Paysandú Fútbol Club are a
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club from
Paysandú
Paysandú () is the capital of Paysandú Department in western Uruguay.
Location
The city is located on the banks of the Uruguay River, which forms the border with Argentina. It lies northwest of Montevideo via Route 1 and Route 3, on the ju ...
in
Uruguay
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They were formed in 2003, making them one of the youngest football clubs in Uruguay. They were formed by the amalgamation of several local clubs: ''Barrio Obrero'', ''Centenario'', ''Deportivo América'', ''Estudiantil'', ''Independiente'', ''Juventud Unida'', ''Olímpico'' and ''Paysandú Wanderers''.
This new club played in the 2005/2006
Primera División Uruguaya
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, but were relegated back to the 2nd level after finishing bottom of the table.
Football clubs in Uruguay
Sport in Paysandú
Association football clubs established in 2003
2003 establishments in Uruguay
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