Santa Clara Açores, Futebol SAD

Santa Clara Acores, Futebol SAD, a privately owned entity headquartered in Portugal, was founded in 1921. With approximately 50 employees, the company reported $7.5M in revenue as of 2025. Functioning as a professional football club, it generates revenue through sports tickets, merchandise, and sponsorships. The club, also known as Clube Desportivo Santa Clara, is based in Ponta Delgada, Azores, and holds the distinction as the only team from the Azores Islands to have competed in a UEFA competition, qualifying for both the UEFA Intertoto Cup and the UEFA Europa Conference League. It is also the sole club from the Azores to have competed in the top division of the Portuguese Liga, making it the westernmost top-flight club in Europe. Santa Clara currently competes in the Primeira Liga, the Portuguese first division football league. The club's kit manufacturer is Umbro, and its main sponsor is Lebull.