Central Espanol
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- Uruguay Segunda 218 Uruguay Segunda B Nacional 16 Uruguay Cup 5
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Wikipedia - Central Español
Central Español Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Central Español is a Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.
History
The F.U.F era
Together with Peñarol, Central founded FUF (Uruguayan football federation) in 1923 after being expelled from AUF. The FUF even made a parallel Uruguay national team (dissident to AUF) that played several international games based on Peñarol and Central squads. After 3 years of existence the new federation was dissolved and both teams returned to AUF.[]
Merging
Central append "Español" to its name after an agreement signed with a Spanish group in 1971. Central itself was born from a merge between "Solís Bochas" and "Soriano Polideportivo".[]
Champions
In 1984 Central Español won their only Uruguayan championship to date. The team was managed by Líber Arispe during campaign.[]
The team's colors are blue and white, and they are known for their attacking style of play and strong defensive organization. Central Español has a strong youth development program and has produced many talented players who have gone on to play for top clubs in Uruguay and abroad.
Central Español has had success in domestic competitions, winning the Uruguayan Segunda División multiple times. The team has also competed in international tournaments, representing Uruguay with pride.
Overall, Central Español is a respected and competitive team in Uruguayan football, with a rich history and a bright future ahead.