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Colonia Roma Norte in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
 

The Atlante Football Club

 
 
The Atlante Football Club Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2019
1. The Atlante Football Club Marker
Inscription.  

1916 Atlante 2016 Centenario
Potros de Hierro del Atlante
Aquí nació “El Equipo del Pueblo”
Los hermanos Refugio y Trinidad Martínez fundaron un equipo de fútbol, formado por trabajadores humildes, duros para las trompadas, llamados “Los Prietitos” el 18 de abril de 1916. Rendimos tributo a nuestro equipo, símbolo de la Ciudad de México, que a través de su entrega ha formado, una gran historia y tradición dentro de nuestra cultura popular y urbana.

Les guste o no les guste les cuadre o no les cuadre, el Atlante es su padre
y si no... ***En las buenas, malas y peores siempre contigo***
Unión Azulgrana

Ricardo Monreal Ávila · Jefe Delegacional
Atlante FC · exjugadores · Movimiento Lealtad 1916 · su fiel afición

English translation:
1916 - Atlante - 2016
“The Atlante Colts of Steel”
The "People's Team" was born here
The brothers Refugio and Trinidad Martínez founded a hard-fighting football team here made up of humble workers on April 18, 1916. They were commonly known as “Los Prietitos.” We pay
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tribute to our team, a symbol of Mexico City, which through its determination has formed a great history and tradition within our popular and urban culture.

“They can take it or leave it, whether they like it or not, Atlante is their daddy….and if not ..."
*** In the good, bad and worse….always with you ***
The Red and Blue Union

Ricardo Monreal Ávila · Delegation Chief
Atlante FC · former players · Loyalty Movement 1916 · Our Loyal Fans
 
Erected 2016.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1916.
 
Location. 19° 25.174′ N, 99° 10.093′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Roma Norte. It is at the intersection of Calle Durango and Valladolid, on the left when traveling east on Calle Durango. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06700, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Cybele Fountain (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Social Security Angel (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Monument to Mexican Independence (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); The Mansion at Paseo de la Reforma 483 (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Miguel Ramos Arizpe (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The Lion Entrance to Chapultepec Park
The Atlante Football Club Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2019
2. The Atlante Football Club Marker
The marker's base notes many of the teams championships and titles.
(approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Juan Antonio de la Fuente (approx. one kilometer away); Juan José de la Garza (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
 
Also see . . .  Atlante Football Club (in English). (Submitted on February 3, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Jun. 11, 2026