Santos FC 1984

Squad of Santos that won the Campeonato Paulista in 1984, a title that ended a six-year drought for the club in the competition, since 1978. The campaign was part of the team's reconstruction in the 1980s, following the Pelé era.

History

Santos Football Club was founded on April 14, 1912 and became one of the most famous clubs in the world in the 1960s, with Pelé. After that period, the club experienced periods of lesser dominance in the state and national scene. In 1978, Santos won the Campeonato Paulista. The club's next title in the competition came in 1984, six years later, and put the team back at the center of attention in São Paulo football. The 1984 squad had among its forwards Serginho Chulapa, known for his powerful center-forward style. The 1984 Paulista title is remembered by fans as one of the main titles of the 1980s at Vila Belmiro. Vila Belmiro, the club's stadium in the city of Santos, was the setting for Santos' campaign and remains a symbol of the team's identity.