 2024, 2026
- Copa FMF (5): 2004, 2012, 2013, 2019, 2022
Stadium
The club's home matches are usually played at Castelão stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 70,000 people.
Current squad
First team
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Mascot and nickname
The club's mascot is a goat. Maranhão is nicknamed Bode Gregório, Demolidor de Cartazes, and Quadricolor.