Walem Bergen FC
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| Managed by Lyton | |
| Club information | |
| Full name | Walem Bergen FC |
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| Short name | WBFC |
| Location | Norte de Santander,  Colombia |
| Arena | The Gatt Brothers Stadium |
| Fan Club | Los Lytoners |
Walem Bergen FC is a Colombian Hattrick club from Norte de Santander, identified by Team ID 277718 and managed by Lyton. The club's official recorded history begins in Season 20, during 2007.
Throughout its history, the team has competed under two identities. For several years it was known as Outside 113, before later adopting the name Walem Bergen FC. The former name remains an important part of the club's identity and is permanently remembered through the motto:
- Olim Appellatum est Outside 113
The motto is intended to mean "Formerly called Outside 113" and serves as a link between the club's original identity and Walem Bergen FC.
Across its recorded history, the club has won 20 league-series championships between Divisions II and VII, including 15 championships in Divisions II to V. Walem Bergen FC also spent four consecutive seasons in the Futbol Profesional Colombiano, the highest division of Colombian Hattrick, from Season 72 through Season 75. Its best top-flight finish was 5th place in Season 73.
The club has also won five secondary national cup trophies: one Copa Macarena Esmeralda, one Copa Cocuy Rubí, one Copa Tayrona Zafiro and two Copa Peor Es Nada titles.
History
Beginnings
The official Hattrick history of the club begins in Season 20, when the team competed in VI.313. The club initially progressed through the lower levels of the Colombian league system and won its first recorded series championship in Season 21, taking the title in VII.615.
Further championships soon followed. The club won VI.331 in both Seasons 22 and 23 and VI.897 in Season 25.
In Season 28, the team won V.9, its first recorded championship in Division V. Three seasons later it added the V.154 title, before reaching another important milestone in Season 36 by winning IV.30.
The Outside 113 era
For several years during its history, the club competed under the name Outside 113.
Outside 113 represented an important stage in the development of the team and preceded the identity by which the club would later become known. Although the name was eventually changed to Walem Bergen FC, the previous identity was never completely abandoned.
Instead, the history of Outside 113 was incorporated into the symbolism of the modern club through the motto:
- Olim Appellatum est Outside 113
The phrase preserves the former name as a permanent part of the club's historical identity. The number 113 consequently became one of the most recognizable references connecting the different eras of the team.
The transition from Outside 113 to Walem Bergen FC therefore represents a change of name rather than a break in the history of the club: both names form part of the same sporting history represented by Team ID 277718.
Development through the Colombian divisions
Following its early years, the club continued establishing itself within the Colombian league pyramid.
After previously reaching Division III, the team experienced several changes of division before beginning another period of growth. In Season 49 it won V.84, beginning a period that would eventually take Walem Bergen FC toward the highest levels of Colombian Hattrick.
The club won consecutive Division IV championships in:
- Season 55 – IV.53
- Season 56 – IV.9
After two consecutive championships in V.111 in Seasons 58 and 59, the club won IV.64 in Season 61.
In Season 62, Walem Bergen FC won III.5, securing another major step upward in the Colombian league system and reaching Division II.
Golden era
One of the most successful periods in the history of Walem Bergen FC began in the late 60s seasons.
The club won three consecutive league-series championships:
- Season 67 – IV.60
- Season 68 – IV.41
- Season 69 – III.4
These three championships in three consecutive seasons took the club from Division IV to Division II.
In Season 70, Walem Bergen FC finished second in II.2. One season later, in Season 71, the club won II.2, achieving one of the most important league championships in its history and earning promotion to the Futbol Profesional Colombiano.
Futbol Profesional Colombiano
Promotion in Season 71 led to the highest point reached by Walem Bergen FC in the Colombian league pyramid.
The club competed in the Futbol Profesional Colombiano for four consecutive seasons:
| Season | Final position |
|---|---|
| 72 | 6th |
| 73 | 5th |
| 74 | 6th |
| 75 | 8th |
The 5th-place finish in Season 73 remains the best recorded league result in the history of Walem Bergen FC.
The four consecutive seasons in the Futbol Profesional Colombiano constitute one of the defining periods in the sporting history of the club.
Later history
Following its period in the top division, Walem Bergen FC returned to the lower levels of the Colombian league system.
The club continued competing through Divisions II, III and IV and, in Season 79, won IV.59, adding another championship to its historical record and earning direct promotion.
This title became the club's seventh Division IV championship and its twentieth league-series championship overall.
Honours
League-series championships
Walem Bergen FC has won 20 league-series championships across Divisions II to VII.
Division II
| Season | Series |
|---|---|
| 71 | II.2 |
Total Division II titles: 1
Division III
| Season | Series |
|---|---|
| 62 | III.5 |
| 69 | III.4 |
Total Division III titles: 2
Division IV
| Season | Series |
|---|---|
| 36 | IV.30 |
| 55 | IV.53 |
| 56 | IV.9 |
| 61 | IV.64 |
| 67 | IV.60 |
| 68 | IV.41 |
| 79 | IV.59 |
Total Division IV titles: 7
Division V
| Season | Series |
|---|---|
| 28 | V.9 |
| 31 | V.154 |
| 49 | V.84 |
| 58 | V.111 |
| 59 | V.111 |
Total Division V titles: 5
Divisions VI and VII
| Season | Division | Series |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | VII | VII.615 |
| 22 | VI | VI.331 |
| 23 | VI | VI.331 |
| 25 | VI | VI.897 |
| 42 | VI | VI.545 |
Total Division VI–VII titles: 5
League title summary
| Division | Titles |
|---|---|
| II | 1 |
| III | 2 |
| IV | 7 |
| V | 5 |
| VI | 4 |
| VII | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
Of those 20 championships, 15 were achieved between Divisions II and V.
Secondary national cups
Level 2 cups
- Copa Macarena Esmeralda – 1 title
- Copa Cocuy Rubí – 1 title
- Copa Tayrona Zafiro – 1 title
Level 3 cup
- Copa Peor Es Nada – 2 titles
The three Level 2 cup victories and the two Copa Peor Es Nada championships are represented in the modern club crest.
Club identity
Outside 113 and Walem Bergen FC
The historical identity of the club is closely connected to its former name, Outside 113.
After competing for several years under that name, the club eventually became Walem Bergen FC. Rather than eliminating the previous identity, the new club image deliberately preserved it.
This connection is represented by the motto:
- Olim Appellatum est Outside 113
The motto is intended as a reference to the club having been formerly known as Outside 113.
The number 113 is consequently not simply a decorative number in the crest, but a direct reference to an earlier period in the history of the same club.
Colours
The traditional colours associated with Walem Bergen FC are:
- Very dark purple
- Gold
- Black
- White
These colours form the basis of the modern visual identity of the club.
Crest
The modern Walem Bergen FC crest uses a crowned double-eagle design and incorporates references to different periods and achievements in the club's history.
The crown contains three prominent coloured jewels representing the three Level 2 national cups won by the club:
- A Ruby representing the Copa Cocuy Rubí
- An Emerald representing the Copa Macarena Esmeralda
- A Sapphire representing the Copa Tayrona Zafiro
The Emerald is positioned in the centre of the three jewels.
Two additional trophy references represent the club's two victories in the Copa Peor Es Nada.
The crest also preserves the number 113 and the motto:
- Olim Appellatum est Outside 113
Together, these elements combine the history of Outside 113, the sporting achievements of the club and the modern identity of Walem Bergen FC in a single emblem.
Stadium and club legacy
The Gatt Brothers Stadium
The senior team's home ground is named The Gatt Brothers Stadium.
Its name honours the Gatt brothers, two of the most recognizable long-serving players associated with Walem Bergen FC.
Naming the stadium after the brothers established their names as a permanent part of the club's identity and sporting memory.
Youth legacy
The club has also preserved the legacy of former player Cristian Suescún through its youth structure.
Suescún spent his entire playing career with Walem Bergen FC and, after his playing days, remained connected to the institution by becoming manager of the club's youth team.
The youth stadium also carries his name, reflecting his long association with the club both as a player and as part of its youth development structure.
Notable players
Over its history, Outside 113 and Walem Bergen FC have been represented by a number of players remembered for their sporting contribution, longevity or importance during significant periods of the club.
Germán "La Leyenda" Bustos
Germán "La Leyenda" Bustos is remembered as one of the emblematic figures in the history of the club. Bustos also holds the record for the highest transfer fee ever received by Walem Bergen FC, having been sold for 19,999,113. The transfer is remembered as one of the largest sales involving a Colombian Hattrick club.
His nickname, "La Leyenda", reflects the place he occupies in the historical memory of Walem Bergen FC and among the players most closely associated with the club's past.
The Gatt brothers
The Gatt brothers are among the most recognizable long-serving figures associated with Walem Bergen FC.
Their importance to the history of the institution eventually extended beyond their playing careers, with the senior stadium being named The Gatt Brothers Stadium in their honour.
Ramón "El Rorro" Chía
Ramón "El Rorro" Chía was an outstanding wingback and an important member of the team during some of the club's glory years.
He is remembered for his quality in the wide defensive position and for his contribution during one of the strongest sporting periods in the history of Walem Bergen FC.
Giancarlo Pirello
Giancarlo Pirello is remembered among the notable players who represented Walem Bergen FC and formed part of the club's sporting history.
Luca "El Nene" Alfano
Luca "El Nene" Alfano is another of the memorable figures associated with Walem Bergen FC.
Known within the club as "El Nene", his name remains among those remembered from previous generations of the team.
Adrián "El Niño" Fedorchea
Adrián "El Niño" Fedorchea is remembered as another significant player in the historical memory of Walem Bergen FC.
His nickname, "El Niño", became closely associated with his time at the club.
Dmytro Vetrennikov
Dmytro Vetrennikov is remembered as one of the great goalscorers in the history of Walem Bergen FC.
His goalscoring contribution earned him a place among the club's notable attacking players.
Cristian Suescún
Cristian Suescún holds a distinctive place in the history of Walem Bergen FC because of his long-term connection with the institution.
He spent his entire playing career at the club, becoming strongly identified with Walem Bergen FC.
His association with the team continued after his playing career, when he became manager of the youth team. The club also named its youth stadium in his honour.
His progression from one-club player to youth manager makes Suescún one of the clearest examples of continuity between the playing history and youth structure of Walem Bergen FC.
Historical milestones
- Season 20 – Beginning of the club's official recorded Hattrick history.
- Season 21 – First recorded league-series championship, VII.615.
- Season 28 – First Division V championship, V.9.
- Season 36 – First Division IV championship, IV.30.
- Season 62 – First recorded Division III championship, III.5.
- Seasons 67–69 – Three consecutive championships: IV.60, IV.41 and III.4.
- Season 71 – II.2 champions and promotion to the Futbol Profesional Colombiano.
- Season 72 – First season in the highest Colombian division.
- Season 73 – 5th in the Futbol Profesional Colombiano, the club's best recorded top-flight finish.
- Seasons 72–75 – Four consecutive seasons in the Futbol Profesional Colombiano.
- Season 79 – IV.59 champions and twentieth recorded league-series championship.
