Athletic Club is a professional football team based in São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, competing in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. The club's full name is Athletic Club and it plays at the Estádio Joaquim Portugal, sporting black and white stripes. Founded in 1909, it is one of the oldest clubs in Minas Gerais, with a rich history rooted in the local community. The club has spent much of its history in state football, with a key period of success in the Campeonato Mineiro during the mid-20th century. Their modern era has been defined by a steady project that earned promotion to Serie B, where they now compete as a well-organized side aiming for stability and perhaps a historic push for the top flight. The team culture is one of resilience and local pride, with a dedicated fanbase supporting them in a classic Brazilian stadium. Athletic Club represents the enduring spirit of traditional, community-focused clubs in Brazil's vast football landscape.