Santo Andre is a Brazilian soccer club based in Santo Andre, Sao Paulo. Founded in 1967, the club has a relatively short but eventful history. Santo Andre has had success in the lower divisions of Brazilian football, earning promotions to the top-tier league on multiple occasions. Their most notable achievement came in 2004 when they won the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie C, securing a place in the Serie B for the following season. The club's home venue is the Estadio Bruno Jose Daniel, which has a capacity of around 15,000 spectators. Santo Andre is commonly known as "Ramalhao," which translates to "Big Branch" in English. This nickname is believed to have originated from the club's green and white striped kit, resembling the branches of a tree.