Nautico Capibaribe

Clube Náutico Capibaribe (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈklub ˈnawtʃiku kɐpibɐˈɾibi]), or simply Náutico, is a Brazilian multi-sport club based in Recife, Pernambuco. The club is most notable for its association football team, that plays in the Série C, the third tier of the Brazilian football league system, as well as in the Campeonato Pernambucano, the top division in the Pernambucano state football league system.

The origins of Náutico may be traced to the foundation of the Clube Náutico do Recife by a group of rowers ("Náutico" can be directly translated to "nautical") in 1898, but the official founding date is April 7 of 1901. Its first football team dates back to 1905, with a squad formed by Englishmen and Germans.

Náutico is the only football club in Pernambuco that has won the state championship 6 times in a row (from 1963 to 1968). The club has a historical rivalry with local clubs Sport Recife and Santa Cruz.

Náutico has an important swimming arena, including an Olympic-sized pool that meets all world standards. It also has activities in other sports including hockey, basketball, volleyball, handball, women's football, futsal, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Boxing, Taekwondo, kendo, Muay Thai, MMA and the founding sport of the club, rowing. The official mascot of Náutico is the opossum, known locally as the "timbu".

Náutico has the 6th-largest core of fans in the Northeastern region of Brazil, and occupies the 21st place in the overall Brazilian ranking. In total, there were approximately 1.5 million Náutico fans in 2010, as showed by a Lance magazine and IBOPE research.

Nautico Capibaribe is a professional soccer team based in Recife, Brazil. Founded in 1901, the club has a rich history and is one of the most successful teams in the state of Pernambuco. The team's colors are red and white, and they are known for their passionate fan base and exciting style of play.

Nautico Capibaribe has a strong rivalry with other teams in the region, particularly Sport Recife and Santa Cruz. The team has won numerous state championships and has also had success in national competitions, including the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A.

The club plays their home matches at the Estadio dos Aflitos, which has a capacity of over 20,000 spectators. Nautico Capibaribe has a reputation for developing talented young players and has produced several stars who have gone on to play for top clubs in Brazil and abroad.

Overall, Nautico Capibaribe is a respected and competitive team in Brazilian soccer, with a proud history and a bright future ahead.