Sport Clube Vianense

What Sport Clube Vianense does

Sport Clube Vianense is a privately-held multi-sport association club founded in 1898 in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, operating one of the country's oldest continuously running football institutions. The club's core product is its senior football team, which competes in the Campeonato de Portugal (the fourth tier of Portuguese football), and a four-star FPF-certified youth academy spanning age categories from Petizes (under-7) through Sub-19, plus a women's football program under dedicated technical leadership. Beyond football, the club operates additional modalities including judo, dance sport, table tennis, billiards and motorsport. The annual Vianense Cup international youth tournament reached its 30th edition in 2024, attracting teams from Portugal, Spain and England.

The club's technology footprint is minimal — a traditional sports organization relying on a website (scvianense.pt) built by agency partner Blisq Creative, Facebook/Instagram channels, and email newsletters. In 2022 the club created a Sports Public Limited Company subsidiary, SPORT CLUBE VIANENSE – FUTEBOL SAD, with €50,000 minimum capital and authorization to sell up to 90% of share capital, to professionalize its senior football operations. The club reports approximately 2,000 members and more than 500 athletes across categories (per its September 2021 Carta Aberta).

Revenue is generated through six streams: recurring membership/subscription fees from 2,000+ associates, ticket sales (introduced for 2021/2022 season), merchandise sales through the on-site Loja, commercial sponsorships (CLS group including For Walk/For wear/Glova/Field, Loja da Segurança), stadium bar/concession operated by third-party concessionaires, and tournament entry/spectator fees from the Vianense Cup. Distribution is primarily domestic via the stadium retail store, direct membership enrollment, and a GTM partnership with Solinca Health Clubs (16 locations across 9 Portuguese cities) offering member gym discounts. Headcount is reported in the 51–100 range; the President of the Direction (CEO-equivalent) is Rui Pedro Silva, elected for the 2021/2024 term.

Name

Sport Clube Vianense

Legal name

Sport Clube Vianense

Website

https://scvianense.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sport Clube Vianense is a privately-held multi-sport Portuguese club founded in 1898 in Viana do Castelo, operating a senior football team in the Campeonato de Portugal, an FPF four-star certified youth academy, and additional modalities including judo, billiards, and dance, serving 2,000+ members and 500+ athletes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Sports Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Team Sports Clubs (Football/Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, etc.) (MPAKABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB), Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching) (HSADAEAF)

Keywords

• Amateur football club
• Youth football academy
• Multi-sport club
• Club membership programs
• Youth football tournament

Headquarters

HQ city

Viana Do Castelo

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Fees (Quotas de Sócio): The club generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by its 2,000+ associates who receive a physical or digital membership card granting access to exclusive benefits.
2. Stadium Operations and Concessions: Revenue from bar/kiosk concession within Estádio Dr. José de Matos, operated by third-party concessionaires under a 2-year contract with renewal options.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of official club merchandise including home and away kits, available at the club store (Loja) located at the stadium.
4. Sponsorships and Commercial Partnerships: Revenue from commercial partners including corporate sponsors (CLS, Loja da Segurança, For Walk, For wear, Glova, Field) and a gym partnership with Solinca offering exclusive member discounts.
5. Ticket Sales: Revenue from match-day ticket sales for the senior team playing in the Campeonato de Portugal; introduction of ticket pricing was approved for the 2021/2022 season.
6. Tournament Entry Fees (Vianense Cup): The club organizes the annual Vianense Cup youth football tournament (up to 30th edition in 2024) generating revenue from team participation fees and spectators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sport Clube Vianense is a historic multi-sport association club headquartered in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Its core offering is a competitive senior men's football team in the Campeonato de Portugal supported by an FPF four-star certified youth football academy, supplemented by additional sports modalities (judo, dance sport, table tennis, billiards, motorsport), annual club membership, an international youth tournament (Vianense Cup), official merchandise, and community engagement programs including a satellite-club partnership and a volunteer program.

Product overview

Sport Clube Vianense operates as a multi-sport club with its primary focus on football. The club maintains a senior football team competing in national competitions and a four-star FPF-certified youth academy spanning multiple age categories. Beyond football, the club offers additional sports modalities (judo, dance, table tennis, billiards, motorsport), organizes the annual Vianense Cup international youth tournament, operates an official merchandise store, and runs a volunteer program. The product portfolio centers on the senior team and academy as core offerings, supplemented by tournament events, merchandise sales, and community engagement programs.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Football Team (Campeonato de Portugal) Competitive senior men's football team playing in the Campeonato de Portugal, the fourth tier of Portuguese football. The team represents the club's primary competitive sports offering and serves as the senior endpoint of the academy development pathway. Recent milestone: 2023 Campeonato de Portugal final appearance at Estádio Nacional.
• Academia SC Vianense (Youth Football Academy) Certified youth football academy (Entidade Formadora certificada pela FPF com quatro estrelas) offering structured training across age groups from Petizes (~age 5) through Sub-19, with athlete registration open to local youth and a dedicated Medical Department. FPF four-star certification was awarded in 2024.
• Vianense Cup (International Youth Football Tournament) Annual international youth football tournament held at Estádio Dr. José de Matos, hosting youth teams from Portugal, Spain, and England across multiple age categories. The 2017 (25th) edition attracted approximately 600 young athletes from 40 teams and over 2,500 spectators; the tournament has continued annually with the 30th edition in 2024.
• Multi-Sport Modalities (Judo, Dance Sport, Table Tennis, Billiards, Motorsport) Non-football sports sections operated by the club, including judo (which produced five-time national veteran champion António Costa in 2018), ballroom dancing (Dança Desportiva), table tennis (Ténis de Mesa), billiards (Bilhar — with European Championship participant Vânia Franco in 2024), and motorsport (Automobilismo). Each section has a dedicated page on the club website.
• Club Membership (Sócio) Annual club membership (Sócio) program paid via Quotas de Sócio, granting members a physical or digital card with exclusive benefits including partner discounts (e.g., Solinca gym rates from €8.99/week), access to club events, and volunteer program eligibility. Membership sign-up is handled directly at the club headquarters and online.
• Official Club Store (Loja) — Merchandise Official merchandise store (Loja do Clube) selling SC Vianense branded apparel and accessories including home and away kits, with a physical location at Estádio Dr. José de Matos and online purchasing via the loja page on the club website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached the final of the Campeonato de Portugal (national competition) in June 2023, demonstrating elite competitive standing at the fourth tier of Portuguese football.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Viana Academia FutFênix (VAF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2024SC Vianense and Viana Academia FutFênix signed a Protocol of Cooperation on September 5, 2024. The agreement aims to strengthen youth football development through collaboration between the two academies in Viana do Castelo.
• Associação Desportiva e Cultural de Perre (ADC Perre)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 June 2021A satellite club (Clube Satélite) partnership was signed for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 seasons. ADC Perre competes in the AFVC 2nd Division with a team of mostly Sub-23 players from SC Vianense Academy. SC Vianense provides staff and technical structure while ADC Perre operates with its own identity. Players can move between the two clubs as part of the development pathway.
• SolincaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA partnership offering exclusive gym membership rates to SC Vianense members at Solinca clubs across Portugal (9 cities, 16 locations). Benefits include full club access, pool, jacuzzi, hammam, sauna, nutritional counseling, and group classes from €8.99/week. Free enrollmentJoia for members joining before October 1, 2017, and a free week pass for first visits.
• CLSminorOthersCLS is a commercial sponsor of SC Vianense, listed among the club's partner logos on the website. CLS also operates sub-brands including For Walk, For wear, Glova, and Field — all listed as club partners/sponsors.
• Loja da SegurançaminorOthersLoja da Segurança is a commercial sponsor of SC Vianense, listed among the club's partner logos on the official website.
• Blisq CreativeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBlisq Creative is the agency responsible for the club's official website (scvianense.pt) and voting platform (votacao.scvianense.pt). Listed as a partner with a logo on both the main site and the 125 Anos voting site.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Casa Pia AC: Lisbon-based club that rose from the lower Portuguese tiers to the Primeira Liga in recent years, illustrating a credible lower-to-upper-tier trajectory that SC Vianense's SAD structure and academy certifications could theoretically replicate. Useful benchmark for the upside path.
• Viana Academia FutFênix (VAF): Local Viana do Castelo youth football academy with which SC Vianense signed a Protocol of Cooperation in September 2024. Comparable in mission (youth football development in the same catchment) and a peer for academy talent sourcing and coaching methodology.

Direct peers

• Vitória FC (Setúbal): Historic Portuguese club currently operating in the lower tiers after financial restructuring. Comparable to SC Vianense in heritage-driven identity and community ownership, but illustrates the downside risk of operating in lower tiers without sustained capital.
• Varzim SC: Historic Portuguese football club based in Póvoa de Varzim, ~70 km south of Viana do Castelo, currently competing in the lower professional tiers (Liga 3 / Campeonato de Portugal). Highly comparable to SC Vianense in regional heritage, scale, and competitive tier; the closest geographic and structural peer.
• Atlético Clube de Portugal: Lisbon-based club that faced SC Vianense in the June 2023 Campeonato de Portugal final at Estádio Nacional. Operates in the same fourth tier with a similar membership/social-club model, making it a direct same-tier peer.
• ADC Perre (Associação Desportiva e Cultural de Perre): Local Viana do Castelo district club and SC Vianense's official satellite club partner for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons. Competes in the AFVC 2nd Division with predominantly Sub-23 players from the SC Vianense academy — a directly comparable grassroots/development peer.
• AD Sanjoanense: Clube Desportivo Sanjoanense, based in São João da Madeira, competes in the Campeonato de Portugal and was SC Vianense's next scheduled opponent in October 2023. Direct same-tier competitor with comparable structure, scale, and membership-driven business model.
• Académico de Viseu FC: Portuguese club competing in Liga 3/Campeonato de Portugal, based in Viseu. Comparable in scale, regional-anchored model, and four-tier competitive positioning; useful peer for benchmarking academy operations and sponsorship economics.

Broad incumbents

• Gil Vicente FC: Liga Portugal club based in Barcelos, ~50 km from Viana do Castelo. The dominant regional incumbent operating in the same Minho talent catchment — a structural competitor for academy players, local sponsors, and fan attention, though at a substantially larger scale.
• SC Braga: Major Portuguese club based in Braga, operating in the Primeira Liga with a workforce of hundreds and broad commercial reach. While not a direct competitor, it sits in the same Minho region and dominates regional sponsorship and talent pipelines — a structural ceiling on SC Vianense's regional growth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SCVianense
• Instagraminstagram.com/scvianense
• Xx.com/sc_vianense
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sport-clube-vianense

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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