Vitória Futebol Clube, commonly referred to as Vitória, is a Brazilian professional club based in Vitória, Espírito Santo founded on 1 October 1912, being the oldest club in the state. It competes in the Campeonato Capixaba, the top flight of the Espírito Santo state football league. Vitória is the second-best ranked team from Espírito Santo in CBF's national club ranking, behind Rio Branco. Vitória is nicknamed Alvianil (Blue-White).

History

On October 1, 1912, Vitória Futebol Clube was founded as Foot-ball Club Victoria by João Pereira Neto, João Nascimento, Armando Ayres, Graciano dos Santos Neves, Edgar dos Santos Neves, Névio Costa, Edgard O’Reilly de Souza, Pedro O’Reilly de Souza, Constâncio Espíndula and Taciano Espíndula, among others, at a two-storey house located in São Francisco street. João Pereira Neto was elected as the club's first president. In 1932, Vitória won its first state championship. During World War II, due to the Brazilian government's Campanha do Metal (Metal Campaign), the club donated all its trophies to be used for cannon production. In 1977, the club competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for the first time, finishing in the 40th place, ahead of clubs like Atlético Paranaense and Coritiba. In 2006, Vitória competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, but was eliminated in the competition's first stage.

Symbols

Kit and colors

Vitória's colors are blue and white. The club's home kit is composed of blue shirts, white shorts and blue socks.

Mascot

The club's mascot is called Águia Azul, meaning Blue Eagle. As the name implies, the mascot is a blue-colored eagle.

Anthem

The club's anthem was composed by Carlos Bona in 1993.

Stadium

Vitória's home stadium is Estádio Salvador Venâncio da Costa, also known as Ninho das Águias (Eagles Nest), inaugurated in 1967, with a maximum capacity of 10,000 people.

Honours

State

Friendly tournaments

Other sports

For several years, Vitória had an active basketball team. The club also owns a swimming academy.