Esporte Clube São Bento

What Esporte Clube São Bento does

Esporte Clube São Bento is a Brazilian member-owned sports association founded in 1913 and headquartered in Sorocaba, São Paulo. The club's core product is professional men's football, supplemented by a youth development pyramid (Sub-15, Sub-17, Sub-20), an amputee football program, martial arts, and table football sections. It operates under a traditional association model that has been complemented by adoption of the SAF (Sociedade Anônima do Futebol) corporate vehicle to enable external investment and modernize governance.

The business model is anchored by the Sócio Bentao recurring-membership program, which generates a stable, recurring revenue base from local supporters, and by a portfolio of regional and local sponsorship agreements. Revenue diversification is limited: there are no disclosed national broadcast rights, major enterprise sponsorship contracts, or merchandise distribution at scale, and customer concentration sits heavily within the Sorocaba metropolitan market. Operations are supported by 47 employees under the leadership of President Almir Laurindo, with governance via a General Assembly that recently proposed statute amendments.

The club has been recognized for management quality by winning three consecutive FPF Gold awards from the Paulista Football Federation (2022, 2023, 2024). Its strategic posture is oriented toward incremental operational improvement and governance modernization (SAF, statute reform) rather than aggressive commercial expansion, and it does not disclose any AI/ML, proprietary technology platforms, or digital product capabilities.

Name

Esporte Clube São Bento

Legal name

Esporte Clube São Bento

Website

https://ecsaobento.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Esporte Clube São Bento is a Brazilian member-owned sports association founded in 1913 in Sorocaba, São Paulo, operating professional football, youth categories, and ancillary sports, with revenue from a local membership program and regional sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Football Club / Sports Club Operations

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Youth football development
• Sports membership program
• Amputee football program
• Corporate sports sponsorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Sorocaba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership/Sócio Program: The club operates a Sócio Bentao membership program where supporters pay to become members, providing recurring revenue from the fan community.
2. Sponsorships: Multiple corporate sponsors including Rivalo (sportsbook), Cical, KMF Baterias, Acqua.br, Gini, Klarina, Junpe, Pre Med, Padaria do Gonçalo, Seritec Vertical, Impresso Brasil, Farma Ponte, Qualiser Contabilidade, Integral Saúde, and APAExonados provide sponsorship revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Esporte Clube São Bento operates a professional football team that competes in state and national tournaments, complemented by youth development squads (Sub-20, Sub-17, Sub-15), an amputee (para-sport) football program, and additional recreational sports including martial arts and table football. The club monetizes its activities through the Sócio Bentao paid membership program, corporate sponsorships, and match-day operations for individual supporters and the broader Sorocaba community.

Product overview

Esporte Clube São Bento is a traditional Brazilian football club based in Sorocaba, São Paulo. The organization operates a multi-level football program including professional (Profissional), youth categories (Sub-20, Sub-17, Sub-15), and adapted football (Futebol de Amputados). Beyond football, the club offers complementary sports such as martial arts (Artes Marciais) and table football (Futebol de Mesa), positioning itself as a comprehensive sports institution rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Football Team (Futebol Profissional) The professional men's football team of Esporte Clube São Bento that competes in state and national tournaments, including the Campeonato Paulista, with a complete technical commission (head coach, assistant, physical trainer, goalkeeper trainer, physiologist, doctor, physiotherapist, massage therapist, performance analyst) and a roster of contracted players. The product is consumed by individual supporters via match attendance and Sócio Bentao membership.
• Youth Football Teams (Sub-20, Sub-17, Sub-15) Three youth development squads (Under-20, Under-17, Under-15) that form the club's player development pipeline, training future professional players and feeding them into the senior team. Programs serve young athletes in the Sorocaba region.
• Amputee Football (Futebol de Amputados) Adapted football program for athletes with amputations, representing Esporte Clube São Bento in para-sport football competitions and supported by sponsor APAExonados. The program serves para-sport athletes and extends the club's inclusive sports mission.
• Martial Arts Program (Artes Marciais) Martial arts program offered as part of the club's broader sports diversification strategy, available to members and community participants seeking non-football sports activities.
• Table Football Program (Futebol de Mesa) Table football (subbuteo/finger football) recreational activities offered by the club as part of its community sports programming.
• Sócio Bentao Membership Program Recurring paid membership program for supporters that provides exclusive benefits and ongoing engagement with Esporte Clube São Bento. Membership is enrolled online through sociobentao.com.br and torcedordevantagens.com.br, generating subscription-style recurring revenue.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• RivalominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSportsbook sponsor displayed on the club's website and promotional materials.
• CicalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of E.C. São Bento.
• KMF BateriasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBattery company sponsor of E.C. São Bento.
• Acqua.brminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand sponsor displayed on the club's official website.
• GiniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of E.C. São Bento.
• KlarinaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand sponsor of E.C. São Bento.
• JunpeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniform/equipment sponsor of E.C. São Bento.
• Pre MedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmergency services brand sponsor of E.C. São Bento.
• Padaria do GonçalominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bakery sponsor of E.C. São Bento.
• Seritec VerticalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of E.C. São Bento.
• Impresso BrasilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrinting/graphics sponsor of E.C. São Bento.
• Farma PonteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmacy chain sponsor of E.C. São Bento.
• Qualiser ContabilidademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccounting services sponsor of E.C. São Bento.
• Integral SaúdeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare services sponsor of E.C. São Bento.
• Sócio BentaominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembership program partner for E.C. São Bento supporters.
• APAExonadosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor associated with the amputee football program.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ituano FC: Traditional club from Itu, São Paulo, that has competed in the Campeonato Paulista top division and was promoted to Série B. Comparable to E.C. São Bento in state-tier positioning, governance structure under an established board, and reliance on local fan/sponsor ecosystem.
• Comercial Futebol Clube (Ribeirão Preto): Traditional Ribeirão Preto-based club competing in lower state divisions with a strong regional following. Comparable to E.C. São Bento in state-division positioning, member-owned governance, and reliance on regional sponsorship and ticketing.
• Associação Atlética Ponte Preta: Long-established Campinas-based club competing in the Campeonato Paulista with a history of national-level competition. Comparable to E.C. São Bento as a Paulistano traditional club with a São Paulo state footprint, though operating at a higher market scale.
• Portuguesa Santista: Santos-based legacy club currently in lower divisions of the Campeonato Paulista. Comparable to E.C. São Bento as a regional, member-supported São Paulo state club with a youth development focus and traditional supporter culture.
• Mirassol FC: Small São Paulo state club from Mirassol that has periodically competed in Série A and is now reactivated in lower state divisions. Comparable in club scale, governance profile, and championship footprint to E.C. São Bento.
• Botafogo Futebol Clube (Ribeirão Preto): Ribeirão Preto-based traditional club with notable Paulistão and Série B history. Comparable to E.C. São Bento as a heritage São Paulo state club operating with member-based governance, youth development, and regional commercial partnerships.
• Associação Ferroviária de Esportes: Historic club from Araraquara, São Paulo, that runs a professional football program in the Campeonato Paulista with youth development. Comparable in scale and state-division focus, serving a regional fan base through membership and sponsorship revenue.
• Associação Desportiva São Caetano: Traditional São Paulo state football club from the ABC region that has historically alternated between Série A and lower divisions. Directly comparable to E.C. São Bento given similar state-division footprint, non-profit/member-driven legacy model, and overlapping sponsor categories in Greater São Paulo.
• Oeste FC: Club from Barueri, São Paulo, that has competed in both national Série A and lower state divisions. Comparable to E.C. São Bento in terms of São Paulo state operation, traditional club identity, and category-B exposure in Brazilian football.
• XV de Piracicaba: Historic club from Piracicaba, São Paulo, regularly competing in the Campeonato Paulista second tier with a deeply rooted regional supporter base. Directly comparable to E.C. São Bento in state-tier positioning, traditional club structure, and regional sponsorship dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecsaobento1913
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCojjl5_WKiNiuamMwRy0z8A
• Facebookfacebook.com/ECSaoBento
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esporte-clube-s%C3%A3o-bento
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecsaobento1913

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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