Futebol Clube de Alverca is a Portuguese club based in Alverca do Ribatejo, currently competing in the Campeonato de Portugal, the third tier of Portuguese football. The team plays its home matches at the Complexo Desportivo do FC Alverca. Founded in 1939, the club is best known for its remarkable rise in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when it reached the Primeira Liga and even qualified for the UEFA Cup, a stunning achievement for a club of its size. That era, fueled by a productive youth academy and shrewd management, represents the club's peak. After suffering relegation and financial issues, Alverca has spent recent seasons in the lower divisions, working to regain its footing. The club maintains a strong identity, with its red and black kits and a committed local fan base. FC Alverca remains a symbol of what is possible through excellent youth development and ambition in Portuguese football.