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| Full name | Vitória Futebol Clube[1] | |||
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| Nicknames | Sadinos O Velho Senhor | |||
| Founded | 20 November 1910; 115 years ago (20 November 1910) | |||
| Ground | Estádio do Bonfim | |||
| Capacity | 15,497 | |||
| Chairman | Carlos Silva | |||
| Manager | Paulo Martins | |||
| League | Segunda Divisão Distrital de AF Setúbal | |||
| 2023–24 | Campeonato Nacional Serie D (relegated) | |||
| Website | vfc | |||
Vitória Futebol Clube (Portuguese pronunciation:[viˈtɔɾiɐðɨsɨˈtuβal]), popularly known asVitória de Setúbal, is a Portuguese professionalfootball club based inSetúbal that used to compete in thePrimeira Liga, the top flight ofPortuguese football, at theEstádio do Bonfim. At the moment, they are playing in the secondary divisions of theSetúbal FA district championship after many financial problems. The club was born under the original name Sport Victoria from the ashes of the small Bonfim Foot-Ball Club.
When it comes to main achievements in Portugal, Vitória de Setúbal have won six trophies: threeTaça de Portugal and oneTaça da Liga. Internationally, Vitória have won aSmall Club World Cup and anIberian Cup. Historically, it is one of themost decorated clubs in the country.
Vitória de Setúbal played in the inauguralCampeonato da Liga in1934–35.[2][3]
In 1964–65, Vitória de Setúbal won their firstTaça de Portugal, beating holdersBenfica 3–1 in the final. After losing 1–0 toBraga in the next season's final, Vitória won the 1967 final by beatingAcadémica de Coimbra 3–2 after extra-time.[4]
Vitoria competed in theEuropean Cup-Winners' Cup in 1965-66 (losing 4–2 on aggregate in the first round toAGF Aarhus),[5] and 1967-68 (losing 7–3 on aggregate toBayern Munich in the second round).[6]
Vitória Setubal played in theFairs Cup in 1969–70, knockingLiverpool out in the second round.[7][8] In the next round, they were eliminated 2–1 on aggregate byHertha BSC.[8]
In the 1973–74 season, Vitória de Setúbal finished in third place, four points behind championsSporting CP.[9]
After another yo-yo period from the mid-1980s to the mid-2000s, Vitória returned to the Portuguese top flight for the2004–05 season.[10] The same season saw them win their third Cup, beating holders Benfica 2–1 in the final on 29 May. On 13 August, the two clubs played theSuper Cup against each other at theEstádio do Algarve, with Benfica winning 1–0.[11] On 14 May 2006, Vitória lost thecup final by one goal toFC Porto.[12]
On 22 March 2008, Vitória won theCarlsberg Cup for the first time. In thefinal, they defeated Sporting on penalties following a goalless draw; on-loan goalkeeperEduardo saved three times.Ten years later, the final went to penalties against the same opponent, who won this time.[13] Vitória avoided relegation by one point in2019–20, but due to itsfinancial distress and the failure to gain a licence for the new season, they were administratively relegated to the third-tierCampeonato de Portugal, after failing to obtain the license to remain in theLiga NOS andLigaPro, Portimonense remained in thePrimeira Liga, replacing Vitória.[14][15][16]
Vitória were promoted after one season, but remained in the third division due to the creation ofLiga 3; their registration was permitted due to their improved financial situation.[17] In 2022–23, the team were relegated to the now fourth-tier Campeonato de Portugal on the final day despite beatingF.C. Oliveira do Hospital on the final day, due toSporting CP B's late winner overReal SC.[18]
In June/July 2024, after failing to qualify forLiga 3 and theCampeonato de Portugal, Vitória de Setúbal did not obtain licensing for the 2024/25 season in the Third Level, being relegated to the Second Division of AF Setúbal (6th Level of Football in Portugal)[19] and in Liga 3 he chose União de Santarém, which came to replace the Sadino team.[20]
Vitória plays at theEstádio do Bonfim, which was inaugurated in 1962 and has a capacity of 15,497.[21]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Position | Name |
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| Head coach |  José Pedro |
| Assistant coach | Paulo Martins |
| Assistant coach | Jaime Coelho |
| Goalkeeper coach | Alemão |
| Physical coach | Marco Tanganho |
| Video analyst | Eduardo Marques |
| Training Coordinator | Carlos Chaby |
| Physiotherapist | Nuno Pinto |
| Sports Director | Carlos André |
| Director of Football | Edinho |
| General Manager of Football | André Dias |
| Team Manager | Alexandre Silva |
