F.C. Arouca

Futebol Clube de Arouca [ɐˈɾowkɐ] is a Portuguese football club based in Arouca, Metropolitan Area of Porto. Founded on 25 December 1951, the club plays in LigaPro, holding home games at Estádio Municipal de Arouca, with a 5,000-seat capacity.

Arouca
Full nameFutebol Clube de Arouca
Nickname(s)Arouquenses
Founded25 December 1951 (1951-12-25)
GroundEstádio Municipal
Capacity5,000
ChairmanCarlos Pinho
ManagerQuim Machado
LeagueCampeonato de Portugal
2019–20Campeonato de Portugal Serie B, 1st
WebsiteClub website

History

Founded on 25 December 1951 as a FC Porto subsidiary,[1] Arouca spent the first five decades of its existence in the Aveiro regional leagues. In only two years (2006–08) it managed to reach the third division, being managed by television (RTP) presenter Jorge Gabriel for a few months during that timeframe.[2]

Arouca managed its fourth promotion in only seven years at the end of 2012–13, reaching the Primeira Liga for the first time in its history.[3][4] Subsequently, the Arouca Municipality awarded the club the Medal of Gold Merit for its achievement,[5] with the organization also being granted extra financial means to renovate and expand its stadium.[6]

In 2015–16 under Lito Vidigal, Arouca finished a best-ever fifth place, qualifying for the first time to the UEFA Europa League.[7] After beating Heracles Almelo of the Netherlands on the away goals rule, they lost the play-off 3–1 after extra time to Olympiacos F.C. of Greece.[8] A year after their peak finish, Arouca were relegated, ending their four years at the top.[9]

A two-year spell in the second division for Arouca ended in May 2019 when on the last day of the season, they lost to U.D. Oliveirense and Varzim S.C defeated Académica de Coimbra; this ended nine years in the professional leagues.[10] The 2019–20 season was truncated due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Arouca and F.C. Vizela were due to be promoted because of their final position; competitors S.C. Olhanense successfully appealed at the Court of Arbitration for Sport for these promotions to be suspended.[11]

Current squad
As of 5 September 2020

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  BRA Victor Braga
2 DF  POR Diogo Costa
6 DF  BRA Quaresma
7 FW  BRA André Silva
9 FW  BRA Heliardo
10 FW  COD André Bukia
11 FW  BRA Adílio
12 DF  BRA Luiz Gustavo
13 DF  BRA João Basso
17 MF  GHA Yaw Moses
20 MF  POR Pedro Moreira
21 MF  POR Leandro Silva (on loan from AEL Limassol)
22 DF  BRA Brunão
23 FW  CPV Júnior Sena
No. Pos. Nation Player
24 FW  VEN Anthony Blondell (on loan from Huachipato)
28 DF  POR Diogo Clemente
29 DF  POR Joel Ferreira
30 GK  CMR Norbert Haymamba
32 DF  FRA Baptiste Aloé
57 DF  GHA Fred Takyi
60 MF  CPV Marco Soares
72 DF  BRA Thales
77 FW  GRE Christian Vassilakis (on loan from Real Madrid Castilla)
80 MF  GHA Lawrence Ofori (on loan from Famalicão)
90 MF  POR Nuno Rodrigues
97 GK  BRA Fernando Castro
99 GK  POR Tomás Fontes

Managerial history

Honours

Seasons
Season Tier Domestic League Cup Other Cups Europe / Other Top goalscorer(s)[12]
League Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
1985–86 4 Aveiro I Norte 33 8 9 16 29 54 58 16th — Aveiro Cup
1986–87 5 Aveiro II Norte 26 20 5 1 78 10 71 1st — Aveiro Cup
1987–88 ? — Aveiro Cup
1988–89 ? — Aveiro Cup
1989–90 ? — Aveiro Cup
1990–91 ? — Aveiro Cup
1991–92 ? — Aveiro Cup
1992–93 ? — Aveiro Cup
1993–94 ? — Aveiro Cup
1994–95 ? — Aveiro Cup
1995–96 ? — Aveiro Cup
1996–97 5 Aveiro I A 30 4 2 24 17 55 14 15th — Aveiro Cup
1997–98 6 Aveiro I B Norte 30 79 1st — Aveiro Cup
1998–99 5 Aveiro I A 30 13 5 12 32 37 44 5th — Aveiro Cup
1999–00 30 11th — Aveiro Cup
2000–01 30 18 8 4 44 18 62 1st — Aveiro Cup
Play-Off 6 3 2 1 10 10 11 2nd
2001–02 4 III Divisão C 34 11 6 17 44 60 39 15th R1 —
2002–03 5 Aveiro I 38 89 1st — Aveiro Cup
2003–04 4 III Divisão C 34 11 7 16 41 46 40 15th R2 —
2004–05 5 Aveiro I 38 21 12 5 54 29 75 3rd — Aveiro Cup
2005–06 38 19 8 11 68 42 65 5th — Aveiro Cup
2006–07 34 25 6 3 67 18 81 1st — Aveiro Cup
2007–08 4 III Divisão C 36 21 9 6 59 26 48 1st R2 —
Play-Off Cancelled due to financial constraints Shared
2008–09 3 II Divisão B 22 9 2 11 26 23 29 7th R4 —
Play-Out 10 5 1 4 12 13 31 7th
2009–10 II Divisão Centro 30 17 6 7 41 23 57 1st R2 —
Play-Off 4 2 0 2 4 5 6 1st
2010–11 2 II Liga 30 11 10 9 47 41 57 5th R3 League Cup R3 N'Jock; Kiko 12
2011–12 30 7 13 10 32 36 34 13th R2 League Cup R1 Joeano 19
2012–13 42 21 10 11 65 48 73 2nd QF League Cup R1 Joeano 27
2013–14 1 I Liga 30 8 7 15 28 42 31 12th R5 League Cup R2 Roberto 9
2014–15 34 7 7 20 26 50 28 16th R3 League Cup R3 Roberto 6
2015–16 34 13 15 6 47 38 54 5th QF League Cup R3 Walter González 7
Champions Runners-up Qualified for the Europa League Promoted Qualified for Play-Off Relegated

Last updated: 17 May 2016

Key Meaning Key Meaning
PPlayedQRQualifying Round
WGames wonGSGroup Stage
DGames drawnRRound
LGames lostQFQuarter-Finals
GFGoals forSFSemi-Finals
GAGoals againstRURunner Up
PtsPointsWWinner
PosFinal position?No information

European record
Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate
2016–17 UEFA Europa League
3Q
 Heracles Almelo 0–0 1–1 1–1 (a)
PO
 Olympiacos 0–1 1–2 (a.e.t.) 1–3
Notes
  • 3Q: Third qualifying round
  • PO: Play-off

References
  1. "História" [History] (in Portuguese). Arouca's official website. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  2. Jorge Gabriel não esquece passagem por Arouca (Jorge Gabriel does not forget time in Arouca); Metro News, 17 June 2008 (in Portuguese)
  3. Vitor Oliveira: o especialista das subidas (Vitor Oliveira: the promotion specialist) Archived 2014-08-08 at the Wayback Machine; Record, 12 May 2013 (in Portuguese)
  4. "Arouca sobe à I Liga pela primeira vez na sua história" [Arouca rises to the I League for the first time in their history]. Público (in Portuguese). 12 May 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
  5. Câmara de Arouca atribui medalha de mérito ao clube (Arouca City Hall gives medal of merit to club) Archived 2013-06-10 at the Wayback Machine; Record, 4 June 2013 (in Portuguese)
  6. Arouca: estádio renovado em contrarrelógio (Arouca: renovated stadium against the clock) Archived 2014-08-12 at the Wayback Machine; Mais Futebol, 18 May 2013 (in Portuguese)
  7. "Académica desce à II Liga, Arouca conquista Liga Europa" [Académica go down to II Liga, Arouca conquer Europa League]. Público (in Portuguese). 7 May 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  8. "Chori saves Olympiacos". Agona Sport. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  9. "Arouca perde no Estoril e desce à segunda divisão" [Arouca lose in Estoril and go down to second division] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 21 May 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  10. "Arouca perde em Oliveira de Azeméis e desce ao Campeonato de Portugal" [Arouca lose in Oliveira de Azeméis and go down to Campeonato de Portugal]. Observador (in Portuguese). 19 May 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  11. "Tribunal Arbitral do Desporto suspende subidas de Vizela e Arouca à II Liga" [Court of Arbitration for Sport suspends Vizela and Arouca's promotions to II Liga]. Público (in Portuguese). 28 July 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  12. Goals in all competitions (Liga Portuguesa, Taça de Portugal, League Cup, County FA leagues and cups, and European) are counted.

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