Ceará Sporting Club, commonly known as Ceará, is a professional football club based in Fortaleza, Brazil. Founded on June 2, 1914, the club has a rich history and is one of the oldest in the country. Ceará competes in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the top tier of Brazilian football, and has a passionate fan base. The club's colors are black and white, and they are nicknamed "Vovô," which means "Grandfather" in Portuguese. Ceará plays its home matches at the Estádio Castelão, a stadium with a capacity of over 60,000 spectators. The team has won several state championships and has a strong rivalry with Fortaleza Esporte Clube.