Defensor Sporting Montevideo

Uruguay

Coach：

Román Cuello

Establishment Date：

1913

League Affiliation：

URU Primera Division

Stadium：

Estadio Luis Franzini

Seating Capacity：

18000

Team Info

tigerscores365 Defensor Sporting Club is a historic and respected football institution based in Montevideo, Uruguay. They compete in the Uruguayan Primera División. The club plays its home matches at the Estadio Luis Franzini, known for its intimate and lively atmosphere. Founded in 1913, Defensor is renowned for its prolific youth academy and attractive, offensive style of play, earning the nickname "La Viola" for their purple shirts. The club's golden era came in the 1970s and 1980s when they won several league titles and made a memorable run to the Copa Libertadores semifinals in 1976. In the modern era, Defensor remains a constant producer of talent, selling players to top European leagues, while consistently challenging for Copa Sudamericana qualification. The fan base is intellectual and passionate, proud of the club's distinct identity. Defensor Sporting is a cornerstone of Uruguayan football, celebrated for its commitment to style and development.

Overview

Matches

Squad

Match Result

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

URU Primera Division

2026-07-26 05:00

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

Liverpool URU

1-2

URU Primera Division

2026-07-14 06:00

Cerro Largo

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

1-1

INT CF

2026-07-04 22:00

Cruzeiro - MG

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

1-0

URU Primera Division

2026-06-08 05:30

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

Boston River

0-0

URU Primera Division

2026-05-30 21:00

Racing Club Montevideo

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

0-0

URU Primera Division

2026-05-25 05:30

Defensor Sporting Montevideo

CA Penarol

0-0

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Most Value Player

1800000€

Latest Transfers

Arrivals(11)

Augusto cambon

Facundo Labandeira

kevin altez

Departures(14)

nicolas medina

Alexander Machado

M. Abaldo

Defensor Sporting Montevideo Team Profile & Season Overview | URU Primera Division 2026

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Founded in 1913, Defensor Sporting Montevideo represents Uruguay in the URU Primera Division and plays its home games at Estadio Luis Franzini, a venue with a seating capacity of 18000. Under the leadership of Román Cuello, the club continues to compete across the current URU Primera Division campaign.

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Standings

URU Primera Division 2026

Apertura