Estudiantes de Mérida is a professional football club based in Mérida, Venezuela. Founded in 1971, the team competes in the top tier of Venezuelan football, known as the Primera División. The club's colors are blue and white, and they play their home matches at the Estadio Metropolitano de Mérida. The team has a strong local following and has participated in various national and international competitions. Over the years, Estudiantes de Mérida has developed a reputation for nurturing young talent, contributing to the growth of football in the region and the country.