Cerro Largo Fútbol Club is a professional team from the city of Melo in the Cerro Largo Department of Uruguay, competing in the Uruguayan Primera División. Their home stadium is the Estadio Arquitecto Antonio Eleuterio Ubilla. Founded in 2002, the club is relatively young and plays in a distinctive orange and black kit. The name "Cerro Largo" refers to the department they represent. The club's history is one of a rapid rise from regional amateur football to the top flight, achieving their first promotion to the Primera División in 2009. Their peak era has been defined by establishing themselves as a solid first-division side, known for being a difficult opponent for traditional giants, and occasionally making runs in the domestic cup. The modern squad often features a mix of experienced Uruguayan campaigners and promising young talent, typically aiming to secure top-flight status each season. The club has cultivated a passionate and growing fanbase in the interior of the country, offering a vibrant alternative to the Montevideo-centric football culture. Cerro Largo is a proud, ambitious club that has quickly become an important part of Uruguayan football.