O Maior do Brasil
Champions of All
São Paulo Futebol Clube is a Brazilian professional football club based in the Morumbi district of São Paulo. It plays in Campeonato Paulista and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Its home ground is the 67,052-seater Estádio do Morumbi, the biggest private-owned field in Brazil. São Paulo is part of the Big Twelve of Brazilian football, South America's biggest worldwide champion — with three world titles — and one of the only two clubs that have never been relegated from Brazil's top division, the other being Flamengo.
Quick Facts
- Location
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Architects
- Roberto Cerqueira Lima and Pedro Buaiz
- Inauguration year
- 1960
- Primary tenant
- São Paulo FC
- Famous nickname origin
- Reference to the club's status as 'The Greatest of Brazil'
- Capacity status
- One of the largest stadiums in South America
Lore & Background
Founded on 25 January 1930 from a merger between Club Athletico Paulistano and Associação Atlética das Palmeiras. The club's traditional white shirt with red and black horizontal stripes honors the parent clubs' colors. After internal turmoil, the football department disbanded in 1935, but the club was reborn later that year. Known as the Steam Roller in the 1940s, winning five Paulista championships. The club built Estádio do Morumbi, inaugurated in 1960 and completed in 1970. São Paulo won its first Campeonato Brasileiro in 1977.
Reader's Guide
São Paulo is one of the most successful teams in Brazil with 44 official titles, including 23 state titles, 6 Campeonato Brasileiro titles, 1 Copa do Brasil, 1 Supercopa do Brasil, 3 Copa Libertadores, 1 Copa Sudamericana, 2 Intercontinental Cup, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup. It is the only club in Brazil to have won all available titles, earning the nickname 'Champions of All' after winning the 2024 Supercopa do Brasil. All five FIFA World Cups won by Brazil contained at least one São Paulo player.
Did You Know?
- São Paulo is the third best-supported club in Brazil, with over 22 million supporters.
- The club's supporters are called são-paulinos and are nicknamed Torcida que conduz.
- São Paulo ranked fifth in Brazil with a market value of R$ 2.214 billion in 2023.
- The club's first international match was a 5-3 win against the United States national team in 1930.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the term O Maior do Brasil refer to?
This phrase designates the Estádio do Morumbi, which serves as the spiritual fortress for São Paulo FC and its supporters since 1960.
Who designed this iconic venue?
The architectural marvel was created by Roberto Cerqueira Lima and Pedro Buaiz to stand as a monument to the club's golden eras.
Where is this stadium located?
It stands in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, functioning as one of the largest stadiums across South America for Tricolor matches.
Why does this nickname matter to the club?
The name originates from the team's status as the greatest of Brazil, cemented by decisive continental moments hosted within these walls.
Who holds the primary tenancy here?
São Paulo Futebol Clube remains the main tenant, ensuring legends are forged and the Tricolor reigns supreme at this historic site.
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