Galvez Esporte Clube, commonly known as Galvez, is a Brazilian professional

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club based in Rio Branco,

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founded on 3 July 2011. It competes in the

Campeonato Acreano Campeonato Acreano (sometimes referred as Campeonato Acriano) is the football league of the State of Acre, Brazil. It is organized by the Acre State Football Federation. Format 2020 First Division First stage *The 10 clubs are divided into two gr ...

, the top flight of the Acre state football league. Galvez is the second-best ranked team from Acre in CBF's national club ranking, behind Atlético Acreano.

History

Galvez Esporte Clube was founded in 2011 by military police officers.

Crest

The colors allude to the Acre flag. The shield, on the left side of the shirt, has a crown in reference to Luis Gálvez Rodríguez de Arias, Emperor of the Independent State of Acre. Inside the shield is the presence of the solitary star, symbol of the Acriana Revolution, a royal hawk attacking a ball, and two crossed arms, symbolizing the state military police.

Stadium

São Raimundo play their home games at Estádio Florestão. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 12,000 people.

Honours

: Winners (1): 2020 * Campeonato Acreano Second Division : Winners (1): 2012

References

External links

Galvez in OGol.com
Association football clubs established in 2011 Football clubs in Acre (state) 2011 establishments in Brazil {{Brazil-footyclub-stub