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3 unusual facts about Atlético Nacional


Alberigo Evani

His honours while at AC Milan included two promotions from Serie B, three Serie A titles, two European Cups, two Italian Super Cups, two European Super Cups and two Intercontinental Cups, scoring the winner against Atlético Nacional in their 1989 triumph.

Iván Córdoba

He made his debut with the Colombian Serie B team Deportivo Rionegro in 1993, his subsequent performances earned him a transfer to Colombian heavyweights Atlético Nacional in 1996.

Postobón

Since 1998 to this date, Postobón sponsors football club Atlético Nacional (replacing Leona beer).


1948 Campeonato Profesional

The tournament was started on August 15, with the match Atlético Municipal against Universidad.

Alexander Escobar Gañán

His father was Hernán Escobar Echeverry, a retired defender that played in América de Cali, Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín.

Avimiled Rivas

Avimiled Rivas Quintero (born 17 October 1984 in Cali) is a Colombian football player who has played for Millonarios, Deportes Quindío, Atlético Nacional, CP Ejido, SD Eibar and Once Caldas, as well as the Colombian national team.

Cristian Marrugo

When he was 15 years old, he traveled from Cartagena to Cali, In that city he stayed a couple of years before arriving to Medellín to join Atlético Nacional where he got the Colombian League (2005).

Deportes Tolima

Tolima ended first in the league, and played the semifinals against Nacional, Pasto, and Chico.

A dramatic 2–1 away win over Nacional made them leaders, they advanced the final against Cúcuta Deportivo after a 2–0 win over Chico.

Deportes Tolima played amazing both home and away games which included victories against Envigado 7–3, Nacional 5–1, and Millonarios 3–0.

Diego Toro

Born in Medellín, Antioquia, Toro began playing professionally as a defensive midfielder with Atlético Nacional in 2000.

Ever Palacios

Ever Antonio Palacios (born 18 January 1969 in Cali) is a Colombian football player, who played for a few clubs, including Deportivo Cali, Atlético Nacional, Atlético Junior, Shonan Bellmare (Japan), Kashiwa Reysol (Japan) and Boyacá Chicó.

Fernando Uribe

Fernando Uribe Hincapié (born 1 January 1988 in Pereira) is a Colombian footballer who plays as a striker for Atlético Nacional.

Freddy Grisales

Grisales started his career in 1998 with Atlético Nacional where he helped the team to win the Colombian Championship in 1999 (in spite he and his family are Independiente Medellín's fans).

Gildardo Gómez

Gildardo Biderman Gómez Monsálvez (born 13 October 1963, Medellín) is a Colombian football (soccer) player who used to play as defender specially in Atlético Nacional, where he won Copa Libertadores title, and Independiente Medellín.

Jorge Porras

Porras played for Atlético Nacional, América de Cali, Independiente Medellín and Once Caldas, appearing in more than 300 Colombian league matches during his professional career.

José de la Cuesta

Born in Medellín, de la Cuesta started playing football with local Atlético Nacional.

Juan Pablo Ángel

Juan Pablo Ángel Arango (born October 24, 1975 in Medellín) is a Colombian footballer who plays for Atlético Nacional in Categoría Primera A.

Luis Alfonso Páez

Luis Alfonso Páez (born October 27, 1986 in Medellín) is a Colombian football forward, who currently plays for Atlético Nacional.

Óscar Pareja

Pareja came up through the youth system of Atlético Nacional; however, he began his professional career in 1987, debuting for renowned club Independiente Medellín, and assisted on the winning goal in a 1-0 victory on his debut.

Sherman Cárdenas

Sherman Andrés Cárdenas Estupiñán (born 7 August 1989 in Bucaramanga, Santander) is a Colombian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Atlético Nacional.


see also

Juan Camilo Zúñiga

Born in Chigorodó, Antioquia, Zúñiga made his for professional debut with Colombian giant Atlético Nacional.