Bauru Atlético Clube, commonly known as Bauru, is a Brazilian football club based in Bauru, São Paulo.
The club was founded on 1 May 1919,[1] as Luzitana Futebol Clube. Bauru won the Campeonato Paulista do Interior de Futebol in 1946 when Pelé's father Dondinho was part of the winning squad.[1] Pelé started his career playing for Bauru Youth.[2] After Pelé left the club, Bauru folded in the 1960s.[2]
Bauru Atlético Clube played their home games at Arena Lusitana.