Portuguesa Londrinense

Portuguesa Londrinense is a football club from the city of Londrina, in Paraná, traditional in the lower divisions of the Paranaense Championship. It is one of the oldest clubs in the northern region of the state.

History

Founded by members of the Portuguese colony in Londrina, Portuguesa Londrinense was born as a social and recreational club before dedicating itself to competitive football. Over the decades, it has competed mainly in the lower divisions of the Paranaense Championship, serving as a pipeline of players for larger clubs in the state. The club shares the city with the traditional Londrina Esporte Clube, maintaining a historic local rivalry. Despite never having consistently reached the elite of Paraná football, Portuguesa Londrinense preserves its identity and maintains active youth categories in the region.