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Defensor Sporting is a football club based in Montevideo, Uruguay, playing their home matches at Estadio Luis Franzini. Follow Defensor Sporting on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Brian Montenegro leads Defensor Sporting's scoring in league play with 3 goals this season. Alexander Machado has contributed 1, while Facundo Castro has added 1.

Defensor Sporting have been in mixed form recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 2 goals and conceded 3 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.6 goals per game. In the Copa Sudamericana Qualification, they faced a 0-1 loss to Montevideo City Torque. In the Liga AUF Uruguaya Apertura, they faced a 0-0 draw with Central Espanol, a 0-1 loss to Deportivo Maldonado, a 2-1 win against Nacional, and a 0-0 draw with Danubio.

Recent results for Defensor Sporting:

• 3 marzo 2026: Copa Sudamericana Qualification - 0-1 loss at Montevideo City Torque
• 8 marzo 2026: Liga AUF Uruguaya Apertura - 0-0 draw vs Central Espanol
• 15 marzo 2026: Liga AUF Uruguaya Apertura - 0-1 loss at Deportivo Maldonado
• 21 marzo 2026: Liga AUF Uruguaya Apertura - 2-1 win vs Nacional
• 26 marzo 2026: Liga AUF Uruguaya Apertura - 0-0 draw at Danubio

Upcoming fixtures for Defensor Sporting:

• 29 marzo 2026: Liga AUF Uruguaya Apertura - vs Albion
• 5 aprile 2026: Liga AUF Uruguaya Apertura - at Cerro
• 11 aprile 2026: Liga AUF Uruguaya Apertura - vs Boston River

Looking ahead, Defensor Sporting have 2 home games and 1 away fixture in their next 3 matches. Upcoming opponents: Albion (home), Cerro (away), and Boston River (home).

Defensor Sporting currently sits in 9th place in the Primera Division with 12 points from 8 matches (3W 3D 2L).

Defensor Sporting's squad consists of 34 players. Goalkeepers: Lucas Machado (Uruguay), Kevin Dawson (Uruguay), Bruno Simone (Uruguay). Defenders: Joaquín Robatto (Uruguay), Daniel Martinez (Uruguay), Guillermo De Los Santos (Uruguay), Geanfranco Rodríguez (Uruguay), Francisco Sorondo (Uruguay), Patricio Pacifico (Uruguay), Axel Frugone (Uruguay), Valentín Rodríguez (Uruguay), Mateo Caballero (Uruguay), Marco Saravia (Peru). Midfielders: Germán Barrios (Uruguay), Mauricio Amaro (Uruguay), Brian Lozano (Uruguay), Nicolás Wunsch (Uruguay), Xavier Biscayzacú (Mexico), Lucas Agazzi (Uruguay), Lukas Konig (Argentina), Alan Torterolo (Uruguay), Lucas de los Santos (Uruguay), Diego Abella (Uruguay), Juan Manuel Jorge (Uruguay), Erico Cuello (Uruguay), Nehemias Gonzalez (Uruguay), Santino Bruschi (Uruguay), Juan Pablo Goicochea (Peru). Forwards: Alexander Machado (Uruguay), Diego Toma (Uruguay), Brian Montenegro (Paraguay), Lautaro Navarro (Uruguay), Nicolás Medina (Argentina), Facundo Castro (Uruguay).

Defensor Sporting transfers: New signings include Marco Saravia (from Universitario de Deportes), Lucas de los Santos (from Puebla). Players transferred out include Joaquin Valiente (to Dallas), Patricio Pacifico (to Barcelona), Kevin Prieto (to Casa Pia AC), Matias Abaldo (to Independiente), Walter Montoya (to Godoy Cruz).

Ignacio Ithurralde is the current head coach of Defensor Sporting. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 46% win rate across 28 matches, averaging 1.57 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Álvaro Navarro managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 10 wins from 26 matches (38% win rate). Martín Varini managed the club for one season, recording 10 wins from 19 matches (53% win rate). Other former coaches include Marcelo Méndez, Eduardo Acevedo, Leonel Rocco, Alejandro Orfila, Jorge da Silva, Ignacio Risso, Mauricio Larriera, and Gustavo Díaz.

Defensor Sporting plays their home matches at Estadio Luis Franzini in Montevideo, which has a capacity of 18,000.

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