Bancruz Piraí

The Club

Bancruz Piraí

A family-built football institution in the heart of Santa Cruz.

Our Story

Built by a family, owned by a community

Bancruz Piraí was built by the James family in Santa Cruz. Not a corporate project. Not an investment vehicle. A club that grew from the ground up.

The club competes in the Santa Cruz regional league with a clear mission: professionalize, win promotion, and build something that lasts.

History

The timeline

Founded

The James family establishes Bancruz Piraí

A football club born in Santa Cruz, built on community values.

2002

El Semillero — the academy takes root

Founded by Eduardo James and Carola Monasterio. A youth development academy rooted in community.

Present

Competing in the Santa Cruz regional league

25 matches played. 20th of 26 teams. The foundation is here.

2026

Project Puente

An operator-led partnership to professionalize the structure and win promotion.

Santa Cruz

The city behind the club

Santa Cruz de la Sierra is the largest city in Bolivia and the epicenter of its football culture.

Bancruz Piraí isn’t just a club in Santa Cruz. It’s a club of Santa Cruz.

Values

What we stand for

Transparency

Real reporting. Clean financials. Institutional-grade governance.

Community

The club belongs to the people around it.

Ambition

Promotion is not a dream. It’s the plan.