Club Foundation: May 1st 1939

Sports and cultural groups are part of Marinhense history, integrated into a wave of associative actions that ran through the 19th century in Portugal.

The "Os Vidreiros" Sports Group was officially founded on May 1, 1939, with soccer as its main activity and the colors of its kit – red and white.

Based in the parish of Picassinos, the club's first facilities were located at the 1st of May Instruction and Recreation Society, known as the 1st of May Sports Group. However, it is possible that the origins of "Os Vidreiros" G.D. date back to 1937, when the names of Joaquim Alberto Gentil and the Basílio da Tojeira family of Picassinos were associated.

Initially, Os Vidreiros played on a field called the 1st of May Stadium, equipped with wooden bleachers, located on Mariana Barosa Street. Their headquarters were located in a rented house belonging to Rodolfo Dinis Alves, on the same street. The team would even compete in the São Paulo Football Championship before suspending its activities in 1942.

First Decades and Consolidation (1960s–2000s)

It was due to disagreements between the founders and the SIR Board of Directors, who disagreed with the practice of football at the Sociedade de Picassinos, that the club split. Later, with sponsorship from Metalúrgica Marinhense, the club was reactivated and began competing in the FNAT National Championships, which it won several times.

The club's current name emerged after a period of hiatus, between 1960 and 1978, when a group of friends, led by João Alves Agostinho and including, among others, Manuel Sousa Pêssego, António Alves, Alípio Baptista, Mário Branco, José Alves, Lelo Romão, and António Pedro Gentil da Encarnação, took on the task of restructuring the club.

They set up their headquarters in a room provided by the Coletividade de Picassinos, registered with the AFL and began construction of a football field on the site of the old Tojal field, where it remains to this day.

Located in an area of ​​5,000 m2, it currently has a sports complex with a synthetic grass court built in 2014, which replaced the old bare field, equipped with excellent lighting, also renovated in 2019, which allows for night games and training, covered stands (built during the 1999-2000 season) and a 2-story building with changing rooms, medical station, laundry, bar room, management room, among other infrastructures that allow for the practice and comfort of its athletes.

A New Era in the History of "Os Vidreiros"

The year 2023 marked a turning point for Grupo Desportivo Os Vidreiros, symbolizing the beginning of a new era of growth and professionalization.
That year saw the construction of the Training Center, located beneath the stands of the Tojal Stadium.

This project gave the club modern, multifunctional facilities, including:

Locker rooms for the teams and a separate locker room for referees;
Meeting room for planning and management;
Dormitories equipped to host athletes and staff, including one room with five beds and a common dormitory with capacity for 25 beds;
Massage room and medical support area;
Dedicated space for match preparation and tactical presentations, providing proper conditions for technical staff;
Fully equipped kitchen to support training camps, matches, and events;
Covered events area, enabling the club to host gatherings and activities year-round.

This investment represented a crucial step forward in the development of the club, consolidating its role as a hub for athlete development and community engagement, while ensuring better conditions for all players.

Consolidation of Women’s Football (2014–2023)

Women’s football began at Os Vidreiros in the 2014/2015 season, with the creation of two teams: a Senior 11-a-side (National Promotion Championship and Promotion Cup) and a Junior 7-a-side (District Championship), both coached by Sandra Ferreira, the driving force behind the women’s project.

The following years brought consolidation and recognition:

Hosting and organizing tournaments such as the Copa Vidreiros;
Historic victories, including the National U19 Women’s Cup (2021/2022) and the Women’s National Promotion Cup (2022/2023);
Competing at the national level against clubs like SL Benfica and Sporting CP;
Several players called up to district and national teams;
Hosting major events in Marinha Grande, such as Senior National Women’s Team matches and the Women’s National Super Cup.

With the contribution of several coaches (Pedro Rosa, José Coelho, José Ricardo, José Rocha, Alexandre Cepeda, António Guilherme “Togui” and José Carlos “Zeca”), women’s football became a core identity of the club, giving it both visibility and prestige nationwide.

A New Strategy: Focus on Youth Development (2024–present)

In 2024/2025, the club redefined its vision for the future, shifting towards a strong investment in youth development. The focus moved to building from the ground up, ensuring the next generation of competitive athletes.

That season brought impressive numbers: 56 players aged 4 to 17, spread across U13, U15 and U17 squads, as well as the ABC Project for the youngest players.

Results came quickly:

• The U13s won the Closing Tournament organized by the Leiria Football Association;

• The U17s won the District Tournament of their category.

For the 2025/2026 season, the club continues this approach, maintaining its youth squads while also returning to national competitions with an U19 Women’s Team in the Second Division of the National Championship.
This marks a new era where youth development is at the heart of the project, while keeping a strong link to the competitive stage.