Botafogo Futebol Clube, commonly known as Botafogo SP or Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto, is a Brazilian football club from Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo state, currently competing in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. Founded in 1918, the club is distinct from the more famous Botafogo FR of Rio de Janeiro, though they share the same iconic black and white striped kit. The Pantera (Panther) plays its home matches at the Estádio Santa Cruz, a historic venue with a capacity of over 30,000. The club's peak era came in the 1970s and early 1990s, when they enjoyed several seasons in Série A and made a memorable run to the semifinals of the 1991 Campeonato Brasileiro. Known for developing talent and playing attractive football, Botafogo SP has a proud history of producing players who succeeded at higher levels. In the modern era, the club has been a mainstay in Série B, consistently fighting for promotion back to the top flight, often falling just short in dramatic playoff campaigns. The fan base is passionate and loyal, maintaining strong support despite the team's second-tier status. Botafogo SP remains a historic and respected club with unwavering ambitions of returning to Brazil's elite.