Banfield

Full Name: Club Atlético Banfield
City: Buenos Aires
Founded: 1896
Stadium: Estadio Florencio Sola - Lencho (33,351)
Colors: Green, White
Previous: Banfield Athletic Club (1896-1904), Banfield Football Club (1904-09)
Nickname: El Taladro (The Drill)
Rival: Lanús

Official Website: clubabanfield.com.ar

Description:

Full name translation: Banfield Athletic Club. Formed on January 21, 1896. Banfield is a town in Buenos Aires province, just south of the city proper. The town was named for Edward Banfield, an English railroad director of the late 19th century. The nickname El Taladro was given to the club in 1940 by a newspaper journalist, after a very successful season. The stadium is named for an important former club president. Lencho was his nickname.

Estadio Florencio Sola - Lencho:

League Titles:

• Primera División Apertura (2009)

Links:

• Soy de Banfield
• Banfield Manía
• El Foro de Banfield