Full name | Club Atlético Rentistas |
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Nickname(s) | Bichos Colorados, Bicheros, Rojos, El Renta |
Founded | 26 March 1933 |
Ground | Estadio Complejo Rentistas |
Capacity | 10,600 |
Chairman | Alvaro Astray |
Coach | Valentín Villazán |
League | Uruguayan Primera División |
2014–15 | 13th |
Club Atlético Rentistas, usually known simply as Rentistas is an Uruguayan football club based in Cerrito de la Victoria, Montevideo. It was founded in 1933.
In 1971, Rentistas was the first team of the neighbourhood (barrio) Cerrito de la Victoria that achieved promotion to the Uruguayan first division, remaining 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 classified to the CONMEBOL Cup 1999
The neighbourhood has two sports clubs, who share a large rivalry; the Clásico del Cerrito is contested with CS Cerrito.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.