Club Athletico Paranaense, founded in 1924 in Curitiba, Brazil, is a non-profit private association dedicated to promoting social development through sports, culture, and education. Football is the core activity, developed across both professional and youth levels.
The Club is home to two of the most advanced facilities in South America: The Ligga Arena, a FIFA-compliant stadium used in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, featuring a retractable roof and hybrid pitch, and the CAT do Caju, a world-class training centre for professional teams and youth development.
Athletico has recently earned international recognition with titles such as the Copa Sudamericana (2018 and 2021), the Copa do Brasil (2019), and the Suruga Bank Championship (Japan, 2019). The mission is to inspire excellence, innovate in sports infrastructure, and empower communities through inclusive and sustainable athletic programs.
