Founded on 7 September 1925, it plays its games at the Dr. Ronaldo Junqueira Stadium (Ronaldão).

Historically, its biggest rival is Rio Branco de Andradas Futebol Clube.

De Moura Gavião was a dissident member of a local team called Foot-Ball Club Caldense.

Caldense plays at the municipal stadium Estádio Ronaldão, built in 1979, with a maximum capacity of 14,000 people.

On November 22, 1968, the club played their first match in Belo Horizonte city, against Cruzeiro at Independência stadium.