Cerro Porteño facts for kids
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| Full name | Club Cerro Porteño | ||
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| Nickname(s) | El Ciclón (The Cyclone) Club del Pueblo (The People's Team) La Mitad más Uno (The Half plus One) El Azulgrana (The Blue And Red) |
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| Founded | 1 October 1912 | ||
| Ground | Estadio General Pablo Rojas | ||
| Capacity | 45,000 | ||
| Chairman | Juan José Zapag | ||
| Manager | Diego Martínez | ||
| League | Primera División | ||
| 2024 | Primera División, 3rd of 12 | ||
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Club Cerro Porteño is a famous professional football club from Asunción, Paraguay. It was started in 1912 and is one of the most popular football teams in Paraguay. The club has won the Primera División title 34 times.
Cerro Porteño plays its home games at the General Pablo Rojas Stadium. This stadium is also known as La Nueva Olla (The New Boiler). It can hold 45,000 fans, making it the biggest stadium in Paraguay. The club has a big rivalry with Club Olimpia, and their matches are called the Paraguayan derby. A cool fact about Cerro Porteño is that they have never been relegated from the top league!
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Club History and Founding
Cerro Porteño was founded on October 1, 1912. A woman named Susana Núñez and a group of young people wanted to create a new football club. At that time, Paraguay had some political disagreements between two main parties.
To show unity and friendship, the club's founders chose colors from both parties. They picked red (from the Colorado Party) and blue (from the Liberal Party). Later, white was added to the shorts. This made the team's uniform include all the colors of the Paraguayan flag.
The club's name, Cerro Porteño, comes from a famous battle. This battle happened on January 19, 1811, near a place called Cerro Mbaé. In this battle, Paraguayan troops won a great victory against forces from Buenos Aires, Argentina (who were called Porteños). This important historical event gave the club its name.
Over the years, Cerro Porteño has won many national championships. However, they have not yet won any big international tournaments. They have had some good runs in the Copa Libertadores, reaching the semi-finals several times.
In 2014, the club's president, Juan José Zapag, spoke out against corruption in Paraguayan football. He said that his club would only win by playing fair.
Home Stadium: La Nueva Olla
Cerro Porteño's stadium is called Estadio General Pablo Rojas. It is also known as "La Nueva Olla" or "La Olla." The stadium is located in the Obrero neighborhood of Asunción. It can hold 45,000 people, making it the largest stadium in Paraguay.
International Competitions
Cerro Porteño has played in major South American football tournaments many times.
- Copa Libertadores: They have appeared 45 times in this top competition.
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- Best result: Reached the Semi-finals in 1973, 1978, 1993, 1998, 1999, and 2011.
- Copa Sudamericana: They have played in this tournament 11 times.
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- Best result: Reached the Semi-finals in 2009 and 2016.
Club Achievements
| Type | Competition | Titles | Seasons |
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| National | Primera División | 34 | 1913, 1915, 1918, 1919, 1935, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1944, 1950, 1954, 1961, 1963, 1966, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2009 Apertura, 2012 Apertura, 2013 Clausura, 2015 Apertura, 2017 Clausura, 2020 Apertura, 2021 Clausura |
| Torneo República | 3 |
1989, 1991, 1995
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| Plaqueta Millington Drake | 2 |
1949, 1950
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Club Rankings
Cerro Porteño is recognized in global and South American football rankings.
World Club Ranking
| Rank | Country | Team |
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| 45 |  |
Aston Villa |
| 46 |  |
Panathinaikos |
| 47 |  |
Cerro Porteño |
| 48 |  |
Atlético Nacional |
| 49 |  |
Monaco |
South America Club Ranking
| Rank | Country | Team |
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| 12 |  |
Estudiantes de La Plata |
| 13 |  |
Cruzeiro |
| 14 | |
Cerro Porteño |
| 15 | |
Atlético Nacional |
| 16 | |
Racing |
Team Players
Here are the players currently on the first team for Cerro Porteño.
First Team Players
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Players on Loan
Some players from Cerro Porteño are currently playing for other teams on loan.
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Notable Players in Club History
Many talented players have been part of Cerro Porteño. Here are some who made a big impact:
- Julio dos Santos: Played many games for the club over several years.
- Édgar Barreto: Started in the club's academy before becoming a professional.
- Diego Barreto: Another player who came through the club's youth system.
- Miguel Almirón: A well-known Paraguayan player who played for Cerro Porteño.
- Diego Lugano: A famous Uruguayan defender who joined the club in 2015.
- Marcelo Martins Moreno: A Bolivian forward who played for the club in 2022.
- Daniel Güiza: A Spanish player who joined the team from 2013 to 2015.
Club Records
Cerro Porteño has some impressive records for its players:
Most Appearances for the Club (All Competitions)
- Julio Dos Santos: 267 games
- Jorge Achucarro: 257 games
- Aldo Bobadilla: 265 games
- Estanislao Struway: 227 games
Most Goals for the Club (All Competitions)
- Virgilio Ferreira: 90 goals
- Julio Dos Santos: 88 goals
- Erwin Ávalos: 70 goals
- Saturnino Arrua: 88 goals
- José Vinsac: 58 goals
Most Appearances in League Games
- Salvador Breglia: 225 games
- Jorge Achucarro: 215 games
- Julio Dos Santos: 212 games
- Blas Marcelo Cristaldo: 201 games
Most Goals in League Games
- Virgilio Ferreira: 67 goals
- Erwin Ávalos: 64 goals
- José Vinsac: 58 goals
- Saturnino Arrua: 55 goals
Most Appearances in International Cup Games
- Aldo Bobadilla: 67 games
- Estanislao Struway: 64 games
- Virgilio Ferreira: 61 games
- Blas Marcelo Cristaldo: 57 games
Most Goals in International Cup Games
- Virgilio Ferreira: 23 goals
- Santiago Salcedo: 15 goals
- Celino Mora: 14 goals
- César Ramírez: 13 goals
Other Sports at the Club
Cerro Porteño is not just about football! The club also has successful teams in other sports.
Women's Football Team
The women's football team has won the Paraguayan women's football championship four times. They won in 2007 and then from 2012 to 2014. This success allowed them to play in the Copa Libertadores Femenina, which is the top women's club competition in South America.
Youth Teams
One of the club's youth teams participated in the 2006 Torneo di Viareggio, a well-known youth football tournament.
Futsal Team
The club's futsal (a type of indoor football) team is very strong. They play in the Liga Premium de Futsal, which is the best professional futsal league in Paraguay. As of 2023, they have won all seven editions of this league! Because of their dominance, they are known as "Los Dueños del Futsal," which means "The Kings of Futsal."
See also
In Spanish: Club Cerro Porteño para niños
