América Futebol Clube

América Futebol Clube is the most traditional club in Rio Grande do Norte and the greatest champion of the Potiguar Championship. Founded in 1915, Mecão is a symbol of northeastern football and protagonist of the greatest classic in the history of Potiguar football, the Classic of the Crowds, against ABC Futebol Clube.

History

Founded on February 15, 1915 in Natal, América Futebol Clube is one of the oldest and most successful sports institutions in the Brazilian Northeast. With decades of history, the club built its supremacy by winning the most titles of the Potiguar Championship among all clubs in the state, forming a passionate and loyal fan base that crosses generations. The Classic of the Crowds, the clash between América and ABC, is considered one of the most thrilling derbies in northeastern football, capable of paralyzing Natal at each edition. The club participated on various occasions in Series B and C of the Brazilian Championship, demonstrating competitive regularity above the regional average and revealing players who gained national projection. Frasqueirão Stadium, home of Mecão, is the stage for the most thrilling matches in the history of Rio Grande do Norte football and a witness to the great achievements of the club over more than a century.