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Club · Campeonato Brasileiro Série C · João Pessoa (PB)

Botafogo Futebol Clube SAF (PB)

Belo · Founded 1931 · Professional

Shown in game as BPB

Manager

Bernardo Franco

2024 · Campeonato Brasileiro Série C · position 5

Game start 1 Jul 2025

Reputation
4,5502.5 of 5 stars calc
Squad strength calc
81.80 Best sixteen by CA
Players calc
15
Balance
£67,985
Transfer budget
£1
Wage budget
£1,251 p/w

Best XI (calc)

  1. GKMichael FracaroCA 98
  2. DL—CA —
  3. DRErickCA 90
  4. ML—CA —
  5. MR—CA —
  6. DCFelipe AlvesCA 62
  7. DCÍtalo KauanCA 61
  8. MCThallysonCA 98
  9. MCIgor MaduroCA 95
  10. STGuilherme SantosCA 96
  11. STRiquelmoCA 93
Position and current ability. Unfilled positions remain blank.
Formation
4-4-2
Average CA (calc)
—
Goalkeeper, highest CA (calc)
98
Defender, highest CA (calc)
90
Midfielder, highest CA (calc)
105
Attacker, highest CA (calc)
93

Line maxima are fm-reader's figures for the full squad by calculated best position; they include loans in and exclude loans out. The XI average is shown only when all eleven positions are filled.

The site's own 4-4-2 from up to 300 contracted players, including those on loan elsewhere. Each slot takes the highest-CA player at least accomplished there (familiarity 15+), with scarce positions filled first. This is a calculated selection, not a recorded lineup.

Best sixteen (calc)

Calculated by fm-reader from the 15 highest-CA squad players (at most sixteen). The squad includes loans in and excludes loans out, with players matched to the team's gender. PA uses expected potential for range codes. Missing inputs stay missing.

MeasureAverageMedianLowestHighestLeague rank of averageLeague rank of median
Current ability 81.8086.050105 2020
Expected potential 104.50109.565128 1917
Value £10,913£3,625£188£79,088 1919
Sale value £15,882£7,770£0£96,144 1918
Weekly wage £0£0£0£0 31
Age 24.6322.771939 2020

Contracted players

14
NamePositionsAgeNationalityStatusCAPAValue calc Contract
Cassinho AM (RC)32Brazil — 105111 £79,088—
Michael Fracaro GK30Brazil — 98116 £17,511Nov 2026
ThallysonOn loan at Volta Redonda Futebol Clube DM, M (C)29Brazil — 98115 £26,428Nov 2026
Guilherme SantosOn loan at Avaí Futebol Clube AM (RL), ST (C)24Brazil — 96114 £10,024—
Igor MaduroOn loan at Volta Redonda Futebol Clube DM, M (C)24Brazil — 95103 £16,756Jul 2028
Riquelmo AM (R), ST (C)23Brazil — 93113 £13,831—
Dudu Nardini DM, M (C)27Brazil — 9095 £238—
Erick D/WB (R)21Brazil — 9080–110 £6,967Dec 2027
Edílson GK22Brazil — 7880–110 £188—
Mosquito AM (L), ST (C)22Brazil — 7680–110 £250—
Felipe Alves D (C)20Brazil — 62116 £225—
Ítalo Kauan D (C)19Brazil — 6170–100 £225—
Matheus Henrique —19Brazil — 56— £238—
Luiz Henrique GK19Brazil — 5050–80 £188—

Contracted-player overview (calc)

Players
14
CA16
82 (best 14)
PA16
101.8 (best 13)
Off-scale CA values excluded
0
Off-scale PA values excluded
0
Average age
23.6
Under 21
4
Squad value (calc)
£172,157
Contracts ending by 30 Jun 2026
0

The site’s own figures from the contracted players above. CA16/PA16 are the means of the best sixteen; a potential range code enters PA16 at fm-reader’s expected PA. Value is fm-reader’s calculation.

Highest potential

Michael Fracaro30116
Felipe Alves20116
Thallyson29115
Guilherme Santos24114
Riquelmo23113
Cassinho32111
Igor Maduro24103
Dudu Nardini2795

Set-piece takers

Corner takersCassinho
Free-kick takersCassinho
Penalty takersGuilherme Santos
Long-throw takersThallyson

The site’s own scores (see the rankings for the model).

Loaned in

PlayerFromUntilCA
CamiloFigueirense Futebol Clube SAF30 Nov 2025102
Ed CarlosSantos Futebol Clube30 Nov 202595
Caio GarciaClube de Regatas do Flamengo30 Apr 202685
Gui SalesAtlético Monte Azul30 Nov 202586

Staff

17
NameJobNationalityAge
Managers
Bernardo FrancoManager First TeamBrazil39
Severino MaiaManager (U20 Team)Brazil49
Physios
Júlio CavalcantePhysio First TeamBrazil34
Otávio Henrique Gonçalves do NascimentoHead PhysioBrazil34
Goalkeeping Coaches
Rodrigo GomesGk Coach First TeamBrazil41
Cláudio FerreiraGk Coach First TeamBrazil56
Ednaldo AlvesGk Coach (U20 Team)Brazil57
Fitness Coaches
Lucas EmmanuelFitness Coach First TeamBrazil32
Gleyson ChavesFitness Coach First TeamBrazil39
Wenderson CarvalhoFitness Coach (U20 Team)Brazil34
Head of Youth Developments
Nei PandolfoHead of Youth DevelopmentBrazil63
Chairpeople
Roberto Lopes BurityChairpersonBrazil64
Analysts
Felix Eduardo KellermannPerformance Analyst First TeamBrazil32
Ícaro CardosoPerformance Analyst First TeamBrazil30
Doctors
Fábio FariasDoctor First TeamBrazil—
Glauber NovaisDoctor First TeamBrazil37
Sports Scientists
Paulo Henrique Tenório de VasconcelosSports Scientist First TeamBrazil24

Club

Full name
Botafogo Futebol Clube SAF (PB)
Short name
Botafogo (PB)
Nickname
Belo
Second nickname
—
Six-letter name
Bot-PB
Three-letter name
BPB
Alternative abbreviation
BFC
Nation
Brazil
Stadium
Almeidão 35,000
Training ground
CT Maravilha do Contorno
World reputation
0
Potential reputation
0
Reputation scope (calc)
National
Hashtag
—

Squad and expectations

Players (calc)
15
Foreign players (calc)
0
Homegrown in nation (calc)
15
Loaned in (calc)
4
Loaned out (calc)
3
Ranking score (calc)
4,550
Predicted position (calc)
19
Stored media expectation
Mid-table or Competitive
Stored predicted finish
—

Squad counts and ranking figures are calculated by fm-reader. Stored media expectations are shown separately; no prediction is inferred when either is missing.

Board elections

Known election date
27 Oct 2024
Term length (years)
2
Maximum terms
1
Current president’s terms
1
Minimum turnout
0%
Maximum turnout
100%

The known date can describe the last election or a future election. A missing term limit can mean unlimited or unset in the source.

Finances

Financial state
—
Rich benefactor
None
Benefactor changes starting finances
No
Balance
£67,985
Transfer budget
£1
Transfer budget before the window
—
Wage budget (weekly)
£1,251
Highest weekly wage
—
Loan debt
£0
Previous turnover
£0
Previous profit
£0
Average ticket price
£2.45
Season ticket price
£0
Stadium rent (yearly)
£0
Rents stadium
Yes
Rent share of gate receipts
10%
Transfer embargo
—

Fans and facilities

Average attendance
6,052
Minimum attendance
3,000
Maximum attendance
20,000
Season ticket holders
0
Club members
2,600
Supporter loyalty
12
Supporter passion
16
Supporter patience
10
Supporter affluence
10
Supporter temperament
8
Supporter expectations
14
Morale
12
Training facilities
10
Corporate facilities
10
Youth facilities
8
Youth coaching
7
Youth recruitment
10
Youth importance
1

Kits

  • Home
  • Away

Stored shirt colours. Swatches do not reproduce the kit design.

Every kit part (18)
Home (GK)ShirtShirt: PlainBack: Same as front Alternative 0 foreground colour #000000 background colour #62C5FF trim colour #080808 number colour #080808 number trim colour #62C5FF
HomeShirtShirt: PlainBack: Same as front Alternative 0 foreground colour #FFFFFF background colour #080808 trim colour #080808 number colour #FFFFFF number trim colour #080808
Home (GK)SocksSocks: Plain Alternative 1 foreground colour #000000 background colour #080808 trim colour #000000 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
HomeShortsShorts: Plain Alternative 1 foreground colour #000000 background colour #080808 trim colour #080808 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
HomeShortsShorts: Plain With Cuff Stripe Alternative 2 foreground colour #080808 background colour #FFFFFF trim colour #FFFFFF number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
Home (GK)ShortsShorts: Plain With Cuff Stripe Alternative 1 foreground colour #080808 background colour #62C5FF trim colour #62C5FF number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
HomeSocksSocks: Plain Alternative 2 foreground colour #000000 background colour #FFFFFF trim colour #000000 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
HomeSocksSocks: Plain Alternative 1 foreground colour #000000 background colour #080808 trim colour #000000 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
Away (GK)SocksSocks: Plain Alternative 1 foreground colour #000000 background colour #080808 trim colour #000000 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
AwaySocksSocks: Three Top Hoops Alternative 2 foreground colour #FFFFFF background colour #080808 trim colour #000000 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
AwaySocksSocks: Plain Alternative 1 foreground colour #080808 background colour #FFFFFF trim colour #000000 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
Away (GK)ShortsShorts: Plain Alternative 1 foreground colour #000000 background colour #080808 trim colour #080808 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
AwayShortsShorts: Plain Alternative 2 foreground colour #FFFFFF background colour #080808 trim colour #080808 number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
AwayShortsShorts: Plain With Cuff Stripe Alternative 1 foreground colour #080808 background colour #FFFFFF trim colour #FFFFFF number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
Away (GK)ShirtShirt: PlainBack: Same as front Alternative 0 foreground colour #000000 background colour #FF9494 trim colour #080808 number colour #080808 number trim colour #FF9494
AwayIcon— Alternative 0 foreground colour #080808 background colour #FFFFFF trim colour #FFFFFF number colour #080808 number trim colour #000000
AwayText— Alternative 0 foreground colour #080808 background colour #FFFFFF trim colour #FFFFFF number colour #000000 number trim colour #000000
AwayShirtShirt: PlainBack: Same as front Alternative 0 foreground colour #080808 background colour #FFFFFF trim colour #080808 number colour #080808 number trim colour #FFFFFF

Teams

TeamTypeCaptainReputation
Botafogo Futebol Clube SAF (PB)First Team—4,550

Board

Chairman title
President
Director of football
—

Income deals

TypeTotalPer year (calc)DatesRenewsFixed valuePromotion / relegation change
Government/Council Grant£103,714£103,714— – —YesNo0%
Main Kit Sponsor£61,186£61,186— – —YesNo0%
Club Membership£47,589£47,589— – —NoYes0%
General Sponsor£13,597£13,597— – —YesNo0%

Total is the stored deal value. Annual amounts are calculated by fm-reader using the game's deal-length rule; missing dates can leave the annual amount unknown.

League position by season

19919722024 1972: 14 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Superbet 1976: 25 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano1977: 57 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano1978: 25 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano1979: 38 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano1980: 20 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano1981: 7 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Superbet 1984: 4 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Superbet1985: 19 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano1986: 39 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano1987: 3 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C1988: 3 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C1989: 77 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Superbet 1994: 21 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C1995: 99 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 1998: 23 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C1999: 13 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2000: 27 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2001: 59 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2002: 57 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2003: 3 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 2006: 54 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 2013: 1 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série D2014: 12 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2015: 12 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2016: 7 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2017: 15 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2018: 8 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2019: 11 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2020: 15 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2021: 6 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2022: 9 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2023: 8 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C2024: 5 in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C

Drawn by the site from the stored final tables; gaps are seasons with no stored position.

Honours (calc)

CompetitionWonRunner-upLast won
Campeonato Paraibano Unipê30232019
Campeonato Paraibano Sub-20422022
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D1—2013
Copa Paraíba122010
Copa do Nordeste Betnacional—1—

Counted by the site from the stored past winners: titles and runners-up of editions that took place.

League history

34
SeasonDivisionPosPWDLPts
2024Campeonato Brasileiro Série C5/2025137546
2023Campeonato Brasileiro Série C8/202589833
2022Campeonato Brasileiro Série C9/201978429
2021Campeonato Brasileiro Série C6/2024811535
2020Campeonato Brasileiro Série C15/201848620
2019Campeonato Brasileiro Série C11/201867525
2018Campeonato Brasileiro Série C8/202078529
2017Campeonato Brasileiro Série C15/201863921
2016Campeonato Brasileiro Série C7/202078529
2015Campeonato Brasileiro Série C12/201865723
2014Campeonato Brasileiro Série C12/191867525
2013Campeonato Brasileiro Série D1/4016112335
2006Campeonato Brasileiro Série C54/6361144
2003Campeonato Brasileiro Série C3/9318103533
2002Campeonato Brasileiro Série C57/6160242
2001Campeonato Brasileiro Série C59/65101366
2000Campeonato Brasileiro Série C27/531252517
1999Campeonato Brasileiro Série C13/361261519
1998Campeonato Brasileiro Série C23/651261519
1995Campeonato Brasileiro Série C99/10050232
1994Campeonato Brasileiro Série C21/4182519
1989Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Superbet77/96103167
1988Campeonato Brasileiro Série C3/4316103334
1987Campeonato Brasileiro Série C3/241244412
1986Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano39/48103167
1985Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano19/4422710524
1984Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Superbet4/3283329
1981Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Superbet7/441135311
1980Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano20/441554614
1979Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano38/941663715
1978Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano25/7425951123
1977Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano57/62132296
1976Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Betano25/541254314
1972Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Superbet14/2383329

Club records

Most overall appearances Washington Luíz 438 games
Most overall goals Chico Matemático 107 goals
Highest attendance v Campinense Clube 44,268 attendance 1998
Record win v Sport Club João Pessoa 16–1 1941
Record defeat v São Paulo Futebol Clube 0–10 2001
Highest scoring match v Sport Club João Pessoa 16–1 1941
Highest fee received Clayton v São Caetano Futebol SAF £135,970 2019

Derbies

Transfers in

DatePlayerFromTypeFee
13 Nov 2025Dudu Nardini—TransferUnknown fee
27 Aug 2025Felipe AlvesGrêmio Osasco AudaxTransfer£0
14 Aug 2025Igor MaduroAssociação Esportiva Velo Clube RioclarenseTransfer£0
31 Jul 2025CassinhoAssociação Ferroviária de EsportesTransferUnknown fee
24 Jul 2025Guilherme SilveiraAssociação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)LoanUnknown fee
15 Jul 2025Gui SalesAtlético Monte AzulLoanUnknown fee
11 Jul 2025YnaiãEsporte Clube Água SantaLoanUnknown fee
10 Jul 2025Ed CarlosSantos Futebol ClubeLoanUnknown fee
2 Jul 2025Arthur Sousa—TransferUnknown fee
27 Jun 2025Lucas Vilarim—TransferUnknown fee
18 Jun 2025Ítalo Kauan—TransferUnknown fee
16 Jun 2025Ulisses Bisneto—TransferUnknown fee
12 Jun 2025Luiz Henrique—TransferUnknown fee
10 Jun 2025BalãoSantos Futebol ClubeLoanUnknown fee
10 Jun 2025Arthur MuralhaAuto Esporte Clube (PB)Transfer£0
9 Jun 2025Matheus Henrique—TransferUnknown fee
6 Jun 2025João Diogo—TransferUnknown fee
6 Jun 2025Andrés Robles—TransferUnknown fee
5 Jun 2025Caio GarciaClube de Regatas do FlamengoLoanUnknown fee
4 Jun 2025Léo Santos—TransferUnknown fee
2 Jun 2025Felippe BorgesSão José Esporte Clube SAF (SP)LoanUnknown fee
11 Apr 2025SilvinhoBotafogo Futebol Clube (SP)TransferUnknown fee
11 Apr 2025Luiz FernandoCianorte Futebol Clube SAFLoanUnknown fee
7 Apr 2025AmorimClube Atlético VotuporanguenseLoanUnknown fee
1 Apr 2025DenilsonRio Claro Futebol ClubeLoanUnknown fee
25 Mar 2025CamiloFigueirense Futebol Clube SAFLoanUnknown fee
7 Mar 2025Gabriel HonórioBrusque Futebol Clube SAFTransferUnknown fee
27 Feb 2025Michael Fracaro—TransferUnknown fee
26 Feb 2025Lucas LopesHercílio Luz Futebol Clube SAFTransferUnknown fee
26 Feb 2025Riquelmo—TransferUnknown fee

Transfers out

DatePlayerToTypeFee
7 Oct 2025Rodrigo Alves—Transfer£0
15 Sep 2025Wendel Lomar—Transfer£0
5 Sep 2025Silvinho—Transfer£0
5 Sep 2025Guilherme Castellani—Transfer£0
4 Sep 2025Gama—Transfer£0
4 Sep 2025Andrés Robles—Transfer£0
4 Sep 2025Reniê—Transfer£0
4 Sep 2025Marcelo Augusto—Transfer£0
4 Sep 2025Wallace—Transfer£0
3 Sep 2025Henrique Dourado—Transfer£0
3 Sep 2025João Diogo—Transfer£0
3 Sep 2025Lucas Balardin—Transfer£0
2 Sep 2025Gabriel Honório—Transfer£0
2 Sep 2025Jean Vitor—Transfer£0
2 Sep 2025Igor MaduroVolta Redonda Futebol ClubeLoanUnknown fee
2 Sep 2025ThallysonVolta Redonda Futebol ClubeLoanUnknown fee
30 Aug 2025Léo Santos—Transfer£0
22 Aug 2025Arthur Muralha—Transfer£0
22 Aug 2025Lucas Vilarim—Transfer£0
22 Aug 2025Arthur Sousa—Transfer£0
21 Aug 2025Ulisses Bisneto—Transfer£0
18 Aug 2025JeffinhoEsporte Clube Comercial (MS)TransferUnknown fee
21 Jul 2025Rafinha—Transfer£0
18 Jul 2025Guilherme SantosAvaí Futebol ClubeLoanUnknown fee
15 Jul 2025Diego Ferreira—Transfer£0
15 Jul 2025Lucas Lopes—Transfer£0
25 Jun 2025Sidcley—Transfer£0
12 Jun 2025JP Iseppe—Transfer£0
5 Jun 2025Gustavo RamosFloresta Esporte ClubeTransfer£0
30 Mar 2025Igor Ribeiro—Transfer£0

Across versions

VersionDivisionReputationPlayersBalanceTransfer budget
FM27 27.0.0Campeonato Brasileiro Série C4,55031£129,478£1
FM26 26.2.0Campeonato Brasileiro Série C4,55030£122,373£1
FM26 26.0.0Campeonato Brasileiro Série C4,55014£67,985£1
FM24 24.3.0Campeonato Brasileiro Série C4,50030£193,046£1
FM23 23.4.0Brazilian National Third Division4,45037£201,068£1
FM23 23.3.0Brazilian National Third Division4,45038£201,068£1
FM23 23.0.0Brazilian National Third Division4,35014£368,625£1
FM22 22.4.0Brazilian National Third Division4,35031£303,430£68,961
FM22 22.3.0Brazilian National Third Division4,25029£303,430£68,961
FM22 22.1.0Brazilian National Third Division4,25035£303,430£68,961
FM22 22.0.1Brazilian National Third Division4,25036£303,430£68,961
FM22 22.0.0Brazilian National Third Division4,25035£303,430£68,961
FM21 21.4.0Brazilian National Third Division3,80030£304,947£69,306
FM21 21.3.0Brazilian National Third Division3,80020£304,947£69,306
FM21 21.1.1Brazilian National Third Division3,80040£304,947£69,306
FM21 21.0.1Brazilian National Third Division3,80038£304,947£69,306
FM21 21.0.0Brazilian National Third Division3,80038£304,947£69,306
FM20 20.4.0Brazilian National Third Division3,80041£411,854£93,603
FM20 20.3.0Brazilian National Third Division3,80041£411,854£93,603
FM20 20.1.0Brazilian National Third Division3,70034£411,854£93,603
FM20 20.0.1Brazilian National Third Division3,70034£465,116£105,708
FM20 20.0.0Brazilian National Third Division3,70034£465,116£105,708
FM19 19.3.0Brazilian National Third Division3,70040£465,116£105,708
FM19 19.1.0Brazilian National Third Division3,70041£224,478£46,766
FM19 19.0.1Brazilian National Third Division3,70041£224,478£46,766
FM19 19.0.0Brazilian National Third Division3,70041£224,478£46,766
FM18 18.3.0Brazilian National Third Division3,70042£290,523£60,525
FM18 18.1.0Brazilian National Third Division3,40051£290,523£60,525
FM18 18.0.0Brazilian National Third Division3,40051£290,523£60,525
FM17 17.3.0Brazilian National Third Division3,40061£285,375£59,453
FM17 17.0.0Brazilian National Third Division3,40062£214,031£59,453
FM16 16.3.0Brazilian National Third Division3,30027£17,062£1
FM16 16.0.1Brazilian National Third Division2,85030£17,062£1
FM16 16.0.0Brazilian National Third Division2,85030£17,062£1
FM15 15.3.0Brazilian National Third Division2,85030£25,924£1
FM15 15.0.0Brazilian National Third Division2,85030£25,924£1
FM14 14.3.0Brazilian National Fourth Division2,85034£32,290£1
FM14 14.0.0Brazilian National Fourth Division2,55037£32,290£1
FM13 13.3.0Brazilian National Lower Division2,55032£1£1
FM13 13.0.0Brazilian National Lower Division2,55014£1£1
FM12 12.2.0Brazilian National Lower Division2,55024£1£1
FM12 12.0.0Brazilian National Lower Division2,55017£1£1
FM11 11.0.0——22£1—
FM10 10.0.0Brazilian National Third Division2,55020£1£1