Novo Hamburgo is a municipality in the southernmost Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, located in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre, the state capital. As of 2020, its population was 247,032. The city covers an area of 217 km2 (84 sq mi), and the average temperature is 19 °C (66 °F), which is mild for the region. The Sinos River runs through the urban area.
The Campeonato Gaúcho, officially named as Campeonato Gaúcho de Futebol Série A and commonly known as the Gauchão or the Gauchão Ipiranga for sponsorship reasons, is the state football league of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. It has been contested since its founding in 1919, being an amateur competition until 1940 when the league became professional. Twelve teams contest in the Campeonato Gaúcho, typically from January to April, for the state championship title.
Esporte Clube Novo Hamburgo, commonly referred to as Novo Hamburgo, is a Brazilian football club based in Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul. It currently plays in Campeonato Gaúcho Série A, the first level of the Rio Grande do Sul state football league.
Roger Machado Marques, also known simply as Roger, is a Brazilian football manager and former player who played as a left back. Machado's playing career was mainly associated with Grêmio, a club he represented for ten years. After retiring with Fluminense in 2008, he later became a manager, being notably in charge of both his former sides.
Bruno da Silva Barbosa, known as Bruno Silva, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Novorizontino. Mainly a defensive midfielder, he can also play as a centre back.
Sérgio Roberto de Braga Filho known as Serginho is a Brazilian footballer.
Álvaro André Rodrigues da Silva, or simply Branquinho, is a Brazilian striker. He currently plays for Manaus.
Paulo César Turra, known as Paulo Turra, is a Brazilian football manager and former player who played as a centre-back.
José Rafael Vivian, known as Zé Rafael, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Palmeiras.
Gilmar Miguel Iser is a retired Brazilian professional football player, who played as defender and currently a manager.
Wesley Pacheco Gomes, known as Wesley, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Marília.
Itamar Schülle is a Brazilian football manager and former player who played as a forward.
Romário de Souza Faria Filho, commonly known as Romarinho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward.
Sander Henrique Bortolotto, simply known as Sander, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left back for Goiás.
Gilberto Cirilo de Campos, commonly known as Beto Campos, was a Brazilian football manager.
José Brandão Gonçalves Júnior, known as Júnior Brandão, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Madura United.
Gerson Luiz Gusmão is a Brazilian professional football manager and former player who played as a left back. He is the current head coach of Caxias.
Celsonil Santos de Macedo Júnior, commonly known as Celsinho is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Remo as a right back.
Samuel Dias Lino is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays mainly as a left winger for La Liga club Atlético Madrid.
Paulo Henrique Marques is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as a left back. He is the current head coach of Veranópolis.
