Nicknames of Club Atletico Peñarol
Aurinegros (Black and Golds)
This is the most popular nickname of Club Atletico Peñarol, derived from the team's distinctive black and gold jersey colors.
Carboneros (Coal Miners)
This nickname refers to the team's early connection to the coal industry in the Peñarol neighborhood of Montevideo, where the club was founded.
Mirasoles (Sunflowers)
This nickname comes from the resemblance of the team's black and gold jersey to the color of sunflowers in bloom.
Decano (Dean)
Peñarol is known as the "Dean" of Uruguayan football, being the oldest professional football club in the country.
Manyas (Bastards)
This nickname was coined by fans with a somewhat self-deprecating humor, reflecting the team's reputation for playing with a tough, sometimes unconventional style.
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