2011–12 Uruguayan Primera División season
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The 2011–12 Liga Profesional de Primera División
season, also known as the 2011–12 Copa Uruguaya or the 2011–12 Campeonato Uruguayo "Uruguay Campeón de la Copa América Argentina 2011
", is the 108th season of Uruguay
's top-flight football league, and the 81st in which it is professional. Nacional
is the defending champion.
, Tacuarembó, and Central Español
were relegated after accumlating the least amount of the points in the relegation table. They were replaced by Rentistas, Cerrito, and Cerro Largo
, the 2010–11 Segunda División winner, runner-up, and playoff winner, respectively. All of the new teams are making repeat appearances. All the teams in this season are from Montevideo
, except Cerro Largo
, who is from Melo.
eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Updated as of games played on November 5, 2011.
Source:
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored; 4th head-to-head results; 5th draw.
Primera División Uruguaya
The Liga Profesional de Primera División , also known as the Primera División Uruguaya or Primera División de Uruguay , is a professional football league in Uruguay at the top of the country's football league system. It is organized by the Uruguayan Football Association and is contested by 16 teams...
season, also known as the 2011–12 Copa Uruguaya or the 2011–12 Campeonato Uruguayo "Uruguay Campeón de la Copa América Argentina 2011
2011 Copa América Final
The 2011 Copa América Final was the final match of the 2011 Copa América, an international football tournament that was played in Argentina from July 1 to July 24, 2011...
", is the 108th season of Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
's top-flight football league, and the 81st in which it is professional. Nacional
Club Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División....
is the defending champion.
Teams
Sixteen teams will compete in the Primera División this season. Thirteen teams remained from the 2010–11 season. Miramar MisionesMiramar Misiones
Club Sportivo Miramar Misiones, usually known simply as Miramar Misiones is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club was formed from the merger of two clubs: Miramar and Misiones, in June 1980. As part of the merger, the new strip for the new club was a mixture of those of the...
, Tacuarembó, and Central Español
Central Español
Central Español Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Central Español is a Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.- The F.U.F era :Together with Peñarol, Central founded F.U.F in 1923 after being expelled from A.U.F...
were relegated after accumlating the least amount of the points in the relegation table. They were replaced by Rentistas, Cerrito, and Cerro Largo
Cerro Largo FC
Cerro Largo is a football club from Melo in Uruguay. The city of Melo is the capital of the department of Cerro Largo. They are followed by many fans and have the support of many people, since it's the only club that represents the Cerro Largo Department on professionalism...
, the 2010–11 Segunda División winner, runner-up, and playoff winner, respectively. All of the new teams are making repeat appearances. All the teams in this season are from Montevideo
Montevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
, except Cerro Largo
Cerro Largo FC
Cerro Largo is a football club from Melo in Uruguay. The city of Melo is the capital of the department of Cerro Largo. They are followed by many fans and have the support of many people, since it's the only club that represents the Cerro Largo Department on professionalism...
, who is from Melo.
| Club | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista | Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
José Nasazzi Estadio José Nasazzi Estadio José Nasazzi is a multi-use stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is currently used primarily for football matches. The stadium holds 15,000 people. It is the home stadium of C.A. Bella Vista.... |
15,000 |
| Cerrito | Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Parque Maracaná | 8,000 |
| Cerro C.A. Cerro Club Atlético Cerro, usually known simply as Cerro is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. They currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division.... |
Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Luis Tróccoli Estadio Luis Tróccoli Estadio Luis Tróccoli is a multi-use stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is currently used primarily for football matches and is the home of CA Cerro. The stadium holds 25,000 spectators and was built in 1964.... |
25,000 |
| Cerro Largo Cerro Largo FC Cerro Largo is a football club from Melo in Uruguay. The city of Melo is the capital of the department of Cerro Largo. They are followed by many fans and have the support of many people, since it's the only club that represents the Cerro Largo Department on professionalism... |
Melo Melo Melo is the capital city of the Cerro Largo Department of north-eastern Uruguay. It is located at the centre of the department, on the intersection of Route 7 with Route 8, south of Aceguá and the border with Brazil. Other primary roads to the city are Route 26 and Route 44. The stream Arroyo... |
Arquitecto Antonio Eleuterio Ubilla Estadio Arquitecto Antonio Eleuterio Ubilla Estadio Arquitecto Antonio Eleuterio Ubilla is a multi-use stadium in Melo, Uruguay. It is currently used primarily for football matches and serves as the home stadium for Cerro Largo FC of the Primera División Uruguaya. The stadium holds 9,000 spectators.... |
9,000 |
| Danubio Danubio F.C. -History:Danubio was founded by the Bulgarian born brothers, Miguel and Juan Lazaroff, on March 1, 1932 together with other youths from the "Republica de Nicaragua" school in Montevideo... |
Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Jardines Del Hipódromo Jardines Del Hipódromo Jardines del Hipódromo is a multi-use stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is currently used primarily for football matches and home to Uruguayan Primera División side Danubio F.C.. The stadium holds 18,000 spectators. The stadium is allegedly haunted.... |
18,000 |
| Defensor Sporting | Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Luis Franzini Estadio Luis Franzini The Estadio Luis Franzini is an outdoor football stadium located in Montevideo, Uruguay. The stadium's maximum capacity is 18,000 people, and it is the home ground of Defensor Sporting. The stadium was closed during the 1997 season for renovations. It reopened on 16 August 1998 with the name... |
18,000 |
| El Tanque Sisley El Tanque Sisley El Tanque Sisley is a football club from Montevideo in Uruguay. They currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division.The club were founded in 1955 with the name Club Atlético El Tanque, on December 15, 1981 the club were amalgamated with Club Cultural y Deportivo Sisley to form Centro Cultural y... |
Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Dr. Victor Della Valle | 6,000 |
| Fénix Centro Atlético Fénix Centro Atlético Fénix are a sports club from Montevideo in Uruguay. They currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division. Fénix is one of the most popular and traditional teams of Uruguay's 2nd Division, along with Racing Club de Montevideo, who are their all-time rivals.-History:The club were founded... |
Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Parque Capurro Estadio Parque Capurro Estadio Parque Capurro is a multi-use stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is currently used primarily for football matches. The stadium holds 10,000 people and is the home stadium of Centro Atlético Fénix.-Links:*... |
10,000 |
| Liverpool | Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Belvedere Estadio Belvedere Estadio Belvedere is a multi-use stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is currently used primarily for football matches. The stadium holds 10,000 people and was built in 1909. On August 15, 1910, in a game at Estadio Belvedere, the Uruguay national football team wore their signature light blue... |
10,000 |
| Montevideo Wanderers Montevideo Wanderers F.C. Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Wanderers is a Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club are currently members of the Primera División and play at the Estadio Viera... |
Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera Estadio Viera Estadio Viera is a multi-purpose stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is the home of Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club, and is currently used solely for football matches. The stadium holds 11,000 people and was built in 1933... |
11,000 |
| Nacional Club Nacional de Football Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División.... |
Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Gran Parque Central Estadio Gran Parque Central The Estadio Gran Parque Central, usually just Parque Central, is the stadium of Club Nacional de Football. It is located in Montevideo, Uruguay, near Nacional headquarters , in the La Blanqueada neighbourhood... |
28,000 |
| Peñarol C.A. Peñarol Club Atlético Peñarol also known as Carboneros, Aurinegros and familiarly as Manya, is an Uruguayan sports club based in the Peñarol barrio, Montevideo, best known for its professional football team. The team plays their home matches in Estadio Centenario, the largest stadium in the country, but... |
Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Centenario Estadio Centenario Estadio Centenario is a stadium in Parque Batlle, Montevideo, Uruguay, used primarily for football. The stadium was built between 1929 and 1930 to host the 1930 FIFA World Cup, as well as to commemorate the centennial of Uruguay's first constitution... |
65,235 |
| Racing Racing Club de Montevideo Racing Club de Montevideo is a football club from Montevideo in Uruguay. It currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division.Racing Club is known as "La Escuelita" due to the excellent players that resulted from the team, it was like a player machine... |
Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Osvaldo Roberto Estadio Osvaldo Roberto The Estadio Osvaldo Roberto is a football stadium located in Montevideo, Uruguay, in the Sayago neighborhood at the intersection of Ave. Sayago and Ave. Millan streets. The stadium's capacity is 8,500 people. It is the home ground of Racing Club de Montevideo... |
8,500 |
| Rampla Juniors Rampla Juniors Rampla Juniors Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Rampla Juniors is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.-Origin and colours:... |
Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Olímpico Estadio Olímpico (Montevideo) Estadio Olímpico is a multi-use stadium located in the neighbourhood of Cerro in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 9,500 people and was built in 1923. It is the home stadium of Rampla Juniors.... |
9,500 |
| Rentistas | Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Complejo Rentistas Estadio Complejo Rentistas Estadio Complejo Rentistas is a multi-use stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is currently used primarily for football matches. It is the home stadium of Club Atlético Rentistas. The stadium holds 10,000 people and was opened in 1998.... |
10,000 |
| River Plate | Montevideo Montevideo Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento... |
Parque Federico Omar Saroldi Estadio Saroldi Estadio Saroldi is a multi-use stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 6,000 all seated... |
6,000 |
Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFAFIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Manager1 | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt main sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista Club Atlético Bella Vista Club Atlético Bella Vista, usually known simply as Bella Vista is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.-History:On October 4, 1920, Club Atlético Bella Vista was founded.... |
 Diego AlonsoDiego Alonso Diego Martín Alonso López is an Uruguayan footballer who plays for C.A. Peñarol in the Uruguayan first division, as a striker.-Club career:Alonso was born in Montevideo, the country's capital. He made his professional debuts with C.A... |
Marcelo Martuciello Marcelo Martuciello Marcelo Martuciello is a Uruguayan footballer currently playing for Bella Vista of the Primera Division in Uruguay.... |
Matgeor | Rinde dos |
| Cerrito | Jorge Barrios |
Nélson Techera |
Mgr MGR MGR may refer to:* M. G. Ramachandran , Indian actor & politician* MG Rover company* ManaGeR, software* Mass Grocery Retail in abbreviation of an industry sector* Merry-go-round train, British freight-train design... |
Otonello |
| Cerro C.A. Cerro Club Atlético Cerro, usually known simply as Cerro is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. They currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division.... |
Ricardo Ortíz |
Óscar Javier Morales Oscar Javier Morales Óscar Javier "Ó.J." Morales Albornoz is an Uruguayan footballer who plays for Cerro in the Primera División Uruguaya, as a defensive midfielder.-Football career:After playing in his native country with C.A... |
Mitre Mitre Sports International Mitre is a British sportswear and equipment supplier based in England, owned by Pentland Group. Established in England in 1817, Mitre is the world’s oldest manufacturer of footballs.- History :... |
Teletón Teletón (Chile) Teletón is a charity event held in Chile on a year basis ever since 1978, mostly within the first week December, unless a political election is being held in the country... |
| Cerro Largo Cerro Largo FC Cerro Largo is a football club from Melo in Uruguay. The city of Melo is the capital of the department of Cerro Largo. They are followed by many fans and have the support of many people, since it's the only club that represents the Cerro Largo Department on professionalism... |
Danielo Núñez |
Nicolás Schenone |
Mass | Núñez |
| Danubio | Daniel Sánchez Daniel Sánchez (Uruguayan footballer) Daniel Florencio Sánchez Núñez , best known asDaniel Sánchez, is a retired football defender and current manager of Danubio from Uruguay, who was nicknamed "Pecho" during his professional career... |
Damián Malrrechaufe Damián Malrrechaufe Damián Malrechauffe Verdún is a Uruguayan footballer playing for Danubio F.C..-External links:*... |
Mass | Asociación Española |
| Defensor Sporting | Pablo Repetto |
Andrés Fleurquin |
Penalty Penalty (Brazilian sports manufacturer) Cambuci is a sporting goods company established in 1970 in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, the company operates as Penalty.Active in many sports, the Penalty manufactures from shoes, apparel, balls and sports accessories for team sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, handball, futsal,... |
Médica Uruguaya Médica Uruguaya Médica Uruguaya is a private medical association of Uruguay with its central offices and hospital located next to Plaza de la Bandera , between Avenida 8 de Octubre and Avenida Italia, in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is located in the barrio of Tres Cruces, to the west of the park of Parque Batlle... |
| El Tanque Sisley El Tanque Sisley El Tanque Sisley is a football club from Montevideo in Uruguay. They currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division.The club were founded in 1955 with the name Club Atlético El Tanque, on December 15, 1981 the club were amalgamated with Club Cultural y Deportivo Sisley to form Centro Cultural y... |
Raúl Moller |
Federico Velázquez |
Matgeor | La Cabaña |
| Fénix Centro Atlético Fénix Centro Atlético Fénix are a sports club from Montevideo in Uruguay. They currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division. Fénix is one of the most popular and traditional teams of Uruguay's 2nd Division, along with Racing Club de Montevideo, who are their all-time rivals.-History:The club were founded... |
Rosario Martínez |
Claudio Rivero |
Mgr MGR MGR may refer to:* M. G. Ramachandran , Indian actor & politician* MG Rover company* ManaGeR, software* Mass Grocery Retail in abbreviation of an industry sector* Merry-go-round train, British freight-train design... |
Ratisalil |
| Liverpool Liverpool FC (Montevideo) Liverpool Fútbol Club is a Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club joined the first division for the first time in 1919.- History :... |
Julio César Antúnez |
Emiliano Alfaro Emiliano Alfaro Emiliano Alfaro is a Uruguayan footballer currently playing for Liverpool of the Uruguayan Primera Division.-Teams: Liverpool 2006-2009 San Lorenzo 2010 Liverpool 2010-present-International career:... |
Mgr MGR MGR may refer to:* M. G. Ramachandran , Indian actor & politician* MG Rover company* ManaGeR, software* Mass Grocery Retail in abbreviation of an industry sector* Merry-go-round train, British freight-train design... |
Puritas |
| Montevideo Wanderers | Daniel Carreño Daniel Carreño José Daniel Carreño Izquierdo, better known as Daniel Carreño , is a Uruguayan football manager. Currently, he is the head coach of Palestino of Chile, for the season 2012.... |
Martín González |
Mgr MGR MGR may refer to:* M. G. Ramachandran , Indian actor & politician* MG Rover company* ManaGeR, software* Mass Grocery Retail in abbreviation of an industry sector* Merry-go-round train, British freight-train design... |
Cymaco |
| Nacional Club Nacional de Football Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División.... |
 Marcelo GallardoMarcelo Gallardo Marcelo Daniel Gallardo is an Argentine ex footballer who is currently the manager for Nacional de Uruguay.... |
Rodrigo Muñoz Rodrigo Muñoz Rodrigo Martín Muñoz Salomón is a Uruguayan footballer currently playing for Club Nacional de Football.-Club career:Muñoz played for Cerro from 2002 to 2008, scoring 4 goals... |
Umbro Umbro Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment... |
Macri Sports Center |
| Peñarol C.A. Peñarol Club Atlético Peñarol also known as Carboneros, Aurinegros and familiarly as Manya, is an Uruguayan sports club based in the Peñarol barrio, Montevideo, best known for its professional football team. The team plays their home matches in Estadio Centenario, the largest stadium in the country, but... |
Gregorio Pérez Gregorio Pérez Gregorio Elso Pérez Perdigón is a retired Uruguayan footballer. He now works as a manager. He is widely reputed in his country due for his respectful approach toward the game and general sportsmanship... |
Darío Rodríguez Darío Rodríguez Octavio Darío Rodríguez Peña is an Uruguayan footballer who currently plays as a Left back for Peñarol. He was capped 51 times for the Uruguay national team.-Club career:... |
Puma PUMA AG Puma SE, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces high-end athletic shoes, lifestyle footwear and other sportswear. Formed in 1924 as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, relationships between the two brothers deteriorated until the two... |
Antel ANTEL ANTEL is Uruguay's government-owned telecommunications company, founded in 1974. The company has a monopoly of landline telephony and data services in the country... |
| Racing Racing Club de Montevideo Racing Club de Montevideo is a football club from Montevideo in Uruguay. It currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division.Racing Club is known as "La Escuelita" due to the excellent players that resulted from the team, it was like a player machine... |
Osvaldo Streccia |
Rodrigo Brasesco Rodrigo Brasesco Rodrigo Brasesco is an Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for Racing Club de Montevideo.-Club career:... |
Mass | Punta Ballena |
| Rampla Juniors Rampla Juniors Rampla Juniors Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Rampla Juniors is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.-Origin and colours:... |
Fernando Araújo (interim) |
Javier Benia |
Mgr MGR MGR may refer to:* M. G. Ramachandran , Indian actor & politician* MG Rover company* ManaGeR, software* Mass Grocery Retail in abbreviation of an industry sector* Merry-go-round train, British freight-train design... |
Buquebus Buquebus Buquebus is a Uruguayan company which operates ferry services from Montevideo, Colonia and Piriapolis to Buenos Aires. The company also operates a fleet of coaches to Termas del Arapey, Termas del Dayman, Salto, Uruguay, Carmelo, Atlántida, Punta del Este, La Paloma, La Pedrera and Punta del Diablo... |
| Rentistas | Edgardo Arias |
Diego Bonilla |
Mgr MGR MGR may refer to:* M. G. Ramachandran , Indian actor & politician* MG Rover company* ManaGeR, software* Mass Grocery Retail in abbreviation of an industry sector* Merry-go-round train, British freight-train design... |
Natal |
| River Plate Club Atlético River Plate (Uruguay) Club Atlético River Plate is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club currently plays in the Primera División. River is the result of the merger of former clubs Olimpia and Capurro.... |
Guillermo Almada |
Cristian González |
Mgr MGR MGR may refer to:* M. G. Ramachandran , Indian actor & politician* MG Rover company* ManaGeR, software* Mass Grocery Retail in abbreviation of an industry sector* Merry-go-round train, British freight-train design... |
Macro Mercado |
- 1 According to current revision League managers
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure |
Date of vacancy |
Replaced by | Date of appointment |
Position in table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-season changes | ||||||
| Liverpool Liverpool FC (Montevideo) Liverpool Fútbol Club is a Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club joined the first division for the first time in 1919.- History :... |
Eduardo Favaro | End of contract | June 7, 2011 | Diego Demarco | June 16, 2011 | N/A |
| Rampla Juniors Rampla Juniors Rampla Juniors Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Rampla Juniors is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.-Origin and colours:... |
Jorge Giordano | End of contract | June 15, 2011 | Eduardo Del Capellán | June 17, 2011 | N/A |
| Nacional Club Nacional de Football Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División.... |
Juan Ramón Carrasco Juan Ramón Carrasco Juan Ramón Carrasco , is a Uruguayan football coach and former player, possibly one of the players that had most appearances, in different rosters, in Uruguay.-Playing career:... |
Resgined | June 17, 2011 | Marcelo Gallardo Marcelo Gallardo Marcelo Daniel Gallardo is an Argentine ex footballer who is currently the manager for Nacional de Uruguay.... |
June 29, 2011 | N/A |
| Danubio | Gustavo Machaín (interim) | Resgined to be sport manager of club | June 17, 2011 | Daniel Sánchez Daniel Sánchez (Uruguayan footballer) Daniel Florencio Sánchez Núñez , best known asDaniel Sánchez, is a retired football defender and current manager of Danubio from Uruguay, who was nicknamed "Pecho" during his professional career... |
June 28, 2011 | N/A |
| Season changes | ||||||
| El Tanque Sisley El Tanque Sisley El Tanque Sisley is a football club from Montevideo in Uruguay. They currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division.The club were founded in 1955 with the name Club Atlético El Tanque, on December 15, 1981 the club were amalgamated with Club Cultural y Deportivo Sisley to form Centro Cultural y... |
Rubén Da Silva | Sacked | August 29, 2011 | Raúl Moller | August 29, 2011 | 15th |
| Peñarol C.A. Peñarol Club Atlético Peñarol also known as Carboneros, Aurinegros and familiarly as Manya, is an Uruguayan sports club based in the Peñarol barrio, Montevideo, best known for its professional football team. The team plays their home matches in Estadio Centenario, the largest stadium in the country, but... |
Diego Aguirre Diego Aguirre Diego Vicente Aguirre Camblor is a Uruguayan former soccer player, known in his playing career for scoring the 1-0 goal in the 120th minute of the 1987 Copa Libertadores final. He is currently the head coach of Al-Rayyan.... |
Signed by Al Rayyan | September 5, 2011 | Gregorio Pérez Gregorio Pérez Gregorio Elso Pérez Perdigón is a retired Uruguayan footballer. He now works as a manager. He is widely reputed in his country due for his respectful approach toward the game and general sportsmanship... |
September 5, 2011 | 3rd |
| Bella Vista Club Atlético Bella Vista Club Atlético Bella Vista, usually known simply as Bella Vista is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.-History:On October 4, 1920, Club Atlético Bella Vista was founded.... |
Pablo Alonso | Resigned | September 11, 2011 | Diego Alonso Diego Alonso Diego Martín Alonso López is an Uruguayan footballer who plays for C.A. Peñarol in the Uruguayan first division, as a striker.-Club career:Alonso was born in Montevideo, the country's capital. He made his professional debuts with C.A... |
September 14, 2011 | 16th |
| Liverpool Liverpool FC (Montevideo) Liverpool Fútbol Club is a Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club joined the first division for the first time in 1919.- History :... |
Diego Demarco | Resigned | October 2, 2011 | Julio César Antúnez | October 3, 2011 | 12th |
| Rampla Juniors Rampla Juniors Rampla Juniors Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Rampla Juniors is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.-Origin and colours:... |
Eduardo Del Capellán | Resigned | November 7, 2011 | Fernando Araújo (interim) | November 7, 2011 | 14th |
| Rentistas | Julio Balerio | Sacked | November 7, 2011 | Edgardo Arias | November 7, 2011 | 16th |
| Montevideo Wanderers | Daniel Carreño Daniel Carreño José Daniel Carreño Izquierdo, better known as Daniel Carreño , is a Uruguayan football manager. Currently, he is the head coach of Palestino of Chile, for the season 2012.... |
Signed by Palestino | November 28, 2011 | TBD | TBD | 10th |
Torneo Apertura
The Torneo Apertura "Juan José Tudurí" was the first tournament of the season. It began on August 13, 2011.Standings
Results
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Club | Goals |
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| 1 | Emiliano Alfaro Emiliano Alfaro Emiliano Alfaro is a Uruguayan footballer currently playing for Liverpool of the Uruguayan Primera Division.-Teams: Liverpool 2006-2009 San Lorenzo 2010 Liverpool 2010-present-International career:... |
Liverpool Liverpool FC (Montevideo) Liverpool Fútbol Club is a Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club joined the first division for the first time in 1919.- History :... |
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| Marcelo Zalayeta Marcelo Zalayeta Marcelo Danubio Zalayeta is an Uruguayan football striker, who currently plays for Peñarol.-Club career:... |
Peñarol C.A. Peñarol Club Atlético Peñarol also known as Carboneros, Aurinegros and familiarly as Manya, is an Uruguayan sports club based in the Peñarol barrio, Montevideo, best known for its professional football team. The team plays their home matches in Estadio Centenario, the largest stadium in the country, but... |
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| 3 | Gonzalo Mastriani | Cerro C.A. Cerro Club Atlético Cerro, usually known simply as Cerro is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. They currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division.... |
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| Alexander Medina Alexander Medina Alexander Jesús Medina Reobasco is a Uruguayan football striker. He currently plays for Nacional.In 2006 he played one game for the Uruguay national football team, a friendly against England.-External links:**... |
Nacional Club Nacional de Football Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División.... |
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| Pablo Olivera | River Plate Club Atlético River Plate (Uruguay) Club Atlético River Plate is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club currently plays in the Primera División. River is the result of the merger of former clubs Olimpia and Capurro.... |
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| 6 | Braian Alemán | Defensor Sporting | 5 | |
| João Pedro João Pedro (Brazilian footballer) João Pedro Geraldino dos Santos Galvão , commonly known as simply João Pedro, is a Brazilian professional footballer. He currently plays for Peñarol, on loan from Serie A club Palermo.- Atlético Mineiro :... |
Peñarol C.A. Peñarol Club Atlético Peñarol also known as Carboneros, Aurinegros and familiarly as Manya, is an Uruguayan sports club based in the Peñarol barrio, Montevideo, best known for its professional football team. The team plays their home matches in Estadio Centenario, the largest stadium in the country, but... |
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| Gastón Machado | El Tanque Sisley El Tanque Sisley El Tanque Sisley is a football club from Montevideo in Uruguay. They currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division.The club were founded in 1955 with the name Club Atlético El Tanque, on December 15, 1981 the club were amalgamated with Club Cultural y Deportivo Sisley to form Centro Cultural y... |
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| Richard Núñez Richard Núñez Richard Darío Núñez Pereyra is a Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for Rampla Juniors.-Career:He started his professional career in Montevideo playing for Danubio, than he moved to Europe to the Grasshopper Club Zürich in Switzerland... |
Rampla Juniors Rampla Juniors Rampla Juniors Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Rampla Juniors is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.-Origin and colours:... |
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| Juan Manuel Ortíz | Fénix Centro Atlético Fénix Centro Atlético Fénix are a sports club from Montevideo in Uruguay. They currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division. Fénix is one of the most popular and traditional teams of Uruguay's 2nd Division, along with Racing Club de Montevideo, who are their all-time rivals.-History:The club were founded... |
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| Antonio Pacheco Antonio Pacheco D'Agosti Antonio Pacheco d'Agosti is an Uruguayan footballer who plays for Montevideo Wanderers, as a forward. He also holds an Italian passport.... |
Montevideo Wanderers | 5 | ||
| Ignacio Risso Ignacio Risso Ignacio Risso Thomasset is a Uruguayan football player who played for Apollon Limassol.-External links:*... |
Defensor Sporting | 5 | ||
| Nicolás Royón | Liverpool Liverpool FC (Montevideo) Liverpool Fútbol Club is a Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club joined the first division for the first time in 1919.- History :... |
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Updated as of games played on November 5, 2011.
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Standings
|}Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored; 4th head-to-head results; 5th draw.