Rio Ave is a professional football club based in Vila do Conde, Portugal. Founded in 1939, the team plays its home matches at the Estádio do Rio Ave, which has a capacity of around 12,000 spectators. The club's colors are green and white, and it has a strong local following. Throughout its history, Rio Ave has competed in various tiers of Portuguese football, including the Primeira Liga, the top division. The club is known for developing young talent and has produced several players who have gone on to play for larger clubs in Portugal and abroad.