Santos Futebol Clube, commonly known as Santos FC, is one of Brazil's most iconic and successful football clubs. Founded in 1912 and based in the coastal city of Santos, São Paulo, the club has a storied history and is widely celebrated for its role in developing some of the greatest talents in football history, most notably Pelé.
Santos has won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A numerous times and has also enjoyed international success, winning the prestigious Copa Libertadores on multiple occasions. The club's golden era in the 1960s, led by Pelé, saw Santos dominate both domestically and internationally, securing its place as a global football powerhouse.
The team plays its home matches at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira, commonly known as Vila Belmiro, which has a capacity of around 16,000. Santos is known for its distinctive white kit and its attacking, free-flowing style of play, which has earned the club a reputation for producing exciting football