Itabuna Esporte Clube, from the city of Itabuna in the state of Bahia, Brazil, competes in the Brazilian Serie D, the national fourth division, and also participates in the state's Campeonato Baiano. The club, often referred to as Itabuna BA, plays its home matches at the Estádio Luiz Viana Filho, known as "Barradão." Founded in 1997, the team's colors are green and white. The club was established through a merger of local sides to create a stronger representative for the city. Itabuna's peak era saw them achieve promotion to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C in 2005 and become a respected competitor in the Bahia state championship, often challenging the traditional powers from Salvador. In recent years, the club has operated primarily in Serie D and the state championship, focusing on financial stability and developing local talent from the cocoa-producing region. The fan base is known for its fervor, packing the Barradão and creating a formidable home advantage. Itabuna EC remains a key footballing institution in southern Bahia.