Associao Chapecoense de Futebol, commonly known as Chapecoense, is a Brazilian football club, based in the city of Chapec in the state of Santa Catarina.

Early history\n\n Associao Chapecoense de Futebol were only founded in 1973, following the merger if Atletico Chapecoense and Independente. Based in the city of Chapeco, in the southern state of Santa Catarina, the club won its first title just four years later, in 1977, beating local rivals Avai.

History. Atltico and Cruzeiro make one of the biggest rivalries in the world. The two clubs from Belo Horizonte practically monopolize the Campeonato Mineiro, and have clashed in decisive matches in the Brasileiro, Copa do Brasil and continental CONMEBOL competitions of.

The team competes in the Campeonato Brasileiro Srie A, the first level of Brazilian football, as well as in the Campeonato Mineiro, the top tier state league of Minas Gerais.