Goiás Esporte Clube, commonly known as Goiás, is a Brazilian football club from Goiânia, the capital of the state of Goiás. Currently competing in the Brazilian Série B, the second division, the team plays its home matches at the massive Estádio Serra Dourada, which can hold over 50,000 spectators. Founded in 1943, the club's colors are green and white. Nicknamed *Esmeraldino* (The Emerald), Goiás has a rich history of being a dominant force in state football, having won numerous Campeonato Goiano titles. Their peak era came in the 2000s and early 2010s, when they established themselves as a solid Série A club, even achieving a memorable runner-up finish in the 2010 Copa Sudamericana. The modern era has seen them oscillate between the top two divisions. The current squad, built around a mix of experienced campaigners and young prospects, is typically in the mix for promotion back to Série A. The fan base is known for its passionate and loud support, particularly in state derbies against rivals like Vila Nova and Atlético Goianiense. Goiás remains a proud club with a strong regional identity and the constant ambition to return to the national elite.