Araxá Esporte Clube, commonly referred to as Araxá, is a currently inactive

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ian

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club based in

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. It last played in the

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, the third tier of the Minas Gerais state football league. Founded in 1958, the club played only once at the nacional level, finishing the

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in the 38th position.

History

The club was founded on 20 September 1958. Araxá won the

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in 1966, 1978, 1990 and in 2012, and the

in 2007 and in 2011.

Achievements

: ** Winners (4): 1966, 1978, 1990, 2012 *

: ** Winners (2): 2007, 2011

Stadium

Araxá Esporte Clube play their home games at Estádio Municipal Fausto Alvim. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 4,500 people.

References

External links

* * (archived) {{DEFAULTSORT:Araxa Esporte Clube Association football clubs established in 1958 Football clubs in Minas Gerais 1958 establishments in Brazil