Foot Ball Club Melgar, commonly known as FBC Melgar or simply Melgar, is one of Peru's most historic and popular football clubs, based in the city of Arequipa. Competing in the Peruvian Liga 1, the club plays its home matches at the Estadio Monumental de la UNSA, often referred to as the "Volcán" (Volcano) due to the passionate support of its fans. Founded in 1915, Melgar is one of the oldest clubs in the country. The team wears iconic red and black vertical stripes. The club's golden era came in 1981 when they won their first and only national championship to date, a feat achieved with a legendary squad and immortalized in Peruvian football history. In the modern era, Melgar re-established itself as a powerhouse, winning the Torneo Clausura in 2015 and securing a second national title in 2022, ending a 41-year wait and sparking massive celebrations in Arequipa. The club is known for its fervent fanbase, known as "Domino," and a style of play that combines grit with technical skill. Melgar remains a perennial contender and a proud representative of southern Peru.