Club Sol de América facts for kids
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| Full name | Club Sol de América | |||
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| Nickname(s) | El Danzarín El Unicolor Los Dragones Azules |
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| Founded | March 22, 1909 | |||
| Ground | Estadio Luis Alfonso Giagni, Villa Elisa, Paraguay |
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| Capacity | 11,000 | |||
| Chairman | Carlos Giagni | |||
| Manager | Roberto Torres | |||
| League | Primera División | |||
| 2023 | División Intermedia, 1st of 16 (promoted) | |||
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Club Sol de América is a sports club from Paraguay. It is most famous for its football (soccer) team. The club is located in Barrio Obrero, a neighborhood in Asunción, the capital city. It was founded a long time ago, in 1909.
The main stadium for Sol de América's football games is in Villa Elisa. This city is a suburb right next to Asunción. The club has won the top football league in Paraguay, called the Paraguayan First Division, two times. These victories happened in 1986 and 1991. Besides football, Club Sol de América also has strong teams in basketball and a successful athletics department.
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Football Achievements: Trophies Won
Club Sol de América has a proud history of winning important football titles. These wins show how strong and competitive the club has been over the years.
National Football Titles
- Primera División
- Winners (2): The club won Paraguay's top football league in 1986 and again in 1991. This is the highest honor in Paraguayan club football.
- División Intermedia
- Winners (4): This is Paraguay's second-highest football league. Sol de América has won this division four times, in 1965, 1977, 2006, and most recently in 2023. Winning this league usually means the team gets promoted to the Primera División.
Playing in South American Football Competitions
Club Sol de América has also played in big international football tournaments. These are organized by CONMEBOL, which is the main football organization for South America.
Copa Libertadores: South America's Top Tournament
The Copa Libertadores is the most important club football competition in South America. It's like the Champions League for South American teams.
- Appearances: Sol de América has played in the Copa Libertadores 6 times.
- Best Result: Their best performance was reaching the Quarter-finals in 1989. This means they were among the top 8 teams in the entire continent that year, which is a great achievement!
Current Football Team Players
The football team of Club Sol de América has many talented players. They come from Paraguay and other countries like Argentina and Venezuela. Here are some of the players who are part of the team as of September 2024:
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Famous Football Players and Coaches
Over the years, many great players and coaches have been part of Club Sol de América. Some of them have even played for their national teams or achieved special recognition.
Notable Players Who Played for Sol de América
A player is considered "notable" if they played many games for the club, won an award, or were part of a national team.
- Secundino Aifuch (1970s): A Paraguayan player who was with the club for several years.
- Teresio Centurión (1970s-1980s): Another Paraguayan player who had a long career at the club.
- Gustavo Neffa (1990s): A Paraguayan player who also played for the national team.
- Enrique Vera (2000s): A Paraguayan player who later became very famous and played in the World Cup.
- Pablo Zeballos (2000s): A well-known Paraguayan forward.
- Sebastian Abreu (2010s): A famous Uruguayan striker, known for playing in many different clubs around the world.
- Massimiliano Ammendola (2010s): An Italian player who brought international experience to the team.
Managers Who Led the Team
Many different coaches have managed Club Sol de América. Some of them are very famous in the world of football.
- Ferenc Puskás (1985–86): A legendary Hungarian football player, considered one of the greatest of all time, also coached the team.
- Sergio Markarián (1987–89): A well-known Uruguayan coach who has managed many national teams and clubs.
- Ever Hugo Almeida (1997–99, 2000–01): A Paraguayan football legend, both as a player and a coach.
- Daniel Garnero (2015–2016): An Argentine coach who later achieved great success in Paraguayan football.
Other Sports at Club Sol de América
Club Sol de América is not just about football! It is a multi-sport club with strong teams in other areas too.
Athletics Department
The club has a dedicated athletics department. This department is connected to the Federación Paraguaya de Atletismo, which is the main athletics organization in Paraguay.
- Famous Coaches: The physical trainers for the athletics department include Edgar Torres and Leryn Franco.
- Leryn Franco: Leryn Franco is a very famous Paraguayan javelin thrower. She competed in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Summer Olympics. She is now a director in the athletics department at Club Sol de América.
Basketball Team
Sol de América also has a very successful basketball team. They play in the Paraguayan Metropolitan Basketball League, which is a top league in the country.
- Paraguayan Championship Wins: The basketball team has won the Paraguayan Championship an amazing 9 times! Their wins were in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2007, 2010, and 2011. This shows they are one of the strongest basketball clubs in Paraguay.
See also
In Spanish: Club Sol de América (Asunción) para niños List of athletics clubs in Paraguay
