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| Full name | Clube Desportivo Nacional | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Os Alvinegros (The White-and-Black) |
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| Founded | 1910 | ||
| Ground | Estádio da Madeira, Funchal, Madeira (Capacity: 5,132) |
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| Chairman |  Rui Alves |
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| Manager |  Predrag Jokanović |
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| League | Liga Sagres | ||
| 2008-09 | Liga Sagres, 4th | ||
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Clube Desportivo Nacional, commonly known as Nacional (Portuguese pronunciation: [nɐsiuˈnaɫ dɐ mɐˈdɐiɾɐ]) and sometimes Nacional da Madeira, is a Portuguese football club from Funchal, Madeira. Founded in 1910, it currently plays in the Portuguese first division.
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Brief history
Nacional reached the first division for the first time ever in the mid-90s, returning again in 2002–03. The following season was arguably the best ever season, as the side finished fourth in the league, just squeaking past Sporting de Braga. In that season, three of its key players were Paulo Assunção, a defensive midfielder, and goal-machine Adriano, who netted 19 times. Both would later go to F.C. Porto, while the third key player, winger Miguelito, joined S.L. Benfica in 2006.
Nacional also had a quarter-final run in the domestic cup, and would lose in the first round of the subsequent 2004–05, being defeated twice by Sevilla FC. In 2006–07's edition, more of the same occurred with two early losses to FC Rapid Bucureşti.
In the 2008–09 season, Nacional again edged Braga for the final fourth spot, mainly courtesy of Nenê, who scored 20 goals and won the Golden Boot. The side also reached the last-four in the Portuguese Cup, losing on aggregate 5–4 to F.C. Paços de Ferreira, with the decider coming at the Estádio da Madeira in the 90th minute.
2009–10 started without Nenê, who was sold to Cagliari Calcio for a club record fee of €4.5 million. However, in August 2009, the club managed to defeat former UEFA Super Cup winners FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in the UEFA Europa League last round prior to the group stages; after a 4–3 home win, youngster Rúben Micael scored another last-minute goal, as the club was trailing 1–0 in Russia. In the next round, Nacional was drawn alongside Athletic Bilbao, FK Austria Wien, and SV Werder Bremen; the Austrians were beaten 5–1 in Madeira, but the Portuguese did not progress to the knockout stages.
Estádio da Madeira
Estádio da Madeira, better known as the Choupana, houses Nacional. The current stadium is located around nearby training pitches. The club also built an academy campus in name of its most famous player, Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo. The stadium was renovated in 2007 for a new stand and also increasing the capacity to over 5,000 spectators. The total price of the renovations was €20 million.
In these new facilities, no stands were put behind the goals, with a tall fence used in its place. In mid-2007, the stadium name was changed to 'Stadium of Madeira, because of the excellent sports facilities.
Rivalry
Nacional has a big rivalry with Madeira-neighbours C.S. Marítimo. Historically, Marítimo has dominated Nacional, being the first to reach European competition. Nacional, however, have crept up in UEFA, finishing fourth twice and fifth in the 2000s.
The Madeira Derby is often associated with the clubs' followers differing culture and way of life. The fans of Nacional, being of a higher socio-economic status than those of Marítimo, were mainly lobbyists for the commercial expansion of Madeira, but the working class Marítimo followers were keen to preserve Madeira. This only exacerbated the ill-feeling between the clubs.
The rivalry heightened when youngster Cristiano Ronaldo declined an offer from Marítimo in favour of Nacional, where his godfather was a member of the board. Politics plays a part in both the Madeira and the Azores derbies, because of Madeira's controversial regional governor, Alberto João Jardim, being a self-confessed Marítimo supporter. Jardim does not have a good relationship with Carlos César, the regional governor of the Azores, and an avid C.D. Santa Clara fan.
Current squad
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Summer transfers 2009–10
In
Nejc Pečnik — MIK Celje — Undisclosed fee- Anselmo — Estrela da Amadora — Free
Abdou Guirassy — Sporting de Braga — Free
Wellington — Figueirense — Free- Elisson — Cruzeiro — Loan
Kevin Amuneke — Timişoara — Free
Rafik Halliche — Benfica — Loan- Filipe da Costa — Levski Sofia — €0.1 million
- Clebão — União São João — Free
- Edgar — Vasco da Gama — Free
- Edgar Costa — União da Madeira — Free
- Pacheco — Santa Clara — Free
Out
- Maicon — Porto — €1.1 million
- Nenê — Cagliari — €4.5 million
- Igor Pita — Beira-Mar — Loan
- Bruno Amaro — Académica de Coimbra — Loan
Lovro Šćrbec — Varteks — Free- Miguel Fidalgo — Académica de Coimbra — Loan
- Alonso — Marítimo — Free
- Pedro Pita — Camacha — Loan
- 'Total income: ▲ €5.6 million
List of transfers of Portuguese Liga 2009-10 season
Notable former players
Former managers
- (1989–91) Jair Picerni
- (1991–92) Eurico Gomes
- (1993–95) José Rachão
- (1995–96) Rodolfo Reis
- (1996–98) Jair Picerni
- (1998–99) José Alberto Torres
- (1999–2003) José Peseiro
- (2003–04) Casemiro Mior
- (2004–05) João Carlos Pereira
- (2005–06) Manuel Machado
- (2006–07) Carlos Brito
- (2007–08) Predrag Jokanović
- (2008–09) Manuel Machado
Chairmen
- (1910–26) António Figueira
- (1926–32) Ernesto dos Santos
- (1932–36) António Caldeira
- (1936–40) Consuelo Figueira
- (1940–44) Luís Serrão
- (1944–48) Daniel Machado
- (1954–58) José Abreu
- (1958–64) António Manuel Caldeira
- (1964–65) Fernando Rebelo
- (1965–69) Luís Serrão
- (1969–73) António Manuel Caldeira
- (1973–93) Nélio Mendonça
- (1993–94) Fausto Pereira
- (1994–) Rui Alves
Backroom staff
- Manuel Machado — Manager
- José Augusto — Assistant manager
- António Costa — Physician
- João Pedro Mendonça — Doctor
- Fernando Jasmins — Doctor
- Ricardo Figueira — Doctor
- Rui Bettencourt — Physiotherapist
- João Luís Alves — Masseur
- Rui Alves — Chairman
Most appearances
As of 22 November 2009
| # | Name | Career | Appearances | Goals |
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| 1 | Serginho |
1994–2004 | 259 | 74 |
| 2 | Bruno Patacas |
2002– | 222 | 5 |
| 3 | Cléber |
2003– | 195 | 2 |
| 4 |  Fernando Ávalos |
2003–2008 | 131 | 4 |
| 5 | Alonso |
2004–2009 | 128 | 13 |
| 6 | Adriano |
2002–2005 | 100 | 47 |
| 7 | Bruno |
2004–2007 | 91 | 7 |
| 8 | Fernando Cardozo |
2003–2008 | 90 | 0 |
| 9 |  Diego Benaglio |
2005–2008 | 71 | 0 |
Most goals
As of 22 November 2009
| # | Name | Career | Goals | Appearances |
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| 1 | Serginho |
1994–2004 | 74 | 259 |
| 2 | Adriano |
2002–2005 | 47 | 100 |
| 3 | Nenê |
2008–2009 | 22 | 33 |
| 4 | André Pinto |
2002-2006 | 21 | 59 |
| 5 | Alonso |
2004–2009 | 13 | 128 |
Supporters
- Força Alvi-Negra
- Ultras Alvinegros
- Grupo os Alvinegros
- Grupo os Preto-e-Brancos
Club anthem
Rapazes do Nacional (Nacional lads)
Cantai a nossa Marchinha (Sing our little tune)
Cantai com todo o calor (With all the warmth)
P'ra animar nossa gentinha (To liven up the folk)
Defendemos nosso brio (We defend our honour)
Com orgulho e altivez (With pride and allure)
Porque somos (Because we belong)
Desta raça (To this race)
Deste povo Português (This Portuguese nation)
NACIONAL
Clube da nossa Simpatia (Club of our hearts)
Nosso ideal (Our motto)
É lutar com galhardia (Is to fight with valliance)
Quando no campo entramos (When we take the pitch)
Com os nossos jogadores (With our team)
Vê-se vibrar nossa gente (Our people's vibes can be felt)
Aclamando nossas cores (Speaking our colours)
Sentimos dentro de nós (We feel inside us)
Ter qualquer coisa de novo (Something new)
Porque somos sem vaidade (Because we are, without vanity)
A alma do nosso povo (Our people's souls)
Honours
- Portuguese Second Division: 1996–97, 1999–2000
League and Cup history
| Season | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Cup | Europe | Notes | ||
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| 1988–89 | 1D | 10 | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 43 | 49 | 36 | Round 6 | |||
| 1989–90 | 1D | 14 | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 34 | 46 | 28 | Round 6 | |||
| 1990–91 | 1D | 20 | 38 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 33 | 60 | 27 | Round 5 | Relegated | ||
| 1991–92 | 2H | 14 | 34 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 26 | 42 | 25 | Round 4 | |||
| 1992–93 | 2H | 13 | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 34 | 32 | 30 | Round 4 | |||
| 1993–94 | 2H | 11 | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 32 | 33 | 31 | Round 3 | |||
| 1994–95 | 2H | 13 | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 39 | 42 | 32 | Round 4 | |||
| 1995–96 | 2H | 16 | 34 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 39 | 43 | 39 | Round 4 | Relegated | ||
| 1996–97 | 2DS | 1 | 34 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 80 | 30 | 78 | Round 3 | Promoted | ||
| 1997–98 | 2H | 18 | 34 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 37 | 58 | 27 | Round 4 | Relegated | ||
| 1998–99 | 2DS | 9 | 34 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 42 | 39 | 49 | Round 6 | |||
| 1999–00 | 2DS | 1 | 38 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 66 | 32 | 83 | Round 2 | Promoted | ||
| 2000–01 | 2H | 7 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 55 | 52 | 51 | Round 6 | |||
| 2001–02 | 2H | 3 | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 62 | 39 | 62 | Round 3 | Promoted | ||
| 2002–03 | 1D | 11 | 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 40 | 46 | 40 | Round 4 | |||
| 2003–04 | 1D | 4 | 34 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 56 | 35 | 56 | Quarter Final | Best-ever finish | ||
| 2004–05 | 1D | 12 | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 46 | 48 | 41 | Round 6 | Round 1 | ||
| 2005–06 | 1D | 5 | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 32 | 52 | Round 6 | |||
| 2006–07 | 1D | 8 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 41 | 38 | 39 | Round 6 | Round 1 | ||
| 2007–08 | 1D | 10 | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 23 | 28 | 35 | Round 6 | |||
| 2008–09 | 1D | 4 | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 47 | 32 | 52 | Semi Final |
External links
- Official website (Portuguese)
- Club portal (Portuguese)
- Detailed up-to-date club news
- Blogspot results (Portuguese)
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