Figueirense Futebol Clube, based in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, is a historic Brazilian club currently competing in Série C, the country's third national division. The club's iconic home is the Estádio Orlando Scarpelli. Founded in 1921, Figueirense is known by the nickname "Figueira" (Fig Tree) and its distinctive black and white stripes. The club has experienced the highs and lows of Brazilian football, enjoying several spells in Série A, the top flight, where they established a reputation as a well-organized and difficult team to beat. Their most successful period was in the 2000s, with consistent Série A campaigns and a famous runner-up finish in the Copa do Brasil in 2007. The modern era has been more challenging, with relegations leading to their current Série C status, but the club remains a giant in the state of Santa Catarina, with a fierce rivalry with Avaí. The fan base, known as "Figueirenses," is passionate and loyal, continuing to pack the Scarpelli in hopes of a return to past glories. Figueirense is a club with a proud history, now focused on a rebuilding project to climb back up the Brazilian football pyramid.