CD Fortaleza is a professional soccer team based in Fortaleza, Brazil. Founded in 1918, the team has a rich history and a strong fan base. They compete in the top tier of Brazilian soccer, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, and have a reputation for playing an exciting and attacking style of football.
The team's colors are red and blue, and their home matches are played at the Estádio Castelão, a modern stadium with a capacity of over 60,000 spectators. CD Fortaleza has a fierce rivalry with other teams in the region, particularly Ceará Sporting Club, with matches between the two sides known as "Clássico-Rei" or the King's Derby.
Over the years, CD Fortaleza has won numerous domestic titles, including the Campeonato Cearense and the Copa do Nordeste. The team has also had success in international competitions, reaching the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores.
CD Fortaleza is known for its passionate fan base, known as "Leões do Pici" (Lions of Pici), who support the team through thick and thin. With a strong squad of talented players and a dedicated coaching staff, CD Fortaleza continues to be a force to be reckoned with in Brazilian soccer.