Lion's memory: Amadeu Horn, founder and honorary president of Avaí FC | OneFootball

Every Thursday, Avaí Futebol Clube celebrates a former athlete or a remarkable figure in the club’s century-long history. We remember stars who brought us so much joy wearing the blue and white colors.

In the month of the Lion’s anniversary, we will look back at AMADEU HORN, founder of Avaí Futebol Clube. Amadeu Otto Horn was born in Rio de Janeiro-RJ on November 11, 1885. He was a merchant, owner of a sawmill on Esteves Júnior Street, and a minority partner of his brother, Eduardo Horn, in an export company. He passed away on February 4, 1937, at the age of 51, a victim of stomach cancer.

Amadeu was the founder and first president of Avaí, serving from 1923 to 1926, when he was elevated to Honorary President of the Club. The history and publications about Avaí say that the club was founded at his residence, at 23 Frei Caneca Street, in Florianópolis, on September 1, 1923, when, according to the founding minutes drawn up by Nestor Carreirão, Horn was acclaimed president. The book Dicionário do Avaí F.C. 1923-2023 highlights that “The new club would be named Independência, in honor of the centenary of Brazil’s independence, celebrated the previous year. However, Arnaldo Pinto de Oliveira, who had arrived late to the meeting, thought the name was too long and suggested ‘Avahy’ (after the spelling reform it came to be written as ‘Avaí’), because he was reading a History book, written by Rocha Pombo, which narrated passages about the Battle of Avahy, which took place during the Paraguayan War.”

Amadeu Horn’s house, the place where Avahy was founded

YOU WERE BORN A CHAMPION In the year after its foundation, Avaí played in its first official competition, becoming the first Santa Catarina Champion in its century-long history.

The title came unbeaten, and Avaí had the following lineup: Boos; Loureiro, Silva, Zanzibar, Zé Macaco, Joel, Accioly, Maciel, Mambrini, Arnaldo and Carlos Pires

Photo: Osny Meira Collection / Adalberto Klüser / Avaí F.C.

In 2013, during the club’s anniversary celebrations, Amadeu Horn’s family received the Saul Oliveira medal, the club’s highest honor.

CLUB RECEIVES IMAGE OF AMADEU HORN On January 5, 2022, Ressacada received a special visit. Edma Horn de Andrade, Eli Maria Horn and Tânia Regina Horn de Andrade — from the family of Avaí founder Mr. Amadeu Horn — were at Ressacada, where they were welcomed by then-president Júlio César Heerdt and by Spyros Apóstolo Diamantaras, the Club’s official researcher and historian. On that occasion, the Horn family donated an image of Amadeu Horn to the club. The portrait is part of the Memorial collection.

Photo: Vitória Amaral Marques / Avaí F.C.

FROM AMADEU TO THE PRESENT DAY Avaí Futebol Clube celebrated 103 years of existence this past September 1.

Over more than a century, the Lion of the Island has built a legacy of achievements that fills its immense fan base, the largest in Santa Catarina, with pride. Avaí is the team with the most Santa Catarina state titles, with 19 championships. It is also proud of a Brazilian Série C title and dozens of other achievements — among them, the most recent are the South-Southeast Cup and the Santa Catarina Recopa.

The club also made international history, representing Santa Catarina in the Copa Sudamericana, taking the name of Santa Catarina Island beyond the country’s borders, and building memorable campaigns on the national stage, such as promotion to Série A on several occasions.

In our home, Ressacada, the Avaí fans turn passion into celebration, pushing the team in moments of glory and also in times of difficulty. Memorable celebrations, such as Ressacada On-fire, receptions for the athletes, and 3D mosaics with fireworks in major and decisive matches. Together, team and fans, we are stronger, and that is how we achieve great results together.

Avaí supporters welcome the Avaí players

Photo: Fabiano Rateke / Avaí F.C.

Avaí Santa Catarina Champion 2025

Photo: Fabiano Rateke / Avaí F.C.

Nação Avaiana celebration at Ressacada

Photo: Fabiano Rateke / Avaí F.C.

RESEARCH SOURCES–– KLÜSER, Adalberto; MATOS, Felipe; and DIAMANTARAS, Spyros. O Time da Raça – Almanaque de 90 anos do Avaí Futebol Clube, 1923-2013. –– KLÜSER, Adalberto; MATOS, Felipe; and DIAMANTARAS, Spyros. AVAÍ F.C. 100 anos de histórias 1923 – 2023 – Photo archive of Alceu Atherino / Avaí F.C. – Avaí Play channel on YouTube; – Troféu Debate channel on YouTube; – Memória Avaiana website; – Avaí F.C. official website; – Polidoro Júnior website; – ND Mais website; LION’S MEMORY: Check out below who has already been featured here! #01 ROGÉRIO ÁVILA – HERE#02 CAVALLAZZI – The Golden Boy – HERE#03 FLÁVIO ROBERTO – 1988 champion – HERE#04 JUTI – The goal-scoring champion of 1975, HERE,#05 TONINHO QUINTINO – Santa Catarina Champion of 1973 HERE, #06 NIZETA, four-time Santa Catarina champion HERE, #07 ADILSON HELENO – Santa Catarina Champion of 1988, HERE, #08 ADOLFINHO – The greatest goalkeeper in Santa Catarina history HERE, #09 B0ALDUÍNO – The Little King, Santa Catarina Champion of 1973, 1975 HERE, #010 ZENON – Santa Catarina Champion of 1973 and 1975 HERE,#011 CLÉBER SANTANA – Avaí’s eternal number 88, Santa Catarina champion in 2012 HERE#012 VENEZA – The best defender in Avaí’s history, Santa Catarina champion in 1975 HERE#013 BELMONTE – Two-time Santa Catarina Champion (1988 and 1997) and Copa Santa Catarina Champion (1995) HERE#014 MIRINHO – One of the great idols in Avaí’s history HERE#015 BIRA LOPES – One of the great midfielders in Avaí’s history HERE#016 FOSSATI – Goalkeeper, Santa Catarina champion of 1988 HERE#017 EMERSON, a goal-scoring defender who made history at Avaí HERE#018 DÃO, forward Santa Catarina Champion in 1997 and Brazilian Série C Champion in 1998HERE#019 FANTICK, local forward, Copa Santa Catarina Champion, 1997 Santa Catarina Champion and 1998 Brazilian Série C Champion HERE#020 ROGÉRIO PRATEAT, defender, 1998 Brazilian Série C Champion HERE#021 SÁVIO, attacking midfielder, Santa Catarina Champion of 2010 HERE#022 FABRÍCIO BENTO, defender who scored the goal that gave rise to CRÉU HERE#023 VANDINHO, top-scoring forward who shone in 2008 HERE#024 MARQUINHOS SANTOS, the all-time top scorer at Ressacada HERE. #025 CÉSAR SILVA, goalkeeper captain, scorer and 1998 Brazilian Série C champion HERE. #026 RÉGIS, champion of the Santa Catarina 2nd Division in 1994, Copa Santa Catarina in 1995 and the Santa Catarina Championship in 1997 HERE#027 JACARÉ, champion of the Santa Catarina 2nd Division in 1994, Copa Santa Catarina in 1995 and the Santa Catarina Championship in 1997 HERE

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