Buenos Aires, Argentina
Velez Sarsfield
- Founded:
- (116 years)
- Venue:
- Estadio Josรฉ Amalfitani
- Capacity:
- 49.747
Colors:Blue and White; Green, White, and Red
Nicknames:
El Fortรญn (The Fort)
Fortinero
La V Azulada
Head coach:
Gabriel Heinze
Banda:
La Pandilla de Liniers
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Rivalry:
Recent matches:
La Hinchada de Velez Sarsfield is called "The Liniers Gang" since the club is located in the Liniers neighborhood. They are also nicknamed "Fortineros" since their stadium is called "El Fortin". It had approximately 56,000 socios (members) for Feb 2023. It's one of the 8 Argentine teams that have a Copa Libertadores and it's the 6th club in the country by the number of supporters. It has clรกsico with Club Atlรฉtico Ferrocarril del Oeste, although this rivalry lost popularity since this club has been in the 2nd division for more than 10 years.