Once Caldas is also known as the "Blanco Blanco" due to his completely white uniform. In 2004 they won the "copa libertadores" against great teams like Velez from Argentina, Barcelona of Ecuador, and two teams of Brazil that were Santos and Sao Paulo. This was really important for the team because it made us biiger and greater in Colombia and in South America. In Colombia there wa sonly one cup won and was by Atletico Nacional making it more valuable for the people in Manizales and in Colombia.
As all great teams Once Caldas had GReat players for example Edwin Congo which was a great forward that was sell to one of the greatest team in the world which is Real Madrid. He was selled in 4 million Euros which lead Once Caldas win more money and maintain a good economic situation through many years. Other great players who pass through Once Caldas were Dayro Moreno, Elkin Soto, Valentierra, Galvan. Galvan is the greatest scorer in Colombian football history and most of his goals were made in Once Caldas.