Club Olimpia, Paraguayan football giant, is the country's most decorated club with over 40 national championships. Founded in 1902, Los Franjeados (The Striped) play at the Estadio Manuel Ferreira in Asunción and wear black and white stripes. The club represents tradition, greatness and excellence of Paraguayan football for over a century.
Olimpia has won 3 Copa Libertadores (1979, 1990, 2002) and dominates the Paraguayan championship with over 40 national titles. The club has also shined in the Intercontinental Cup and Recopa Sudamericana. Los Decanos (The Deans) distinguish themselves through their exceptional trophy cabinet, talent development and historic rivalry with Cerro Porteño in the Paraguayan Superclásico.
Los Franjeados represent the pride of Asunción and Paraguay. The Estadio Manuel Ferreira vibrates to the rhythm of olimpista supporters during Copa Libertadores matches and clasicos. The club continues to dominate Paraguayan football and export its talents to Argentina, Europe and worldwide.
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Olimpia plays their matches at the Estadio Manuel Ferreira, with a capacity of 22,000 seats in Asunción. This stadium, though modest, offers a passionate atmosphere. The club also uses the Estadio Defensores del Chaco for big Copa Libertadores matches requiring greater capacity.
Founded on July 25, 1902, Olimpia is Paraguay's oldest and most decorated club. Los Franjeados have dominated Paraguayan football for over a century, winning more than 40 national championships. The club has also shined continentally with 3 Copa Libertadores, establishing itself as the reference of Paraguayan football.
Olimpia counts over 40 Paraguayan championships (absolute record), 3 Copa Libertadores (1979, 1990, 2002), 1 Intercontinental Cup (1979, beating Malmö), 4 Recopa Sudamericanas and numerous other national cups. This exceptional trophy cabinet places Los Decanos among South America's most decorated clubs.
Arsenio Erico (1930s-40s legend), Roque Santa Cruz, José Cardozo, Julio César Romero and more recently Nelson Haedo Valdez or Paulo da Silva have marked history. These players contributed to Los Franjeados' greatest victories. The club has trained numerous Paraguayan internationals.
'Franjeados' (The Striped) refers to the emblematic black and white stripes of the kit, inspired by Juventus. They're also called 'Decanos' (The Deans) as it's Paraguay's oldest club, or simply 'Olimpia'. These nicknames reflect the Paraguayan club's history and identity.
The Superclásico opposes Olimpia to Cerro Porteño, the two giants of Asunción. This rivalry, one of South America's oldest and most intense (since 1913), divides Paraguay between franjeados and ciclones. These confrontations are national events that stop the country. The derby is legendary for its intensity and passion.
With over 40 championship titles, Olimpia largely dominates the Paraguayan trophy cabinet, ahead of Cerro Porteño. This historical supremacy makes Los Decanos Paraguay's reference club. Even if competition intensifies, Olimpia regularly remains champion and maintains its status as Paraguay's undisputed giant.
Olimpia has one of Paraguay's best youth academies, having produced Roque Santa Cruz, José Cardozo and numerous internationals. The club continues investing in its youth and regularly develops talents. This training tradition allows Olimpia to maintain its national dominance and export players abroad.
The atmosphere at Olimpia matches is passionate and intense, particularly during Superclásicos against Cerro Porteño and Copa Libertadores evenings. Olimpista supporters, extremely loyal, create a spectacle of chants and flags. Football is a religion in Paraguay and Olimpia is its main temple.
Olimpia aims to maintain its dominance in Paraguay and win a 4th Copa Libertadores. Los Decanos aspire to continue training world-class talents and represent Paraguay with dignity on the continental stage. The club works to preserve its status as a South American giant and enrich its already exceptional trophy cabinet.
