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Maranhão Atlético Clube, usually known as Maranhão or MAC, is a Brazilian football club from São Luís, Maranhão state.
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| Full name | Maranhão Atlético Clube | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Macão Machão da Ilha Demolidor de Cartazes Esquadrão Quadricolor Bode Gregório | ||
| Founded | 24 September 1932 | ||
| Ground | Castelão | ||
| Capacity | 40,000 | ||
| President | William Rio Branco | ||
| Head coach | Ruy Scarpino | ||
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Série D Campeonato Maranhense | ||
| 2023 2023 | Série D, 8th of 64 Maranhense, 1st of 8 (champions) | ||
| Website | http://www.maranhaoatleticoclube.com/ | ||
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They are currently ranked fifth among Maranhão teams in CBF's national club ranking, at 166th place overall.[1]
Maranhão Atlético Clube was founded on 24 September 1932.[2]
In 1937, Maranhão won the Campeonato Maranhense, which was the club's first title.[3]
In 1979, Maranhão competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the first time, finishing in the 26th place.[4]
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.[5]
In 2000, the club was the Copa Norte's runner-up. São Raimundo beat the club in the final.[6]
The club's home matches are usually played at Castelão stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 70,000 people.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
The club's mascot is a goat. Maranhão is nicknamed Bode Gregório, Demolidor de Cartazes, and Quadricolor.
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