Atlético Cajazeirense de Desportos, commonly known as Atlético, is a Brazilian

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club based in Cajazeiras, Paraíba state. They competed in the Série C once and in the

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twice. Atlético is currently ranked fifth among Paraíba teams in CBF's national club ranking, at 170th place overall.

History

The club was founded on July 21, 1948. Atlético won the

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in 2002. They competed in the

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, when they were eliminated in the First Round by

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, and in

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, when they were eliminated in the First Round by

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. They competed in the Série C in

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, when they were eliminated in the Second Stage of the competition.

Honours

** Winners (1): 2002 ** Runners-up (3): 1994, 2003, 2007 * Campeonato Paraibano Second Division ** Winners (2): 2012, 2023

Stadium

Atlético Cajazeirense de Desportos play their home games at Estádio Perpétuo Corrêa Lima, nicknamed ''Perpetão''. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 4,500 people.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Atletico Cajazeirense De Desportos Association football clubs established in 1948 Football clubs in Paraíba 1948 establishments in Brazil