Associao Chapecoense de Futebol, commonly known as Chapecoense, is a Brazilian football club, based in the city of Chapec in the state of Santa Catarina.Early history\n\n Associao Chapecoense de Futebol were only founded in 1973, following the merger if Atletico Chapecoense and Independente. Based in the city of Chapeco, in the southern state of Santa Catarina, the club won its first title just four years later, in 1977, beating local rivals Avai.
