Leixoes Sport Club is a professional football team based in Matosinhos, Portugal, currently competing in Liga Portugal 2, the country's second division. Their home is the iconic Estádio do Mar, a stadium famously located near the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1907, the club's colors are green and white, and they are known by the nickname "Os Navegadores" (The Navigators), reflecting the city's maritime heritage. The club was formed by a group of young men from the Leixões docks area, giving it a strong working-class identity from the start. The peak era undoubtedly came in the 1960s and early 1970s, when Leixoes finished as runners-up in the Primeira Liga and enjoyed memorable runs in European competitions, led by legendary players like Mário Wilson. The modern era has seen the club oscillate between the top two divisions, with recent seasons spent solidifying their status in the Liga Portugal 2. The fan base is passionate and loyal, creating a vibrant atmosphere at the Estádio do Mar. Leixoes remains a historic club with a proud identity, forever connected to the sea and its community, striving for a return to the top flight.