Atlético Monte Azul were founded on April 28, 1920, by several people, including José Cione, who suggested the name Monte Azul.[2] In the late 1940s, the club professionalized their football department, and joined the
Campeonato Paulista in 1950.[2] The club won the
Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão in 2004.[3] Monte Azul won the
Campeonato Paulista Série A2 in 2009, after beating
Rio Branco in the final.[4] thus being promoted to compete in the 2010 Campeonato Paulista.[2]
Stadium
Monte Azul play their home games at
Estádio do Atlético Monte Azul, commonly known as AMA.[5] The stadium has a maximum capacity of 11,109 people.[6]
Current squad (selected)
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under
FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.