Fortaleza EC is a professional football club based in Fortaleza, Brazil. Founded in 1939, the team plays its home matches at the Estádio Castelão, which has a capacity of over 60,000 spectators. Fortaleza competes in the top tier of Brazilian football, known as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. The club's colors are blue, red, and white, and its mascot is a lion named Leão do Pici. Fortaleza EC has a passionate fan base and has achieved notable success in regional and national competitions, including winning the Copa do Nordeste multiple times.