Discover SC Farense, an Algarve club founded in 1910. The Faro Lions play at Estádio de São Luís and participate in the Portuguese championship. Follow all Farense news, their results, and Primeira Liga standings on our comprehensive platform.
Sporting Clube Farense represents Faro city and the Algarve tourist region in Portuguese football. The club experienced their golden age in the 90s with several UEFA Cup participations. Farense continues fighting to establish themselves durably in Portuguese first division. Find complete statistics, tactical analyses, and squad information for comprehensive coverage.
FAQ
The 90s represent Farense's golden age with several UEFA Cup participations and spectacular attacking football. The club faced great European teams during this glorious period, establishing themselves on the continental stage.
Farense won the Portuguese Cup in 1926 and the Segunda Liga (second division) several times. The club also finished in Primeira Liga's top 5 in the 90s, achieving remarkable consistency at the elite level.
'Lions of Faro' is the club's nickname referencing the lion present on the crest. This symbol represents the city's and Algarve club's strength and pride, creating powerful identity for supporters.
Estádio de São Luís, a 7,000-capacity stadium, offers views of Ria Formosa, Algarve's natural lagoon. This unique location creates particular atmosphere on match days, combining football with stunning natural scenery.
Farense's colors are white and black. The home kit traditionally displays these colors, symbol of Algarve club identity since foundation, creating distinctive visual appearance in Portuguese football.
Yes, after their golden age, Farense experienced financial difficulties and descended to lower divisions. The club progressively reconstructed and returned to Primeira Liga in 2020, demonstrating resilience and determination.
Farense maintains rivalries with other Algarve clubs like Portimonense and Olhanense. These regional derbies are highly followed in southern Portugal, generating passionate atmospheres and local pride battles.
Players like Jorge Costa (future Porto captain), Paulo Madeira, and more recently Fabrício marked club history. Farense has revealed several Portuguese football talents, demonstrating their academy's quality during successful periods.
Yes, the Algarve tourist region influences the club's economy. Farense attracts local sponsors linked to tourism and benefits from the region's international visibility, creating unique economic dynamics for Portuguese football club.
Farense can qualify for European competitions by finishing in eligible Primeira Liga positions or winning the Portuguese Cup, like in the 90s when they regularly represented Portuguese football on the continental stage.
