Club Deportivo Olimpia
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Club Deportivo Olimpia is a Honduran
football
and baseball
club based in Tegucigalpa
, Francisco Morazán
. They compete in the Liga Nacional de Honduras
, the top division in the country, and play their home matches in the Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino
. The club was founded in 1912, and are the nation's most successful team having won 23 domestic league titles (their latest being the 2009-10 Clausura). They are the only Honduran club that has won the CONCACAF Champions Cup twice. The club Olimpia was the Second best in Central & North America of the 20th century according to IFFHS
.
club. In 1917, it also became a football
team.
To date, Olimpia is the most successful team in Honduras and has won the most official tournaments in the professional league with twenty-three, the latest one coming during the 2009-10
season. It is also by far the most representative team in international competitions. Olimpia won its first national championship in September 1928.
In 1959, Olimpia won the tri-national championship. In the subsequent two years, Olimpia continued its dominance both at departmental and national levels. Players like "Fury" Solis, Rolin Castillo, Ricardo "Chendo" Rodriguez and others became fixtures.
For the 1963-64 School Sports Federation tournament changed and became a Regional tournament in which teams would be eliminated by zone. On December 14, 1963, Olimpia defeated Chorotega of Choluteca 10-0 and Amapala Liberia 3-2.
The national championships sponsored by the Sports Federation-School ended with the 1964 season - 65. Under the guidance of Brazilian Marinho Rodriguez, CD Olimpia played the final with the newly founded CD Platense of Puerto Cortes. The first match of this final series ended with a 1-0 victory. Then in the second game, both teams tied at zero goals apiece. But at the final meeting, Olimpia took their seventh and final title in this kind of competition to beat 'Escualo' 2-0.
The following year, things were different. Mario Griffin Cubas, new head coach for Olimpia, led the club to its first league title. Of the 18 matches played Olimpia won 14 games, drew one and lost only 3 for a total of 29 points, 6 more than 2nd place Marathon. In 1967, Griffin Cubas continued to lead the team and followed up the performance from the year before with another championship.
In 1969 Club Olimpia managed to go undefeated. In 1972, the team managed to score 40 points, a product of 15 victories, 10 draws and just two defeats, with players such as Rigoberto 'Chula' Gomez, Jorge Urquía, and Tonin Mendoza. It would take 6 years for Olimpia to be crowned again. Real España
of S.P.S. faced Olimpia. The first match ended tied at zero goals apiece, but won the second match 2-0, with goals from Uruguayan Walter Chavez and René Enamorado. Olimpia won their 5th championship.
The eighties were a dominant era for Olimpia, as they went on to win 5 times of the 10 tournaments played.
In 1986 Olimpia won 10 win, 13 draws and 4 defeats. 25 goals for and 19 against. Once on the run, Matamala team left en route to the team: Spain, Life and Platense with 4 wins, 2 draws and no defeats. In 1987, Carlos Padilla Velasquez took the helm of Olimpia, as he led the team to yet another championship. Olimpia defeated CD Marathon and won on an aggregate score of 1-0. In 1989, Malinowsky Estanislao formed a formidable Olimpia side. With players like: Dolmen Flores Juan Flores, Juan Carlos Contreras and Uruguayan Vicente Daniel Viera, Olimpia were a major threat. The team scored 40 points and won 15 games, drawing 10 times and losing twice. (39 goals for and 17 against) Olimpia defeated Real España
and won the championship.
FELIX
Olimpia only won 3 titles in the 1990s. The first was in 1995, led by coach Flavio Ortega. The following year Olimpia followed up the 1995 final tournament played in the twentieth century. Marked by a return was leading scorer, Wilmer Velásquez
and the emergence of David Suazo
. That season, the club reached 30 points in 18 games.
, Wilmer Velásquez
and Alex Pineda Chacon
.
In 2003–2004, beginning a series of 4 consecutive finals between Olimpia and CD Marathon. The first was won, under Chelato Uclés with an aggregate score of 2-0. The Clausura (2004–2005) marked the debut of Nahum Espinoza as club coach.
During the Opening 2005–2006, Olimpia continued their domination of Marathon and beat them 3-2 on aggregate.
and Mexico
. On their way to the championship, the club managed to eliminate Club Deportivo Guadalajara, the Mexican champions at that time and Club Deportivo FAS from El Salvador
before reaching Alajuelense in the final.
In 1973, Olimpia won their first CONCACAF Champions' Cup by defeating SV Robinhood
of Suriname
in San Pedro Sula by a score of 1-0 after tying the first leg at zero in Tegucigalpa. Before reaching the final, Olimpia managed to eliminate Mexico's Club Toluca
. The club won their second CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 1988 when they defeated Defence Force in the final match of the tournament. Before that, Olimpia managed to defeat and eliminate Mexican champions Cruz Azul by a score of 2-1 in a historic match that took place in the Estadio Azteca
. To this day, Olimpia remains the only Central American club to have defeated a Mexican team in that stadium. In the semifinals, Olimpia defeated LD Alajuelense in the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
after they tied the home game in Tegucigalpa.
In January 2001, Olimpia beat the Mexican teams of Toluca
and Pachuca. The team, managed by Edwin Pavón triumphed over Toluca with a goal from Robert Lima, 3 goals from Denilson Costa
, and one from Alex Pineda Chacon
. The lineup for that match was: Donaldo González, Gerson Vásquez, Robert Lima, Samuel Caballero, Nerlin Membreño, Christian Santamaría, Arnold Cruz, Danilo Tosello, José Luis Pineda, Alex Pineda, Denilson Costa, Carlos Paez, and Elmer Marín.
Wilmer Velásquez
, Forward (1991–95), (1996–98), (1999–01), (2002–09)
Players in bold are still present in club.
Wilmer Velásquez
(196)
Denilson Costa
(99) Danilo Tosello
(86) Prudencio Norales (76) Rigoberto Gómez
(63) Juan Flores (56) Alex Pineda Chacón
(52) Jorge González (46) Luciano Emilio
(42)
Jorge "Indio" Urquía (40) Reynaldo Mejía (38) Jorge Brand (36) Christian Santamaría (34) Marlon Hernández (32) Wilson Palacios
(32) Carlos Laje Moreno (32) Juan Manuel Cárcamo
(32) Nahúm Espinoza
(31)
Jose Luis "Turco" Abdeneve Sandro Andriani Daniel Cicogna Néstor Dorony Gustavo Fuentes Gustavo Gerardo Priori Carlos Enrique Pronno Danilo Tosello
Everaldo Ferreira
Fábio de Souza
Luciano Emilio
Rodiney Martins Walter Pearson Jorge Manuel Ulate Jorge Bustillo Juan Manuel Cárcamo
Selvin Cárcamo Rolin Castillo Ronald Arnox "Nox" Chessman Denilson Costa
Juan Carlos Espinoza Nahúm Espinoza
Maynor Figueroa
Eugenio Dolmo Flores Rigoberto "Shula" Gomez "Shinola" Matamoros Ramón Núñez
Wilson Palacios
Angel Paz
Wilmer Peralta Jose Luis "Flaco" Pineda Alex Pineda Chacón
Belarmino Rivera Cristian Santamaria Patrocinio Sierra David Suazo
Jorge "Indio" Urquía Rudy Williams Gilberto Yearwood
Ramon Fernandez Riera Osvaldo Canobbio
Luis Walter Chávez Juan Carlos Contreras Robert de Lima José Mario "Chueco" Figueroa Carlos Laje Vicente Viera
(1986) Jose Matera Claudio Ramírez Banda (1975) Jaime Ramírez Banda Carlos Restrepo (Clausura 2010) Carlos Viera (1971) Juan Andino (1965)
Carlos Cruz Caranza (1977) Juan Carlos Espinoza (2002–03) Nahúm Espinoza (2004–06) Enrique Grey (1984) Mario Griffin (1966–68) José de la Paz Herrera
(1970), (1992), (1996–99), (2003) Carlos Padilla (1987) Edwin Pavón (2001–02)
Carlos Suazo (1969) Juan de Dios Castillo
Gerck Block Luis Cubilla Julio Gonzales (1999–00) Estanislao Malinowski (1988–89), (1994) Jose Luis Mattera Teglia (1982)
's logo, of the Danish first division league.
. Starting in 2010, Puma
became the club's jersey manufacturer.
are La Ultra Fiel
. La Ultra Fiel particularly has a fierce rivalry with neighboring club C.D. Motagua and their barra brava, .olman padilla
and the other one from Tegucigalpa
people started calling it the National Derby.
The Clasico Capitalino (Capital's Classic) is played between C.D.Olimpia and C.D. Motagua. Their matches are also known as the Clasico Local (Local Classic). There is a huge rivalry between the clubs and their fans; (La Ultra Fiel [of Olimpia] and La Revo [of Motagua]).
The Clasico Moderno (Modern Derby) is played at least 4 times a year in the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras
and consists of C.D. Olimpia and Real C.D. España.
that currently plays in Liga de Ascenso de Honduras
. This is where young players can improve their skills before they can be ready to play in the top division. Like all the other reserves teams in Liga de Ascenso, Olimpia Reservas can't be promoted to the higher level even if they win the championship.
Honduras
Honduras is a republic in Central America. It was previously known as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from British Honduras, which became the modern-day state of Belize...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
and baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
club based in Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa , and commonly referred as Tegus , is the capital of Honduras and seat of government of the Republic, along with its twin sister Comayagüela. Founded on September 29, 1578 by the Spanish, it became the country's capital on October 30, 1880 under President Marco Aurelio Soto...
, Francisco Morazán
Francisco Morazán (department)
Francisco Morazán is one of the departments of Honduras.It is located in the central part of the nation. The departmental capital is Tegucigalpa, which is also Honduras's national capital. Until 1943 it was known as Tegucigalpa department...
. They compete in the Liga Nacional de Honduras
Liga Nacional de Futbol de Honduras
Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras is the first and highest division of football in Honduras. The league season is divided into Opening and Closing . One team is relegated to the Liga de Ascenso and one team is promoted from Liga de Ascenso...
, the top division in the country, and play their home matches in the Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino
Estadio Tiburcio Carias Andino
Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino is a multi-purpose stadium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. It is used mostly for Association football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 35,000 and it is the home of football clubs Motagua and Olimpia.- History :...
. The club was founded in 1912, and are the nation's most successful team having won 23 domestic league titles (their latest being the 2009-10 Clausura). They are the only Honduran club that has won the CONCACAF Champions Cup twice. The club Olimpia was the Second best in Central & North America of the 20th century according to IFFHS
International Federation of Football History & Statistics
The International Federation of Football History & Statistics is an organization that chronicles the history and records of Association football. It was founded on 27 March 1984 at Leipzig by Dr. Alfredo Pöge with the blessings of general secretary of the FIFA at the time, Dr. Helmut Käser...
.
History
The club was founded on June 12, 1912, by Héctor Pineda Ugarte, Carlos Bram, Arturo Bram, Enrique Buik, Santiago Buik, Miguel Sanchez, Samuel Inestrosa Gómez, and Ramón Field. The team was originally a baseballBaseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
club. In 1917, it also became a football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
team.
To date, Olimpia is the most successful team in Honduras and has won the most official tournaments in the professional league with twenty-three, the latest one coming during the 2009-10
2009–10 Honduran Liga Nacional
The 2009–10 Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras season is the 45th season of top-flight professional football in Honduras and the nineteenth season in which the Apertura and Clausura system is used....
season. It is also by far the most representative team in international competitions. Olimpia won its first national championship in September 1928.
Amateur era
In 1957, CD Olimpia represented the Department of Francisco Morazán and was the first national football championship team endorsed by the Sports Federation School of Honduras, after beating the teams: Vida (Departmental champion Atlantis), Hibueras (Departmental Champion Cortes) and CD Honduras (Yoro Departmental Champion). The following year the team repeated, beating teams: Independiente de San Pedro Sula, Tela Railroad, CD Honduras and El Progreso (Fortuna Columbus Department representative).In 1959, Olimpia won the tri-national championship. In the subsequent two years, Olimpia continued its dominance both at departmental and national levels. Players like "Fury" Solis, Rolin Castillo, Ricardo "Chendo" Rodriguez and others became fixtures.
For the 1963-64 School Sports Federation tournament changed and became a Regional tournament in which teams would be eliminated by zone. On December 14, 1963, Olimpia defeated Chorotega of Choluteca 10-0 and Amapala Liberia 3-2.
The national championships sponsored by the Sports Federation-School ended with the 1964 season - 65. Under the guidance of Brazilian Marinho Rodriguez, CD Olimpia played the final with the newly founded CD Platense of Puerto Cortes. The first match of this final series ended with a 1-0 victory. Then in the second game, both teams tied at zero goals apiece. But at the final meeting, Olimpia took their seventh and final title in this kind of competition to beat 'Escualo' 2-0.
National League
The inaugural tournament of the National League took place in 1965. The championship went to Platense.The following year, things were different. Mario Griffin Cubas, new head coach for Olimpia, led the club to its first league title. Of the 18 matches played Olimpia won 14 games, drew one and lost only 3 for a total of 29 points, 6 more than 2nd place Marathon. In 1967, Griffin Cubas continued to lead the team and followed up the performance from the year before with another championship.
In 1969 Club Olimpia managed to go undefeated. In 1972, the team managed to score 40 points, a product of 15 victories, 10 draws and just two defeats, with players such as Rigoberto 'Chula' Gomez, Jorge Urquía, and Tonin Mendoza. It would take 6 years for Olimpia to be crowned again. Real España
Real C.D. España
Real Club Deportivo España, Real España, or simply España is a Honduran football club, which currently plays in the Liga Nacional de Honduras in San Pedro Sula, Cortés, Honduras.-History:...
of S.P.S. faced Olimpia. The first match ended tied at zero goals apiece, but won the second match 2-0, with goals from Uruguayan Walter Chavez and René Enamorado. Olimpia won their 5th championship.
The eighties were a dominant era for Olimpia, as they went on to win 5 times of the 10 tournaments played.
In 1986 Olimpia won 10 win, 13 draws and 4 defeats. 25 goals for and 19 against. Once on the run, Matamala team left en route to the team: Spain, Life and Platense with 4 wins, 2 draws and no defeats. In 1987, Carlos Padilla Velasquez took the helm of Olimpia, as he led the team to yet another championship. Olimpia defeated CD Marathon and won on an aggregate score of 1-0. In 1989, Malinowsky Estanislao formed a formidable Olimpia side. With players like: Dolmen Flores Juan Flores, Juan Carlos Contreras and Uruguayan Vicente Daniel Viera, Olimpia were a major threat. The team scored 40 points and won 15 games, drawing 10 times and losing twice. (39 goals for and 17 against) Olimpia defeated Real España
Real C.D. España
Real Club Deportivo España, Real España, or simply España is a Honduran football club, which currently plays in the Liga Nacional de Honduras in San Pedro Sula, Cortés, Honduras.-History:...
and won the championship.
FELIX
Olimpia only won 3 titles in the 1990s. The first was in 1995, led by coach Flavio Ortega. The following year Olimpia followed up the 1995 final tournament played in the twentieth century. Marked by a return was leading scorer, Wilmer Velásquez
Wilmer Velasquez
Wilmer Raynel Neal Velásquez is a retired Honduran footballer.-Career:Velásquez is currently the all-time top goalscorer in the Honduran National Football League with 196 goals, and was the second player to reach 150 goals after Denilson Costa.In 2005, Velásquez was crowned one of the 'Top...
and the emergence of David Suazo
David Suazo
Óscar David Suazo Velázquez is a Honduran football striker who currently plays for Calcio Catania in the Italian Serie A. He is also a member of the Honduran national team.-Early career:...
. That season, the club reached 30 points in 18 games.
Short tournament
The first title under this new format, was won by Olimpia in the Opening 2000-01; with Edwin Pavón as head coach. Olimpia finished in first place with a total of 39 points in 18 games. Olimpia was crowned champion with emblematic figures such as Danilo ToselloDanilo Tosello
Danilo Javier Tosello is a retired Argentinan football player. During his career, he won 4 championships in Honduras with Olimpia....
, Wilmer Velásquez
Wilmer Velasquez
Wilmer Raynel Neal Velásquez is a retired Honduran footballer.-Career:Velásquez is currently the all-time top goalscorer in the Honduran National Football League with 196 goals, and was the second player to reach 150 goals after Denilson Costa.In 2005, Velásquez was crowned one of the 'Top...
and Alex Pineda Chacon
Alex Pineda Chacón
Alex Pineda Chacón is a former footballer who is currently the head coach of Atlanta Silverbacks in the North American Soccer League.-Club career:...
.
In 2003–2004, beginning a series of 4 consecutive finals between Olimpia and CD Marathon. The first was won, under Chelato Uclés with an aggregate score of 2-0. The Clausura (2004–2005) marked the debut of Nahum Espinoza as club coach.
During the Opening 2005–2006, Olimpia continued their domination of Marathon and beat them 3-2 on aggregate.
International success
On May 17, 1959, Olimpia defeated Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in a tight match that ended 4-3 to become for the first time the champion of Central AmericaCentral America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
and Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. On their way to the championship, the club managed to eliminate Club Deportivo Guadalajara, the Mexican champions at that time and Club Deportivo FAS from El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
before reaching Alajuelense in the final.
In 1973, Olimpia won their first CONCACAF Champions' Cup by defeating SV Robinhood
SV Robinhood
Sporting Vereniging Robinhood is a Surinamese football club based in Paramaribo that competes in the Surinamese Hoofdklasse, the highest level of football in Suriname. Founded on 6 February 1945, Robinhood is the most successful club in Surinamese football, having won a record 23 league titles, and...
of Suriname
Suriname
Suriname , officially the Republic of Suriname , is a country in northern South America. It borders French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, Brazil to the south, and on the north by the Atlantic Ocean. Suriname was a former colony of the British and of the Dutch, and was previously known as...
in San Pedro Sula by a score of 1-0 after tying the first leg at zero in Tegucigalpa. Before reaching the final, Olimpia managed to eliminate Mexico's Club Toluca
Club Toluca
Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club is a Mexican professional football club. Toluca's stadium Nemesio Diez Riega is located in Toluca, State of Mexico in Mexico. Toluca plays in the Primera División de México and has been champion ten times...
. The club won their second CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 1988 when they defeated Defence Force in the final match of the tournament. Before that, Olimpia managed to defeat and eliminate Mexican champions Cruz Azul by a score of 2-1 in a historic match that took place in the Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca is a stadium in Santa Ursula, Mexico City, Mexico. It is the official home stadium of the Mexico national football team and the Mexican team Club América.The stadium was the venue for football soccer in the 1968 Summer Olympics....
. To this day, Olimpia remains the only Central American club to have defeated a Mexican team in that stadium. In the semifinals, Olimpia defeated LD Alajuelense in the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto Scotiabank is a multi-purpose stadium in Alajuela, Costa Rica. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of L.D. Alajuelense. The stadium is owned and operated by La Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and is located in El Llano de Alajuela...
after they tied the home game in Tegucigalpa.
In January 2001, Olimpia beat the Mexican teams of Toluca
Club Toluca
Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club is a Mexican professional football club. Toluca's stadium Nemesio Diez Riega is located in Toluca, State of Mexico in Mexico. Toluca plays in the Primera División de México and has been champion ten times...
and Pachuca. The team, managed by Edwin Pavón triumphed over Toluca with a goal from Robert Lima, 3 goals from Denilson Costa
Denilson Costa
Denilson Costa is a Brazilian and naturalized Honduran football coach and former player. He is currently the second all time top scorer in the Honduran Liga Nacional and was also the first to reach 150 goals. Now he is a teacher in Honduras.-As a manager:On 6 March 2011, Costa made his...
, and one from Alex Pineda Chacon
Alex Pineda Chacón
Alex Pineda Chacón is a former footballer who is currently the head coach of Atlanta Silverbacks in the North American Soccer League.-Club career:...
. The lineup for that match was: Donaldo González, Gerson Vásquez, Robert Lima, Samuel Caballero, Nerlin Membreño, Christian Santamaría, Arnold Cruz, Danilo Tosello, José Luis Pineda, Alex Pineda, Denilson Costa, Carlos Paez, and Elmer Marín.
National level
- Liga Nacional de Fútbol de HondurasLiga Nacional de Futbol de HondurasLiga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras is the first and highest division of football in Honduras. The league season is divided into Opening and Closing . One team is relegated to the Liga de Ascenso and one team is promoted from Liga de Ascenso...
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- 1966-67, 1967-68, 1969-70, 1971-72Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras 1971-72In 1971-72, Olimpia won its fourth title in Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras after finishing in first position in the regular season without a single loss, the first and only team to do that in Honduras; the tournament had 27 rounds without playoffs....
, 1977-78, 1982-83, 1984-85, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1992-93, 1995-96Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras 1995-96In the 1995–96 Honduran Liga Nacional C.D. Olimpia was crowned champion for the twelfth time. The tournament was dividen onto two phases: the Regular phase of 18 rounds and the Final phase which consisted of a Hexagonal, a Triangular and the Final....
, 1996-97, 1998-99Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras 1998-99Although the tournament was played from January to July 1999, this is officially known as the 1998–99 season in the Honduran football league, it was also the last non-Apertura-Clausura format season played. C.D...
, 2000-01 Apertura, 2002-03 Apertura, 2003-04 Clausura, 2004-05 Clausura, 2005-06 Apertura, 2005-06 Clausura, 2007-08 ClausuraHonduras Clausura 2007-08Honduras Clausura 2007-08 was the opening and fifty-second season of Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras, the first division national football league in Honduras. The season started on January 12, 2008 and finished on May 27, 2008. It followed the Honduras Apertura 2007-08 season...
, 2008-09 ClausuraLiga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras Clausura 2009The 2008-09 Clausura was the second part of the 2008-09 season of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras, the first division national football league in Honduras. The season started on 10 January 2009 and finished on 24 May 2009. It followed the 2008-09 Apertura season...
, 2009-10 Clausura - Runners-up (15): 1965-66Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras 1965-66The 1965-66 Honduran Liga Nacional season was the inaugural season of the Honduran Liga Nacional, Platense won the tournament after winning the 18 rounds, they were mathematically declared champions on 23 January 1966 after defeating 2–0 España in the last round at El Progreso.-Background:In 1964,...
, 1968-69, 1970-71, 1975-76, 1988-89, 1994-95, 1997-98 Clausura, 1999-00 Apertura, 1999-00 Clausura, 2000-01 Clausura, 2001-02 Clausura, 2003-04 Apertura, 2004-05 Apertura, 2006-07 AperturaHonduras Apertura 2006-07The 2006–07 Honduran Liga Nacional was the 42nd edition of the Honduran top division. C.D. Motagua and Real C.D. España won the Apertura and Clausura tournaments respectively.-2006–07 teams:-Apertura:...
, 2009-10 Apertura
- 1966-67, 1967-68, 1969-70, 1971-72
- Super Copa: 1
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- 1996-971996-97 Honduran Super CupThe 1996-97 Honduran Super Cup was held between winners of 1996-97 Honduran league and 1996-97 Honduran Cup .-The game:...
- 1996-97
- Honduran Cup: 2
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- 1995-96, 1998-99
International level
- FIFA Club World CupFIFA Club World CupThe FIFA Club World Cup is a football competition between the champion clubs from all six continental confederations.The first FIFA Club World Championship took place in Brazil in January 2000...
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- Group Stage - 2001 Cancelled2001 FIFA Club World ChampionshipThe 2001 FIFA Club World Championship was a football tournament arranged by FIFA to take place in Spain. This was cancelled owing to a combination of factors, most importantly the collapse of FIFA's marketing partner ISL.-Teams:...
- Group Stage - 2001 Cancelled
- CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 2
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- 1972CONCACAF Champions' Cup 1972The 1972 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 8th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
, 1988CONCACAF Champions' Cup 1988The 1988 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 24th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup... - Runners-up (2): 1985, 2000
- 1972
- Copa Interclubes UNCAFCopa Interclubes UNCAFThe UNCAF Club Tournament was an annual international football competition held in the UNCAF region . The competition was open to the leading domestic club teams in the region. The winners of each national league qualified automatically. It also provided qualification places for the CONCACAF...
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- 1999Copa Interclubes UNCAF 1999The 1999 Copa Interclubes UNCAF was the first edition of the Central American Club Championship under this format and name; and the 17th overall....
, 2000 - Runners-up (2): 2005Copa Interclubes UNCAF 2005The 2005 Copa Interclubes UNCAF was the 23rd edition of the international club football competition held in the UNCAF region representing the seven nations of Central America. This was the seventh year of the current format using the name Copa Interclubes UNCAF. The tournament was also a qualifying...
, 2006Copa Interclubes UNCAF 2006The 2006 Copa Interclubes UNCAF was the 24th edition of the international club football competition held in the UNCAF region representing the seven nations of Central America. This was the eighth year of the current format using the name Copa Interclubes UNCAF. The tournament was also a qualifying...
- 1999
- Central AmericaCentral AmericaCentral America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
and MexicoMexicoThe United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
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- 1959
- Copa InteramericanaCopa InteramericanaCopa Interamericana was a football trophy contested between the champions of CONMEBOL's Copa Libertadores de América and the winners of CONCACAF's Champions' Cup...
: 0
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- Runners-up (2): 1972, 1988
- Torneo FraternidadCopa Interclubes UNCAFThe UNCAF Club Tournament was an annual international football competition held in the UNCAF region . The competition was open to the leading domestic club teams in the region. The winners of each national league qualified automatically. It also provided qualification places for the CONCACAF...
: 2
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- 1981, 1985
Other important facts
- Seven Consecutive Honduran finals
- First Central American Team to classified to FIFA Club World Championship
- Most Popular team in Honduras
- Only Central American team to play in Estadio CentenarioEstadio CentenarioEstadio 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...
in UruguayUruguayUruguay ,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... - Only Central American team to defeat a Mexican team in Estadio AztecaEstadio AztecaEstadio Azteca is a stadium in Santa Ursula, Mexico City, Mexico. It is the official home stadium of the Mexico national football team and the Mexican team Club América.The stadium was the venue for football soccer in the 1968 Summer Olympics....
(2-1 against
Cruz Azul in 1988) - Only Honduran team that has defeated
Boca JuniorsBoca JuniorsClub Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
2-1 - Only Honduran to play in the Estadio Libertadores de AmericaEstadio Libertadores de AméricaThe Estadio Libertadores de América is a stadium located in Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province.It is home to the Argentine football club Independiente...
in ArgentinaArgentinaArgentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires... - Only Central American team to play in the Rose BowlRose Bowl (stadium)The Rose Bowl is an outdoor athletic stadium in Pasadena, California, U.S., in Los Angeles County. The stadium is the site of the annual college football bowl game, the Rose Bowl, held on New Year's Day. In 1982, it became the home field of the UCLA Bruins college football team of the Pac-12...
International competition
- CONCACAF Champions' Cup
- Copa Interclubes UNCAFCopa Interclubes UNCAFThe UNCAF Club Tournament was an annual international football competition held in the UNCAF region . The competition was open to the leading domestic club teams in the region. The winners of each national league qualified automatically. It also provided qualification places for the CONCACAF...
- CONCACAF Champions League 2008–09
CONCACAF Champions' Cup
- 1962 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1962The 1962 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 1st edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v.
LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 0:1, 1:1 (Alajuelense advanced 2:1 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1967 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1967The 1967 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 3rd edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v.
Aurora FCAurora FCAurora Fútbol Club are a Guatemalan professional football club. Once one of the most powerful teams in the country, the team has now been relegated to a lower division...
-- 1:0, 0:1, 0-2 (Aurora advanced 2:0 on replay)
- First Round v.
- 1968 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1968The 1968 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 4th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v.
Alianza F.C.Alianza F.C.Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador...
-- 2:1, 1:0 (Olimpia advanced 3:1 on aggregate) - Second Round v. Aurora FCAurora FCAurora Fútbol Club are a Guatemalan professional football club. Once one of the most powerful teams in the country, the team has now been relegated to a lower division...
-- 1:1, 0:4 (Aurora advanced 5:1 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1970 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1970The 1970 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 6th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v. CSD MunicipalCSD MunicipalClub Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
-- 3:2, 0:0 (Olimpia advanced 3:2 on aggregate) - Final Round v. Deportivo Saprissa -- 1:4
- First Round v.
- 1971 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1971The 1971 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 7th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 0:0, 0:1 (Alajuelense advanced 1:0 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1972 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1972The 1972 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 8th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- Semi-Finals v. Club TolucaClub TolucaDeportivo Toluca Fútbol Club is a Mexican professional football club. Toluca's stadium Nemesio Diez Riega is located in Toluca, State of Mexico in Mexico. Toluca plays in the Primera División de México and has been champion ten times...
-- 1:0, 1:1 (Olimpia advanced 2:1 on aggregate) - Final v.
SV RobinhoodSV RobinhoodSporting Vereniging Robinhood is a Surinamese football club based in Paramaribo that competes in the Surinamese Hoofdklasse, the highest level of football in Suriname. Founded on 6 February 1945, Robinhood is the most successful club in Surinamese football, having won a record 23 league titles, and...
-- 0:0, 2:0 (Olimpia won 2:0 on aggregate)
- Semi-Finals v.
- 1973 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1973The 1973 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 9th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v. CSD MunicipalCSD MunicipalClub Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
-- 0:0, 0:1 (Municipal advanced 1:0 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1976 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1976The 1976 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 12th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v. Real España -- 0:0, 1:0 (Olimpia advance 1:0 on aggregate)
- Second Round v.
Diriangén FCDiriangén FCDiriangén FC is a Nicaraguan football team playing at the top level. It is based in Diriamba. Their home stadium is Estadio Cacique Diriangén. It is the most successful club in Nicaragua's football history and it shares a feisty rivalry with Nicaragua's second big club, Real Estelí-Current...
-- (Olimpia withdrew)
- First Round v.
- 1983 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1983The 1983 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 19th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v. UANL -- 0:1, 1:2 (UANL advanced 3:1 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1985 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1985The 1985 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 21st edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v.
HNNK Hrvat ChicagoHNNK Hrvat ChicagoHNNK Hrvat Chicago is a Croatian backed soccer club from Chicago, Illinois. The club currently competes in the National Soccer League of Chicago, the premier semi-professional soccer competition in Illinois....
-- 4:0, 2:0 (Olimpia advanced 6:0 on aggregate) - Second Round v. CD SuchitepéquezCD SuchitepéquezClub Deportivo Suchitepéquez are a Guatemalan professional football club that competes in the Liga Nacional, the top division in the nation. They are based in Mazatenango, Department of Suchitepéquez, and their home stadium is the Estadio Carlos Salazar Hijo...
-- 1:0, 0:1 (Olimpia advanced 4:3 on penalties) - Third Round v. Club AméricaClub AméricaClub América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
-- 2:2, 1:0 (Olimpia advanced 3:2 on aggregate) - Fourth Round v. Aurora FCAurora FCAurora Fútbol Club are a Guatemalan professional football club. Once one of the most powerful teams in the country, the team has now been relegated to a lower division...
-- 0:1, 2:0 (Olimpia advanced 2:1 on aggregate) - Final v.
Defence Force -- 0:2, 1:0 (Defence Force won 2:1 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1987 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1987The 1987 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 23rd edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v.
Coke Milpross -- 8:1, 1:1 (Olimpia advanced 9:1 on aggregate) - Second Round v. Galcasa -- 1:0
- Second Round v. CS Herediano -- 0:0
- Second Round v. C.D. ÁguilaC.D. ÁguilaClub Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS...
-- 2:1 - Third Round v. Deportivo Saprissa -- 4:1
- Third Round v. Real España -- 1:0
- Third Round v. CS Herediano -- 1:2
- Semi-Finals v. CF Monterrey -- 0:1, 2:2 (Monterrey advanced 3:2 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1988 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1988The 1988 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 24th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- Group D v. C.D. FASC.D. FASClub Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the...
-- 3:1 - Group D v. Aurora FCAurora FCAurora Fútbol Club are a Guatemalan professional football club. Once one of the most powerful teams in the country, the team has now been relegated to a lower division...
-- 1:1 - Group D v. Puntarenas F.C.Puntarenas F.C.Puntarenas Fútbol Club, S.A.D. is a Costa Rican football club, currently competing in the Unión de Clubes de Fútbol de la Primera División ....
-- 2:0 - Third Round v. Aurora FCAurora FCAurora Fútbol Club are a Guatemalan professional football club. Once one of the most powerful teams in the country, the team has now been relegated to a lower division...
-- 0:0 - Third Round v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 1:1 - Third Round v. CD Marathón -- 2:1
- Fourth Round v. Cruz Azul -- 0:0, 2:1 (Olimpia advanced 2:1 on aggregate)
- Semi-Finals v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 1:1, 1:0 (Olimpia advanced 2:1 on aggregate) - Final v. Defence Force -- 2:0, 2:0 (Olimpia won 4:0 on aggregate)
- Group D v.
- 1989 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1989The 1989 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 25th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v. Cojutepeque F.C.Cojutepeque F.C.Cojutepeque Futbol Club is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Cojutepeque, Cuscatlán. The team was in the first division of El Salvador for several years. Cojutepeque F.C. was a runner-up in the 1988-89 season, losing to L.A. Firpo in the finals.-Year-by-Year:*Record League...
-- 3:1 - First Round v. CS Herediano -- 2:1
- First Round v. CSD MunicipalCSD MunicipalClub Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
-- 2:2 - Second Round v. CS Cartaginés -- 3:0
- Second Round v. Real España -- 3:0
- Second Round v. CS Herediano -- 1:1
- Third Round v. Pumas UNAM -- 1:1, 0:5 (UNAM advanced 6:1 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1990 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1990The 1990 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 26th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v. Juventus F.C.Juventus (Belize)Juventus is a Belizean football team which currently competes in the Belize Premier Football League of the Football Federation of Belize.The Team is based in Orange Walk. Their home stadium is Orange Walk People's Stadium.-Achievements:...
-- 2:0, 2:0 (Olimpia advance 4:0 on aggregate) - Second Round v. CD SuchitepéquezCD SuchitepéquezClub Deportivo Suchitepéquez are a Guatemalan professional football club that competes in the Liga Nacional, the top division in the nation. They are based in Mazatenango, Department of Suchitepéquez, and their home stadium is the Estadio Carlos Salazar Hijo...
-- 2:2, 2:0 (Olimpia advance 4:2 on aggregate) - Third Round v. C.D. Luis Ángel FirpoC.D. Luis Angel FirpoClub Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo is an football club based in Usulután, El Salvador that plays in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. It has been one of the most successful clubs in El Salvador, having won 9 titles, firstly in 1989. Only FAS and Águila hold more league titles than Firpo,...
-- 1:1 - Third Round v. C.D. Luis Ángel FirpoC.D. Luis Angel FirpoClub Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo is an football club based in Usulután, El Salvador that plays in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. It has been one of the most successful clubs in El Salvador, having won 9 titles, firstly in 1989. Only FAS and Águila hold more league titles than Firpo,...
-- 1:0 - Third Round v. Real España -- 1:4
- Third Round v. Real España -- 1:0
- Semi-Finals v. Club AméricaClub AméricaClub América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
-- 3:0, 1:2 (América advanced 4:2 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1994 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1994The 1994 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 30th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v. CS Herediano -- 0:0, 0:2 (Herediano advance 2:0 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1996 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1996The 1996 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 32nd edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v. Deportivo Saprissa -- 0:4, 3:0 (Saprissa advance 4:3 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1997 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1997The 1997 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 33rd edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. It determined that year's club champion of association football in the CONCACAF region.The teams were split into 3 zones...
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- First Round v. C.D. Luis Ángel FirpoC.D. Luis Angel FirpoClub Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo is an football club based in Usulután, El Salvador that plays in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. It has been one of the most successful clubs in El Salvador, having won 9 titles, firstly in 1989. Only FAS and Águila hold more league titles than Firpo,...
-- 0:0, 4:1 (Firpo advance 4:1 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1998 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1998The 1998 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 34th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. It determined that year's club champion of association football in the CONCACAF region.The final tournament, held in Washington,...
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- First Round v. Juventus F.C.Juventus (Belize)Juventus is a Belizean football team which currently competes in the Belize Premier Football League of the Football Federation of Belize.The Team is based in Orange Walk. Their home stadium is Orange Walk People's Stadium.-Achievements:...
-- 2:0 - First Round v. CSD Comunicaciones -- 3:2
- First Round v. Alianza F.C.Alianza F.C.Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador...
-- 4:1 - Second Round v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 0:1 - Second Round v. C.D. Luis Ángel FirpoC.D. Luis Angel FirpoClub Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo is an football club based in Usulután, El Salvador that plays in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. It has been one of the most successful clubs in El Salvador, having won 9 titles, firstly in 1989. Only FAS and Águila hold more league titles than Firpo,...
-- 0:2 - Second Round v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 1:5 - Second Round v. C.D. Luis Ángel FirpoC.D. Luis Angel FirpoClub Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo is an football club based in Usulután, El Salvador that plays in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. It has been one of the most successful clubs in El Salvador, having won 9 titles, firstly in 1989. Only FAS and Águila hold more league titles than Firpo,...
-- 1:1
- First Round v.
- 1999 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1999The 1999 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 35th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. It determined that year's club champion of association football in the CONCACAF region.The Final Tournament was held in Las Vegas,...
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- Quarter-Finals v. D.C. UnitedD.C. UnitedD.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
-- 0:1
- Quarter-Finals v.
- 2000 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 2000The 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 36th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- Quarter-Finals v. Club TolucaClub TolucaDeportivo Toluca Fútbol Club is a Mexican professional football club. Toluca's stadium Nemesio Diez Riega is located in Toluca, State of Mexico in Mexico. Toluca plays in the Primera División de México and has been champion ten times...
-- 1:0 - Semi-Finals v. C.F. Pachuca -- 4:0
- Final v. Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles GalaxyThe Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
-- 2:3
- Quarter-Finals v.
- 2002 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 2002The 2002 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 37th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. It featured a league format with 16 clubs. As part of the expansion, the quarterfinal stage for the current Champions Cup was moved...
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- First Round v. San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose EarthquakesThe San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
-- 0:1, 1:3 (San Jose Earthquakes advance 4:1 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 2005 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 2005The 2005 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 40th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. The tournament was also a qualifying event for the 2005 FIFA Club World Championship...
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- Quarter-Finals v. Pumas UNAM -- 1:1, 1:2 (UNAM advance 3:2 on aggregate)
- Quarter-Finals v.
- 2006 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 2006The 2006 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 41st edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. The tournament is also a qualifying event for the 2006 FIFA Club World Cup...
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- Quarter-Finals v. Club TolucaClub TolucaDeportivo Toluca Fútbol Club is a Mexican professional football club. Toluca's stadium Nemesio Diez Riega is located in Toluca, State of Mexico in Mexico. Toluca plays in the Primera División de México and has been champion ten times...
-- 0:2, 1:2 (Toluca advance 4:1 on aggregate)
- Quarter-Finals v.
- 2007 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 2007The 2007 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 42nd edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. It determined that year's club champion of association football in the CONCACAF region...
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- Quarter-Finals v. D.C. UnitedD.C. UnitedD.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
-- 1:4, 2:3 (D.C. United advance 7:3 on aggregate)
- Quarter-Finals v.
- 2008-09 CONCACAF Champions League
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- Group C v. Atlante F.C.Atlante F.C.Club de Fútbol Atlante, is a Mexican professional football club, currently playing in the Mexican First Division League. The club is based in Cancún, Mexico as of the start of the 2007-08 season, when they relocated from Mexico City, and plays its home games in Estadio Andrés Quintana Roo.-Domestic...
-- 0:1 - Group C v. Joe Public F.C.Joe Public F.C.Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner...
-- 3:1 - Group C v.
Montreal ImpactMontreal ImpactMontreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
-- 1:2 - Group C v. Atlante F.C.Atlante F.C.Club de Fútbol Atlante, is a Mexican professional football club, currently playing in the Mexican First Division League. The club is based in Cancún, Mexico as of the start of the 2007-08 season, when they relocated from Mexico City, and plays its home games in Estadio Andrés Quintana Roo.-Domestic...
-- 1:1 - Group C v. Montreal ImpactMontreal ImpactMontreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
-- 1:1 - Group C v. Joe Public F.C.Joe Public F.C.Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner...
-- 4:0
- Group C v.
Copa Interclubes UNCAF
- 1999 Copa Interclubes UNCAFCopa Interclubes UNCAF 1999The 1999 Copa Interclubes UNCAF was the first edition of the Central American Club Championship under this format and name; and the 17th overall....
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- First Round v. C.D. FASC.D. FASClub Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the...
-- 1:0 - First Round v. Aurora FCAurora FCAurora Fútbol Club are a Guatemalan professional football club. Once one of the most powerful teams in the country, the team has now been relegated to a lower division...
-- 0:0 - First Round v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 1:1 - First Round v. Acros Real VerdesHankook VerdesHankook Verdes are a Belize association football club which competes in the Belize Premier Football League. They are based in Benque Viejo del Carmen, a town situated on the border of Guatemala. The club was established in 1976 as Real Verdes Football Club and changed their name to Hankook Verdes...
-- 2:0 - First Round v. C.D. FASC.D. FASClub Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the...
-- 2:1 - First Round v. Aurora FCAurora FCAurora Fútbol Club are a Guatemalan professional football club. Once one of the most powerful teams in the country, the team has now been relegated to a lower division...
-- 2:2 - First Round v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 4:1 - First Round v. Acros Real VerdesHankook VerdesHankook Verdes are a Belize association football club which competes in the Belize Premier Football League. They are based in Benque Viejo del Carmen, a town situated on the border of Guatemala. The club was established in 1976 as Real Verdes Football Club and changed their name to Hankook Verdes...
-- 1:0 - Final Round v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 2:0 - Final Round v. CSD Comunicaciones -- 3:1
- Final Round v. Deportivo Saprissa -- 1:0
- First Round v.
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- First Round v. La Victoria F.C.Nizhee CorozalNizhee Corozal Football Club is a Belizean football team which currently competes in the Belize Premier Football League of the Football Federation of Belize. It was founded as La Victoria FC in 1985...
-- 3:0 - First Round v. CSD MunicipalCSD MunicipalClub Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
-- 2:3 - Second Round v.
Panama ViejoPanama Viejo F.C.Panamá Viejo F.C. was a Panamanian football team founded in 1978 and based in Panamá Viejo, Panama.During its run in the ANAPROF , the cangrejeros were crowned champions during the 2000-01 season before succumbing to financial problems at the end of 2001.-History:Panamá Viejo participated in...
-- 5:0 - Second Round v. CSD MunicipalCSD MunicipalClub Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
-- 0:0 - Second Round v. Deportivo Saprissa -- 1:4
- Final Round v. CSD MunicipalCSD MunicipalClub Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
-- 0:0 - Final Round v. Real España -- 2:0
- Final Round v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
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- First Round v.
- 2001 Copa Interclubes UNCAFCopa Interclubes UNCAF 2001The 2001 Copa Interclubes UNCAF served as qualification to the 2002 CONCACAF Champions' Cup; it also defined C.S.D. Municipal as the Central American champion of the season. The final round was played at San José, Costa Rica.-Group A:--------...
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- First Round v. CSD MunicipalCSD MunicipalClub Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
-- 0:0 - First Round v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 0:0 - First Round v. Plaza AmadorPlaza AmadorPlaza Amador is a Panamanian soccer club, that currently plays in Liga Panameña de Fútbol. It is one of the oldest teams in Panama.- History :...
-- 6:0 - Final Round v. CSD Comunicaciones -- 2:0
- Final Round v. Deportivo Saprissa -- 1:3
- Final Round v. CSD MunicipalCSD MunicipalClub Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
-- 1:2
- First Round v.
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- First Round v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 1:2 - First Round v. CD Marathón -- 0:0
- First Round v. San Francisco FC -- 0:1
- First Round v.
- 2004 Copa Interclubes UNCAFCopa Interclubes UNCAF 2004-First round:----------------------------* Cobán Imperial 4–4 Plaza Amador on aggregate; Plaza Amador advanced on away goals.----* Olimpia won 6–0 on aggregate.----* Herediano won 6–0 on aggregate.----...
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- First Round v. Boca JuniorsBoca F.C.Boca F.C. is a former Belizean football team that competed in the Belize Premier Football League of the Football Federation of Belize....
-- 1:0, 5:0 (Olimpia advanced 6:0 on aggregate) - Quarter-Finals v. CS Herediano -- 3:2, 0:1 (Olimpia advanced on away goals rule)
- Final Round v. Deportivo Saprissa -- 0:0
- Final Round v. CSD MunicipalCSD MunicipalClub Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
-- 1:0 - Final Round v. C.D. FASC.D. FASClub Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the...
-- 1:3
- First Round v.
- 2005 Copa Interclubes UNCAFCopa Interclubes UNCAF 2005The 2005 Copa Interclubes UNCAF was the 23rd edition of the international club football competition held in the UNCAF region representing the seven nations of Central America. This was the seventh year of the current format using the name Copa Interclubes UNCAF. The tournament was also a qualifying...
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- First Round v. Diriangén FCDiriangén FCDiriangén FC is a Nicaraguan football team playing at the top level. It is based in Diriamba. Their home stadium is Estadio Cacique Diriangén. It is the most successful club in Nicaragua's football history and it shares a feisty rivalry with Nicaragua's second big club, Real Estelí-Current...
-- 0:3, 1:2 (Olimpia advanced 4:2 on aggregate) - Quarter-Finals v. CD SuchitepéquezCD SuchitepéquezClub Deportivo Suchitepéquez are a Guatemalan professional football club that competes in the Liga Nacional, the top division in the nation. They are based in Mazatenango, Department of Suchitepéquez, and their home stadium is the Estadio Carlos Salazar Hijo...
-- 4:1, 4:0 (Olimpia advanced 8:1 on aggregate) - Semi-Finals v. Deportivo Saprissa -- 3:1, 1:1 (Olimpia advanced 4:2 on aggregate)
- Final v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 0:1, 1:0 (Alajuelense won 4:2 on penalties)
- First Round v.
- 2006 Copa Interclubes UNCAFCopa Interclubes UNCAF 2006The 2006 Copa Interclubes UNCAF was the 24th edition of the international club football competition held in the UNCAF region representing the seven nations of Central America. This was the eighth year of the current format using the name Copa Interclubes UNCAF. The tournament was also a qualifying...
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- First Round v. Diriangén FCDiriangén FCDiriangén FC is a Nicaraguan football team playing at the top level. It is based in Diriamba. Their home stadium is Estadio Cacique Diriangén. It is the most successful club in Nicaragua's football history and it shares a feisty rivalry with Nicaragua's second big club, Real Estelí-Current...
-- 0:3, 2:1 (Olimpia advanced 5:1 on aggregate) - Quarter-Finals v. CSD MunicipalCSD MunicipalClub Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
-- 1:1, 3:0 (Olimpia advanced 4:1 on aggregate) - Semi-Finals v. C.D. Victoria -- 2:2, 2:0 (Olimpia advanced 4:2 on aggregate)
- Final v. Puntarenas F.C.Puntarenas F.C.Puntarenas Fútbol Club, S.A.D. is a Costa Rican football club, currently competing in the Unión de Clubes de Fútbol de la Primera División ....
-- 2:3, 1:0 (Puntarenas won 3:1 on penalties)
- First Round v.
- 2007 Copa Interclubes UNCAFCopa Interclubes UNCAF 2007The 2007 Copa Interclubes UNCAF was the 25th edition of the international club football competition held in the UNCAF region representing the seven nations of Central America. This was the ninth year of the current format using the name Copa Interclubes UNCAF. The tournament was also be a...
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- First Round v. San Francisco F.C.San Francisco F.C.San Francisco Fútbol Club is a professional football team located in La Chorrera, Panamá, that plays in Liga Panameña de Fútbol, the top Panamanian football league. The club plays its games in Estadio Agustín Sánchez. San Francisco have won 6 Liga Panameña de Fútbol championships, the second...
-- 0:0, 0:1 (San Francisco advanced 1:0 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
Technical staff
| Head Coach |  Danilo ToselloDanilo Tosello Danilo Javier Tosello is a retired Argentinan football player. During his career, he won 4 championships in Honduras with Olimpia.... |
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| Assistant Coach #1 |  Juan Carlos Espinoza |
Assistant Coach #2 | Óscar "Cocly" Salgado |
| Physical Trainer | Marcelo Emanuelles |
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| Goalkeeper Trainer | Marcelo Scallesi |
Board of directors
| President | Rafael Ferrari |
| Sport Director | Miguel Flores Cisnero |
| Sports Manager | Osman Madrid |
Current squad
2010-11 Apertura2010–11 Honduran Liga Nacional
The 2010–11 season in Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras will be divided into two tournaments and will determine the 57th and 58th champions in the history of the league. It will also provide two berths for the 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League...
Retired numbers
11 – Wilmer VelásquezWilmer Velasquez
Wilmer Raynel Neal Velásquez is a retired Honduran footballer.-Career:Velásquez is currently the all-time top goalscorer in the Honduran National Football League with 196 goals, and was the second player to reach 150 goals after Denilson Costa.In 2005, Velásquez was crowned one of the 'Top...
, Forward (1991–95), (1996–98), (1999–01), (2002–09)
Top goalscorers
As of 20 September 2009.Players in bold are still present in club.
Wilmer Velásquez
Wilmer Velasquez
Wilmer Raynel Neal Velásquez is a retired Honduran footballer.-Career:Velásquez is currently the all-time top goalscorer in the Honduran National Football League with 196 goals, and was the second player to reach 150 goals after Denilson Costa.In 2005, Velásquez was crowned one of the 'Top...
(196)
Denilson CostaDenilson Costa
Denilson Costa is a Brazilian and naturalized Honduran football coach and former player. He is currently the second all time top scorer in the Honduran Liga Nacional and was also the first to reach 150 goals. Now he is a teacher in Honduras.-As a manager:On 6 March 2011, Costa made his...
(99) Danilo Tosello
Danilo Tosello
Danilo Javier Tosello is a retired Argentinan football player. During his career, he won 4 championships in Honduras with Olimpia....
(86) Prudencio Norales (76) Rigoberto Gómez
Rigoberto Gómez
Rigoberto Gómez Laínez is a Honduran-Guatemalan football midfielder who currently plays for Comunicaciones of the Guatemala's top division.-Club career:...
(63) Juan Flores (56) Alex Pineda Chacón
Alex Pineda Chacón
Alex Pineda Chacón is a former footballer who is currently the head coach of Atlanta Silverbacks in the North American Soccer League.-Club career:...
(52) Jorge González (46) Luciano Emilio
Luciano Emilio
Luciano Emílio is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Toros Neza in the Liga de Ascenso.-Early career:...
(42)
Jorge "Indio" Urquía (40) Reynaldo Mejía (38) Jorge Brand (36) Christian Santamaría (34) Marlon Hernández (32) Wilson Palacios
Wilson Palacios
Wilson Roberto Palacios Suazo is a Honduran footballer who plays in the Premier League for Stoke City.Born in La Ceiba, he played for Victoria and Olimpia in Honduras before moving to England where he played for Birmingham City and Wigan Athletic. In 2009 he joined Tottenham Hotspur, generally...
(32) Carlos Laje Moreno (32) Juan Manuel Cárcamo
Juan Manuel Cárcamo
Juan Manuel Cárcamo Flores is a Honduran football striker, who currently plays for CD Suchitepequez. He previously played for Honduran club Platense and Austrian teams SV Austria Salzburg and BSV Bad Bleiberg.-External links:*...
(32) Nahúm Espinoza
Nahúm Espinoza
Nahúm Espinoza is a retired Honduran football player. Currently, he is assistant coach of Vida. He also coached Platense and Olimpia, in which he won three consecutive titles.-References:...
(31)
Notable players
This list of former players includes those who made significant contributions to the team in terms of appearances or goals while playing for the team, or who made significant contributions to the sport either before they played for the team, or after they left. It is clearly not yet complete and all inclusive, and additions and refinements will continue to be made over time.Jose Luis "Turco" Abdeneve Sandro Andriani Daniel Cicogna Néstor Dorony Gustavo Fuentes Gustavo Gerardo Priori Carlos Enrique Pronno Danilo Tosello
Danilo Tosello
Danilo Javier Tosello is a retired Argentinan football player. During his career, he won 4 championships in Honduras with Olimpia....
Everaldo Ferreira
Everaldo Ferreira
Everaldo Ferreira is a Brazilian soccer player. He currently plays for CD Olimpia as a striker. He started his career in Honduras in Olimpia. He moved to Uruguay to Cerrito on a loan for 3 months where he was injured. He later moved to Real España...
Fábio de Souza
Fábio de Souza Loureiro
Fábio de Souza Loureiro is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Liga Nacional de Honduras club Olimpia.Fábio de Souza left Cianorte for Victoria on 22 August 2005....
Luciano Emilio
Luciano Emilio
Luciano Emílio is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Toros Neza in the Liga de Ascenso.-Early career:...
Rodiney Martins Walter Pearson Jorge Manuel Ulate Jorge Bustillo Juan Manuel Cárcamo
Juan Manuel Cárcamo
Juan Manuel Cárcamo Flores is a Honduran football striker, who currently plays for CD Suchitepequez. He previously played for Honduran club Platense and Austrian teams SV Austria Salzburg and BSV Bad Bleiberg.-External links:*...
Selvin Cárcamo Rolin Castillo Ronald Arnox "Nox" Chessman
Denilson CostaDenilson Costa
Denilson Costa is a Brazilian and naturalized Honduran football coach and former player. He is currently the second all time top scorer in the Honduran Liga Nacional and was also the first to reach 150 goals. Now he is a teacher in Honduras.-As a manager:On 6 March 2011, Costa made his...
Juan Carlos Espinoza Nahúm Espinoza
Nahúm Espinoza
Nahúm Espinoza is a retired Honduran football player. Currently, he is assistant coach of Vida. He also coached Platense and Olimpia, in which he won three consecutive titles.-References:...
Maynor Figueroa
Maynor Figueroa
Maynor Alexis Figueroa Róchez is a Honduran footballer who plays as a left back for Premier League club Wigan Athletic.-Club career:...
Eugenio Dolmo Flores Rigoberto "Shula" Gomez "Shinola" Matamoros Ramón Núñez
Ramón Núñez
Ramón Núñez is a Honduran international footballer, currently playing for Leeds United. Núñez plays primarily as an attacking central midfielder playmaker. He can also play as a Winger or as a second striker. In his homeland he is nicknamed El Principito meaning The Little Prince...
Wilson Palacios
Wilson Palacios
Wilson Roberto Palacios Suazo is a Honduran footballer who plays in the Premier League for Stoke City.Born in La Ceiba, he played for Victoria and Olimpia in Honduras before moving to England where he played for Birmingham City and Wigan Athletic. In 2009 he joined Tottenham Hotspur, generally...
Angel Paz
Angel Paz
Angel Paz was a Honduran footballer, who played for Olimpia and Real Juventud. His debut in the Honduran league was on 22 June 1969 scoring one of the goals against Atlético Indio in the 3–0 victory. He died on 4 November 2008.-References:...
Wilmer Peralta Jose Luis "Flaco" Pineda Alex Pineda Chacón
Alex Pineda Chacón
Alex Pineda Chacón is a former footballer who is currently the head coach of Atlanta Silverbacks in the North American Soccer League.-Club career:...
Belarmino Rivera Cristian Santamaria Patrocinio Sierra David Suazo
David Suazo
Óscar David Suazo Velázquez is a Honduran football striker who currently plays for Calcio Catania in the Italian Serie A. He is also a member of the Honduran national team.-Early career:...
Jorge "Indio" Urquía Rudy Williams Gilberto Yearwood
Gilberto Yearwood
Gilberto Gerónimo Yearwood is a retired Honduran football player. He is by many regarded as one of Honduras' best players of all time. Currently, he is coach of Guatemalan side, Xinabajul.- Club career :...
Ramon Fernandez Riera Osvaldo Canobbio
Osvaldo Canobbio
Osvaldo Francisco Canobbio Pittaluga , commonly known as Osvaldo Canobbio, is a footballer who currently plays as a striker...
Luis Walter Chávez Juan Carlos Contreras Robert de Lima José Mario "Chueco" Figueroa Carlos Laje Vicente Viera
Notable coaches
Flavio Ortega (1995) Néstor MatamalaNéstor Matamala
Néstor Rodrigo Matamala Molina is a Chilean football manager.Néstor Rodrigo Matamala has coached a number of Honduran teams, including Real Espana, C.D. Platense, C.D. Olimpia and C.D. Motagua. He coached the Izabal de Puerto Barrios of Guatemala and C.D. Águila of El Salvador.-External links:...
(1986) Jose Matera Claudio Ramírez Banda (1975) Jaime Ramírez Banda Carlos Restrepo (Clausura 2010) Carlos Viera (1971) Juan Andino (1965)
Carlos Cruz Caranza (1977) Juan Carlos Espinoza (2002–03) Nahúm Espinoza (2004–06) Enrique Grey (1984) Mario Griffin (1966–68) José de la Paz Herrera
José de la Paz Herrera
José de la Paz Herrera Ucles is a famous Honduran footballer and coach. Best known as Chelato, he grew up in Soledad, Honduras, a small town of the municipality of El Paraíso in extreme poverty....
(1970), (1992), (1996–99), (2003) Carlos Padilla (1987) Edwin Pavón (2001–02)
Carlos Suazo (1969) Juan de Dios Castillo
Juan de Dios Castillo
Juan de Dios Castillo Gonzalez is a football coach, who most recently coached CD Motagua of Honduras. He has been head coach of the youth Mexican National Team in the FIFA World Youth Championship cup in Australia in 1993 finishing in 5th place...
Gerck Block Luis Cubilla Julio Gonzales (1999–00) Estanislao Malinowski (1988–89), (1994) Jose Luis Mattera Teglia (1982)
- Alejandro Dominguez (2004)
Olimpia's logos
For the 2005–2006 tournament, the team modified its logo. It is similar to the previous one, it now has 4 stars in the red side. Each star is said to represent 5 Championships. The Logo supposedly "inspired" F.C. CopenhagenF.C. Copenhagen
F.C. Copenhagen is a professional Danish football club in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is part of the Parken Sport & Entertainment....
's logo, of the Danish first division league.
Jersey
Olimpia's jersey manufacturer for a number of years was JomaJoma
Joma is a Spanish sports apparel manufacturer, which currently produces footwear and apparel for football, running and tennis. Its headquarters are located in the city of Toledo, Spain....
. Starting in 2010, 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...
became the club's jersey manufacturer.
Supporters
Olimpia is known for its strong and passionate fan base. The club's barra bravaBarra Brava
Barra brava is a name for organized supporter groups of football teams in Latin America. This style of supporting is very similar to European ultras. It includes standing throughout the match, singing and other enthusiastic behavior. Some barras bravas have developed reputations for hooliganism...
are La Ultra Fiel
La Ultra Fiel
La Ultra Fiel are a football barra brava associated with the Honduran club C.D. Olimpia.-History:Olimpia's first major barra brava can be traced to the mid 1980s, then known as la "Barra del Leon". However the current day group can be directly traced to 1990, when the group became known as La...
. La Ultra Fiel particularly has a fierce rivalry with neighboring club C.D. Motagua and their barra brava, .olman padilla
Rivalries
The Clasico Nacional (National Derby), El Superclasico (The Superclassic) is a Honduran derby played between C.D. Olimpia and C.D. Marathon. This derby dates back to the 1920s. Since one team was from San Pedro SulaSan Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula is a city in Honduras. It is located in the northwest corner of the country, in the Valle de Sula , about 60 km south of Puerto Cortés on the Caribbean. With an estimated population of 638,259 people in the main municipality, and 802,598 in its metro area , it is the second...
and the other one from Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa , and commonly referred as Tegus , is the capital of Honduras and seat of government of the Republic, along with its twin sister Comayagüela. Founded on September 29, 1578 by the Spanish, it became the country's capital on October 30, 1880 under President Marco Aurelio Soto...
people started calling it the National Derby.
The Clasico Capitalino (Capital's Classic) is played between C.D.Olimpia and C.D. Motagua. Their matches are also known as the Clasico Local (Local Classic). There is a huge rivalry between the clubs and their fans; (La Ultra Fiel [of Olimpia] and La Revo [of Motagua]).
The Clasico Moderno (Modern Derby) is played at least 4 times a year in the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras
Liga Nacional de Futbol de Honduras
Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras is the first and highest division of football in Honduras. The league season is divided into Opening and Closing . One team is relegated to the Liga de Ascenso and one team is promoted from Liga de Ascenso...
and consists of C.D. Olimpia and Real C.D. España.
Reserve team
Olimpia has a reserve team named Olimpia ReservasOlimpia Reservas
Olimpia Reservas is an Honduran football club that plays in Liga de Ascenso the second division in Honduras football. It's based in Talanga, Honduras and they play in the municipal stadium. It is the reserve team of Club Deportivo Olimpia....
that currently plays in Liga de Ascenso de Honduras
Liga de Ascenso de Honduras
Liga de Ascenso is the second division of Honduran football; it was founded on 17 December 1979 as Segunda División and renamed Liga de Ascenso on 21 July 2002...
. This is where young players can improve their skills before they can be ready to play in the top division. Like all the other reserves teams in Liga de Ascenso, Olimpia Reservas can't be promoted to the higher level even if they win the championship.