Itabuna Esporte Clube, commonly known as Itabuna, is a Brazilian football team based in Itabuna, Bahia state. They competed in the Série A twice.

Itabuna
Full nameItabuna Esporte Clube
Nickname(s)Dragão do Sul
Founded23 May 1967; 57 years ago (23 May 1967)
GroundEstádio Luiz Viana Filho, Itabuna, Bahia state, Brazil
Capacity11,745
PresidentRicardo Xavier
Head CoachHugo Aparecido
LeagueCampeonato Brasileiro Série D
Campeonato Baiano
2023Baiano, 3rd of 10

History

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The club was founded on 23 May 1967.[1] Itabuna competed in the Série A in 1978, when they reached the Second Stage of the competition, and in 1979, when they were eliminated in the First Stage of the competition. They won the Campeonato Baiano Second Level in 2002 and 2022.

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Stadium

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Itabuna Esporte Clube play their home games at Estádio Luiz Viana Filho, nicknamed Itabunão.[1] The stadium has a maximum capacity of 11,745 people.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Rodolfo Rodrigues (2009). Escudos dos Times do Mundo Inteiro. Panda Books. p. 42.
  2. ^ "CNEF – Cadastro Nacional de Estádios de Futebol" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
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