Dissatisfied supporters of Flamengo of Figueira do Rio Doce (old name of Governador Valadares city) founded a new club, named São Domingos de Figueira do Rio Doce on 13 February 1932.

[1] Soon later the club was renamed to its current name, Esporte Clube Democrata.

[2] Democrata won in 1981 its first title, the Minas Gerais Cup.

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

Democrata's stadium is Estádio José Mammoud Abbas, usually known as Mamudão, inaugurated in 1964, with a maximum capacity of 15,000 people.