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Atlético Nacional ranks seventh among South America's top football clubs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:35 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Atlético Nacional ranks seventh among South America's top football clubs

Summary

Atlético Nacional has been recognized as one of the ten best clubs in South America, placing seventh in Opta's latest ranking with 85.8 points. This ranking highlights Atlético Nacional as the only Colombian club in the top ten, surpassing notable teams like Botafogo and Boca Juniors. The list is topped by Flamengo at 90 points, reflecting Brazil's dominance with five teams in the top ten, while Argentina has three representatives and Ecuador contributes one. Atlético Nacional's global ranking is 84th, marking a significant achievement for the club.

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Key Details

•Atlético Nacional confirmed seventh in South America by Opta.
•Only Colombian team in the top ten rankings.
•Flamengo leads the ranking with 90 points.
•Brazil has five clubs in the top ten, Argentina three, and Ecuador one.
•Nacional ranks 84th globally based on the assessment.

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11:35 PMYahoo Sports — 🔝Nacional features in the top 10 of South America’s best teams

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Atlético Nacional was confirmed among the ten best clubs in South America in the latest ranking published by Opta. The Antioquia-based team sits in seventh place with a rating of 85.8 points, placing...
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