Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo, or simply Colo-Colo, is a professional football club based in Macul, Santiago, Chile, competing in the Chilean Primera División (2023), the top tier of the Chilean football league system. This unofficial Colo-Colo flag (Spanish: bandera no oficial de Colo-Colo) consists of the team's official logo and a white background inspired by the club's traditional home jersey.
| 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 Colo-Colo logo is rich in historical and cultural symbolism. The navy blue shield prominently features the profile of the Mapuche chieftain Colo Colo, a significant figure in Wall Mapu history known for his role in the Arauco War against Spanish colonization. This representation pays tribute to the indigenous Mapuche people and reflects the club's deep connection to Chilean heritage, while also embodying values such as resilience, courage, and strength. Below the figure, a red band bearing the inscription "COLO-COLO" reinforces the club's identity and visual recognition. The emblem's distinctive color scheme of blue, red, and white mirrors the national colors of Chile, further strengthening its cultural significance. Overall, the crest symbolizes the club's historical roots, national identity, and enduring legacy within Chilean football.
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| Team name: | Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo |
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| Team nicknames: | Los Albos (The White ones), Eterno Campeón (The Eternal Champion), El Cacique |
| Team abbreviation: | Colo-Colo |
| Founded: | 1925 |
| Location: | Santiago, Chile |
| Ground: | Estadio Monumental David Arellano |
| Capacity: | 50,347 |
| League: | Chilean Primera División |
| Team Colors: | White and Black |
| Championships: | 33 |
| Second places: | 22 |
| Seasons in top division: | 92 |
| Mascot: | - |
