Gil Vicente's crest features a red shield with a stylised initial, the historic colour of the Barcelos club. Red evokes passion and Minho identity. The badge summarises local tradition and Gil Vicente's presence in Portuguese football — without inventing mottos on the shield.
Gil Vicente Futebol Clube was founded in 1924 in Barcelos and is a historic Minho club with recurring Primeira Liga presence. It has contested top-flight campaigns and domestic cups, with promotions and relegations typical of an ambitious regional club. Estádio Cidade de Barcelos is home. Red identifies Gil Vicente; Minho rivalry and local pride structure identity. Development, institutional stability and Barcelos support mark the path across a century of Portuguese football. The club maintains a professional structure, player development and a regular calendar in the main competitions.
Fans — Gil Vicente Futebol Clube
Gil Vicente Futebol Clube is part of the THECLUB INDEX catalogue. This page celebrates the club identity, crest and home ground.
Founded in 1924, they play at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos.
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Gil Vicente's crest features a red shield with a stylised initial, the historic colour of the Barcelos club. Red evokes passion and Minho identity. The badge summarises local tradition and Gil Vicente's presence in Portuguese football — without inventing mottos on the shield.
Previous crests
Versions used in the past by Gil Vicente Futebol Clube.
Current crest
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1924 - 1938
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Club history — Gil Vicente Futebol Clube
Gil Vicente Futebol Clube was founded in 1924 in Barcelos and is a historic Minho club with recurring Primeira Liga presence. It has contested top-flight campaigns and domestic cups, with promotions and relegations typical of an ambitious regional club. Estádio Cidade de Barcelos is home. Red identifies Gil Vicente; Minho rivalry and local pride structure identity. Development, institutional stability and Barcelos support mark the path across a century of Portuguese football. The club maintains a professional structure, player development and a regular calendar in the main competitions.
Estádio Cidade de Barcelos holds about 12,000 and is Gil Vicente's home. A stage for the Primeira Liga and cups, it offers a close-to-the-pitch feel and a strong bond with the city of Barcelos and the Minho club's members.
