Club Deportivo Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca, usually abbreviated to just Platense, is a Salvadoran football club based in Zacatecoluca, the departmental capital city of La Paz Province, they currently play in the Primera División. The club play their home games at the Estadio Panorámico de Zacatecoluca, which has a capacity of 10,000[1]
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| Full name | Club Deportivo Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Los Virolenos Los Gallos (The Roosters) | ||
| Founded | 1 May 1951 | ||
| Ground | Estadio Panorámico de Zacatecoluca Zacatecoluca, El Salvador | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Chairman |  Ing.Carlos René Burgos Alvarado | ||
| Manager | Jorge Abrego | ||
| League | Primera División | ||
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History edit
The football club was founded on 1 May 1951. one of the key founder Napoleón Villalta stated one of the key reasons for starting the club was to give the reserves players of historic club 11 Viroleño an opportunity for game time.
Another founder Ramiro Díaz suggested the club name as a tribute to Argentinian club Club Atlético Platense.[2]
At the beginning of the 1970s, the club was still an obscure football team playing in the regional amateur division. They steadily improved and by 1972 were playing in Tercera division.
Around this time, the Rengifo family took over the financial and administration side of the club gathering new sponsors and contributing large amount of their own family fortune. Their contributions generated almost immediate results: in 1973 the club under the direction of Brazilian Jorge Tupinambá dos Santos won the Tercera División for the first time and earned promotion to the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño.
Despite this success, The Rengifo family parted ways with Jorge Tupinambá dos Santos and hired Argentinian Juan Quarterone whose new tactics, player recruitment and training methods helped the team win the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño in 1974 and earn promotion to the Salvadoran Primera División for the first time in the club history.
Platense did the impossible and won the 1975 Primera division, they also set various records doing so such being the second team to win the title after gaining promotion in their very first season (Aguila in 1959 being the first), The club had won all three titles i three different division consecutively, The club also completed the double winning the primera and the Torneo Fraternidad / UNCAF Club Championship.
International success (1975) edit
Platense along with domestic success, became the first Salvadoran team to win the Torneo Fraternidad / UNCAF Club Championship in 1975 thanks to players such as Albert Fay, Jaime Castro, Helio Rodríguez, "Ninón" Osorio, Pedro Silva, Jorge "el Indio" Vásquez, José Luis Rugamas, David Pinho, Luis Condomi, Ricardo Zafanella, Jorge Búcaro and Rafael "Ráfaga" Búcaro.
Decline edit
After the highs of 1975, The club still remained a competitive force in 1976–1978, however the club fortune began to dwindle when the Regnifo family fled El Salvador due to the increasing conflict in the country. Soon the clubs could not retain their star players and were eventually relegated in 1980. As the civil war continued the club continued to flounder in the Segunda Division and eventually after 10 years he club was relegated to Tercera diving during the early 1990–91 season. It would take another 13 years before the club will be promoted back into second division thanks to future internationals Luis Anaya and former World cup player as coach Mauricio Alfaro.
Resurgence and promotion edit
Following increased support by the community and stronger financial backing by local businesses, Platense began a resurgence in the second division. The club recruited first team coach Jorge Abrego and key players such as Herberth Ramos, Wilber Arizala. Platense won their first second division in 45 years. Winning the Apertura 2019 title by defeating Racing Jr 4–3 on aggregate. They were on the verge of winning back to back titles, Sadly 2020 Clausura season was suspended due to the outbreak of coronavirus in El Salvador. It was then announced that despite winning the 2019 title that no promotion would occur.
Despite the disappointment of being denied promotion, the departures of key players such as the league and club top scorer Colombian Cristian Gil Hurtado, Keeper Herberth Ramos, and the sacking of Jorge Abrego as coach. The club overcame this by hiring experienced coach Guillermo Rivera and players such as Rafael Burgos, Colombian Juan Camilo Delgado and . This would enable the club to win their second title in recent time by defeating AD Destroyer 4–3 on penalties after the game ended 2–2 in regular time.
After a season of consolidation, It appeared that Platense would win three straight titles in a row, they reached the final and were leading 3–0. However the club would let in 3 late goals and would the game 5–4 on penalties.
On 20 June 2021, after 41 years out of the Primera Division, Platense were promoted back to the top flight following a 2–1 playoff victory against regular title contenders AD Destroyer 2–1 with goals coming from Steve Alfaro and Camilo Delgado.[3]
Recent events edit
Under Guillermo Rivera, Platense competed in the first season in the primera division in 41 years, Platense finished sixth. They defeated Luis Angel Firpo 4–3 aggregate in the quarter-final. In the semi-final, they defeated Chalatenango 2–1 on the aggregate to advance to the final of a major tournament for the first time since 1975—and the club's first Primera division final in the Apertura/Clausura format—where they lost out to Alianza 2–1 at Estadio Cuscatlan on 20 December 2021. Colombian striker Juan Camilio Delgado was Platense top scorer with twelve goals
Club edit
Stadium edit
- Estadio Antonio Toledo Valle, Zacatecoluca, La Paz Department (El Salvador) (1974-Present)
- Estadio Jiboa, San Vicente (2009)
- Polideportivo Tecoluca, San Vincente (2020–2021)
- Estadio Cuscatlan (2022–present) games in the CONCACAF Champions League
Platense plays its home games at Estadio Antonio Toledo Valle in Zacatecoluca, La Paz. The stadium "Estadio Antonio Toledo Valle", which previously belonged to the National Institute of Sports (INDES), now are being cared for by the municipality. During stadium renovations in 2020, they played their matches in the Polideportivo Tecoluca, San Vincente.
Rivalries edit
Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca's main rival was C.D. Tehuacan. They were rivals since the clubs were only separated by 11 km. The final result was a 3:0 victory to Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca. However, since Tehuacan was dissolved in 2009, Platense have no real rivals at present.
Sponsorship edit
Companies that Platense currently has sponsorship deals with include:
- Tony sports – Official Kit Suppliers
- Electrolit – Official sponsors
- Pollo campestre – Official sponsors
- Sudagripm – Official sponsors
- Caja de credito zacatecoluca – Official sponsors
- Renosa – Official sponsors
- Canal 4 – Official sponsors
Records edit
- Platense are only the third team to win the First Division in their very first season in the top flight in 1975 (Águila 1959 and Vista Hermosa 2005, are the other two)
- Platense are only one of two teams to win the Copa Interclubes UNCAF in 1975 (Alianza being the other in 1997)
- Platense were the first Salvadoran team to the win Copa Interclubes UNCAF in 1975
- Platense have won all three division titles Tercera Division (1973, 2003), Segunda Division (1974, Apertura 2019, Apertura 2020) and Primera División (1975)
- Platense is the first and so far only club to win a first division title while based in the La Paz Department (El Salvador)
- Record loss: 1–19 vs. Atlante, Cancha Jorgito Meléndez, 11 September 1968.
- Youngest player: Luis Guevara Mora (14 years and 2 months) v TBD 28 July 1975. [1]
- Fastest goal scored for : Argentinian Gabriel Giacopetti (35 seconds) vs Atletico Marte, 24 April 2023
- Worst season: Segunda Division 1998-1999: 0 win, 2 draws and 25 losses (2 points)
Top goalscorers edit
| No. | Player | period | Goals |
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| 1 | TBD
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TBD–TBD | 77 |
| 2 | TBD
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TBD–TBD | 26 |
| 3 | TBD
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TBD–TBD | 26 |
| 4 | TBD
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TBD–TBD | 26 |
| 5 | TBD
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TBD–TBD | 26 |
| 6 | TBD
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TBD–TBD | 26 |
| 7 | TBD
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TBD–TBD | 13 |
| 8 | Rafael Bucaro
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1974–1975 | 31 |
| 9 | Oscar "Lotario" Guerrero
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1970–1975/1974–75 | 00 / 26 |
| 10 |  Juan Camilo Delgado
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2018–2022 | 43 |
Note: Players in bold text are still active with Platense
Goalscoring champions edit
| Position | Player | Season | Goals Scored |
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 1 |
Cristian Gil |
2017 | 11 |
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Camilo Delgado |
Clausura 2021 | 11 |
Overall seasons table in Primera División de Fútbol Profesional edit
As of 4 April 2023, after their 2–1 loss Isidro Metapan
Pos. Club Season In D1 Pl. W D L GS GA Dif. TBA C.D. Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca 12 305 116 70 119 398 449 −51
Historical matches edit
| January 1, 1973 Friendly | Platense Municipal | 1–0 | Deportes Naval | Zacatecoluca, El Salvador |
Oscar "Lotario" Guerrero  |
Nil | Stadium: Estadio Panorámico La Paz |
| February 13, 1974 Friendly | Platense Municipal | 4-2 | Limon | Zacatecoluca, El Salvador |
| Oscar "Lotario" Guerrero |
Nil | Stadium: Estadio Panorámico La Paz |
| January 16, 2023 Friendly - Copa Fraternidad Antonio Díaz | Platense Municipal | 2–2 | Deportivo Achuapa | Zacatecoluca, El Salvador |
| Elvin Alvarado 56' Geovany Valladares 95' |
Quinonez 20' TBD 35' |
Stadium: Estadio Panorámico La Paz |
Honours edit
These awards are updated to May 2022. Throughout its history, the club has managed several international, national and regional titles that have made it occupy the top position in the ranking of the La Paz football teams, being considered one of the most outstanding Salvadoran football clubs.
Domestic edit
- Primera División: 1
- Champions: (1) : 1975
- Runners up: (1) : Apertura 2021
- Segunda Division: 3
- Champions: (3) : 1974, Apertura 2019, Apertura 2020
- Play-off winners: 2020–21
- Tercera Division: 2
- Champions: (2) : 1973, 2003
INTERNATIONAL edit
- Copa Fraternidad: 1
- Champions: (1) : 1975
Current squad edit
As of: January 16, 2024 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Players with dual citizenship edit
In edit
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out edit
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Personnel edit
Management edit
As of October 25, 2023
| Position | Name |
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| Manager | Jorge Abrego *
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| Assistant manager | Francisco Hernandez *
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| Goalkeeping coach | Obed Rodriguez *
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| Fitness coach | Emerson Leon *
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| Reserve Manager | David Hernandez *
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| Club Doctor | Dr. Roberto Alvarenga *
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| Kineslogist | Jose Rodriguez *
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| Physiotherapist | Sergio Torres *
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| Utility | Gerson Rodas *
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| Utility | Jesus Cruz *
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| Utility | Juan Jose Merino *
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| Video analyst | Hector Ferman *
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| Ladies Manager | Afrodicio Valladares
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| Under 17 Manager | Afrodicio Valladares
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Coaches edit
The club's current manager is Salvadoran Jorge Abrego. There have been TBD permanent and TBD caretaker managers of Platense since the appointment of the club's first professional manager, TBD in 1950. The club's longest-serving manager, in terms of both length of tenure and number of games overseen, is TBD, who managed the club between 1996 and 2018. Argentine TBD was Platense's first manager from outside the El Salvador. Agentinian Juan Quarterone is the club's most successful coach, having won their only Primera division title and international titles (1975 Primera division and 1975 Copa Fraternindad), this followed by Guillermo Rivera who won one Segunda division title and one runners up Primera division title, Jorge Abrego and Brazilian Jorge Tupinambá dos Santos win Segunda division title. Mauricio Alfaro won one Tercera division title.
| The following coaches won at least one trophy while in charge with club | ||||
| Name | Period | Trophies | ||
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 Jorge Tupinambá
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1972–1973 | 1 Tercera Division (1972), 1 Segunda Division (1973) | ||
 Juan Quarterone
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1974–1975 | 1 Primera division (1974-75), 1 Copa UNCAF Fraternidad (1975) | ||
| Mauricio Alfaro
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1992–1993, 2003–2005 | 1 Tercera Division (2003) | ||
| Jorge Abrego
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2018–2020 | 1 Segunda Division (Apertura 2019) | ||
| Guillermo Rivera
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2020–2022 | 1 Segunda Division (Apertura 2020), 1 Playoff/promotion title (2020–21) | ||
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Guatemala:
Spain:
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Notable former players edit
Players listed below have had junior and/or senior international caps for their respective countries before, while and/or after playing at Platense. Players marked in bold gained their caps while playing at Platense.
Mauricio Alfaro- Luis Anaya
- Salvador Cabezas
- Rafael Burgos
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Albert Fay 
Roque Antonio 'Tony' Rojas- Salvador Mariona
- Luis Guevara Mora
- José Luis Rugamas
- Martín Velasco
- Norberto Zafanella
Fábio Pereira de Azevedo- Manuel Gonzalez
- Mauricio Esteban Mendez
Krisean Lopez (2 games)
Fernando Montero- Jorge Peralta
Armando Melgar Nelson
Raúl Leguías- Pablo Gállego
Jair Catuy
Team captains edit
| Name | Years |
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| Alberto Villalta
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TBD |
| Norberto Zafanella
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TBD |
| Edgar Cabrera
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1974 |
| Jorge Búcaro
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1974-75 |
 TBD
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1978 |
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TBD |
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TBD |
| Steve Alfaro
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2021–present |
Sports statistics edit
- Updated to July 2021.
Sports general information edit
| Concept | Times |
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| Seasons in 1 ª | 10 |
| Seasons in 2 ª | 34 |
| Seasons in 3 ª | 15 |
| Promotions to 1 ª achieved | 2 |
| Participations in Copa Presidente | 3 |
| Participacipations in Concacaf Competitions | 3 |
| Position in the historical classification of the league | TBD |
| Number of internationals contributed to the El Salvador national football team | TBD |
Other departments edit
Football edit
Reserve team edit
The reserve team serves mainly as the final stepping stone for promising young players under the age of 21 before being promoted to the main team. The second team is coached by TBD. the team played in the Primera División Reserves, their greatest successes were winning the Reserve championships in TBD. It plays its home matches at TBD, adjacent to the first team's ground, and it is coached by TBD.
Junior teams edit
The youth team (under 17 and under 15) has produced some of El Salvador's top football players, including TBD and TBD. It plays its home matches at TBD, adjacent to the first team's ground, and it is coached by Afrodicio Valladares.
Women's team edit
The women's first team, which is led by head coach Afrodicio Valladares, features several members of the El Salvador national ladies team. Their greatest successes were reaching the semi finals of Apertura 2023, were they lost 10-1 on aggregate to Alianza Womens.
External links edit
References edit
- ^ "Momento de definiciones en la Segunda División". 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Platense, 40 años después para el regreso de un histórico a la Primera División de El Salvador". Noticias de El Salvador. 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Platense gana al Destroyer y regresa a la primera división".
- ^ "Eraldo Correia a la espera de pago del Firpo para poder dirigir al Platense".
- ^ "Platense no logra triunfar luego del cambio de técnico". 12 March 2018.