Fluminense FC
The goalkeeper Jairo do Nascimento "Pantera", who started his career in 1965 with Caxias and played later for Fluminense FC, Coritiba FC and SC Corinthians Paulista is with his single match for the "Seleção" in 1976 considered the only native of Joinville to ever play for Brazil. Adalberto Kretzer "Mickey", who started with the club in 1966 went on to have a rich career with Fluminense FC, EC Bahia, São Paulo FC and clubs in Colombia. Osni Fontan was a star of the team in the 1970s and later of Joinville EC. Afterwards he became president of Caxias and a well regarded sports commentator.