Centro de Futebol Zico de Brasília Sociedade Esportiva, also known as CFZ de Brasília, are a Brazilian

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team from

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. They won the

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in 2002, and competed in the

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and in

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History

Centro de Futebol Zico de Brasília Sociedade Esportiva were founded on August 1, 1999 by former footballer Zico as a branch of

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club Centro de Futebol Zico Sociedade Esportiva. CFZ de Brasília professionalized their football section on July 15, 2001. The club won the

in 2002. That season's top goalscorer was CFZ de Brasília's Tiano, with 21 goals.

Copa do Brasil

CFZ de Brasília competed in the

, when they were eliminated in the first stage by

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, and in

, when they were eliminated in the first stage by

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Honours

State

** Winners (1): 2002 * Campeonato Brasiliense Second Division ** Winners (1): 2010

Women's Football

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**Winners (4): 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Current squad

As of December 2010, according to combined sources on the official website.official website

Youth squad

Professional players able to play in the youth team

Youth players with first team experience

Out on loan

First-team staff

:''As of December 28, 2010''

Noted players

This is a list of noted

ers who have played for CFZ de Brasília whether or not they have a Wikipedia article. Players who have made significant/notable contribution to the club are included.

List of players

''As of December 28, 2010''. ''Statistics correct as of match played December 28, 2010''

Noted coaches

The following is a list of Centro de Futebol Zico de Brasília Sociedade Esportiva coaches.

Stadiums

Mané Garrincha Stadium

CFZ de Brasília play their home games at Mané Garrincha. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 15,000 people.

Presidents

* Eduardo Carlos dos Santos ''(?)''

References

External links

Centro de Futebol Zico de Brasília Sociedade Esportiva official website

Zico official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Centro de Futebol Zico De Brasilia Sociedade Esportiva Association football clubs established in 1999 Football clubs in Brasília 1999 establishments in Brazil