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| Full name | Sport Vereniging Britannia | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Pumanan di Piedra Plat Paradera | ||
| Founded | October 12, 1958 | ||
| Ground | Compleho Deportivo Franklyn Bareño Piedra Plat, Aruba | ||
| Capacity | 500 | ||
| Chairman | Cedric Werleman | ||
| League | Aruban Division di Honor | ||
| 2023–24 | Champions | ||
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Sport Vereniging Britannia is an Aruban football club, which currently plays in Aruba's first division. They are based in Piedra Plat.
History
SV Britannia was founded in 1958, when an official football team was organised for the local youngsters in Piedra Plat and vicinity. The colors of SV Britannia was chosen in the first board meeting: yellow and red. They played their first game in 1960, when beating Vitesse Cashero 3–1. The first board members were; Daniel "Vale" Croes, Henry "Henriche" Croes, Ripoldo Croes, Roland "Rolly" Bareño, Alfredo "Fechi" Bareño, Serapio "Jati" Weller, Joanquin Werleman, Hipolito "Poli" Pereira and Marcolino "Cholin" Erasmus.
SV Britannia promoted to the highest division (Division di Honor) in 2001. They clinched the league title so far in 2004–05, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2023-24 and subsequently took part in the 2006, 2007 and 2009 CFU Club Championship in an attempt to qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
International games
- Oct 25, 2001 – SV Britannia
vs 
Curaçao B Selection 3–3 - June 28, 2002 – SV Britannia vs
Atlético Nacional 2–4 - July 16, 2003 – SV Britannia vs
Carabobo 2–5 - Sept 27, 2005 – SV Britannia vs
Robinhood 1–2 In Trinidad and Tobago - Sept 29, 2005 – SV Britannia vs Robinhood 0–2 In Trinidad and Tobago
- April 21, 2006 – SV Britannia vs
CSD Barber (Curaçao) 2–4 - Dec 10, 2006 – SV Britannia vs
New Vibes (St. Thomas) 1–1 - Dec 12, 2006 – SV Britannia vs
San Juan Jabloteh 0–8 - Dec 14, 2006 – SV Britannia vs
SAP 1–7 - May 2, 2007 – SV Britannia vs Carabobo 1–2
- March 22, 2009 – SV Britannia Aruba vs
Cavaly 0–5 - March 29, 2009 – SV Britannia vs Cavaly 0–1
- June 5, 2009 – SV Britannia vs Centro Dominquito 0–5
- June 7, 2009 – SV Britannia Aruba vs FCS Nacional 2–4
- May 20, 2010 – SV Britannia vs Venezuela Selection 2–4
- June 18, 2010 – SV Britannia vs
Real Madrid Miami Soccer 2–2 - Aug 4, 2016 – SV Britannia vs Deportivo Pereira 1–1
- May 20, 2019 – SV Britannia Aruba vs Deportivo Pereira 1–3 U-20
- July 22, 2021 –
Punta Cana FC vs SV Britannia 2–2 - Oct 15, 2023 –
SV Vitesse Bonaire vs SV Britannia Aruba 1–4 - Aug 16, 2024 – SV Vespo Bonaire vs SV Britannia Aruba vs 1–3
- Aug 18, 2024 – SV Jong Colombia Curacao vs SV Britannia Aruba 1–2
- April 23, 2024 – CRKSV Jong Holland Football team Curacao vs SV Britannia Aruba vs 2–2
Staff members
- D.T.: Venezuela Renier Paraez
- D.T.Ass: Aruba Gregory Tromp
- D.T. Ass : Venezuela Lerjan Caceres
- Physical trainer: Colombia Luis Murillo
- Ass. Physical trainer: Juan E. Angulo Largacha
- Physiotherapist: Colombia Gustavo Rojas
- Physiotherapist: Venezuela Angela Maria Figueroa
- Team manager : Aruba Lisa Montero
- Administration : Aruba Lisette Werleman
- President : Aruba Cedric Werleman
Achievements
- 2004–05, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2013–14, 2023–24
- 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2016–17
- 2007–08 : SV Britannia 3–2 SV Deportivo Nacional
- 2008–09 : SV Britannia 1–1 SV Estrella (4–3 pk)
- 2009–10 : SV Britannia 2–0 SV La Fama
- 2010–11 : SV Britannia 4–1 SV Bubali
- 2012–13 : SV Britannia 1–0 SV Racing Club Aruba
- 2014–15 : SV Britannia 5–0 SV Bubali
- 2012–13 : SV Britannia 3–1 SV Racing Club Aruba
- 2016–17 : SV Britannia 2–1 SV Dakota
- 2022–23 : SV Britannia 1–0 SV Deportivo Nacional
- Copa ABC (Copa Antillana): 1
- 2024
Performance in CONCACAF competitions
- CFU Club Championship: 2 appearances
- Best: 2006 Group-Stage – 1 pt
| Year | Opponent | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Robinhood |
1–2 | 0–2 |
| 2006–07 | New Vibes |
1–1 | |
| W Connection |
0–8 | ||
| SAP |
1–7 | ||
| Cavaly |
0–5 | 0–1 |
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
