CD Trofense
Encyclopedia
Clube Desportivo Trofense (ˈklub(ɨ) dɨʃpuɾˈtivu tɾoˈfẽs(ɨ)), commonly known as Trofense, is a Portuguese
football club based in Trofa
, northern Portugal. Founded in 1930, it currently plays in the Second Division
, holding home games at Estádio do Clube Desportivo Trofense
, with a capacity of 3,164 spectators.
Club colours are red and blue (related to the badge).
Serie A (third level), which was won by six points. The club then progressed to a playoff that decided promotion to the second division
, with Serie B winners A.D. Lousada
. Trofense won in a very emotional game, only decided on the 20th penalty, scored by goalkeeper Vítor.
In 2007–08 (having finished 11th in the league the previous season), Trofense achieved a first ever promotion to the first division, and conquered its second piece of silverware, winning by a small margin over Rio Ave FC (the first four teams were separated by just two points).
On 4 January 2009, Trofense managed an historical home win, beating S.L. Benfica 2–0, courtesy of Reguila
and F.C. Porto loanee Hélder Barbosa
, that then placed the side above the relegation zone. The following week, it achieved a 0–0 draw at the Estádio do Dragão
, against Porto, but the club would be eventually relegated back.
Hugo Leal
Pedro Rios
Dedé
Zé Carlos
André Barreto
Karim Kazeem
Marcelo Lipatin
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
football club based in Trofa
Trofa, Portugal
Trofa is a city in Trofa Municipality, Portugal.The city is composed of two parishes with a population of 20,692.Parishes:* São Martinho de Bougado* Santiago de Bougado...
, northern Portugal. Founded in 1930, it currently plays in the Second Division
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
, holding home games at Estádio do Clube Desportivo Trofense
Estádio do Clube Desportivo Trofense
Estadio do Clube Desportivo Trofense is a multi-use stadium in Trofa, Portugal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of CD Trofense. The stadium is able to hold 5,000 people....
, with a capacity of 3,164 spectators.
Club colours are red and blue (related to the badge).
History
In the 2005–06 season, Trofense played in the Portuguese Second DivisionPortuguese Second Division
The Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
Serie A (third level), which was won by six points. The club then progressed to a playoff that decided promotion to the second division
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
, with Serie B winners A.D. Lousada
A.D. Lousada
Associação Desportiva de Lousada or simply AD Lousada is a Portuguese club, based in Lousada, district of Porto. The club has various sports, specially football, field hockey and basketball....
. Trofense won in a very emotional game, only decided on the 20th penalty, scored by goalkeeper Vítor.
In 2007–08 (having finished 11th in the league the previous season), Trofense achieved a first ever promotion to the first division, and conquered its second piece of silverware, winning by a small margin over Rio Ave FC (the first four teams were separated by just two points).
On 4 January 2009, Trofense managed an historical home win, beating S.L. Benfica 2–0, courtesy of Reguila
Nuno Filipe Rodrigues Silva
Nuno Filipe Rodrigues Silva, aka Reguila , is a Portuguese footballer who plays for C.D. Trofense as a striker.-External links:** *...
and F.C. Porto loanee Hélder Barbosa
Hélder Barbosa
Hélder Jorge Leal Rodrigues Barbosa is a Portuguese footballer who plays for S.C. Braga as a left winger.-Porto:A product of F.C...
, that then placed the side above the relegation zone. The following week, it achieved a 0–0 draw at the Estádio do Dragão
Estádio do Dragão
The Estádio do Dragão is a football stadium located in Porto, Portugal, with an all-seated capacity of 50,399. Inaugurated on November 16, 2003, it is the current home ground of F.C. Porto, having replaced the club's old venue, the Estádio das Antas...
, against Porto, but the club would be eventually relegated back.
Current squad
As of 2 September, 2011.League and Cup history
| Season | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Portuguese Cup | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–99 | 2DN | 4 | 34 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 49 | 33 | 62 | ||
| 1999–00 | 2DN | 10 | 38 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 47 | 53 | 44 | ||
| 2000–01 | 2DN | 18 | 32 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 35 | 53 | 41 | Relegated | |
| 2001–02 | 3DN | 4 | 34 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 50 | 33 | 55 | ||
| 2002–03 | 3DN | 2 | 36 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 58 | 32 | 70 | Promoted | |
| 2003–04 | 2DN | 5 | 36 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 51 | 46 | 55 | ||
| 2004–05 | 2DN | 15 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 46 | 48 | 49 | ||
| 2005–06 | 2DN | 1 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 44 | 22 | 52 | Promoted | |
| 2006–07 | 2H | 11 | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 27 | 26 | 36 | ||
| 2007–08 | 2H | 1 | 30 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 35 | 22 | 52 | Promoted |
Notable former players
Miguel Areias Hélder BarbosaHélder Barbosa
Hélder Jorge Leal Rodrigues Barbosa is a Portuguese footballer who plays for S.C. Braga as a left winger.-Porto:A product of F.C...
Hugo Leal
Hugo Leal
Hugo Miguel Ribeiro Leal is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Vitória de Setúbal in the Portuguese first division.A central midfielder, he is also a reliable set piece taker...
Pedro Rios
Pedro Fernando Rios Soares Ramos
Pedro Fernando Rios Soares Ramos, known as Rios , is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a midfielder.-External links:** *...
Dedé
Aderito Waldemar Alves Carvalho
Adérito Waldemar Alves de Carvalho, aka Dédé , is an Angolan footballer who plays for AEL Limassol in Cyprus, as a midfielder.-Club career:...
Zé Carlos
José Carlos Santos da Silva
José Carlos Santos da Silva, known as Zé Carlos , is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Club Bolívar in Bolivia, as a striker.-Football career:...
André Barreto
André Barreto
André de Paulo Barreto is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Bangu Atlético Clube.-Football career:...
Karim Kazeem
Karim Kazeem
Kareem Olanrewaju Kazeem is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Vilaverdense Sport Clube in Portugal, as a central midfielder.-Club career:...
Marcelo Lipatin
Marcelo Lipatin
Marcelo Lipatin Lopez is an Uruguayan professional football player.-Playing career:In July 2008, Lipatin was offered a contract from Maccabi Tel Aviv after they discovered that Lipatin's father is Jewish and his mother converted to Judaism...