It is best known for its football department, which is currently playing in the Uruguayan Primera División, and has its home games at Estadio Obdulio Varela.

[1] The club's most important title was winning the Uruguayan Segunda División in 2001.

Villa Española couldn't play the 2005 and 2006 Segunda División tournaments because of economic problems.

[2] In 2013 the club was able to pay its debts and achieved promotion to the Segunda División.

[5] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.