Criciuma is a Brazilian football club from Santa Catarina, founded in 1947 and known as O Tigre, or The Tiger. Its yellow, black and white identity reflects the city and its coal-mining heritage, while Estádio Heriberto Hülse, known as Majestoso, remains the club’s historic home. The page brings together the club’s present sporting identity and its enduring place in southern Brazilian football, from regional roots to landmark national and continental moments.
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Criciuma Upcoming matches by league
Serie B
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- Regular Season - 29
Criciuma
Operario-PR
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- Regular Season - 30
Criciuma
Avai
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- Regular Season - 31
LondrinaNo H2HCriciuma
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- Regular Season - 32
CearaNo H2HCriciuma
Criciuma Last matches by league
Serie B
Catarinense - 1
Copa Do Brasil
Serie A
Criciuma Team Roster
The recorded roster lists 36 players: 13 attackers, 12 midfielders, seven defenders and four goalkeepers. The attacking group includes Fellipe Mateus, Jhonata Robert, Nicolas, Romarinho, Waguininho and R. Otero. Midfield options feature Eduardo, Guilherme Lobo, Jean Irmer, Marcelo Hermes, Ronald, Sandry and Willean Lepo. Defensive choices include Bruno Alves, César Martins, Luciano Castán, Marcinho and Rodrigo, with Airton, Alisson, Lucas Soratto and Pedro making up the goalkeeping group. The positional spread provides a clear overview of the recorded team squad.
position Goalkeeper
Alisson Machado dos Santos
Airton Moraes Michellon
Pedro Henrique Santos Gomes
Kauã Inácio Moroso
Lucas de Noni Soratto
position Defender
Rodrigo Fagundes de Freitas
Luciano Castán da Silva
Márcio Almeida de Oliveira
Bruno Fabiano Alves
César Henrique Martins
Ruan Rodrigues Carvalho
Rômulo Helberth Pereira Junior
position Midfielder
Eduardo Jacinto de Biasi
Fellipe Mateus de Sena Araujo
Guilherme Teixeira Lobo
Ronald dos Santos Lopes
Eliel Felisbino Costa
L. Bugs
Marcelo Hermes
Hiago Accinelli da Roza
Sandry Roberto Santos Goes
Jean Carlos de Souza Irmer
Thiaguinho
Willean Bernardo Willemen
position Attacker
Nicolás Godinho Johann
Jhonata Robert Alves da Silva
José Romário Silva de Souza
Wagner da Silva Souza
Thales Lourenço Rodrigues
João Carlos Barros Lopes
Yuri Jonathan Vitor Coelho
Diego Gonçalves
Caue
Rómulo Otero Vásquez
Last Criciuma Coachs
The latest recorded coaching appointment is Eduardo Baptista, whose spell began on 1 May 2025; the timeline does not establish him as the current holder. Before that, Zé Ricardo was recorded from December 2024 to May 2025, following Cláudio Tencati’s tenure from October 2021 to December 2024. Paulo Baier appears from May to October 2021, while Wilsão’s record covers April 2021. This sequence shows repeated changes in the technical leadership across the recorded period.
Eduardo Alexandre Baptista
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Alexandre Baptista | Brazil | 1 May 2025 | |
| José Ricardo Mannarino | Brazil | 1 December 2024 | 1 May 2025 |
| Cláudio Aparecido Tencati | Brazil | 1 October 2021 | 1 December 2024 |
| Paulo César Baier | Brazil | 1 May 2021 | 1 October 2021 |
| Wilson Vaterkemper | Brazil | 1 April 2021 | 1 April 2021 |
| Hemerson José Maria | Brazil | 1 January 2021 | 1 April 2021 |
| Itamar Schülle | Brazil | 1 October 2020 | 1 December 2020 |
| Roberto Fernando Schneiger | Brazil | 1 September 2019 | 1 October 2020 |
| Wagner Santos de Souza Dias | Brazil | 1 August 2019 | 1 September 2019 |
| Wilson Vaterkemper | Brazil | 1 August 2019 | 1 November 2019 |
| Gilson Kleina | Brazil | 1 March 2019 | 1 August 2019 |
| Dorival Guidoni Júnior | Brazil | 7 December 2018 | 5 March 2019 |
| Uíles Geraldo Gonçalves de Freitas Júnior | Brazil | 1 May 2018 | 1 December 2018 |
| Argélico Fuchs | Brazil | 1 February 2018 | 1 May 2018 |
| Vitalino Adolfo Barzotto | Brazil | 30 January 2018 | |
| Luiz Carlos Cirne Lima de Lorenzi | Brazil | 1 December 2017 | 1 January 2018 |
| Vitalino Adolfo Barzotto | Brazil | 23 November 2017 | 10 December 2017 |
| Gilberto Cirilo de Campos | Brazil | 19 September 2017 | 21 November 2017 |
| Luís Carlos Coelho Winck | Brazil | 1 May 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Deivid de Souza | Brazil | 1 December 2016 | 1 May 2017 |
| Roberto Fernando Schneiger | Brazil | 1 October 2015 | 1 December 2016 |
| Luiz Henrique Vieira | Brazil | 1 October 2015 | 1 October 2015 |
| Moacir Vieira Araújo Júnior | Brazil | 1 April 2015 | 1 June 2015 |
| Luiz Henrique Vieira | Brazil | 1 November 2014 | 1 April 2015 |
| Antônio Jorge Cecílio Sobrinho | Brazil | 1 October 2014 | 1 November 2014 |
| Gilmar Dal Pozzo | Brazil | 1 September 2014 | 1 October 2014 |
| Wilson Vaterkemper | Brazil | 1 August 2014 | 1 September 2014 |
| Wagner Augusto Lopes | Brazil | 1 April 2014 | 1 August 2014 |
| Sebastião Ricardo Drubscky de Campos | Brazil | 1 December 2013 | 1 April 2014 |
| Argélico Fuchs | Brazil | 1 September 2013 | 1 December 2013 |
| Oswaldo Fumeiro Alvarez | Brazil | 1 March 2013 | 1 August 2013 |
| Paulo Sérgio Comelli | Brazil | 1 May 2012 | 1 March 2013 |
| Mauro Fernandes da Silva | Brazil | 1 August 2011 | 1 May 2012 |
| Augusto Sérgio Ferreira | Brazil | 1 June 2011 | 1 August 2011 |
| Argélico Fuchs | Brazil | 1 July 2010 | 1 December 2010 |
Criciuma Transfers
Recent recorded arrivals through 31 July 2026 show a mixed pattern of loan returns, temporary moves, free-agent additions and direct transfers. Loan returns include Kauã Moroso, Eliel Felisbino Costa and Erick Garcia from Caravaggio, while Petterson is recorded returning from Decisão and Concórdia. Ronald arrived on loan from Vitoria, as did Willean Lepo and Sandry in January. Direct transfers include Lira Kaua and Jean Irmer; free-agent arrivals include Airton, Bruno Alves, R. Otero, César Martins and Waguininho, with Yuri also listed as a free agent. The entries describe recorded movement through 31 July 2026, not a complete transfer total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. Otusanya |
Athletic Club
|
Return from loan | 10 August 2026 |
| Kauã Moroso |
Caravaggio
|
Return from loan | 31 July 2026 |
| Erick Garcia |
Caravaggio
|
Return from loan | 30 July 2026 |
| Eliel Felisbino Costa |
Caravaggio
|
Return from loan | 30 July 2026 |
| Ronald |
Vitoria
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| Petterson |
Decisão
|
Return from loan | 24 June 2026 |
| Petterson |
Concórdia
|
Return from loan | 22 April 2026 |
Figueirense U20
|
- | 31 March 2026 | |
| Matheus Streit |
Concórdia
|
Return from loan | 30 March 2026 |
| O. Otusanya |
Nautico Recife
|
Return from loan | 12 March 2026 |
| Airton |
Vila Nova
|
Free agent | 1 March 2026 |
| Bruno Alves |
Cuiaba
|
Free agent | 28 February 2026 |
| Kaik |
Concórdia
|
Return from loan | 18 February 2026 |
| R. Otero |
Club Nacional
|
Loan | 6 February 2026 |
| Bruno Alves |
Cuiaba
|
Free agent | 28 January 2026 |
Recent recorded departures through 21 July 2026 include loans sending Heitor Roca to Inter De Limeira, Petterson to Brasil DE Pelotas and Decisão, Erick Garcia and Kauã Moroso to Caravaggio, and Kaik to Anápolis. Léo Mana is listed as returning to Corinthians, while B. Borasi returned to Sarmiento Junin. Free-agent departures include Georgemy, Luizao, Léo Gonçalves, Juninho and Jonathan. Transfers took Luiz Henrique to Avai, Davi Gabriel to Sport Recife, Jean Carlos to Chapecoense-sc and Matheus Trindade to Operario-PR. This recorded set is not a complete departures total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bidu |
Sporting CP
|
Transfer | 25 August 2026 |
| O. Otusanya |
Arema FC
|
Free agent | 16 August 2026 |
| O. Otusanya |
Arema FC
|
Free agent | 15 August 2026 |
| Heitor Roca |
Inter De Limeira
|
Loan | 21 July 2026 |
| Heitor Roca |
Inter De Limeira
|
Loan | 21 July 2026 |
| Léo Mana |
Corinthians
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Petterson |
Brasil DE Pelotas
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Loan | 25 June 2026 |
| Petterson |
Decisão
|
Loan | 23 April 2026 |
| Erick Garcia |
Caravaggio
|
Loan | 7 April 2026 |
| Matheus Streit |
Brasil DE Pelotas
|
Loan | 31 March 2026 |
| Kauã Moroso |
Caravaggio
|
Loan | 22 March 2026 |
| Eliel Felisbino Costa |
Caravaggio
|
Loan | 22 March 2026 |
| O. Otusanya |
Athletic Club
|
Loan | 13 March 2026 |
| Georgemy |
Mirassol
|
Free agent | 2 March 2026 |
| Luizao |
São Bernardo
|
Free agent | 2 March 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The recorded movement through 31 July 2026 shows Criciuma involved in a fluid squad cycle involving several forms of player movement. Arrivals include multiple returns from loans, temporary additions from Vitoria and other clubs, free-agent entries and direct transfers such as Lira Kaua and Jean Irmer. Departures in the same period include loans to Inter De Limeira, Caravaggio and other destinations, returns to parent clubs such as Corinthians, free-agent exits and permanent transfers. The overlap is especially visible in players such as Erick Garcia, Kauã Moroso and Petterson, whose records show movement between Criciuma and other teams within the wider cycle. The movement listed here is a recent, partial view of arrivals and departures, so it illustrates patterns rather than establishing a complete seasonal balance. No fees are shown, and the information does not support a claim about net spending or an overall market outcome.
Leagues Criciuma has participated in
As of August 2026, Criciuma’s recent competition footprint includes Catarinense - 1, Copa Do Brasil, Copa Santa Catarina and Serie B, all with participation recorded through 2025. Copa Do Brasil and Serie B have entries from 2016 and 2012 respectively, while Catarinense - 1 is recorded from 2020 and Copa Santa Catarina from 2025. Historical participation includes Recopa Catarinense in 2024, Serie A through 2024, Friendlies Clubs in 2023, Catarinense - 2 in 2022 and Serie C from 2020 to 2021. Together, these competitions place the club across Santa Catarina’s state competitions and Brazil’s national league and cup structure.
More about Criciuma
Criciuma, officially Criciúma Esporte Clube, is a Brazilian football club rooted in the city of Criciúma in southern Santa Catarina. Founded in 1947, it traces its beginnings to Comerciário Esporte Clube; after a refounding in 1976, it adopted the Criciúma name in 1984. That continuity connects the modern club to the industrial character of the region and to a strong local sporting culture.
Yellow, black and white are central to the visual identity. The colors were adopted in 1984 to echo the municipal flag and honor the area’s coal-mining heritage, giving added meaning to the nickname O Tigre, or The Tiger. The badge and traditional shirts reinforce that image through geometric forms, black-and-yellow symbolism and tiger-like striping.
The club’s historic home is Estádio Heriberto Hülse, known locally as Majestoso. Opened in 1955 in the Comerciário neighborhood, the ground is remembered as a longstanding fortress and a defining home venue for Criciúma supporters. Its setting reinforces the close link between the team, the city and the wider southern Santa Catarina community.
Criciuma’s most prominent national achievement is the 1991 Copa do Brasil campaign associated with Luiz Felipe Scolari. That success opened the way to a continental appearance, and the club reached the quarter-finals of the 1992 Copa Libertadores, its clearest international landmark. The broader football ecosystem combines the state championship with Brazil’s national league and cup pyramid, allowing regional identity and national competition to coexist.
The club is a traditional, community-rooted Brazilian sporting association. No named ownership group is established in its public profile, so its identity is defined chiefly by its history, colors, stadium and regional bonds. As of August 2026, those durable features remain the clearest context for the team’s place in Brazilian football.
Last matches statistics for Criciuma
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Criciuma
2 - 0
Vila Nova
|
4 / 10 |
|
71 | 19 | 5 | 2 |
|
Novorizontino
0 - 1
Criciuma
|
1 / 10 |
|
73 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
|
Criciuma
0 - 0
Nautico Recife
|
5 / 16 |
|
77 | 18 | - | 4 |
|
Athletic Club
2 - 0
Criciuma
|
2 / 13 |
|
83 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
|
Criciuma
1 - 0
Goias
|
4 / 16 |
|
83 | 23 | 5 | 3 |
|
Botafogo SP
1 - 1
Criciuma
|
5 / 10 |
|
76 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
|
Criciuma
0 - 2
Fortaleza EC
|
6 / 19 |
|
88 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
|
CRB
2 - 1
Criciuma
|
5 / 16 |
|
82 | 9 | 2 | 8 |
|
Criciuma
2 - 0
Cuiaba
|
1 / 8 |
|
0% | 16 | 2 | |
|
Criciuma
0 - 2
Juventude
|
4 / 13 |
|
0% | 20 | 3 | 0 |
Detailed statistics Criciuma
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).