Americano Futebol Clube is a Brazilian football club based in the city of Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro state, currently competing in the Campeonato Carioca Série A2, the second division of Rio's state championship. The club, often referred to simply as Americano RJ, was founded in 1914 and traditionally plays in red and white stripes. Their home is the Estádio Godofredo Cruz, known as "Cruzão." The club's name reflects the early 20th-century influence of American immigrants in the region. Americano has spent much of its history oscillating between the first and second tiers of the Carioca championship, with its peak achievement being a runner-up finish in the top division in 1927. While they have not won a major state title in the modern era, they remain a well-known and historic name in Rio de Janeiro football, often serving as a development club for local talent. The team's fan base, though not among the largest in the state, is passionate and loyal, supporting the *Alviceleste* through the challenges of state league football as they aim for a return to the elite Cariocão.