Defensor Sporting - Football

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Defensor Sporting Club is a sports club based in Montevideo, Uruguay. Founded in 1913, Defensor has several sports sections, with football and basketball being the most important and the ones in which the club has achieved significant achievements in Uruguay and internationally.

It is the third most highest winning club in Uruguay, with 25 official titles, only surpassed by Peñarol and Club Nacional de Football. The club's best performance at the international stage was in 2014, when they reached the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores, eventually losing to Club Nacional 2–1 on aggregate. They have won the Uruguayan Championship four times: in 1976, 1987, 1991, and 2007-08. Their 1976 title win was especially notable in Uruguay's football history as it ended 44 years of dominance by Nacional and Peñarol.

History

Founded on March 15, 1913, as Club Atlético Defensor, the name of the club was changed in 1989 to Defensor Sporting Club after a merger with Sporting Club Uruguay. They played in the first professional league season in Uruguay, the 1932 Uruguayan Primera División

Defensor has won many qualifying tournaments (Pre-Liguilla) to the Copa Libertadores and has represented Uruguay on numerous occasions internationally. Regarded as one of the teams that creates and develops many players in Uruguay that become successful players worldwide, It is the first club of numerous players like Jorge "Polilla" da Silva, Sergio "Manteca" Martínez, Sebastián Abreu, Andrés Fleurquin, Marcelo Tejera, Darío Silva, Gonzalo Vargas, Diego "Ruso" Pérez, Nicolás Olivera, Martín Cáceres, Maxi Pereira, Álvaro González, and Tabaré Viúdez.

Legendary coach Prof. José Ricardo de León brought Defensor to the national championship in 1976 and originated a football (fútbol) school of thought, consistently criticized as ultra defensive, that is still present nowadays in several teams and coaches.

In September 2007, the club was considered the World's Club Team of the Month by the IFFHS.

Defensor Sporting's most famous supporter is singer/composer Jaime Roos.

Defensor Sporting is a professional soccer team based in Montevideo, Uruguay. The club was founded in 1913 and has a rich history in Uruguayan football. Defensor Sporting is known for its strong youth development program, which has produced many talented players who have gone on to have successful careers both domestically and internationally.

The team plays its home matches at the Estadio Luis Franzini, which has a capacity of around 18,000 spectators. Defensor Sporting has a passionate fan base known as "Los Violetas," who support the team with unwavering loyalty and enthusiasm.

Over the years, Defensor Sporting has won several domestic titles, including multiple Uruguayan Primera Division championships. The team has also had success in international competitions, reaching the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores in 2014.

Defensor Sporting is known for its attacking style of play, with a focus on possession and quick, incisive passing. The team is also known for its strong defensive organization and physicality, making them a formidable opponent for any team.

Overall, Defensor Sporting is a respected and competitive team in Uruguayan football, with a proud history and a bright future ahead.

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