Esporte Clube de Patos, commonly known as Esporte de Patos, or just as Esporte, is a Brazil

Brazil

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ian football club based in Patos, Paraíba state

Paraíba

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History

The club was founded on July 7, 1953, by former athletes from the defunct local club Botafogo de Patos. The founders were fans of Pernambuco

Pernambuco

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 football, thus the club adopted a similar name to Sport Club do Recife

Sport Club do Recife

Sport Club do Recife, more popularly known as Sport in Recife or Sport Recife in Northeastern Brazil, is a football team from Recife, Pernambuco.-1905 - Foundation:...

, and adopted the same colors and team kits as Clube Náutico Capibaribe

Clube Náutico Capibaribe

Clube Náutico Capibaribe, also known as Náutico, is a Brazilian sports club, including a professional football team, in Recife, Pernambuco....

's. Esporte won the Campeonato Paraibano Second Level in 2005.

Achievements

• Campeonato Paraibano Second Level:
  • Winners (1): 2005

Stadium

Esporte Clube de Patos play their home games at Estádio José Cavalcanti. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 11,000 people.