XV of November Athletic Association

The XV of Piracicaba is one of the most traditional clubs in the interior of São Paulo state, founded to honor the Proclamation of the Brazilian Republic. With decades of participation in the São Paulo Championship, it is a symbol of inland football in São Paulo.

History

Founded on November 15, 1913, a date celebrating the Proclamation of the Brazilian Republic, the XV of November Athletic Association of Piracicaba emerged at a time when football was conquering the interior of São Paulo state. The nickname 'Nhô Quim' references a popular character from local culture, reinforcing the club's deep connection with the city's identity. Throughout the twentieth century, the club competed in countless editions of the São Paulo Championship, facing major capital teams and revealing talents to national football. The Barão da Serra Negra Stadium became home to generations of passionate fans, the stage for regional classics and memorable achievements. In the lower divisions of São Paulo football, XV of Piracicaba accumulated victories that ensured its return to the state elite at different moments in history. The club remains a reference point for football in inland São Paulo, representing the passion of one of the state's most important cities.