Club Nacional, based in Asunción, Paraguay, is one of the traditional clubs of Paraguayan football. Founded in 1904, Nacional possesses long history and loyal supporter base. The club plays at Estadio Arsenio Erico and regularly competes in Paraguay's first division championship.
Nacional has won several national titles throughout its history, particularly in past decades. The club bears the name of Arsenio Erico, one of Paraguayan and South American football's greatest legends. The Estadio Arsenio Erico pays homage to this icon who marked club history.
Though Nacional doesn't have the three Paraguayan giants' record (Olimpia, Cerro Porteño and Libertad), the club maintains regular presence in the elite and continues training young talents. Nacional plays an important role in Paraguay's football landscape and maintains strong identity appreciated by its supporters.
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Nacional plays home matches at Estadio Arsenio Erico, located in Asunción. This stadium bears the name of the club's greatest legend, Arsenio Erico, considered one of South American football history's best strikers. The stadium offers family and passionate atmosphere during matches.
Founded in 1904, Nacional is one of Paraguayan football's pioneering clubs. The club owes its renown to Arsenio Erico, legendary 1930s-1940s striker who shone in Argentina. Nacional experienced glory days in past decades and continues playing a role in Paraguayan football.
Nacional has won several Paraguay championships throughout its history, mainly in professional Paraguayan football's early decades. The club has also participated in continental competitions. Though the record is less extensive than the three major clubs', Nacional remains respected in Paraguay.
Arsenio Erico (1915-1977) is Nacional's greatest legend and one of football history's best strikers. He shone in Argentina with Independiente in the 1930s-1940s, establishing goal-scoring records. Nacional's stadium bears his name in homage to this Paraguayan football icon.
Nacional traditionally wears red and white colors. These identity colors have represented the club since its foundation. Nacional's jersey is recognizable and forms integral part of the club's visual identity in Paraguayan championship.
Nacional is among Paraguay's historic clubs but plays in the shadow of three giants: Olimpia, Cerro Porteño and Libertad. The club regularly struggles to maintain itself in the elite and seeks to rediscover past glory.
Nacional occasionally participates in South American continental competitions when Paraguayan championship results allow. These international participations remain rare but are celebrated by supporters hoping to see Nacional regain its rank in Paraguayan football.
Estadio Arsenio Erico, Nacional's home, is a medium-sized stadium hosting several thousand spectators. Though modest compared to Asunción's major venues, the stadium offers intimate and passionate atmosphere during matches, reflecting the club's family spirit.
Nacional maintains a training center developing young Paraguayan talents. Though resources are more limited than major clubs', Nacional continues training players and contributing to Paraguayan football development. Some club-trained youth subsequently pursue careers at larger clubs.
Nacional news is available through local Paraguayan media and club social networks. Paraguayan championship matches are broadcast locally. Supporters can follow results and performances on FootballAudit which covers South American football.
