Itabaiana Esporte Clube, from the city of Itabaiana in Sergipe, is a club competing in the Brazilian Série C. The team, often listed as Itabaiana(SE), plays its home matches at the Estádio Presidente João Carlos de Oliveira, the "Etelvino Mendonça." Founded in 1945, the club's colors are green, white, and red. Itabaiana has a proud history as a fierce competitor in the Campeonato Sergipano, often challenging the dominance of the capital city clubs, CS Sergipe and Confiança. The club's name comes from its hometown. A key era for the club was its surprising and historic triumph in the 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, where they were crowned champions, earning promotion to Série B and writing the greatest chapter in their history. That campaign, led by a cohesive and determined squad, put Itabaiana on the national map. Currently back in Série C, the club aims to recapture some of that magic and climb the national ladder once again. The fan base is incredibly loyal, especially in Itabaiana, where the club is a central part of the city's identity. Itabaiana remains a symbol of the fighting spirit of clubs from Brazil's smaller cities.