Bauru Atlético Clube, commonly known as Bauru, was a Brazilian football club based in

Bauru Bauru () is a Brazilian municipality in midwestern region of the state of São Paulo. It is the main city of the mesoregion and microregion of Bauru. The population is 379,297 (2020 est.) in an area of 667.68 km². Established in 1896, ...

, São Paulo state.

History

The club was founded on May 1, 1919, as Luzitana Futebol Clube. Bauru won the in 1946 when Pelé's father Dondinho was part of the winning squad. Pelé started his career playing for Bauru Youth. The club folded in the 1960s, a few years after Pelé left the club.

Stadium

Bauru Atlético Clube played their home games at Arena Lusitana.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bauru Atletico Clube Association football clubs established in 1919 Defunct football clubs in São Paulo (state) 1919 establishments in Brazil 1960s disestablishments in Brazil