Molinos El Pirata is a Peruvian football club from the city of Chiclayo, currently playing in Liga 2, the country's second division. The club's unique name, which translates to "The Pirate Mills," reflects its original sponsorship, and they play at the Estadio Juan Maldonado Gamarra. The club was founded in 1998 and wears a yellow and black kit. Molinos El Pirata has carved out a reputation as a tough, competitive side in the lower professional tiers of Peru. The club's history is marked by a long tenure in the second division, with their peak achievement being a runner-up finish in the 2018 Liga 2 season, which earned them a promotion playoff spot, though they narrowly missed out on ascending to the top flight. In the current era, the team remains a perennial playoff contender in Liga 2, always in the mix for promotion with a gritty and determined style of play. The club has a loyal, if niche, following in Chiclayo. Molinos El Pirata continues its persistent quest to finally reach the pinnacle of Peruvian football.