Founded in 1923, Avai is a Florianópolis club shaped by Santa Catarina football and a strong island identity. This page brings together the latest recorded 48-player squad, Jair Ventura’s coaching position, recent player movement and competition history. Blue-and-white traditions, the Lion nickname and Estádio da Ressacada place the team within a distinctive regional culture. Its profile also reflects a long presence across Brazil’s national league structure and a continuing connection with local talent.
Avai Upcoming matches by league
Serie B
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- Regular Season - 28
Avai
Vila Nova
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- Regular Season - 29
Goias
Avai
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- Regular Season - 30
Criciuma
Avai
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- Regular Season - 31
AvaiNo H2HCeara
Avai Last matches by league
Serie B
Recopa Catarinense
Copa Do Brasil
Catarinense - 1
Avai Team Roster
The latest recorded Avai squad contains 48 players: 12 attackers, 16 defenders, six goalkeepers and 14 midfielders. The group combines attacking options such as Felipe Vizeu, Léo Chú, Léo Gamalho and Thayllon with midfielders Daniel Penha, Jean Lucas and Zé Ricardo. Defensive depth includes Allyson, João Victor, Pedrão and Reynaldo, while Igor Bohn and Joaquim are among the listed goalkeepers. Nicolas Tedesco and Samuel provide academy-linked continuity from Avai U20, while the roster also includes a broad range of squad numbers and player profiles.
position Goalkeeper
Igor José Bohn
Otávio Augusto de Paula Passos
Joaquim
M. Millnitz
Bruno Ferreira Ventura Diniz
position Defender
Kaua Fernandes
Wallison Nunes Silva
Allyson Aires dos Santos
Simples Gabriel
K. Reis
V. Melo
Guilherme Aquino Vargas dos Santos
João Vitor Cardoso de Souza
Vittor Joao
Alemao
Pedro Henrique Franklim da Silva
Douglas da Silva Teixeira
Jefferson Maciel Bento
Reynaldo César Moraes
William
Mateus Quaresma Correia
position Midfielder
Romildo Del Piage de Souza
Vinicius Gugel
Luiz Henrique Araújo Silva
Nicolas Tedesco Borba
Jean Lucas Figueiredo
Daniel dos Santos Penha
Jamerson dos Santos Nascimento
Kauan Felipe
Hyan Carvalho Machado Silva
Gabriel Cipriano
Paulo Vitor Monteiro
Cristiano da Silva
José Ricardo Barbosa Ribeiro Drumond
Wenderson Oliveira do Nascimento
position Attacker
Leonardo Alves Chú Franco
Leonardo Gamalho de Souza
Samuel
Felipe dos Reis Pereira Vizeu do Carm
Isaías Pereira da Silva
Vitor Marcio
K. Santos
C. Brazil
Kevin
Last Avai Coachs
Jair Ventura is Avai’s recorded current head coach, having begun the role on 1 March 2025. The timeline also lists Enderson Moreira from August 2024 to March 2025, following Gilmar Dall Pozzo’s spell from May to August 2024. Marquinhos led the side from April to May 2024, while Eduardo Barroca’s tenure ran from July 2023 to April 2024. All five recorded appointments are Brazilian. The sequence records four changes before Ventura’s appointment.
Jair Zaksauskas Ribeiro Ventura
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jair Zaksauskas Ribeiro Ventura | Brazil | 1 March 2025 | |
| Enderson Alves Moreira | Brazil | 1 August 2024 | 1 March 2025 |
| Gilmar Dal Pozzo | Brazil | 1 May 2024 | 1 August 2024 |
| Marcos Vicente dos Santos | Brazil | 1 April 2024 | 1 May 2024 |
| Eduardo de Souza Barroca | Brazil | 1 July 2023 | 1 April 2024 |
| Gustavo Eliseo Morínigo Vázquez | Paraguay | 1 May 2023 | 1 July 2023 |
| Marcos Vicente dos Santos | Brazil | 1 May 2023 | 1 May 2023 |
| Alexsandro de Souza | Brazil | 1 November 2022 | 1 May 2023 |
| Luiz Carlos Cirne Lima de Lorenzi | Brazil | 1 September 2022 | 1 October 2022 |
| Fabrício Bento da Cunha | Brazil | 1 February 2022 | 1 May 2023 |
| Eduardo de Souza Barroca | Brazil | 1 February 2022 | 1 September 2022 |
| Evando Spinassé Camillato | Brazil | 1 December 2020 | 1 December 2020 |
| Claudinei dos Santos Oliveira | Brazil | 1 December 2020 | 1 February 2022 |
| Eugênio Machado Souto | Brazil | 1 August 2020 | 1 December 2020 |
| Rodrigo Marques Santana | Brazil | 1 February 2020 | 1 August 2020 |
| Augusto Soares Inácio | Portugal | 1 December 2019 | 1 February 2020 |
| Evando Spinassé Camillato | Brazil | 1 October 2019 | 1 December 2019 |
| Alberto Valentim do Carmo Neto | Brazil | 1 June 2019 | 1 October 2019 |
| Eugênio Machado Souto | Brazil | 1 April 2018 | 1 June 2019 |
| Evando Spinassé Camillato | Brazil | 1 March 2018 | 1 March 2018 |
| Evando Spinassé Camillato | Brazil | 1 February 2018 | 1 February 2018 |
| Claudinei dos Santos Oliveira | Brazil | 1 August 2016 | 1 April 2018 |
| Evando Spinassé Camillato | Brazil | 1 August 2016 | 1 August 2016 |
| Paulo Silas do Prado Pereira | Brazil | 30 March 2016 | 22 August 2016 |
| Raul Maia Cabral | Brazil | 1 November 2015 | 1 March 2016 |
| Gilson Kleina | Brazil | 1 March 2015 | 1 November 2015 |
| Raul Maia Cabral | Brazil | 1 March 2015 | 1 March 2015 |
| Eugênio Machado Souto | Brazil | 1 June 2014 | 1 March 2015 |
| Raul Maia Cabral | Brazil | 1 May 2014 | 1 June 2014 |
| Luís Roberto Magalhães | Brazil | 1 April 2014 | 1 May 2014 |
| Paulo César Turra | Brazil | 1 February 2014 | 1 April 2014 |
| Hemerson José Maria | Brazil | 1 June 2013 | 1 December 2013 |
| Ricardo Luís Pozzi Rodrigues | Brazil | 17 March 2013 | 13 June 2013 |
| Sérgio Soares da Silva | Brazil | 1 December 2012 | 1 March 2013 |
| Argélico Fuchs | Brazil | 1 September 2012 | 1 December 2012 |
| Hemerson José Maria | Brazil | 1 March 2012 | 1 September 2012 |
| Antônio Jorge Cecílio Sobrinho | Brazil | 1 August 2011 | 1 November 2011 |
| Alexandre Tadeu Gallo | Brazil | 1 June 2011 | 1 August 2011 |
| Paulo Silas do Prado Pereira | Brazil | 15 February 2011 | 8 June 2011 |
| Péricles Raimundo Oliveira Chamusca | Brazil | 1 December 2009 | 1 June 2010 |
Avai Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a mixed recruitment picture rather than a single transfer type. Léo Chú and J. Sousa Rocha Leandro arrived on loan, while Wenderson and Sorriso were also listed as loans. Bruno Ferreira, William, Léo Gamalho, Wesley Gasolina, F. Avenatti and Rafael Bilu were recorded as free agents. Pedrão, Gabriel Cipriano, Reynaldo, Isaías Pereira and Cristiano arrived through transfers, while Renan returned from loan on two recorded dates. Nicolas Tedesco and Samuel came from Avai U20, and Vitor Marcio joined from Palmeiras without a stated type. These entries are a partial activity view, not a complete seasonal total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| João Vitor Cardoso de Souza |
Portuguesa
|
Loan | 6 August 2026 |
| Felipe Vizeu |
Sporting Cristal
|
Free agent | 5 August 2026 |
| Léo Chú |
Alverca
|
Loan | 3 August 2026 |
| Bruno Ferreira |
Ceara
|
Free agent | 29 July 2026 |
| Pedrão |
Cruzeiro
|
Transfer | 23 July 2026 |
| Gabriel Cipriano |
Amazonas
|
Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| Pedrão |
Cruzeiro
|
Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| J. Sousa Rocha Leandro |
Tombense
|
Loan | 9 July 2026 |
| Reynaldo |
Al Arabi
|
Transfer | 7 July 2026 |
| Renan |
ABECAT Ouvidorense
|
Return from loan | 4 July 2026 |
|
Cruzeiro
|
Free agent | 2 June 2026 | |
|
Cruzeiro
|
Free agent | 1 June 2026 | |
| Léo Gamalho |
Botafogo SP
|
Free agent | 31 May 2026 |
| Renan |
Confiança
|
Return from loan | 28 April 2026 |
| IsaÃas Pereira |
Madureira
|
Transfer | 26 March 2026 |
The recorded departures include loans, free-agent exits, transfers and returns to parent clubs. Renan moved to Desportiva Aracaju on loan, while Gaspar and Renan had earlier loan departures to Caxias and Confiança. Rafael Bilu and F. Avenatti left as free agents, and Wesley Gasolina, N. Cabral, Garcez, Andrey, Lira Kaua, Mário Sérgio and Léo Reis were listed as transfers. Leo Aragão, Walace, Adriel and Talisson returned to their parent clubs, while Bruno Baldini moved to Athletico PR U20 without a stated type. The listed departures are a partial activity view, not a complete seasonal total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
Palmeiras
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Return from loan | 12 August 2026 | |
| João Victor |
Atletico Goianiense
|
Return from loan | 5 August 2026 |
| Renan |
Desportiva Aracaju
|
Loan | 27 July 2026 |
| Wesley Gasolina |
Nacional
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
| Rafael Bilu |
Ratchaburi
|
Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| N. Cabral |
Wanderers
|
Transfer | 9 July 2026 |
| F. Avenatti |
Boston River
|
Free agent | 7 July 2026 |
| Leo Aragão |
Cruzeiro
|
Return from loan | 30 June 2026 |
Atletico Paranaense
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 | |
Athletico PR U20
|
- | 2 June 2026 | |
| F. Avenatti |
Boston River
|
Free agent | 21 May 2026 |
| Renan |
ABECAT Ouvidorense
|
Loan | 29 April 2026 |
| Gaspar |
Caxias
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Loan | 4 March 2026 |
| Gabriel Dias |
Inter De Limeira
|
Free agent | 28 February 2026 |
| Joao Bezerra |
Blumenau
|
Free agent | 27 February 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
From January, Avai’s recorded player movement shows activity across several mechanisms rather than one dominant route. Arrivals include loans for Léo Chú, J. Sousa Rocha Leandro, Wenderson and Sorriso; free-agent additions such as Bruno Ferreira, William and Léo Gamalho; and transfer entries including Pedrão, Gabriel Cipriano, Reynaldo, Isaías Pereira and Cristiano. Nicolas Tedesco and Samuel arrived from Avai U20, and Renan appears as a return from loan. Departures during the same period include loans, free-agent exits, outright transfers and players returning to parent clubs, with Renan appearing in more than one loan-related entry. The movement also includes outbound paths to Brazilian clubs, academy sides and overseas destinations, while Avai received players from domestic teams and international clubs. Because the listed movements are not exhaustive, they indicate the range and timing of activity without establishing complete totals, net balance or an exhaustive account of the season. The latest entries cluster in July and early August, close to the available record.
Leagues Avai has participated in
Avai’s recent recorded competition programme includes Catarinense - 1, Copa Santa Catarina and Serie B, each with participation recorded through 2025. These entries represent the club’s recent regional, cup and second-tier competition context in the latest available season. Copa do Brasil is recorded from 2016 through 2023 and is therefore historical here, while Friendlies Clubs appears only for 2023. Serie A participation is also historical in this record, spanning 2010 to 2022. Together, the competitions trace Avai’s presence in state football, national knockout competition and Brazil’s top two league levels without implying a 2026 fixture list or current standing.
More about Avai
Avai is a Brazilian football club based in Florianópolis, in the state of Santa Catarina. Founded in 1923, it has a durable identity tied to the island setting of the city and to the state’s football culture. The club’s traditional colors are blue and white, while its lion emblem and the translated nicknames Lion of the Island and The Grit Team express a public image built around pride, resilience and local belonging. The home ground is Estádio da Ressacada, also known as Estádio Aderbal Ramos da Silva, in the Carianos neighborhood in southern Florianópolis. Set within the island environment, the stadium is closely associated with an intense, localized match-day atmosphere. That setting helps connect the team’s sporting identity with its coastal community rather than presenting it as a generic national brand. Avai’s regional ecosystem is anchored by the Santa Catarina state championship, where the club is regarded as one of the state’s established traditional forces. Its national record places it within Brazil’s wider league structure, with recorded participation in both Serie A and Serie B. The club has also featured in the Copa do Brasil and Copa Santa Catarina, giving its calendar a combination of state, national league and knockout contexts. This history reflects continuity across different levels of Brazilian football without reducing the club’s identity to one competition or one season. The club operates as a traditional associative sports organization rather than a privately described commercial franchise. Its governance model centers on an internal presidency and deliberative council working under the organization’s statutes. That structure places institutional continuity and supporter culture alongside sporting performance. Avai’s community profile also carries a notable connection to Gustavo Kuerten, the Florianópolis-born tennis champion and lifelong supporter. Together, the blue-and-white colors, lion symbolism, Ressacada setting, state roots and academy links form a distinctive football ecosystem. Avai remains best understood as a historic Florianópolis institution whose reach extends from local identity into Brazil’s national competition system.
Last matches statistics for Avai
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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São Bernardo
1 - 1
Avai
|
2 / 5 |
|
82 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
|
Avai
2 - 1
America Mineiro
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4 / 10 |
|
83 | 12 | - | 5 |
|
Juventude
1 - 0
Avai
|
0 / 8 |
|
51 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
|
Avai
0 - 1
CRB
|
9 / 23 |
|
85 | 20 | 2 | 2 |
|
Operario-PR
1 - 2
Avai
|
3 / 9 |
|
77 | 14 | 3 | 4 |
|
Avai
2 - 1
Sport Recife
|
3 / 19 |
|
82 | 18 | 1 | 3 |
|
Ponte Preta
0 - 2
Avai
|
4 / 16 |
|
62 | 22 | 4 | 2 |
|
Avai
0 - 1
Atletico Goianiense
|
6 / 16 |
|
74 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
|
Novorizontino
3 - 1
Avai
|
4 / 7 |
|
0% | 10 | 1 | 5 |
|
Fortaleza EC
1 - 0
Avai
|
2 / 15 |
|
0% | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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Fortaleza EC vs Avai
Serie B 2026 - 1520865
Novorizontino vs Avai
Serie B 2026 - 1520858
Avai vs CRB
Serie B 2026 - 1520801
Botafogo SP vs Avai
Serie B 2026 - 1520751
Avai vs Cuiaba
Serie B 2026 - 1520731
Ceara vs Avai
Serie B 2026 - 1520711
2017-2018
1st shirt