Melgar
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Foot Ball Club Melgar, known simply as FBC Melgar or Melgar, is a Peru
vian soccer club based in Arequipa
, Peru
. It is one of Peru's oldest soccer teams, founded on March 25, 1915 by a group of soccer enthusiasts from Arequipa.
The team first participated in the Peruvian football league
(Campeonato Descentralizado) in 1919 in Lima
and later was invited to the first true National soccer league in 1966, when four teams from the provinces were invited to join the league. Joining them were Atletico Grau
from Piura
, Club Octavio Espinoza
from Ica and Alfonso Ugarte
from Trujillo
. Previously, only teams from Lima and Callao had been allowed to compete for the National Championship. Due to a low finish the first year, Melgar was dropped from the league after the first year. After winning the Copa Peru
they returned to the First Division where they have remained to this day. Melgar won the Campeonato Descentralizado for the first time in 1981 and again in 1983. In that latter year, the top six teams played a playoff tournament to determine the year's champion and Melgar finished second.
FBC Melgar plays its home games at the Estadio Mariano Melgar
, but since the Estadio de la UNSA was built in 1990 with a capacity of 40,000, it has used both.
, and won the Copa Perú
in 1971. This championship allowed them to return to the First Division Campeonato Descentralizado where they currently remain.
Melgar won the National Championship in 1981
, and Melgar was the runner-up of the National Championship in 1983
. In both these years this qualified them to play in the Copa Libertadores.
, FBC Aurora
, FBC Pierola
, and FBC White Star
.
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
vian soccer club based in Arequipa
Arequipa
Arequipa is the capital city of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. With a population of 836,859 it is the second most populous city of the country...
, Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
. It is one of Peru's oldest soccer teams, founded on March 25, 1915 by a group of soccer enthusiasts from Arequipa.
The team first participated in the Peruvian football league
Primera División Peruana
The Peruvian Primera División is the top professional division of Peruvian football. It is known today as Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional Peruano...
(Campeonato Descentralizado) in 1919 in Lima
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
and later was invited to the first true National soccer league in 1966, when four teams from the provinces were invited to join the league. Joining them were Atletico Grau
Atlético Grau
Club Atlético Grau is a Peruvian football club, playing in the city of Piura, Peru.The club were founded 1919 and play in the Copa Perú which is the third division of the Peruvian league.-History:...
from Piura
Piura
Piura is a city in northwestern Peru. It is the capital of the Piura Region and the Piura Province. The population is 377,496.It was here that Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro founded the third Spanish city in South America and first in Peru, San Miguel de Piura, in July 1532...
, Club Octavio Espinoza
Club Octavio Espinoza
Club Social Deportivo Octavio Espinoza is a Peruvian football club, playing in the city of Ica, Peru.The club were founded 1923 and play in the Copa Perú which is the third division of the Peruvian league.-History:...
from Ica and Alfonso Ugarte
Alfonso Ugarte
Alfonso Ugarte was a Peruvian military commander during the War of the Pacific, between Peru and Bolivia against Chile. He ultimately rose to the rank of Colonel....
from Trujillo
Trujillo, Peru
Trujillo, in northwestern Peru, is the capital of the La Libertad Region, and the third largest city in Peru. The urban area has 811,979 inhabitants and is an economic hub in northern Peru...
. Previously, only teams from Lima and Callao had been allowed to compete for the National Championship. Due to a low finish the first year, Melgar was dropped from the league after the first year. After winning the Copa Peru
Copa Perú
The Copa Perú is a football tournament in Peru. Despite its name, it is not entirely an elimination-cup competition, but rather a series of league tournaments done within a year whose ultimate level is an elimination round...
they returned to the First Division where they have remained to this day. Melgar won the Campeonato Descentralizado for the first time in 1981 and again in 1983. In that latter year, the top six teams played a playoff tournament to determine the year's champion and Melgar finished second.
FBC Melgar plays its home games at the Estadio Mariano Melgar
Estadio Mariano Melgar
The Estadio Mariano Melgar is a multi-use stadium in Arequipa, Peru. Its primary use is to host football games for Peruvian First Division team Melgar FBC and Copa Peru teams Sportivo Huracán, Senati FC, FBC Aurora and FBC White Star. The stadium has a seating capacity of 20,000 and includes a...
, but since the Estadio de la UNSA was built in 1990 with a capacity of 40,000, it has used both.
History
The club won nine cups in the departament of ArequipaArequipa
Arequipa is the capital city of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. With a population of 836,859 it is the second most populous city of the country...
, and won the Copa Perú
Copa Perú
The Copa Perú is a football tournament in Peru. Despite its name, it is not entirely an elimination-cup competition, but rather a series of league tournaments done within a year whose ultimate level is an elimination round...
in 1971. This championship allowed them to return to the First Division Campeonato Descentralizado where they currently remain.
Melgar won the National Championship in 1981
Campeonato Descentralizado 1981
The 1981 Torneo Descentralizado was the sixty-fifth season of Peruvian football. A total of 16 teams competed in the tournament. The season was divided into two phases. FBC Melgar won its first national title and become the first club outside of the Lima Region to win the title.-Format:The national...
, and Melgar was the runner-up of the National Championship in 1983
Campeonato Descentralizado 1983
The 1983 Torneo Descentralizado, the top category of Peruvian football , was played by 17 teams. The national champion was Sporting Cristal....
. In both these years this qualified them to play in the Copa Libertadores.
Rivalries
FBC Melgar has had a long standing rivalry with Cienciano, Sportivo HuracánSportivo Huracán
Sportivo Huracán is a Peruvian football club, playing in the city of Arequipa, Peru.The club were founded 12 January 1927 and play in the Copa Perú which is the third division of the Peruvian league.-History:...
, FBC Aurora
FBC Aurora
FBC Aurora is a Peruvian football club, playing in the city of Arequipa, Peru.The club were founded 1916 and play in the Copa Perú which is the third division of the Peruvian league.-History:...
, FBC Pierola
FBC Pierola
FBC Pierola is a Peruvian football club, playing in the city of Arequipa, Peru.The club were founded 1922 and play in the Copa Perú which is the third division of the Peruvian league.-History:...
, and FBC White Star
FBC White Star
FBC White Star are a Peruvian football club based in Arequipa, Arequipa Region. The women's football department of the club won the national league in 2009, and competed in that season's Copa Libertadores.-History:...
.
Current squad
Notable players
National
- Peruvian Primera DivisiónPrimera División PeruanaThe Peruvian Primera División is the top professional division of Peruvian football. It is known today as Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional Peruano...
: 1
-
- Winners (1): 1981
- Runner-up (1): 1983
- Copa PeruCopa PerúThe Copa Perú is a football tournament in Peru. Despite its name, it is not entirely an elimination-cup competition, but rather a series of league tournaments done within a year whose ultimate level is an elimination round...
: 1
-
- Winners (1): 1971
- Runner up (1): 1969, 1970
- Liga Departamental de ArequipaLigas Departamentales del PeruThe Ligas Departamentales are one of two leagues that form part of the Departamental Stage in the Copa Perú of the Peruvian Football Federation football league system...
: 6
-
- Winners (6): 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971
- Liga Distrital de ArequipaLigas Distritales del PeruThe Ligas Distritales del Peru are the Peruvian football lower divisions. They are administered by the Local Federations. The level immediately above is the Provincial Stage . For example, The Ligas Distritales in Piura are:-External links:*...
: 9
-
- Winners (9): 1928, 1929, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970
Performance in CONMEBOL competitions
- Copa Libertadores: 2 appearances
-
- 1982: First Round
- 1984: First Round
- Copa CONMEBOLCopa CONMEBOLThe Copa CONMEBOL was an annual football cup competition organized by CONMEBOL between 1992 and 1999 for eligible South American football clubs. During its time of existence, it was the third most prestigious South American club football contest after the Copa Libertadores and Supercopa...
: 1 appearance
-
- 1998: First Round
See also
- ArequipaArequipaArequipa is the capital city of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. With a population of 836,859 it is the second most populous city of the country...
- Mariano MelgarMariano MelgarMariano Melgar was a Peruvian patriot, poet, artist, and warrior for the cause of independence from Spain. As a poet, Melgar became one of the most prominent romantic poets of Peru in the 19th century history, best known for his famous poetic love songs known as yaravíes...
- List of Peruvian Stadiums
- Peru national football teamPeru national football teamThe Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
External links
- Official FBC Melgar site (in Spanish)
- Official Melgar fans site (in Spanish)