Santos Futebol Clube (AP)

Santos Futebol Clube of Macapá is one of the main clubs in Amapá. Inspired by Santos (from São Paulo), it adopted the same colors and the nickname Fish, becoming a dominant force in Amapá football in the 2010s.

History

Santos Futebol Clube was founded in 1973 in Macapá, capital of Amapá, by fans inspired by Pelé's Santos, adopting the white and black colors and the nickname Fish. For decades it competed in the Amapá Championship alternating good and bad moments, establishing itself as a traditional club in the capital. In the 2010s the club experienced its most successful period, winning a series of state titles that placed it among the biggest champions in Amapá. With these achievements, it secured spots in national competitions such as the Copa do Brasil, Copa Verde, and Série D of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Playing their matches at Estádio Zerão, Santos-AP built rivalries with clubs like Ypiranga, Trem, and São José, starring in the main decisions of recent Amapá football.