About

Associação Desportiva São Caetano are a Brazilian professional football club based in São Caetano do Sul who compete in the Campeonato Paulista Série A4, and Walkouts features signed shirts and framed pieces linked to the club’s peak years. Founded on 4 December 1989, the club has a compact modern history that appeals to collectors who want provenance tied to memorable cup runs and a state title.

The team, rooted in São Caetano do Sul, currently play in the Campeonato Paulista Série A4 and stage home fixtures at the well known Estádio Anacleto Campanella. That ground, the city and the local rivalry with Santo André form the basic provenance that collectors cite when tracing shirts back to match days or derby fixtures.

On the pitch São Caetano’s single headline domestic honour remains the 2004 Campeonato Paulista, while their most recognised continental moment was being the 2002 Copa Libertadores runner-up. Those two campaigns define why certain seasons and specific shirts command attention, because they connect to finals and national prominence in the early 2000s.

Anniversary releases and milestone editions are often used by fans and specialist retailers to mark the club’s timeline, and pieces related to the 30th anniversary 2019 are frequently referenced in provenance notes and collector inventories. Such anniversary ties help frame limited editions and retrospective remakes that otherwise look similar to standard retail runs.

Season and match magnets include the club’s deep run in continental competition and its domestic title season; collectors particularly chase shirts associated with the club’s rise and its recognised league placings, including the club’s two Serie A runner-up finishes which are cited as key provenance markers for early 2000s items. Match-worn or match-issued shirts from those campaigns are highly sought for the stories they carry.

Demand for signed retail shirts is significant alongside match-worn material, collectors explicitly value genuine fanshop releases, early production runs and player-issue variants that were sold regionally. The club’s white away shirt is often singled out by collectors for its use during continental away ties, and lots accompanied by exact photo proof are clear standouts because visual evidence links signatures and game use to specific fixtures.

Whether tracking memorabilia from the Libertadores run or the 2004 state triumph, provenance matters: items tied to the 2002 Copa Libertadores campaign and the 2004 Campeonato Paulista season appear most frequently in specialist catalogues and auction listings. For fans and archivists seeking authenticated São Caetano pieces, search results on Walkouts will often surface shirts and framed items from those seasons, with supporting imagery and notes that explain match context and signatory provenance.

Honours

São Caetano have left an outsized mark on Brazilian football through sharp peaks of performance. The club’s headline success remains the 2004 Campeonato Paulista, a state crown that confirmed their ability to compete with São Paulo’s traditional powers. On the continental stage, they reached the final of the 2002 Copa Libertadores, finishing as runners-up after a campaign that captured attention well beyond the state of São Paulo. Nationally, they also posted two runners-up finishes in Série A, reinforcing the scale of their early-2000s surge.

Those high points were forged at Estádio Anacleto Campanella, where the club’s most memorable nights unfolded in front of a passionate local support. While the team now competes in the São Paulo state pyramid, the legacy of those decisive campaigns remains central to the club’s identity. The Libertadores final and the state title run continue to serve as reference points for supporters, underlining São Caetano’s ability to rise to major occasions in both domestic and continental arenas.

Legends & Leadership

Aílton, Édedson, Marco Aurélio, Gérson da Silva and Adhemar are honoured as legend players for São Caetano, shaping the club through the 1990s. Aílton and Édedson embodied the competitive edge of the 1990s, Marco Aurélio came to the fore in the late 1990s, Gérson da Silva marked the early 1990s with his influence, and Adhemar rose in the late 1990s to leave a lasting impression.

Elano and Gustavo Nery emerged as recent key players in the early 2000s, helping to carry the momentum of a side that competed boldly on state, national and continental fronts. Elano’s rise in the early 2000s became a touchstone for the team’s progress, while Gustavo Nery’s contributions in the same decade added balance and drive on big stages.

Muricy Ramalho is regarded as a legendary manager in the early 2000s, providing leadership that aligned the club’s ambitions with disciplined, competitive performances during a defining era.

Stadium

Estádio Anacleto Campanella is the home ground that anchors São Caetano’s identity in São Caetano do Sul. Set within the city’s urban fabric, the venue provides proximity and familiarity, with supporters often remarking on how close the stands feel to the pitch. Known locally simply as Estádio Anacleto Campanella, it has staged the club’s most memorable campaigns, from state triumphs to continental nights that drew nationwide attention. Matchdays are characterised by a lively, community feel, with families and long-time followers sharing the terraces. The derby edge is never far away, particularly when Santo André visit, sharpening the atmosphere and amplifying the noise. Whether for league fixtures or knockout ties, the ground remains a focal point for the team and city alike, a place where São Caetano’s story continues to be written with each home performance.

Also known as
Estádio Anacleto Campanella

FAQ

Q: What is São Caetano Futebol and when was it founded? A: São Caetano Futebol is a professional club from São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo state, Brazil. The team was founded in 1989 and in November 2023 adopted its current name after previously being known as Associação Desportiva São Caetano.

Q: Which competition do they currently play in and what are their main achievements? A: The club competes in the Campeonato Paulista Série A4. Their standout honour is the 2004 Campeonato Paulista, and they are also remembered for finishing runners-up in the 2002 Copa Libertadores and twice in Brazil’s national Série A.

Q: Where do they play their home matches? A: Home fixtures are hosted at Estádio Anacleto Campanella in São Caetano do Sul.

Q: Who is the club’s biggest rival? A: Santo André is regarded as their main rival, a fixture that adds extra intensity to the local scene.

Q: Are signed items authentic, and do you ship internationally? A: Each signed item can include a COA for verification. Free worldwide shipping.