Danubio F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Danubio Fútbol Club | |||
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| Nickname(s) | La Franja Los de la Curva La Universidad del Fútbol Uruguayo |
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| Founded | 1 March 1932 | |||
| Ground | Jardines del Hipódromo María Mincheff de Lazaroff, Montevideo, Uruguay |
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| Capacity | 11,018 | |||
| Chairman | Arturo Del Campo | |||
| Manager | Juan Manuel Olivera | |||
| League | Primera División | |||
| 2024 | Primera División, 6th of 16 | |||
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Danubio Fútbol Club is a Uruguayan football club. It is based in Jardines del Hipódromo, Montevideo. The team currently plays in the Uruguayan Primera División, which is Uruguay's top football league.
The club was founded in 1945. Their home stadium is called Jardines del Hipódromo. This stadium can hold 19,450 fans.
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Club History: Danubio's Journey
Danubio was started on March 1, 1932. It was founded by two brothers, Mihail (Miguel) and Ivan (Juan) Lazaroff. They were born in Bulgaria. They started the club with other young people from a school in Montevideo.
The club's name comes from the Danube river. This river is the second-longest in Europe. The idea for the name came from the brothers' mother, María Mincheff de Lazaroff. She first suggested naming it after another river, Maritsa. But that name was not chosen.
First League Title: 1988 Victory
Danubio won its first league title in 1988. They had a great young team. Rubén da Silva was a star player that season. He scored 23 goals, making him the league's top scorer.
This win allowed Danubio to play in the 1989 Copa Libertadores. This was their first time in this big South American tournament. They reached the semi-finals, which was their best performance ever in a continental competition.
Copa Libertadores Journey
In the 1989 Copa Libertadores, Danubio started in Group 5. They finished second in their group. In the Round of 16, they beat Nacional, another strong Uruguayan team. The score was 3–1 over two games.
Next, in the quarter-finals, they defeated Cobreloa from Chile. The total score was 4–1. In the semi-finals, they played against Atlético Nacional from Colombia. The first game was a 0–0 tie in Montevideo. But Atlético Nacional won the second game 6–0, ending Danubio's amazing run.
More League Wins: 2004 and 2006–07
Danubio won their second league title in 2004. They beat Nacional with a last-minute goal by Diego Perrone. Even though they lost the first game 4–1, Danubio won the overall title. They finished first in both the Clausura tournament and the yearly standings.
The club won its third league title in the 2006 Apertura. They defeated Peñarol 4–1 in December 2006. Danubio needed to win the final match to secure the title. A young Edinson Cavani scored the last goal in that game.
In the next season, the 2007 Clausura, Danubio beat Peñarol again. They won on penalties after a 1–1 draw. With this win, Danubio became the first club to win both the Apertura and Clausura tournaments. This had not happened since Nacional did it in 1998.
Fourth League Title: 2013–14 Season
Danubio won their fourth Uruguayan league title in the 2013–14 season. They played against Montevideo Wanderers in the final. The second game of the final ended 2–2 after extra time. Camilo Mayada scored a last-minute bicycle kick goal to tie the game. Danubio then won the title in a penalty shootout.
Team Colours and Badge Design
In 1932, Danubio chose to use the same kit colours as Montevideo Wanderers. These colours were black and white. This was a way to honour Wanderers, who were the last amateur champions of Uruguay in 1931.
Later, Danubio changed their kit design. This was because another team, Universal Ramírez, used a similar pattern. The current design is inspired by River Plate's kit. River Plate wears a red diagonal sash over a white shirt. Danubio uses a black sash instead.
Kit Variations and Bulgarian Roots
Danubio's shorts are usually black, but sometimes they have been white. Their socks are typically white. In the 2005–06 season, they wore a green shirt with a white sash as their third kit. This was for games against teams with similar colours.
In 2007, green was used again in a match against Saprissa. However, the club decided to stop using the green shirt. This was because they often lost when wearing it. Now, red is used for their third kit. The red and green colours are also linked to the Bulgarian flag.
In late 2019, Danubio introduced a special third kit. This kit pays tribute to the club's Bulgarian origins. The red shirt has white and green stripes across the chest and sleeves. These colours represent the Bulgarian flag. The kit also includes a line from Bulgaria's national anthem.
Home Stadium: Jardines del Hipódromo
Danubio plays its home matches at the Estadio Jardines del Hipódromo. This stadium first opened in 1957. It can hold 18,000 people.
In 2017, the club's members voted on a new name for the stadium. The winning name was María Mincheff de Lazaroff. This name honours the mother of the club's founders, Mihail 'Miguel' and Ivan 'Juan' Lazaroff. It became the first football stadium in Uruguay named after a woman.
Current Squad: Meet the Players
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Famous Players from Danubio
Many talented players have played for Danubio. Some of them have also played for their national teams. Here are a few notable names:
- Álvaro Recoba
- Ruben Sosa
- Marcelo Zalayeta
- Rubén da Silva
- Javier Chevantón
- Fabián Carini
- Richard Núñez
- Walter Gargano
- Carlos Grossmüller
- Ignacio María González
- Edinson Cavani
- Cristhian Stuani
- Jose Gimenez
- Camilo Mayada
- Diego Forlán
- Eber Moas
Club Achievements: Danubio's Trophies
Danubio has won several important titles throughout its history.
Senior Titles
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- Record
- (s) Shared record
| Type | Competition | Titles | Winning years |
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Primera División | 4 | 1988, 2004, 2006–07, 2013–14 |
| Segunda División | 3 | 1947, 1960, 1970 | |
| Divisional Intermedia | 1 |
1943
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| Divisional Extra | 1 |
1942
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| Half-year / Short tournament (League) |
Torneo Apertura | 3 |
2001, 2006, 2013
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| Torneo Clausura | 3 |
2002, 2004, 2007
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| Torneo Clasificatorio | 1 |
2014
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| National (Cups) |
Copa de Honor Celeste Olímpica | 1 |
2014
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| Torneo Competencia | 1 |
1988
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| Liguilla Pre-Libertadores | 1 |
1983
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Danubio in CONMEBOL Competitions
Danubio has also competed in several international tournaments organized by CONMEBOL, the South American football confederation.
- Copa Libertadores: 7 appearances
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- 1978: First Round
- 1984: First Round
- 1989: Semi-finals
- 2005: Group Stage
- 2007: Preliminary Round
- 2008: Group Stage
- 2015: Group Stage
- Copa Sudamericana: 6 appearances
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- 2002: First Round
- 2003: Preliminary Round
- 2004: Preliminary Round
- 2005: First Round
- 2007: First Round
- 2012: First Round
- 2023: Group Stage
- Copa CONMEBOL: 4 appearances
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- 1992: First Round
- 1993: First Round
- 1994: First Round
- 1997: Quarter-finals
See also
In Spanish: Danubio Fútbol Club para niños
