Squad
- Rafael García2009current
- Ignacio María González2013current
Luis Mejía2015current
Sebastián Eguren2015current
Nicolás López2016current
Álvaro Rafael González2017current
Federico Santander2023current
Sebastián Coates2024current
Eduardo Vargas2025current
Gonzalo Bergessiocurrent
Juan Manuel Sanabriacurrent- Pedro Cubillacurrent
Ángel Romano1910–1930
Alberto Suppici1915–1923
Alfredo Zibechi1917–1924
Antonio Urdinarán1917–1917
Héctor Scarone1917–1926
Andrés Mazali1919–1930
Santos Urdinarán1919–1933
Héctor Castro1923–1932
Pedro Petrone1924–1931- Emilio Recoba1925–1932
José Leandro Andrade1925–1930
José Nasazzi1925–1925
Pedro Arispe1925–1925- Héctor Scarone1927–1931
- Zoilo Saldombide1927–1934
- Conduelo Píriz1929–1930
Pedro Cea1929–1934
Enrique Fernández Viola1930–1931
Roberto Porta1930–1931
Michele Andreolo1932–1935
Domingos da Guia1933–1933- Enrique Fernández Viola1933–1935
- Héctor Castro1933–1936
- José Nasazzi1933–1937
- Pedro Petrone1933–1934
Rodolpho Barteczko1933–1934
Roque Máspoli1933–1939- Héctor Scarone1934–1939
- Enrique Fernández Viola1936–1937
- Roberto Porta1936–1946
Aníbal Paz1938–1953- Rodolfo Pini1940–1950
Schubert Gambetta1940–1948
William Martínez1943–1946
Eusebio Tejera1945–1950
Luis Cruz1946–1954
José Santamaría1948–1957
Javier Ambrois1950–1953- Julio Pérez1950–1957
Rinaldo Martino1950–1950- Schubert Gambetta1950–1956
- Rinaldo Martino1951–1953
Héctor Rial1952–1954- Walter Taibo1953–1959
- Eusebio Tejera1954–1954
- Guillermo Escalada1954–1963
Héctor Núñez1954–1959- Javier Ambrois1955–1957
Ernesto Vidal1956–1956
Hugo Fernández1961–1966
José Sanfilippo1964–1965
Atilio Ancheta1965–1971
Juan Carlos Masnik1965–1967
Julio Morales1965–1972
Milton Viera1965–1968
Juan Mujica1966–1971
Julio Montero Castillo1966–1972
Rogelio Domínguez1966–1968
Víctor Espárrago1966–1973
José Sasía1968–1968
Luis Artime1969–1972
Luis Cubilla1969–1974
Luis Ubiña1969–1973
Manga1969–1974- Juan Carlos Masnik1971–1974
- Luis Artime1973–1974
Darío Pereyra1975–1977- Julio Montero Castillo1975–1978
Rodolfo Rodríguez1976–1984
Hugo de León1977–1980
Pablo Forlán1977–1977- Pablo Forlán1978–1978
- Julio Morales1979–1982
- Julio Morales1979–1982
- Víctor Espárrago1979–1981
Waldemar Victorino1979–1980- Atilio Ancheta1982–1983
- Carlos Aguilera1982–1985
Milton Cruz1982–1983- Waldemar Victorino1982–1982
Antonio Alzamendi1983–1983
Miguel Ángel Brindisi1983–1984- Miguel Ángel Brindisi1983–1983
- José Pintos Saldanha1984–1994
Daniel Fonseca1988–1990- Hugo de León1988–1989
Julio Dely Valdés1988–1993
Martín Lasarte1988–1988- Julio Dely Valdés1989–1993
- Gustavo Méndez1990–1995
- Jorge Dely Valdés1991–1991
- Fabián O'Neill1992–1995
- Hugo de León1992–1993
- Gianni Guigou1994–2000
- Edu Marangon1995–1996
Diego Lugano1996–1999
Álvaro Recoba1996–1997
Gustavo Munúa1997–2003- José Zalazar1997–1997
- Rubén Sosa1997–2001
Gustavo Varela1998–2002
Mario Regueiro1998–2000- Adalto Batista da Silva1999–2001
- Diego Lugano1999–2003
- Richard Morales1999–2002
- Alejandro Lembo2000–2003
Pierre Webó2000–2002- Sergio Martínez2000–2001
- Saúl Martínez2001–2002
Sebastián Abreu2001–2001
Vicente Sánchez2001–2001
Andrés Scotti2002–2002- Andrés Scotti2002–2003
Blas Pérez2002–2002- Daniel Fonseca2002–2002
Gonzalo Castro Irizábal2002–2007- Gustavo Méndez2002–2005
- Juan Ángel Albín2002–2002
Mauricio Victorino2002–2006- Fabián O'Neill2003–2003
- Julio Dely Valdés2003–2003
- Rubén Sosa2003–2004
- Sebastián Eguren2003–2004
Sebastián Viera2003–2005- Juan Ángel Albín2004–2006
- Sebastián Abreu2004–2005
Luis Suárez2005–2006
Milan Borjan2005–2006
Bruno Fornaroli Sevilla2006–2008
Diego Alonso2006–2006
Diego Arismendi2006–2009
Diego Godín2006–2007
Fernando Muslera2006–2007- Jorge Andrés Martínez2006–2007
Zé Roberto2006–2009
Bruno Coutinho2007–2007- Derlis Florentín2007–2007
Mathías Cardaccio2007–2008- Mauricio Victorino2007–2009
Nicolás Lodeiro2007–2010- Richard Morales2007–2008
- Bruno Fornaroli Sevilla2008–2008
Kendall Waston2008–2009- Nicolás Bertolo2008–2008
- Alejandro Lembo2009–2011
- Derlis Florentín2009–2009
Eduardo Aranda2009–2010- Gianni Guigou2009–2010
- Gustavo Varela2009–2011
- Mario Regueiro2009–2010
Rodrigo Muñoz2009–2011- Sebastián Coates2009–2011
- Álvaro Enrique Peña2009–2011
Álvaro Fernández2009–2010- Álvaro Rafael González2009–2010
Marcelo Gallardo2010–2011
Mariano Pernía2010–2010- Mariano Pernía2010–2011
Alexis Rolín2011–2012- Bruno Fornaroli Sevilla2011–2011
Diego Placente2011–2012
Matías Vecino2011–2013- Nicolás López2011–2012
- Nicolás López2011–2011
Tabaré Viudez2011–2012- Álvaro Recoba2011–2015
- Alejandro Lembo2012–2013
- Andrés Scotti2012–2014
Fabián Estoyanoff2012–2012
Lucas Cavallini2012–2015- Vicente Sánchez2012–2013
- Diego Arismendi2013–2015
Gastón Pereiro2013–2015
Iván Alonso2013–2015- Juan Ángel Albín2013–2013
- Renzo Lopez2013–2014
- Sebastián Abreu2013–2013
- Álvaro Fernández2013–2013
Diego Polenta2014–2015- Gustavo Munúa2014–2015
Jorge Fucile2014–2018- Renzo Lopez2014–2015
- Rinaldo Cruzado2014–2014
- Sebastián Coates2014–2014
Sebastián Fernández2014–2020
Carlos Valdés2015–2015- Diego Polenta2015–2018
- Sebastián Abreu2015–2015
Mathías Olivera2016–2017- Mauricio Victorino2016–2017
Matías Viña2017–2020- Gonzalo Castro Irizábal2018–2020
- Pierre Webó2018–2018
- Luis Suárez2022–2022
- Gastón Pereiro2023–2023
- Nicolás Lodeiro2025–2026
Club Nacional de Football is based in Montevideo, Uruguay, and is one of the country's most prestigious football clubs.
The club competes in the Uruguayan Primera División, the highest tier of Uruguayan football.
Founded in 1899, Nacional was formed from the merger of Montevideo Football Club and Uruguay Athletic Club.
Biography
Formation
Club Nacional de Football, a prominent Uruguayan football club, was established on May 14, 1899, through the merger of Montevideo Football Club and Uruguay Athletic Club. The club's colors—red, blue, and white—were inspired by the national hero José Gervasio Artigas. Initially, Nacional faced challenges in gaining recognition, as their application to join the Uruguay Association League was initially rejected due to perceptions about the quality of criollo clubs. However, their impressive performances in friendly matches led to their admission in 1901.
Early Success
Nacional quickly made its mark in Uruguayan football, winning its first Uruguayan Primera División title in 1902. The club's first international achievement came in 1903 when they represented Uruguay in a match against Argentina, winning 3-2 in what was the first international match in Uruguayan football history. By 1905, Nacional had secured its first international title, the Copa de Honor Cousenier, solidifying its status as a leading football club in the region.
Legacy
Over the years, Club Nacional de Football has become synonymous with success in Uruguayan football, competing in the top tier, the Uruguayan Primera División. The club's rich history is marked by numerous titles and a strong fan base, making it a cornerstone of Uruguayan sports culture. Nacional continues to be a significant force in both national and international football, reflecting its storied past and ongoing commitment to excellence.
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Career & Clubs
Foundation and first years
Nacional is a result of the fusion between Montevideo Football Club and Uruguay Athletic Club, 14 May 1899. It was decided there that the club's flag should include the three colours (red, blue and white) historically connected to José Gervasio Artigas, Uruguay's national hero. The club's uniform was mostly red and blue. In 1900 Nacional included the Club Defensa and its players, and started playing at the Estadio Gran Parque Central. That same year four clubs governed by foreigners (Albion F.C., CURCC, Uruguay Athletic Club and Deutscher F.K.) founded the "Uruguay Association League". Nacional's petition to be included was dismissed on the thought that criollo clubs and their players lacked category. However, the League's clubs had to admit Nacional in 1901, after the club was invited to join the Argentinean League, due to their impressive performances in a number of friendly matches. In 1902 Nacional won their first Uruguayan Primera División title. The red jersey was substituted by the white jersey in 1902. In September 1903 Nacional fully represented the Uruguay national football team and beat Argentina 3–2, winning the first international match ever (between national teams) in the history of Uruguayan football (the first international club match ever, was won by Albion over Argentine team Retiro A.C. 3–1 in 1896 in Buenos Aires). In 1905 Nacional won its first international title, the Copa de Honor Cousenier. In a general assembly…
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Identifiers & aliases
Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan professional sports club based in La Blanqueada, a neighborhood in the capital city of Montevideo. The club currently competes in the Uruguayan Primera División, the highest tier in Uruguayan football.
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