About

Club Athletico Paranaense, founded on 26 March 1924, is a Brazilian football club from Curitiba competing in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, and collectors turn to Walkouts for signed shirts and framed pieces that celebrate the club’s modern era.

The club’s home ground is the Arena da Baixada, an urban venue that has hosted state finals and continental fixtures and that features heavily in provenance notes for match-issued shirts. Local derby nights against Coritiba in the Atlé-Tiba are among the most referenced provenance cues when provenance numbers or match programmes accompany a sale.

On the domestic front Athletico’s headline success came with the 2001 Série A triumph, while later cup wins and refreshed crest work have made specific retail runs more collectible. The 2019 Copa do Brasil title is a frequent point of reference on signed retail shirts and commemorative releases.

Regionally Athletico has also made a mark across South America, lifting the Copa Sudamericana 2018 and again in 2021, while finishing runner-up in the Copa Libertadores on two occasions. The club’s recent standing is reflected in independent listings, and they are ranked 113 by IFFHS in the global club tables, a single mention used to show comparative standing.

Collector attention has a clear thread: anniversary drops and crest refreshes are chased, notably the 2019 crest set that marked the club’s recent milestone. Fanshop retail runs and early-season limited releases are valued for player-issue variants and region-specific sleeve or badge differences, and Umbro’s long supplier era is a common provenance flag when confirming a release.

Season and match magnets include title campaigns and continental runs, with shirts from the 2001 league run and continental knockout nights often sought for match provenance and photo-matched appearances. Releases tied to the 2019 cup campaign and short-run commemorative shirts from that period remain highly cited by collectors for pairing with contemporary certificates and match patches.

Iconic away pieces are part of the narrative, the 2019 away in white linked to decisive cup ties and communication about match photos, and many retail-signed shirts include a COA as the stated authentication cue on product pages. Collectors therefore look for framed retail-signatures, exact match patches from the Arena da Baixada and provenance tied to the 2018 Copa Sudamericana and 2019 Copa do Brasil campaigns when adding to a shelf or display; Walkouts closes its club pages with clear photos and shipping options.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 2001 Red/black Brasileirão first national title
  • 2018 Red/black Sudamericana first CONMEBOL
  • 2022 Red/black Libertadores finalists

Iconic away kits

  • 2019 White Copa do Brasil winners

Anniversary shirts

  • 2019 95 years crest refresh set

Collector seasons

  • 2001 Série A champions
  • 2018 Sudamericana champions
  • 2019 Copa do Brasil champions

Honours

Athletico Paranaense have built a decorated record in Brazil and South America. The club captured the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A title in 2001, a landmark national triumph that preceded a sustained rise in continental competition. Internationally, they lifted the Copa Sudamericana twice, in 2018 and 2021, achievements that made them the only club from Parana to win international titles. Their domestic cup pedigree was confirmed with the Copa do Brasil in 2019. On the grandest stage, Athletico reached the Copa Libertadores finals in 2005 and 2022, underlining their ability to compete with the continent’s best. These milestones sit alongside recognition in global rankings, with the club noted at IFFHS rank 113. Often cited as the strongest Brazilian side outside the traditional Big 12, Athletico’s honours list reflects a modern era of consistent high performance, decisive finals, and a reputation for delivering on big occasions.

Legends & Leadership

Paulo Rink is remembered by supporters as a legend player from the late 1990s, embodying the ambition that helped set the tone for Athletico’s emergence on larger stages.

Alex Mineiro is a recent key player from the early 2000s, closely associated with a period crowned by the 2001 national title and the club’s growing competitive edge.

Kleberson is a recent key player of the early 2000s, representing a generation that pushed Athletico forward at home and into meaningful continental campaigns.

Autuori is recognised as a managerial figure linked to Athletico’s pursuit of continental honours, reflecting the club’s competitive outlook across Brazil and South America.

Mario Celso Petraglia is regarded as a pivotal leader in the boardroom, closely associated with long-term planning and the drive to keep Athletico competing for major trophies.

Stadium

Arena da Baixada is the home ground that anchors Athletico Paranaense’s identity in Curitiba. Known throughout Brazil for its intense matchdays, the stadium provides a tight, modern setting where the club’s Furacao nickname feels apt as the noise builds before kick-off. Often referred to simply as Arena da Baixada, it has staged many of Athletico’s biggest domestic fixtures and memorable continental nights in the Sudamericana and Libertadores. The venue comes alive for the Atle-Tiba against Coritiba, when the city’s rivalry fills the stands with colour and voice. Beyond derby days, the ground’s atmosphere is defined by organised support and relentless singing that lifts the team through close contests. Whether in league play or knock-out ties, Arena da Baixada remains a focal point for the club’s ambitions and a symbol of Curitiba’s football culture.

Capacity
42372
Local derby
Atlé-Tiba Coritiba state derby

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification competition patches differ (CBF/CONMEBOL)
  • Suppliers Umbro long era; check jock tags
  • Provenance Arena da Baixada issue numbers

FAQ

Q: Who are Athletico Paranaense and where are they based? A: Club Athletico Paranaense were founded in 1924 and are based in Curitiba, capital of the Brazilian state of Parana. They are nicknamed Furacao (The Hurricane) and play home matches at Arena da Baixada.

Q: What major trophies have they won? A: The club won the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A in 2001, lifted the Copa Sudamericana in 2018 and 2021, and secured the Copa do Brasil in 2019. They were runners-up in the Copa Libertadores in 2005 and 2022.

Q: Who are their main rivals? A: Coritiba are the traditional rivals, with the state derby known as Atle-Tiba.

Q: How do you verify authenticity of signed items? A: Items are supplied with a recognised COA or equivalent digital verification, and may be supported by witnessed signing or photo proof where available.

Q: Do you ship internationally? A: Yes. Free worldwide shipping.