Rio Ave is the name of a Portuguese football club, which was established in 1939 in the north of the country. Named after a famous river and nicknamed “Rioavistas” today the team plays in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, being one of the strongest competitors there. The club is coached by Mario Silva.
The visual identity of the Portuguese football club is bright, ornate, and memorable. Executed in a very rich color palette, the club’s badge doesn’t look overloaded with details, on the contrary, it evokes a sense of professionalism and strength.
The Rio Ave logo is composed of a black classic crest with a rounded bottom part, placed on an orange football with black accents. The “R. A. F. C.” The inscription is arched Andre the crest, on one of the ball’s stitches.
The crest is the main part of the Rio Ave logo, and it depicts a red clipper with yellow sails, which is placed on the green and white water of the river, which gave the name to the club.
The combination of four colors on the crest represents growth, passion, energy, and unity, the qualities you can’t imagine any sports team without.
Above the crest, there is an arched stylized crown, composed of a stonewall with five massive towers. It was placed there as a tribute to the club’s history and roots.