Passionate about soccer, our biggest rivals in the sport also have a lot of tradition. Great players with worldwide repercussions, such as Maradona, were born in Argentina and have brought a lot of pride to the history of soccer. Some of Argentina’s greatest teams are also among the greatest in the world in terms of recognition and history.
Soccer arrived in Argentina through European immigrants, mainly British, who worked on railroads and in commercial companies. In the mid-19th century, the first clubs were founded in Buenos Aires, such as the Buenos Aires Football Club in 1867, followed by Rosario Athletic Club in 1867. These pioneering clubs laid the foundations for the development of Argentine soccer.
Today we’re going to get to know the 10 greatest teams in Argentina!
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Argentina’s top teams: the clubs with the most titles
Boca Juniors – 70 titles
- 35 national cups
- 17 household bowls
- 19 international cups
River Plate – 65 titles
- 38 national cups
- 15 household bowls
- 12 international cups
Independiente – 43 titles
- 16 national cups
- 9 domestic bowls
- 18 international cups
Racing – 36 titles
- 18 national cups
- 15 household bowls
- 3 taças internacionais
San Lorenzo – 20 titles
- 15 national cups
- 2 domestic bowls
- 3 international cups
Vélez Sarsfield – 16 títulos
- 10 national cups
- 1 household bowl
- 5 international cups
Estudiantes – 14 titles
- 6 national cups
- 2 domestic bowls
- 6 international cups
Huracán – 13 titles
- 5 national cups
- 8 domestic bowls
Rosario Central – 11 titles
- 4 national cups
- 6 domestic bowls
- 1 international cup
Newell’s – 9 titles
- 6 national cups
- 3 domestic bowls
List of Argentina’s greatest teams of all time
- Boca Juniors
- River Plate
- Independiente
- Racing
- San Lorenzo
- Vélez Sarsfield
- Estudiantes
- Huracán
- Rosario Central
- Newell’s
Argentina’s greatest teams: the clubs with the most league wins
Agora que você já conheceu os times mais vitoriosos contanto todas as competições nacionais e internacionais, vamos mostrar quem são os maiores times da Argentina que conquistaram o campeonato mais importante do país: o Campeonato Argentino.
- River Plate: 36 títulos
- Boca Juniors: 34 títulos
- Independiente: 16 títulos
- San Lorenzo: 15 títulos
- Racing Club: 9 títulos
Argentina’s greatest teams: a look at the top 5
Boca Juniors
An insatiable team in pursuit of titles, an undisputed destination for exceptional talent – and for the forging of legends – and a monumental recipient of the most fervent emotions, Boca Juniors is not just one of Argentina’s top clubs. It is a global powerhouse;
Boca are among the top five winners of international competitions in world soccer. To date, they have won 18 titles in addition to their domestic championships, including six Copa Libertadores and three Interclub World Cups.
River Plate
River Plate boasts the title of biggest winners in the history of the Argentine league. With an impressive total of 38 championships won, the club has amassed trophies in practically every season of this national competition. Its history is marked by tradition and consistency;
In recent years, River Plate has shown remarkable dominance not only within Argentina, but across the entire South American continent. Between 2014 and 2020, it won six of its nine continental titles, including two Copa Libertadores. On the international stage, the club has a total of four titles in this prestigious tournament, as well as numerous appearances in the semi-finals.
Independiente
It would be unthinkable for the “Rey de Copas” not to be among the giants of Argentine soccer. Independiente, after all, is the biggest title holder in the history of the Copa Libertadores, with seven titles.
In addition to these glories, the club has accumulated nine more international victories recognized by both Conmebol and FIFA, which places it among the ten most triumphant teams in the world in this regard.
Independiente can also boast of having been the main protagonists of Argentine soccer before the emergence of Boca Juniors and River Plate. With a total of 16 league titles to their name, the club lifted the trophy on eight occasions between the 1920s and 1960s alone.
San Lorenzo
Don’t be fooled: San Lorenzo is much more than just the Pope’s team. Long before winning the devotion of the faithful, the club had already secured its place among the big five of Argentine soccer.
Despite occupying the “modest” 4th position in this select group, the number of Argentine league titles validates its presence: there are 15 trophies, behind only River Plate, Boca Juniors, Racing Club and Independiente. This same position is reflected in the fans’ ranking, estimated at around 1.5 million fervent followers.
And there’s no shortage of fervor. You only have to look at Pope Francis’ enthusiasm, as well as the grandiose celebration the fans had after San Lorenzo’s historic Copa Libertadores win in 2014.
Racing Club
Racing Club is recognized as one of Argentina’s big five clubs, and rightly so. Known as “La Academia” – a nickname that refers to the style of play of the 1930s, similar to Palmeiras’ nickname – it is the third biggest winner of the Argentine league.
The club has won 18 national titles, as well as 12 Argentine Cups, a Copa Libertadores and a world title;
For a long time, the Avellaneda derby, played with Independiente, was considered the biggest in Argentina, due to the number of victories won by both teams during the Amateur and Primera Division eras.
Argentina’s greatest teams: the 5 biggest fans in the country
The five biggest fans in Argentina are generally considered:
- River Plate
- Boca Juniors
- Independiente
- San Lorenzo
- Racing Club
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