Atlético Nacional is a professional football club based in Medellín, Colombia, competing in the Categoría Primera A (2023), the top division of the Colombian Professional Football League. This unofficial Atlético Nacional flag (Spanish: bandera no oficial del Atlético Nacional) consists of the team's official logo displayed on a horizontally divided green and white background derived from the club's visual identity.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The Atlético Nacional logo is a symbolic representation of the club's name, identity, and strong connection to the city of Medellín. The shield is divided diagonally into green and white sections, reflecting the club's traditional colors and ensuring a clear and recognizable visual identity. Within the design, the initials "A" and "N" are prominently integrated into the geometric structure, forming a direct reference to Atlético Nacional and reinforcing brand recognition. At the top of the shield, a castle motif is featured, echoing the castle in the coat of arms of Medellín and symbolizing strength, tradition, hierarchy, and pride in the city's heritage. This element highlights the club's deep-rooted connection to its hometown and its cultural identity. The overall composition is balanced and traditional, emphasizing clarity and symbolism over complexity. Overall, the logo effectively combines club initials, civic symbolism, and traditional colors, making it a distinctive and meaningful emblem of Atlético Nacional in Colombian football.
Alternative Flag Designs
| Team name: | Atlético Nacional |
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| Team nicknames: | Los Verdolagas (The Purslanes), El Verde (The Green), Rey de Copas (King of Cups), El Verde de la Montaña (The Green from the Mountain), El Verde Paisa (The Paisa Green), El Siempre Verde (The Evergreen) |
| Team abbreviation: | AN |
| Founded: | 1947 |
| Location: | Medellín, Colombia |
| Ground: | Estadio Atanasio Girardot |
| Capacity: | 40,043 |
| League: | Categoría Primera A |
| Team Colors: | Green and White |
| Championships: | 17 |
| Second places: | 12 |
| Seasons in top division: | 76 |
| Mascot: | Nacho (Green Tiger), El Búfalo (The Buffalo) |
