[6] In 1985, Botafogo finished 19th in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, which is the club's all-time best position in the competition.

[8] The 2011 season saw Botafogo, for the first time in their history, the club advanced to the Copa do Brasil's second round after beating Vitória 3–1 on aggregate.

Botafogo's first national title is the Série D, which was won in 2013, when they beat Juventude in the final.

Botafogo's home matches are usually played at Almeidão stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 40,000 people.

[10] The João Pessoa derby between Botafogo and Auto Esporte is commonly known as Botauto.

[11] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.