Official name: Marítimo da Madeira City: Funchal Best League Performance: 5th place (1992/93; 1993/94; 1997/98) Best Cup Performance: Finalists (1994/95; 2000/01)  Website: www.csmaritimo.pt

Star man - Danilo Dias

Continuing their policy of plucking largely unknown talents from the Brazilian backwaters, Maritimo seem to have unearthed another gem in Danilo Dias. 

The forward was signed from Ipatinga in the summer of 2010, and quickly showed why many in his homeland thought he was deserving of a shot at a big club. Despite a slight build, his bewitching footwork allied to a high workrate immediately made him a fans' favourite. At 24 years of age Danilo certainly arrived in time to make a big name for himself in Portuguese football.
 

2010/11 Squad

Goalkeepers: Marcelo Boeck, Pecanha, Marafona, Luis Carlos

Defenders: Alonso, Robson, Andre Vilas Boas, Ricardo Esteves, Fernando Silva, Luciano Amaral, Sapina, Briguel, Joao Guilherme, Joao Diogo, Julio Cesar, Christos Melissis 

Midfielders: Marquinho, Luis Olim, Roberto Sousa, Dylan, Tcho, Rafael Miranda, Heldon, Danilo Dias

Forwards: Kanu, Baba Diawara, Djalma, Cherrard, Fidelis, Sami, Valentin Roberge, Evangelos Mantzios

Stadium

 

Name: Estadio dos Barreiros
Capacity: 9,177