C.A. Rentistas

Rentistas
Full nameClub Atlético Rentistas
Nickname(s)Bichos Colorados
Bicheros
Rojos
El Renta
FoundedMarch 26, 1933; 90 years ago (1933-03-26)
GroundEstadio Complejo Rentistas
Capacity6,500
ChairmanAlvaro Astray
CoachRodolfo Neme
LeagueSegunda División
2022Primera División, 15th of 16 (relegated by average)

Club Atlético Rentistas, known simply as Rentistas is a Uruguayan professional football club based in Cerrito de la Victoria, Montevideo. Founded in 1933, the club competes in the Uruguayan Segunda División.

History

C.A. Rentistas in 1971.

In 1971, Rentistas was the first team of the neighbourhood (barrio) Cerrito de la Victoria that achieved promotion to the Uruguayan first division. They remained there until 1980. Rentistas returned to the first division on three other occasions (1989–92, 1997–01, 2004–07).

In 1998 Rentistas inaugurated their new stadium, Complejo Rentistas. The club finished second in the Clausura and qualified for the CONMEBOL Cup 1999.

Controversies

Rentistas is known for their involvement in third-party ownership.[1] The transfer fee of Hulk was channeled through the club.[2]

Rivalries

The neighbourhood has two sports clubs, who share a large rivalry; the Clásico del Cerrito is contested with CS Cerrito.[3]

Current squad

As of 16 October 2021

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Another logo version.

Other players under

Managers

Titles

2020 Apertura
1971, 1988, 1996, 2011
1966

References

  1. ^ http://www.football-observatory.com/IMG/pdf/report_agents_2012-2.pdf Archived 19 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine[bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ Edwards, Daniel (17 May 2011). "The story of Porto's incredible Hulk exposes the shadowy business of 'off-shore transfers' ahead of the Europa League final". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 21 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Clásicos del fútbol uruguayo - Deportes" (in Spanish). 18 April 2011. Archived from the original on 8 October 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2018.

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