Ferroviária, officially Associação Ferroviária de Esportes, is based in Araraquara, São Paulo, and dates to 1950. Known as the Locomotive, the club carries a railway-rooted identity expressed through its grená and white colors and its home at Fonte Luminosa. This team page brings together the latest recorded squad, coaching chronology, selected player movements and competition footprint available, alongside a concise account of the club’s history, setting and football culture.
Ferroviária Upcoming matches by league
Serie C
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- Second Stage - 3
FerroviáriaNo H2HBrusque
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- Second Stage - 4
BrusqueNo H2HFerroviária
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- Second Stage - 5
PaysanduNo H2HFerroviária
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- Second Stage - 6
FerroviáriaNo H2HInter De Limeira
Ferroviária Last matches by league
Serie C
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- Second Stage - 2
Ferroviária1 - 0Paysandu
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- Second Stage - 1
Inter De Limeira3 - 3Ferroviária
Paulista - A2
Serie B
Friendlies Clubs
Copa Do Brasil
Ferroviária Team Roster
Ferroviária’s recorded squad contains 43 players across four position groups. Midfield is the largest unit, with 14 players, followed by 13 defenders, 11 attackers and five goalkeepers. The attacking options include Douglas Skilo, Fábio, Juninho, Mateus Cantarelli and Vitor Barreto, while Felipe Rodrigues, Guilherme Ferreira and Rhuan feature among the defenders. Albano, Alencar, Ricardinho and Vinicius Meireles add depth in midfield. Léo Wall, Dênis Júnior and Taina are listed as goalkeepers. The roster also combines familiar short-name entries with players identified by fuller names, reflecting the varied registration style in the latest listing.
position Goalkeeper
Leonardo Wall dos Santos
I. Carvalho
Dênis de Oliveira Aguiar Júnior
Gustavo Sonego Jundi
position Defender
Lucas Silva Rodrigues
Rhuan
Gustavo dos Santos Silva Medina
Felipe Rodrigues dos Santos
Vinícius Kauê Ribeiro Ferreira
Nicolas Silva
Eduardo Augusto de Oliveira
Gadu
José Vitor Geminiano Cavalieri
M. Ortega
Joao Victor
Carlos Eduardo Barbosa da Silva
position Midfielder
Ricardo Ribeiro de Lima
Rodrigo Souza Santos
Albano Sehn Neto
Jhonatan Garcia
Fernando César Alves da Conceição
Rafael Carrilho Delvaux
Antônio David Souza de Araújo
Alan Matheus Stence
Schilling Arthur
Igor Henrique Martins Machado
Sam McNee
A. dos Santos
P. Barros
position Attacker
Fau
Fábio Soares dos Santos
Denilson Chaves Goulart
Denilson da Silva dos Santos
Vitor Prado Barreto
M. Thiago
Vinícius Faria dos Santos
Pedro Estevam
Douglas Pires da Rosa
Pedrinho
Eduardo José Barbosa da Silva Junior
Last Ferroviária Coachs
Vinícius Bergantin is the most recent recorded appointment in Ferroviária’s coaching timeline, beginning on 1 February 2025; the timeline does not establish that he remained in the role. Júnior Rocha’s spell ran from 1 July 2024 to 1 February 2025, while Bergantin had also led the side from February to July 2024. Alexandre Lopes and Elano preceded that sequence, serving from June 2023 and January 2023 respectively in the recorded chronology.
Vinícius Bergantin
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinícius Bergantin | Brazil | 1 February 2025 | |
| Dilceu Rocha Junior | Brazil | 1 July 2024 | 1 February 2025 |
| Vinícius Bergantin | Brazil | 1 February 2024 | 1 July 2024 |
| Alexandre Paes Lopes | Brazil | 1 June 2023 | 1 February 2024 |
| Elano Ralph Blumer | Brazil | 1 January 2023 | 1 June 2023 |
| Vinícius da Cunha Munhoz | Brazil | 1 May 2022 | 1 January 2023 |
| Thiago Carpini Barbosa | Brazil | 1 April 2022 | 1 May 2022 |
| Elano Ralph Blumer | Brazil | 1 April 2021 | 1 April 2022 |
| Luís Carlos de Oliveira Preto | Brazil | 1 February 2021 | 1 May 2021 |
| Paulo Roberto dos Santos | Brazil | 1 October 2020 | 1 December 2020 |
| Luis Eduardo Barros Cavalcanti | Brazil | 1 May 2020 | 1 December 2020 |
| Sérgio Soares da Silva | Brazil | 1 January 2020 | 1 April 2020 |
| Marcelo Vilar e Lima Lopes | Brazil | 1 December 2019 | 1 January 2020 |
| Vinícius da Cunha Munhoz | Brazil | 1 July 2018 | 1 November 2019 |
| Paulo César de Oliveira | Brazil | 1 April 2018 | 1 May 2018 |
| Paulo César de Oliveira | Brazil | 16 February 2017 | |
| Edemar Antonio Picoli | Brazil | 1 May 2016 | 1 February 2017 |
| Ricardo Pezine de Moraes | Brazil | 1 April 2016 | 1 May 2016 |
| Sérgio Agostinho de Oliveira Vieira | Portugal | 1 January 2016 | 1 April 2016 |
| Milton Mendes | Brazil | 1 January 2015 | 1 April 2015 |
| Ailton dos Santos Silva | Brazil | 1 August 2014 | 1 December 2014 |
| Ricardo Pezine de Moraes | Brazil | 1 February 2014 | 1 February 2014 |
| Edemar Antonio Picoli | Brazil | 1 February 2014 | 1 August 2014 |
| Vílson Tadei | Brazil | 1 January 2014 | 1 February 2014 |
| Paulo Cezar Catanoce | Brazil | 1 January 2012 | 1 January 2014 |
| João Donosor Martins | Brazil | 1 December 2010 | 1 September 2011 |
Ferroviária Transfers
Among the recent arrivals recorded, Alan and Juninho joined in transfers during July, while Dênis Júnior, Albano, Vinícius Faria and Allison were also listed as transfers. Fernandinho, Denilson, Zé Vitor and Guilherme Ferreira arrived on loan, and Rhuan and Rafael Carrilho were recorded as free agents. Victor Silva, Antônio Gabriel and Luiz Henrique were listed as returning from loans, with João Paulo marked as back from loan. Other listed additions, including Vinícius Kauê, David and Douglas Skilo, have no movement type stated. The entries describe varied routes into the squad rather than a complete seasonal intake.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Henrique |
Atletico Goianiense
|
Transfer | 2 September 2026 |
| Alan |
Goias
|
Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| Alan |
Goias
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
| Juninho |
Nautico Recife
|
Transfer | 20 July 2026 |
| Carlão |
Ituano
|
Free agent | 19 July 2026 |
| Juninho |
Nautico Recife
|
Transfer | 19 July 2026 |
| Vinícius Kauê |
Guarani Campinas
|
- | 30 June 2026 |
| Victor Silva |
União de Leiria
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Denilson |
Rio Claro
|
Loan | 31 March 2026 |
| Denilson |
Rio Claro
|
Loan | 31 March 2026 |
| David |
Ceará U20
|
- | 31 March 2026 |
| Fernandinho |
Nova Iguaçu
|
Loan | 31 March 2026 |
| Rhuan |
Maringá
|
Free agent | 25 March 2026 |
| Rhuan |
Maringá
|
Free agent | 24 March 2026 |
| Vinícius Faria |
Cianorte
|
Transfer | 10 March 2026 |
Among the recent departures recorded, Vitor Mendes and Antônio Gabriel were listed as transfers, while Tárik, Ze Mario and Carlão departed as free agents. Edson and Vinicius Silva moved on loan, and Victor Silva was loaned to União de Leiria. Several entries record returns from loan, including Dênis Júnior to Bahia, Eric to Ceara and Thayllon to Atletico Goianiense. Other listed departures, such as Dieguinho, Cleiton, João Paulo and Luiz Henrique, have no movement type stated. The listed movements form a recent snapshot, not a complete account of every exit.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison |
Ypiranga-RS
|
Transfer | 25 August 2026 |
| Felipe Rodrigues |
Fortaleza U20
|
- | 29 June 2026 |
|
Fortaleza U20
|
- | 29 June 2026 | |
Uniclinic Atletico Clube
|
- | 30 March 2026 | |
| Edson |
Sport Recife
|
Loan | 26 March 2026 |
Houston Dynamo
|
Loan | 27 February 2026 | |
| Tárik |
Ponte Preta
|
Free agent | 20 January 2026 |
| Victor Silva |
União de Leiria
|
Loan | 7 January 2026 |
Andraus Brasil
|
- | 6 January 2026 | |
| Ze Mario |
Velo Clube
|
Free agent | 5 January 2026 |
| Vitor Mendes |
Cuiaba
|
Transfer | 4 January 2026 |
| Antônio Gabriel |
Água Santa
|
Transfer | 31 December 2025 |
Centro Oeste
|
- | 31 December 2025 | |
| Luiz Henrique |
Sousa
|
- | 31 December 2025 |
| Filipe Costa |
XV de Piracicaba
|
Transfer | 31 December 2025 |
Transfers Synthesis
The movement record shows Ferroviária working through several registration pathways rather than a single form of recruitment. Incoming entries include transfers, loans, free-agent additions and players returning from loans, with July arrivals Alan and Juninho among the latest listed changes. The listed set also includes players whose movement type is not specified, so it cannot support a complete count or a precise balance of arrivals and departures. Outgoing activity likewise spans transfers, free agency, loans and loan returns to parent clubs, with destinations ranging from Brazilian sides to União de Leiria and Houston Dynamo. Several players appear in related inbound and outbound entries across different dates, illustrating the fluid nature of loan arrangements. Taken together, the listed activity describes squad movement across domestic clubs, development pathways and temporary placements, while leaving fees, contract terms and the full seasonal picture unreported.
Leagues Ferroviária has participated in
The latest participation record includes Friendlies Clubs, Paulista - A2 and Serie B, each with activity recorded through 2025. The 2024 Serie C entry is historical. Earlier records cover Paulista - A1 through 2023, Serie D through 2023, Copa Do Brasil through 2022 and Copa Paulista in 2020. Together, these competitions place Ferroviária within both São Paulo state football and Brazil’s national league and cup structures, while the participation history does not establish a current campaign for every listed competition.
More about Ferroviária
Ferroviária, officially Associação Ferroviária de Esportes, was founded in 1950 in Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil. Its identity is inseparable from the railway workers and engineers of the Estrada de Ferro Araraquara, whose industrial and working-class heritage shaped the club’s name, symbols and local character. The team is widely known as the Locomotive, or Locomotiva, and its crest draws on the emblem of the historic railway system, with the lettering stylised to form AFE.
The traditional visual identity is built around bordeaux, commonly called grená, and white. Home matches are associated with Estádio Dr. Adhemar de Barros, better known as Fonte Luminosa. Centrally located in Araraquara, the stadium has long served as an emotional focal point for the club and the city, with its name linked to the illuminated municipal fountain features around the venue.
On the field, Ferroviária has a long connection with the Campeonato Paulista and has recorded participation across Brazil’s national league pyramid. Its competition history includes the Paulista state structure, Serie B, Serie C and Serie D, as well as the Copa do Brasil and Copa Paulista. The club’s football identity is commonly associated with tactical organisation, collective solidity and player development, reflecting the interior São Paulo tradition described in its institutional profile.
Ferroviária’s modern administration has adopted the SAF, or Sociedade Anônima do Futebol, structure while retaining the traditions of its historic association. The wider club ecosystem is also strongly connected with women’s football through the Guerreiras Grenás, a prominent programme with its own honours and South American continental history. That dual sporting presence adds breadth to Ferroviária’s place in Brazilian football, linking a railway-rooted local institution with professional administration, regional competition and a nationally recognised women’s operation.
Last matches statistics for Ferroviária
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AO Itabaiana
1 - 0
Ferroviária
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Ferroviária
0 - 1
Caxias
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Ituano
1 - 3
Ferroviária
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Ferroviária
0 - 0
Maranhão
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Figueirense
2 - 2
Ferroviária
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Ferroviária
4 - 0
Paysandu
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Ypiranga-RS
1 - 0
Ferroviária
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Ferroviária
1 - 0
Confiança
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Inter De Limeira
3 - 3
Ferroviária
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Ferroviária
1 - 0
Paysandu
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics Ferroviária
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).