Overview
Botafogo Futebol Clube, commonly referred to as Botafogo da Paraíba, Botafogo-PB or simply Botafogo is a Brazilian professional club based in João Pessoa, Paraíba founded on 28 September 1931.
Botafogo is the top ranked team from Paraíba in CBF's national club ranking, at 51st overall.
History
On September 28, 1931, the club was founded at Centro de João Pessoa, João Pessoa city, by Beraldo de Oliveira, Manoel Feitosa, Livonete Pessoa, José de Melo, Edson de Moura Machado and Enock Lins, all of them Botafogo of Rio de Janeiro supporters. Beraldo de Oliveira was chosen as the club's first president.
In 1932, Botafogo played its first match, against São Bento. The Liga Suburbana match ended in a 2–2 draw.
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