The Brazilian Championship Série D is the fourth division of Brazilian soccer, offering a platform for smaller clubs to fight for recognition and the chance to move up to higher divisions. Since its creation, the Série D has been the scene of exciting stories and fierce competition. This article takes a comprehensive look at the champions of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, including a list of all the winners, teams, players and coaches with the most titles.
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List of all Brazilian Championship Série D champions by year
The list of Campeonato Brasileiro Série D champions includes:
- 2009: São Raimundo-PA
- 2010: Guarany de Sobral-CE
- 2011: Tupi-MG
- 2012: Sampaio Corrêa-MA
- 2013: Botafogo-PB
- 2014: Tombense-MG
- 2015: Botafogo-SP
- 2016: Volta Redonda-RJ
- 2017: Operário Ferroviário-PR
- 2018: Ferroviário-CE
- 2019: Brusque-SC
- 2020: Mirassol-SP
- 2021: Aparecidense-GO
- 2022: América-RN
- 2023: Ferroviária-SP
The championship officially came into being in 2009, with São Raimundo-PA as the winner, and until 2024, the only one of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D champions from the North region. The Northeast is the region with the most titles in the 4th division, with 6 in total, followed by the Southeast, with 5 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D champions.
Biggest champions of the Brazilian Championship series D
The biggest winner of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D is Ferroviário, with 2 titles, followed by 13 other clubs, each with just one title.
| Club | Titles |
| Railway | 2 (2018 e 2023) |
| Tupi | 1 (2011) |
| São Raimundo-PA | 1 (2009) |
| Guarany de Sobral | 1 (2010) |
| Sampaio Corrêa | 1 (2012) |
| Botafogo-PB | 1 (2013) |
| Tombense | 1 (2014) |
| Botafogo-SP | 1 (2015) |
| Volta Redonda | 1 (2016) |
| Operário-PR | 1 (2017) |
| Brusque | 1 (2019) |
| Mirassol | 1 (2020) |
| Aparecidense | 1 (2021) |
| América de Natal | 1 (2022) |
It’s worth noting that the champions of the Brazilian Championship series D win more than just the title and the financial prize given by the CBF, but also the right to compete in the Série C the following year.
Promotion of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D champions
Every year, teams are promoted and relegated to different divisions of the Brazilian Championship. In the case of Serie D, the four quarter-final winners go up to Serie C, while the four worst-placed teams in Serie C are relegated to Serie D.
The process follows the same logic in which the Serie B champions go up to Serie A.
This structure allows Serie D to be highly competitive, with each knockout stage increasing the intensity and importance of each game.
Promotion is a great incentive for clubs, offering a chance to rise to a higher division and gain greater visibility and resources.
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What is the prize money for the Brazilian Championship series D?
In addition to promotion to the third division in 2024, the CBF has made a record investment in the 4th division of the Brazilian Championship, offering R$35 million in prize money. The amounts will be divided as follows:
- First phase (participation fee): R$400,000 (64 clubs)
- Second stage: + R$150,000 (32 clubs)
- Round of 16: + R$150,000 (16 clubs)
- Quarter-finals (Serie C access match): + R$150,000 (8 clubs)
- Semi-finals: + R$150,000 (4 clubs)
- Final: + R$200,000 (2 clubs)
In this way, the champions of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D are able to improve their budget to compete in the Série C the following year.
Of course, along with the CBF’s investment, becoming one of the champions of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D also increases the interest of sponsors and brands wishing to support grassroots soccer.
This prize structure demonstrates the CBF’s commitment to encouraging competitiveness and guaranteeing better financial conditions for the participating clubs, promoting the development of soccer in all its divisions.
Players with the most titles in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D
The Série D, being a tournament of shorter duration and high turnover, therefore does not have many players who have accumulated several titles. However, some players stand out for their contributions in different winning campaigns:
- Rodrigo Ramos (goalkeeper): Won the title with Sampaio Corrêa in 2012 and with Ferroviário in 2018.
- Ciel (striker): Won the title with Sampaio Corrêa in 2012 and with Ferroviário in 2018.
Coaches with the most titles in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D
Some coaches have managed to stand out in Serie D for their ability to lead teams to the title. Among them:
- Flávio Araújo: Known as the “King of Access”, Flávio Araújo led Sampaio Corrêa to the title in 2012 and Ferroviário to the title in 2018.
- Maurício Simões: Led Guarany de Sobral to the title in 2010.
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série D plays a fundamental role on the Brazilian soccer scene, providing smaller clubs with the opportunity to rise and excel.
The list of Campeonato Brasileiro Série D champions reflects the diversity and competitiveness of the competition, highlighting stories of overcoming and success from clubs and professionals.
Over the years, Série D continues to be a breeding ground for talent and a growth platform for Brazilian soccer.
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