F.C. Famalicão

Futebol Clube de Famalicão, commonly known as Famalicão, is a Portuguese professional football club from Vila Nova de Famalicão. Founded on 21 August 1931, its senior team currently plays in the Primeira Liga, the top tier of Portuguese football.

Famalicão
Full nameFutebol Clube de Famal
Nickname(s)Famalicenses
Vila Nova
Azuis e Brancos
Fama
Founded21 August 1931 (1931-08-21)
GroundEstádio Municipal 22 de Junho
Vila Nova de Famalicão
Capacity5,307
OwnerIdan Ofer (85%)
ChairmanMiguel Ribeiro
ManagerArmando Evangelista
LeaguePrimeira Liga
2022–23Primeira Liga, 8th of 18
WebsiteClub website
Third colours

Since 1952, Famalicão have played their home matches at the Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho, which holds a 5,307-seat capacity. The Famalicenses' most successful period of their history occurred in the early 1990s, where the club played four seasons in the Primeira Liga, between 1990 and 1994, counting now with seven Primeira Liga appearances. The club is owned by Quantum Pacific Group which also has 30% share of Atlético de Madrid.

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