About

Casa Pia Atlético Clube, based in Lisbon, competes in the Primeira Liga and was founded on 1 January 1920. The club is best known for its football team and a history tied to the Casa Pia children’s charity, and Walkouts lists signed and limited edition shirts that reflect that local story and sporting return.

The club carries a unique social pedigree, named after the Casa Pia charity and long supplying athletes from that institution. Early moments include Cândido de Oliveira among four Casa Pia players in Portugal’s international debut in Madrid on 18 December 1921, and a curious baseball victory at Campo das Laranjeiras on 4 July 1923 against the American Colony, underlining the club’s multi-sport past.

Home matches are played at the Estádio Pina Manique, a ground named in honour of Pina Manique and central to the club’s identity. Casa Pia climbed steadily through the leagues, winning promotion from the Terceira Divisão group in 2009-10, reaching LigaPro in 2019 and returning to the top flight after an 83-year absence in the 2022-23 campaign. The club is also listed by IFFHS at rank 406, signalling growing international recognition.

Collectors should note the post-1970 anniversary releases, especially the Centenário run. The club issued a centenary crest for 2020, and those shirts are sought for their limited crests and commemorative detailing, making the 2020 centenary pieces a clear headline for specialist collections.

Seasonal magnets are clear: shirts from the 2022-23 return to the top flight, the consolidation campaign in 2023-24 and the 2024-25 mid-table season all attract interest for different reasons, from provenance to rarity. In particular the narrative around the club’s comeback means match and season shirts from that era are frequently chased by fans and archivists alike.

The club’s 2022-23 away set, a predominantly white kit, has become an iconic retail piece, linked to decisive away results that contributed to promotion and top-flight survival. That colourway and its role in key fixtures give the 2022-23 away shirts a distinct provenance among modern Casa Pia releases.

Signed retail shirts, not only match-worn shirts, are part of the market here: fans seek early fanshop runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases, and authenticated retail items often carry a clear verification cue such as COA. Collectors will also watch supplier eras, notably the Kelme period visible in label and stitching details, and many sellers provide Free worldwide shipping. Walkouts lists authenticated Casa Pia shirts alongside verified provenance and framed options for display.

For reference, sought seasons and matches include the historic promotion campaign in 2022-23 and the follow-up survival fight in 2023-24, both of which produced important shirts and souvenir match items that define modern Casa Pia collecting.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 2022–23 Black/white Primeira top-flight return after 83 years
  • 2023–24 Black/white Primeira consolidation
  • 2024–25 Black/white Primeira stable mid-table

Iconic away kits

  • 2022–23 White Primeira away set

Anniversary shirts

  • 2020 Centenário 100 anos crest

Collector seasons

  • 2022–23 Primeira first season back
  • 2023–24 Primeira survival
  • 2024–25 Primeira mid-table

Honours

Casa Pia AC’s story is defined by perseverance, development and landmark promotions rather than a haul of major national trophies. The club captured the Terceira Divisao Serie E title in 2009-10 to move up the pyramid, earned promotion to the LigaPro in 2019, and famously returned to the Primeira Liga in 2022-23 after an 83-year absence. Long before that modern rise, Casa Pia’s influence was felt at international level when Portugal played their first official match on 18 December 1921, a day on which the squad featured four Casapianos, led by captain Cândido de Oliveira. The club’s multi-sport tradition also produced a curious highlight beyond football, with a 25-24 baseball win over the American Colony in 1923. In contemporary rankings, Casa Pia are recognised with an IFFHS rank 406, reflecting steady progress on the European stage. These milestones capture a century-spanning legacy built on youth, community and competitive resilience.

Legends & Leadership

Cândido de Oliveira is remembered as a legend player of the early 1920s, embodying Casa Pia’s formative influence when he captained Portugal in the national team’s first official match in 1921, a landmark that underlined how deeply the club’s talent shaped the country’s earliest international steps.

Rafael Martins is regarded as a recent key player of the early 2020s, bringing seasoned leadership in attack as Casa Pia adapted to top-flight demands, with his presence symbolising the club’s determination to consolidate after their long-awaited return.

Leonardo Lelo emerged as a recent key player in the early 2020s, offering energy and consistency from the flanks and becoming a reliable part of the side’s Primeira Liga campaigns as the team established its footing among Portugal’s elite.

Stadium

Estádio Pina Manique is the footballing home of Casa Pia in Lisbon, carrying the name of Pina Manique, founder of the Casa Pia children’s charity, which mirrors the club’s social roots. The ground’s intimate feel and close-knit setting foster a clear connection between team and supporters, particularly on Primeira Liga matchdays since the team’s top-flight return. Local flavour intensifies for the traditional Lisbon derby against Belenenses, when visiting fans and neighbourhood backing combine to heighten the occasion. While Casa Pia is a multi-sports institution, the stadium is best known as the stage for the club’s recent league campaigns, where compact stands and proximity to the pitch amplify every tackle and counterattack. It is a venue where community identity meets competitive edge, and where the club’s historic mission remains visible in the name above the gates and the colours on the pitch.

Also known as
Estádio Pina Manique
Capacity
2574
Local derby
Lisbon derby Belenenses traditional

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification Liga sleeve badges authenticate
  • Suppliers Kelme era; verify labels
  • Provenance 22–23 return-season shirts valued

FAQ

Q: When was Casa Pia AC founded and where is the club based?A: The club was founded in 1920 and is based in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a multi-sports institution best known for its football team competing in the Primeira Liga.

Q: Why is the club called Casa Pia?A: The name comes from Casa Pia, a Portuguese children's charity, and many of the club's athletes have historically come from that institution.

Q: What is the home ground of Casa Pia?A: Home matches are played at Estádio Pina Manique in Lisbon, named in honour of Pina Manique, founder of the Casa Pia charity.

Q: What recent milestones has the football team achieved?A: Highlights include winning Serie E of the Terceira Divisão in 2009-10, promotion to LigaPro in 2019, and a return to the Primeira Liga in 2022-23 after an 83-year absence.

Q: How can I verify the authenticity of Casa Pia memorabilia?A: Look for clear provenance such as a COA or LOA, witnessed signing photo proof, or modern digital/NFC verification methods.