Eduardo Baptista2026Eduardo Baptista2025
Zé Ricardo2025
Cláudio Tencati2024Cláudio Tencati2023Cláudio Tencati2022
Paulo Baier2021Cláudio Tencati2021
Itamar Schülle2020
Argel Fuchs2018
Moacir Júnior2015
Gilmar Dal Pozzo2014Argel Fuchs2013Criciuma is a professional football club based in Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Currently competing in Serie B, they play their home matches at the iconic Estádio Heriberto Hülse. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow Criciuma on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.
During the current campaign, Airton has emerged as the standout performer for Criciuma, delivering consistently excellent displays that have earned him a team-high 7.57 rating. He is flanked in influence by César Martins and Fellipe Mateus, who have also impressed with seasonal ratings of 7.46 and 7.14 respectively.
Providing the cutting edge in attack, Yuri Tanque has been the primary source of goals for Criciuma, leading the team's scoring charts with 13 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker Rómulo Otero who registered 2 assists.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vila Nova | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | +7 | 28 |
| 2 | Sao Bernardo | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | +9 | 25 |
| 3 | Sport Recife | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | +8 | 25 |
| 4 | Novorizontino | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | +9 | 24 |
| 5 | Criciuma | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | +5 | 24 |
| 6 | Juventude | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +6 | 22 |
| 7 | Operario Ferroviario | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 22 |
| 8 | Fortaleza | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 22 |
| 9 | Nautico | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | +3 | 20 |
| 10 | Cuiaba | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | +2 | 19 |
| 11 | Athletic Club | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| 12 | Goias | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -8 | 18 |
| 13 | Atletico GO | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| 14 | Ceara | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 17 |
| 15 | Botafogo SP | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | +1 | 16 |
| 16 | CRB | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 16 |
| 17 | Londrina EC | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -5 | 14 |
| 18 | Avai FC | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -5 | 13 |
| 19 | Ponte Preta | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -17 | 8 |
| 20 | America MG | 14 | 1 | 3 | 10 | -15 | 6 |
The active squad for Criciuma consists of the following player roster classified by positions:
Goalkeepers: Airton (Brazil), Alisson (Brazil), Kauã Moroso (Brazil), Pedro (Brazil)
Defenders: Bruno Alves (Brazil), César Martins (Brazil), Erick Garcia (Brazil), Heitor (Brazil), Léo Mana (Brazil), Luciano Castán (Brazil), Octávio Henrique (Brazil), Rodrigo (Brazil), Ruan (Brazil), Thiaguinho (Brazil), Willean Lepo (Brazil)
Midfielders: Bidu (Brazil), Diego Gonçalves (Brazil), Eduardo (Brazil), Eduardo Baptista (Brazil), Eliel (Brazil), Fabrício (Brazil), Fellipe Mateus (Brazil), Gui Lobo (Brazil), Hiago Alves (Brazil), Jean Irmer (Brazil), Jhonata Robert (Brazil), João Carlos (Brazil), Lucas Soratto (Brazil), Marcelo Hermes (Brazil), Marcinho (Brazil), Romarinho (Brazil), Rómulo Otero (Venezuela), Sandry (Brazil), Steven Nufour (Ghana), Waguininho (Brazil)
Forwards: Cauê (Brazil), Nicolas (Brazil), Thales (Brazil), Yuri Tanque (Brazil)
In recent transfer activity, Criciuma has brought in new signings including Leonardo Mana (from Corinthians), Léo Mana (from Corinthians), Benjamin Borasi (from Sarmiento), Benjamín Borasi (from Sarmiento) and Felipinho (from Sport Recife) and 3 more. On the other hand, players departing the club include Georgemy (to Mirassol), Georgemy (to Mirassol), Felipe Vizeu (to Sporting Cristal), Felipe Vizeu (to Sporting Cristal) and Marcelo Hermes (to Juventude) and 1 more.
Eduardo Baptista is the current head coach of Criciuma. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 48% win rate across 44 matches, averaging 1.73 points per game. Previously, Zé Ricardo managed the club for 1 seasons, recording 1 wins from 6 matches (a 17% win rate).
Criciuma hosts their home matches at the historic Estádio Heriberto Hülse located in Criciúma, Santa Catarina. The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.
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