Esporte Clube Juventude

History

Juventude was founded on June 29, 1913, by 35 youngsters from Caxias do Sul, descendants of Italian immigrants, being one of the first football clubs in that community. Antônio Chiaradia Neto was chosen as the club's first president.

On July 20, 1913, Juventude played its first game, against Serrano, from the city of Carlos Barbosa, Rio Grande do Sul. The game ended 4–0 in favor of Juventude.

On March 8, 1915, Juventude lost its first game ever. Fußball, from the nearby town of Montenegro, beat Juventude 4–1, ending a 23-game invincibility streak.

On October 10, 1919, Juventude joined the Rio Grande do Sul state football association

In 1920, the club became professional after signing some Uruguayan players.

On December 11, 1975, the first match against Caxias was played, which ended 1–0 to Juventude. The goal was scored by Da Silva. This match is known as the Ca-Ju derby.

On May 25, 1993, Juventude signed a partnership with Parmalat, bringing more investment to the club.

On December 4, 1994, Juventude won the second division of Campeonato Brasileiro, which was the first national title won by the club, gaining promotion to the first division.

On June 7, 1998, Juventude won the Campeonato Gaúcho without losing a single match.

On June 27, 1999, Juventude won its most important national title, the Copa do Brasil, gaining the right to contest the Copa Libertadores in the following year.

In 2000, Juventude played the Copa Libertadores for the first time, but the club was eliminated in the first stage.

Stadium

Juventude's stadium is Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, inaugurated in 1975, with a maximum capacity of 23,519 people.

Honours

Official tournaments

s shared record

Others tournaments

Campeonato do Interior Gaúcho (18): 1964, 1965, 1966, 1986, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2021, 2025, 2026

Copa Serrana (1): 2014 (reserve team)

Campeonato Citadino de Caxias do Sul (23): 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926,1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1949, 1950, 1952

Torneio Extra (1): 1952

Torneio Início (8): 1936, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1948, 1949, 1950

Torneio Encerramento (2): 1940, 1948

Torneio Dia Futebol (1): 1941

Runners-up

Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (1): 2023

Campeonato Brasileiro Série D (1): 2013

Campeonato Gaúcho (8): 1965, 1994, 1996, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2016, 2024

Anthem

The club's official anthem lyrics were composed by Ernani Falcão, and the music by Rodolfo Storchi.

There is another anthem, which is an unofficial one, and was composed (both the lyrics and the music) by Paulo Gazola, and is called Hino da Volta do Ju, meaning Anthem of Ju's Return.

Current squad

As of 14 September 2026.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Youth team

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Technical staff

Head coach : Fábio Matias

Assistant coach :

Fitness coach : Rodrigo Squinalli

Goalkeeping coach : Alex Lessa

Physiologist : Marcos Galgaro

Nutritionist : Juliana Veber

Assistant Fitness Coach : Antônio Dal Pizzol

Development analyst : Antônio Macedo, Josué Romero, Luan Garcia

Club doctor : Michel Vigo, Rodrigo Zampieri, Alexandre Fay, Cristiano Raymondi

Physiotherapist : Ricardo Finger, Jean Michelon

Masseurs : Cleber Fernandes, Leonardo Zapello