Club Deportivo Marathón
Encyclopedia
Club Deportivo Marathón is an Honduran
football
club which currently plays in the in the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras
in San Pedro Sula
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and San Pedro Sula, the largest cities in Honduras.
In the near future, Marathón will be the only club in Honduras to own its stadium. All the other stadiums in the league are owned by the city governments.
The Clasico Nacional (National Derby)(SuperClasico), is a National derby played between Club Deportivo Marathón and Club Deportivo Olimpia. This derby dates back to the 1920s. Since one team was from San Pedro Sula and the other one from Tegucigalpa people started calling it the SuperClasico Nacional and the team that has won the most derbys is Olimpia.
José de la Paz Herrera
(1987), (2001-2002) Ramón Maradiaga
Rubén Guifarro Amilcar Medrano José Raúl Ortiz Gonzalo Zelaya (1985) Carlos Padilla Enrique Grey (1973) Ramon Rodriguez (1979) Juan de Dios Castillo
(2005-2006)
Flávio Ortega (2003) Zubiaga Nicolás Suazo José Luis Mattera (1980) Aranghel Gigov Jaime Ramírez
Omar Muraco
Hector Mejia (1966-1967)
Honduras
Honduras is a republic in Central America. It was previously known as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from British Honduras, which became the modern-day state of Belize...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club which currently plays in the in the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras
Liga Nacional de Futbol de Honduras
Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras is the first and highest division of football in Honduras. The league season is divided into Opening and Closing . One team is relegated to the Liga de Ascenso and one team is promoted from Liga de Ascenso...
in San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula is a city in Honduras. It is located in the northwest corner of the country, in the Valle de Sula , about 60 km south of Puerto Cortés on the Caribbean. With an estimated population of 638,259 people in the main municipality, and 802,598 in its metro area , it is the second...
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History
Club Deportivo Marathón was founded on November 25, 1925 in San Pedro Sula by Eloy Montes and a group of his friends. Ever since, Marathón has become one of the most prestigious clubs in Honduras winning multiple titles. A rivalry formed in 1925 with C.D. Olimpia which is known as the Superclasico (Superclasic) Clasico Nacional (National derby). This match represents the rivalry between TegucigalpaTegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa , and commonly referred as Tegus , is the capital of Honduras and seat of government of the Republic, along with its twin sister Comayagüela. Founded on September 29, 1578 by the Spanish, it became the country's capital on October 30, 1880 under President Marco Aurelio Soto...
and San Pedro Sula, the largest cities in Honduras.
The Clasico Nacional (National Derby)(SuperClasico), is a National derby played between Club Deportivo Marathón and Club Deportivo Olimpia. This derby dates back to the 1920s. Since one team was from San Pedro Sula and the other one from Tegucigalpa people started calling it the SuperClasico Nacional and the team that has won the most derbys is Olimpia.
National Level
- Liga Nacional de Fútbol de HondurasLiga Nacional de Futbol de HondurasLiga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras is the first and highest division of football in Honduras. The league season is divided into Opening and Closing . One team is relegated to the Liga de Ascenso and one team is promoted from Liga de Ascenso...
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- 1979-80, 1985-86Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras 1985-86The 1985–86 Honduran Liga Nacional was when Marathón won their second championship in the Honduran league. Positions in regular season were irrelevant and Marathón as winner of final round won the title...
, 2001-02 Clausura, 2002-03 Clausura, 2004-05 Apertura, 2007-08 AperturaHonduras Apertura 2007-08Honduras Apertura 2007-08 was the opening and fifty-one season of Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras, the first division national football league in Honduras. The season started on August 11, 2007 and finished December 31, 2007. It followed the Honduras Clausura 2006-07 season...
, 2008-09 AperturaHonduras Apertura 2008-09The 2008-09 Apertura will be the first part of the 2008-09 season of Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras, the first division national football league in Honduras. The season is set to start 26 July 2008 and will be set to finish on December 14, 2008. It will follow the 2007-08 Clausura season...
, 2009-10 Apertura - Runners-up (11): 1966-67, 1967-68, 1973-74, 1980-81Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras 1980-81The two giants from San Pedro Sula decided the 1980-81 season, Real España winners of regular season in 27 rounds, and Marathón winner of the Pentagonal decided what has been so far the only Final disputed in three matches.-1980-81 teams:-Standings:...
, 1987-88, 2001-02 Apertura, 2003-04 Clausura, 2004-05 Clausura, 2005-06 Apertura, 2006-07 Clausura, 2007-08 ClausuraHonduras Clausura 2007-08Honduras Clausura 2007-08 was the opening and fifty-second season of Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras, the first division national football league in Honduras. The season started on January 12, 2008 and finished on May 27, 2008. It followed the Honduras Apertura 2007-08 season...
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- 1979-80, 1985-86
- Honduran Cup: 1
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- 1994
- Runners-up (1): 1972
International Level
- CONCACAF Cup Winners CupCONCACAF Cup Winners CupThe CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup was an international football club competition held from 1991 to 1998.The cup was between the winners of their nations domestic cup competitions, which posed a problem as some participating countries did not have a cup competition. The last three competitions were...
: 1 appearance
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- 1995 - Third
Other Important Facts
- Two Time Fourth Consecutive Honduran finals.
- Only Honduran team to defeat Argentinian club River PlateClub Atlético River PlateClub Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football....
(3-1). - Second Most Popular team in Honduras.
All-Time Table
(From 1965-66 to 2009-10)| Seasons | Points | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 2048 | 1412 | 523 | 479 | 412 | 1791 | 1491 | +300 |
36 Game Average Torneo Apertura y Clausura 2007/08
| Points | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 21 | 09 | 06 | 54 | 26 | 28 |
CONCACAF Champions' Cup
- 1974 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1974The 1974 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 10th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v.
CSD MunicipalCSD MunicipalClub Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
-- 0:1, 0:3 (Municipal advanced 4:0 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1980 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1980The 1980 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 16th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v.
CS Herediano -- 3:0, 1:3 (Marathón advanced 4:3 on aggregate) - First Round v. CSD Comunicaciones -- 1:1, 4:0 (Marathón advanced 5:1 on aggregate but withdrew after series)
- First Round v.
- 1981 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1981The 1981 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 17th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v.
C.D Santiagueño -- 4:0, 1:1 (Marathón advanced 5:1 on aggregate) - Second Round v.
Cruz Azul -- 3:1, 1:1 (Marathón advanced 4:1 on aggregate) - Third Round v. C.D. Atlético Marte -- (Marathón withdrew)
- First Round v.
- 1986 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1986The 1986 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 22nd edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- First Round v. Alianza F.C.Alianza F.C.Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador...
-- 0:1, 3:2 (Alianza advanced 4:2 on penalties)
- First Round v.
- 1988 CONCACAF Champions' CupCONCACAF Champions' Cup 1988The 1988 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 24th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup...
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- Group C v. CSD MunicipalCSD MunicipalClub Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
-- 2:0 - Group C v. C.D. ÁguilaC.D. ÁguilaClub Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS...
-- 1:0 - Group C v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 0:1 - Third Round v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 0:2 - Third Round v. Aurora FCAurora FCAurora Fútbol Club are a Guatemalan professional football club. Once one of the most powerful teams in the country, the team has now been relegated to a lower division...
-- 2:1 - Third Round v. CD Olimpia -- 1:2
- Group C v.
Torneo Fraternidad
- 1980 Torneo Fraternidad
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- First Round v. C.D. FASC.D. FASClub Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the...
-- 1:2, 0:8 (FAS advanced 10:1 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1981 Torneo Fraternidad
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- First Round v. C.D. ÁguilaC.D. ÁguilaClub Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS...
-- 2:1, 5:0 (Marathón advanced 7:1 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
- 1982 Torneo Fraternidad
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- First Round v. Xelajú MC -- 0:2, 1:1 (Xelajú MC advanced 3:1 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
Copa Interclubes UNCAF
- 2002 Copa Interclubes UNCAFCopa Interclubes UNCAF 2002The 2002 Copa Interclubes UNCAF was the fourth edition of the UNCAF Club Tournament, under the name Copa Interclubes UNCAF and the 20th overall; L.D. Alajuelense from Costa Rica were declared champions for the second time in its history after winning the Final stage, as C.D. Árabe Unido from Panamá...
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- Group C v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 1:2 - Group C v. CD Motagua -- 1:2
- Group C v.
Tauro F.C.Tauro F.C.Tauro Fútbol Club is a professional football club located in Panama City, Panama that plays in Liga Panameña de Fútbol, the top Panamanian football league. Tauro has won seven Liga Profesional de Fútbol Championships since 1988, the highest total of any team. The club has also finished second seven...
-- 4:0
- Group C v.
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- Group 3 v. San Francisco F.C.San Francisco F.C.San Francisco Fútbol Club is a professional football team located in La Chorrera, Panamá, that plays in Liga Panameña de Fútbol, the top Panamanian football league. The club plays its games in Estadio Agustín Sánchez. San Francisco have won 6 Liga Panameña de Fútbol championships, the second...
-- 5:0 - Group 3 v. CD Olimpia -- 0:0
- Group 3 v. LD AlajuelenseLD AlajuelenseLiga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
-- 0:0
- Group 3 v.
- 2005 Copa Interclubes UNCAFCopa Interclubes UNCAF 2005The 2005 Copa Interclubes UNCAF was the 23rd edition of the international club football competition held in the UNCAF region representing the seven nations of Central America. This was the seventh year of the current format using the name Copa Interclubes UNCAF. The tournament was also a qualifying...
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- First Round v.
Parmalat FC -- 3:0 (Parmalat withdrew) - Quarter-Finals v. Deportivo Saprissa -- 0:4, 4:0 (Saprissa advanced 5:4 on penalties)
- First Round v.
- 2006 Copa Interclubes UNCAFCopa Interclubes UNCAF 2006The 2006 Copa Interclubes UNCAF was the 24th edition of the international club football competition held in the UNCAF region representing the seven nations of Central America. This was the eighth year of the current format using the name Copa Interclubes UNCAF. The tournament was also a qualifying...
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- First Round v. C.D. ÁguilaC.D. ÁguilaClub Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS...
-- 2:0, 1:1 (Marathón advanced 3:1 on aggregate) - Quarter-Finals v. Deportivo MarquenseDeportivo MarquenseClub Deportivo Marquense, also just known as Marquense, are a Guatemalan professional football club based in San Marcos, Department of San Marcos, and who compete in the Liga Nacional, the nation's top footballing division, since 2000...
-- 1:1, 0:1 (Marquense advanced 2:1 on aggregate)
- First Round v.
All Time Top scorers
(As of 27 January 2008) Gilberto Leonel Machado (78 goals) Pompilio Cacho Valerio (56 goals)- Arturo "Pacharaca" Bonilla (54 goals) Emil MartínezEmil MartínezEmil Martínez is a Honduran football player who currently plays for Marathón and is a regular midfielder in the Honduras national team....
(54 goals) - Roberto "Robot" Bailey (47 goals) Mauro "Nayo" Caballero (42 goals)
- Jorge "Cuca" Bueso (42 goals) Nicolás Suazo (42 goals)
- Ciro "Palic" Castillo (35 goals)
- Arnulfo Echeverría (34 goals) Flavio Ortega (30 goals)
Current squad
Former coaches
Manuel KeosseianManuel Keosseian
Manuel Keosseian is a former Uruguayan-Armenian professional footballer who played as a midfielder and current manager of Uruguayan side C.A. Peñarol. Before Keosseian led the "Rojos" to the 2010 Guatemalan Clausura championship.In the afternoon of 21 June 2010 he communicated to csD Municipal...
José de la Paz Herrera
José de la Paz Herrera
José de la Paz Herrera Ucles is a famous Honduran footballer and coach. Best known as Chelato, he grew up in Soledad, Honduras, a small town of the municipality of El Paraíso in extreme poverty....
(1987), (2001-2002) Ramón Maradiaga
Ramón Maradiaga
Ramón Enrique Maradiaga Chávez is a retired Honduran football player. Currently, he is coach of the C.D. Motagua....
Rubén Guifarro Amilcar Medrano José Raúl Ortiz Gonzalo Zelaya (1985) Carlos Padilla Enrique Grey (1973) Ramon Rodriguez (1979) Juan de Dios Castillo
Juan de Dios Castillo
Juan de Dios Castillo Gonzalez is a football coach, who most recently coached CD Motagua of Honduras. He has been head coach of the youth Mexican National Team in the FIFA World Youth Championship cup in Australia in 1993 finishing in 5th place...
(2005-2006)
Flávio Ortega (2003) Zubiaga Nicolás Suazo José Luis Mattera (1980) Aranghel Gigov Jaime RamírezJaime Ramírez
Jaime Caupolicán Ramírez Banda was a Chilean football striker.-Club:He was skillful with the ball, he had great technique and even at his height, he had a great heading shot, he played in the junior divisions of Bádminton , Universidad de Chile in the Ballet Azul years, Colo-Colo champion with the...
Omar Muraco
Omar Muraco
Omar Ernesto Muraco is a former manager of the Nicaragua national football team and the Panama national football team.-FAS Years:...
Hector Mejia (1966-1967)
- Alfonso Rendón (2003) Nicolás Suazo (2004)
External links
- Official Website
- Official Fan Website
- Spanish information