Club Athletico Paranaense

Brazilian football team.

Club Athletico Paranaense, commonly known as Athletico Paranaense or simply Athletico, is a professional football club based in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. Founded on March 26, 1924, Athletico has established itself as one of the most prominent clubs in southern Brazil. The club plays its home games at the Arena da Baixada, a modern stadium with a capacity of approximately 42,000 spectators. Athletico's colors are red and black, and they are nicknamed "Furacão" (Hurricane) due to their aggressive playing style.

Throughout its history, Athletico Paranaense has achieved significant success both domestically and internationally. The club has won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazilian national league) once, in 2001, which marked a significant milestone in the club's history. They have also claimed the Copa do Brasil (Brazilian Cup) once in 2019, and have been crowned champions of the Campeonato Paranaense (Paraná state championship) 26 times, establishing themselves as the most successful club in their state.

On the international stage, Athletico has made its mark in recent years. The club won the Copa Sudamericana, South America's second-tier club competition, in 2018 and 2021. They also claimed the J.League Cup / Copa Sudamericana Championship (commonly known as the Levain Cup) in 2019, becoming the first Brazilian team to win this intercontinental trophy. These achievements have solidified Athletico's status as a rising power in South American football.

The club's biggest rivalry is with Coritiba, another major team from Curitiba. Their matches, known as the "Atletiba," are among the most intense derbies in Brazilian football. Athletico also maintains rivalries with other clubs from Paraná and neighboring states.