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Our history

Black-and-white tradition, Araxá passion.

Araxá Esporte Clube was born to represent an entire city. Known as Ganso, the club carries the strength of black and white, the memory of Fausto Alvim and the pride of passionate supporters.

Ganso

The countryside's most beloved black-and-white club

Founded in 1958, Araxá Esporte Clube built its path as one of Alto Paranaíba's most traditional football representatives. Its black and white colors became a symbol of identity, belonging and pride for generations of supporters.

Over the decades, Ganso had major campaigns, won state titles, hosted memorable matches at Fausto Alvim Municipal Stadium and kept alive the bond between club, city and stands.

1958Foundation
6State titles
GansoMascot
Fausto AlvimOur home

Timeline

Moments that marked Ganso.

1958

Araxá Esporte Clube is born

Founded to represent Araxá in Minas Gerais football, the club adopted black and white as its colors and began a path marked by identity and passion.

1966

First major achievement

Ganso won one of the most important titles in its history and began to consolidate its strength in the state scene.

2007

A victorious comeback

The club lifted a trophy again and reaffirmed its competitive tradition in Minas Gerais football.

2012

Promotion to the elite

With a remarkable campaign, Araxá won Módulo II and secured a place in the 2013 Minas Gerais First Division.

2026

A new era

With institutional and sporting comeback underway, the club begins a new cycle focused on rebuilding, professionalization and reconnecting with its supporters.

Achievements

Titles from the black-and-white journey.

1966Minas Gerais Championship - Módulo II
1978Minas Gerais Championship - Módulo II
1990Minas Gerais Championship - Módulo II
2007Minas Gerais Championship - Second Division
2011Minas Gerais Championship - Second Division
2012Minas Gerais Championship - Módulo II

New chapter

The past inspires. The future starts now.

Araxá Esporte Clube's history continues to be written with work, organization and passion. Ganso is back to honor its shirt, its city and its supporters.

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