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Argentine Primera Division

The Primera Division (Spanish pronunciation: [pɾiˈmeɾa ðiβiˈsjon]; (English: "First Division"), named Torneo Socios.com (English: "Tournament Socios.com") since 2021 for sponsorship reasons, is a professional football league in Argentina, organised by the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

The Primera Division is the country's premier football division and is the top division of the Argentine football league system. It operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera Nacional (Second Division), with the teams placed lowest at the end of the season being relegated. Since 2020, relegation has been suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic.

With the first championship held in 1891, Argentina became the first country outside the United Kingdom (where the Football League had debuted in 1888, and the Scottish and Irish Football Leagues in 1890) to establish a football league. In the early years, only teams from Buenos Aires, Greater Buenos Aires, La Plata and Rosario were affiliated to the national association. Teams from other cities would join in later years.

The Primera Division turned professional in 1931 when 18 clubs broke away from the amateur leagues to form a professional one. Since then, the season has been contested annually in four different formats and calendars.

The Argentine championship was ranked in the top 10 as one of the strongest leagues in the world (for 1 January 2015 – 31 December 2015 period) by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). Argentina placed 4th after La Liga (Spain), Serie A (Italy), and Bundesliga (Germany).

This page also has a version in other languages :  Liga Profesional de Futbol (russian)

Argentine Primera Division

Argentina. Liga Profesional. League Table. Season 2022/2023

Pos Team Home Away Total GD Goals
P W D L GS GC Pts P W D L GS GC Pts P W D L GS GC Pts
1 River Plate River Plate 13 12 0 1 26 7 36 14 7 4 3 24 13 25 27 19 4 4 50 20 61 30 1.9
2 Talleres Cordoba Talleres Cordoba 14 7 4 3 18 10 25 13 7 4 2 24 13 25 27 14 8 5 42 23 50 19 1.6
3 San Lorenzo San Lorenzo 14 8 5 1 12 2 29 13 4 5 4 11 11 17 27 12 10 5 23 13 46 10 0.9
4 Estudiantes L.P. Estudiantes L.P. 14 7 5 2 22 10 26 13 5 4 4 13 14 19 27 12 9 6 35 24 45 11 1.3
5 Lanus Lanus 13 9 2 2 20 9 29 14 3 7 4 18 18 16 27 12 9 6 38 27 45 11 1.4
6 Defensa Y Justicia Defensa Y Justicia 14 7 5 2 21 11 26 13 5 3 5 15 12 18 27 12 8 7 36 23 44 13 1.3
7 Boca Juniors Boca Juniors 14 8 3 3 19 10 27 13 5 2 6 14 14 17 27 13 5 9 33 24 44 9 1.2
8 Rosario Central 14 9 5 0 27 11 32 13 1 7 5 9 18 10 27 10 12 5 36 29 42 7 1.3
9 Godoy Cruz Godoy Cruz 13 8 4 1 27 13 28 14 3 4 7 10 19 13 27 11 8 8 37 32 41 5 1.4
10 Argentinos Juniors Argentinos Juniors 13 7 3 3 24 13 24 14 4 4 6 7 9 16 27 11 7 9 31 22 40 9 1.1
11 Atletico Tucuman Atletico Tucuman 13 6 4 3 15 13 22 14 3 6 5 10 14 15 27 9 10 8 25 27 37 -2 0.9
12 Racing Club Racing Club 14 6 5 3 20 17 23 13 3 4 6 16 18 13 27 9 9 9 36 35 36 1 1.3
13 Belgrano Cordoba Belgrano Cordoba 13 6 4 3 12 8 22 14 4 2 8 8 18 14 27 10 6 11 20 26 36 -6 0.7
14 Newells Old Boys Newells Old Boys 13 6 6 1 13 5 24 14 2 5 7 11 19 11 27 8 11 8 24 24 35 0 0.9
15 Barracas Central Barracas Central 14 5 6 3 12 11 21 13 3 5 5 13 19 14 27 8 11 8 25 30 35 -5 0.9
16 Tigre Tigre 13 5 3 5 14 14 18 14 4 4 6 13 15 16 27 9 7 11 27 29 34 -2 1
17 Platense Platense 14 6 4 4 15 12 22 13 3 3 7 11 17 12 27 9 7 11 26 29 34 -3 1
18 Instituto Cordoba 13 5 5 3 11 11 20 14 3 3 8 13 24 12 27 8 8 11 24 35 32 -11 0.9
19 Sarmiento Junin Sarmiento Junin 14 4 6 4 16 13 18 13 3 3 7 7 13 12 27 7 9 11 23 26 30 -3 0.9
20 Union Santa Fe Union Santa Fe 13 4 5 4 12 12 17 14 2 7 5 7 13 13 27 6 12 9 19 25 30 -6 0.7
21 Banfield Banfield 14 5 5 4 9 11 20 13 2 4 7 12 21 10 27 7 9 11 21 32 30 -11 0.8
22 Gimnasia La Plata 13 5 5 3 13 12 20 14 2 4 8 11 26 10 27 7 9 11 24 38 30 -14 0.9
23 Central Cordoba Central Cordoba 14 5 2 7 9 11 17 13 2 6 5 11 19 12 27 7 8 12 20 30 29 -10 0.7
24 Independiente Avellaneda Independiente Avellaneda 13 4 4 5 15 17 16 14 2 6 6 8 15 12 27 6 10 11 23 32 28 -9 0.9
25 Velez Sarsfield Velez Sarsfield 14 3 9 2 16 11 18 13 2 3 8 8 16 9 27 5 12 10 24 27 27 -3 0.9
26 Huracan Huracan 13 4 4 5 10 13 16 14 2 3 9 8 16 9 27 6 7 14 18 29 25 -11 0.7
27 Colon Santa Fe Colon Santa Fe 14 3 7 4 14 19 16 13 1 6 6 6 14 9 27 4 13 10 20 33 25 -13 0.7
28 Arsenal Sarandi Arsenal Sarandi 13 5 1 7 13 17 16 14 1 3 10 5 17 6 27 6 4 17 18 34 22 -16 0.7

Top Scorers. Season 2022/2023

Player 15 Jul 16 Jul 17 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 28 Jul 29 Jul 30 Jul All SeasonGoals/Assists
Michael Santos
(Talleres Cordoba)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 13/5
Lucas Beltran
(River Plate)
1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 12/3
Nicolas Fernandez
(Defensa Y Justicia)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 14/1
Leandro Diaz
(Lanus)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 11/3
Gabriel Avalos
(Argentinos Juniors)
0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 12/2
Pablo Vegetti
(Belgrano Cordoba)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 13/1
Adrian Martinez
(Instituto Cordoba)
0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 11/1
Pablo Solari
(River Plate)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/1 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 5/7
Rodrigo Garro
(Talleres Cordoba)
0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 6/6
Victor Malcorra
(Rosario Central)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/7
Mateo Retegui
(Tigre)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 11/1
Martin Cauteruccio
(Independiente Avellaneda)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 11/1
Alejo Veliz
(Rosario Central)
1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 11/0
Salomon Rodriguez
(Godoy Cruz)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 5/5
Marcelo Estigarribia
(Atletico Tucuman)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 6/4
Lucas Emanuel Gamba
(Central Cordoba)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/5
Diego Valoyes
(Talleres Cordoba)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 4/6
Pedro De La Vega
(Lanus)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 6/3
Ignacio Fernandez
(River Plate)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 6/3
Benjamin Rollheiser
(Estudiantes L.P.)
0/0 0/0 0/0 2/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 6/3

Bad Boys. Season 2022/2023

Player 15 Jul 16 Jul 17 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 28 Jul 29 Jul 30 Jul All SeasonRed/Yellow Matches Avg
Kevin Ortiz
(Argentinos Juniors)
0/1 - - - - - - - - - 1/11 12 0.1/0.9
Cristian Lema
(Lanus)
- - - - - - - - - 0/1 2/8 10 0.2/0.8
Ignacio Fernandez
(River Plate)
0/1 - - - - - - - 0/1 - 2/8 10 0.2/0.8
Guillermo Fernandez
(Boca Juniors)
- 0/1 - - - 0/1 - - - - 0/10 10 0.0/1.0
Nicolas Fernandez
(Estudiantes L.P.)
- - - - - 0/1 - - - - 0/10 10 0.0/1.0
Damian Alberto Martinez
(Rosario Central)
- - - - - 0/1 - - - - 1/9 10 0.1/0.9
Emiliano Mendez
(River Plate)
- - - - 1/1 - - - - - 1/9 10 0.1/0.9
Ayrton Costa
(Independiente Avellaneda)
- - - - 0/1 - - - - - 0/10 10 0.0/1.0
Leandro Diaz
(San Lorenzo)
- 0/1 - - - - - - - - 1/9 10 0.1/0.9
Tomas Cardona
(Huracan)
- - - - - - - - - - 0/10 10 0.0/1.0
Unknown
(Platense)
- 0/1 - - - - - - - 0/1 0/9 9 0.0/1.0
Yeison Gordillo
(Colon Santa Fe)
- - - - - - - 0/1 - - 1/8 9 0.1/0.9
Jherson Mosquera
(Newells Old Boys)
- - 0/1 - - 0/1 - - - - 0/9 9 0.0/1.0
Facundo Mallo
(Argentinos Juniors)
- - - - - - - - - - 0/9 9 0.0/1.0
Alan Varela
(Boca Juniors)
- - - - - - - - - - 0/9 9 0.0/1.0
Adrian Martinez
(Instituto Cordoba)
- - - - - - - - - - 0/9 9 0.0/1.0
Ignacio Miramon
(Gimnasia La Plata)
- - - - - - - - - - 1/8 9 0.1/0.9
Kevin Gutierrez
(Defensa Y Justicia)
- - - - - - - 0/1 - - 2/6 8 0.3/0.8
Joaquin Pombo
(Arsenal Sarandi)
- - - - - - 0/1 - - - 1/7 8 0.1/0.9
Pier Barrios
(Colon Santa Fe)
- - - - - 0/1 - - - - 0/8 8 0.0/1.0

Argentine Primera Division News

23 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester United, Arsenal dealt blow in pursuit of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez
Premier League duo Manchester United and Arsenal have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez.
21 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Columbus Crewvs.Monterrey
Making their first-ever appearance in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup (CCC), the Columbus Crew will host Monterrey in the opening leg of that tie on Wednesday at Lower.com Field.
19 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Columbus Crewvs.Portland
Seeking to snap their run of five consecutive games without a win, Portland Timbers journey to the Lower.com Field to face Columbus Crew on Saturday.
11 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Liverpool 'scouting midfielder at rival club of Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim'
Liverpool have reportedly sent scouts to watch Porto midfielder Alan Varela.
5 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Columbus Crewvs.DC United
Looking to snap a run of three Major League Soccer matches without a win, Columbus Crew entertain the challenge of DC United at Lower.com Field on Sunday.
3 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester United 'interested in signing teenage centre-back duo'
Barcelona's Mikayil Faye and Boca Juniors' Aaron Anselmino are reportedly on Manchester United's radar, with the club preparing to sign at least one centre-back during the summer transfer window.
1 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Inter Miamivs.Monterrey
Inter Miami will be hoping to secure a lead in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarter-final tie against Monterrey when they face off at Chase Stadium on Thursday morning.
1 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Tottenham Hotspur 'planning second loan spell for young striker'
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly already decided that Alejo Veliz will spend a season out on loan during 2024-25.
28 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester United 'draw up transfer plan for 18-year-old defender'
Manchester United have reportedly formulated a transfer plan for their pursuit of 18-year-old Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino.
28 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Michael Olise, Johan Bakayoko, Jorginho
All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.
27 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid 'bidding to win race for Argentine wonderkid'
Real Madrid have reportedly been scouting River Plate youngster Franco Mastantuono with a view to bringing him to Bernabeu in the future.
21 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Orlando Cityvs.Austin
Two teams still in search of their first wins of the 2024 Major League Soccer season will face off when Orlando City, who are in the Eastern Conference, host Austin FC, who are in the Western Conference.
20 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Argentinavs.El Salvador
Argentina will be without eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi for Saturday's international friendly against El Salvador at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
7 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester City 'to rival Liverpool for Porto midfielder Alan Varela'
Manchester City are reportedly set to rival Liverpool and a number of other clubs for the signature of Porto midfielder Alan Varela.
29 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Charlotte FC - prediction, team news, lineups
For the first time in club history, Charlotte FC will visit BC Place Stadium on Saturday for a date with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
23 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi provides update on Valentin Barco availability
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi has admitted that it is "difficult to understand" when January signing Valentin Barco will be ready to be considered for first-team selection.
22 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: DC United vs. New England Revolution - prediction, team news, lineups
DC United and New England Revolution will be looking to begin the 2024 MLS campaigns on a high when they go head to head in the season opener at Audi Field on Saturday.
10 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester United' involved in four-way tussle for Argentinian wonderkids'
Manchester United are reportedly set to battle Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid to sign four highly-rated Argentinian youngsters.
4 February 2024
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Preview: Wealdstone vs. Maidenhead United - prediction, team news, lineups
Bidding to prolong their unbeaten start to life under David Noble, Wealdstone welcome Maidenhead United to the Freebets.co.uk Stadium for a National League showdown on Tuesday.
1 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Tottenham Hotspur's Alejo Veliz completes Sevilla loan
Tottenham Hotspur striker Alejo Veliz has joined La Liga strugglers Sevilla on loan for the rest of the season, the North London club have confirmed.
1 February 2024
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Tottenham Hotspur's Alejo Veliz 'completes Sevilla medical ahead of loan move'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Alejo Veliz has reportedly completed his medical with Sevilla ahead of a loan switch to the Europa League winners.
1 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Sevilla 'make loan bid for Tottenham Hotspur forward Alejo Veliz'
Tottenham Hotspur forward Alejo Veliz has reportedly emerged as a late January transfer target for Sevilla.
31 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Transfer rumours: Carlos Alcaraz to Juventus, Bryan Gil to Brighton & Hove Albion, Gabriel Paulista to Atletico Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz is reportedly en route to London to undergo a medical with Juventus, as he prepares to join the Italian giants on an initial loan deal from Southampton.
31 January 2024
talksport.com
Southampton star Carlos Alcaraz set for blockbuster move to European giants
Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz is set to undergo a medical at Juventus today ahead of a loan move, talkSPORT understands.
27 January 2024
talksport.com
Fans claim Man City placed secret message in announcement of new wonderkid
Manchester City had a secret message accompanying their announcement of latest wonderkid transfer Claudio Echeverri.
26 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Liverpool 'make contact with Porto over Alan Varela deal'
Liverpool have reportedly approached Porto over the possible signing of Alan Varela during the summer transfer window.
25 January 2024
talksport.com
New Man City wonderkid left Di Maria and Tevez stunned but was humble with Messi
Manchester City might have done it again.
25 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester City confirm Claudio Echeverri signing
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Claudio Echeverri from River Plate, who will retain the midfielder's services until January 2025.
21 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Sunday's Coupe de France predictions including Rennes vs. Marseille
Racing Colombes 92 vs. Lille (Sunday, 4.30pm) Racing Colombes 92 and Lille are back in action in the Coupe de France when they go head to head at the Stade Walter Luzi for a place in the round of 16 on Sunday. While the hosts have put together a fine run of form leading up to the cup tie, they will need to be at their best against the Ligue 1 side who put 12 goals past Golden Lion in their cup curtain-raiser.
20 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Brighton & Hove Albion announce Valentin Barco signing from Boca Juniors
Brighton & Hove Albion have announced the signing of Argentine teenager Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors.
16 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Valentin Barco confirms transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion
Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco has confirmed that he has "signed the contract" ahead of completing his transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion.
15 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester City 'to complete Claudio Echeverri signing on January 25'
Manchester City are reportedly set to complete the signing of River Plate starlet Claudio Echeverri as soon as the Argentine transfer window opens at the end of this month.
13 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Talleres president confirms Liverpool interest in Kevin Mantilla
The president of Argentinian outfit Talleres has confirmed that Liverpool have registered their interest in up-and-coming centre-back Kevin Mantilla.
10 January 2024
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LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Echeverri to Man City confirmed, Dragusin to join Spurs
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10 January 2024
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River Plate chief confirms Claudio Echeverri move to Manchester City
River Plate sporting director Enzo Francescoli has confirmed that highly-rated midfielder Claudio Echeverri is set to join Manchester City next year.
9 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Brighton & Hove Albion 'closing in on Valentin Barco signing'
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly closing in on the signing of Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco.
23 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Premier League duo Manchester United and Arsenal have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez. 21 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Making their first-ever appearance in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup (CCC), the Columbus Crew will host Monterrey in the opening leg of that tie on Wednesday at Lower. 19 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Seeking to snap their run of five consecutive games without a win, Portland Timbers journey to the Lower.com Field to face Columbus Crew on Saturday. 11 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool have reportedly sent scouts to watch Porto midfielder Alan Varela. 5 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Looking to snap a run of three Major League Soccer matches without a win, Columbus Crew entertain the challenge of DC United at Lower. 3 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Barcelona's Mikayil Faye and Boca Juniors' Aaron Anselmino are reportedly on Manchester United's radar, with the club preparing to sign at least one centre-back during the summer transfer window. 1 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Inter Miami will be hoping to secure a lead in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarter-final tie against Monterrey when they face off at Chase Stadium on Thursday morning. 1 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly already decided that Alejo Veliz will spend a season out on loan during 2024-25. 28 March 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United have reportedly formulated a transfer plan for their pursuit of 18-year-old Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino. 28 March 2024 sportsmole.co.uk All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season. 27 March 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid have reportedly been scouting River Plate youngster Franco Mastantuono with a view to bringing him to Bernabeu in the future. 21 March 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Two teams still in search of their first wins of the 2024 Major League Soccer season will face off when Orlando City, who are in the Eastern Conference, host Austin FC, who are in the Western Conference. 20 March 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Argentina will be without eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi for Saturday's international friendly against El Salvador at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. 7 March 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City are reportedly set to rival Liverpool and a number of other clubs for the signature of Porto midfielder Alan Varela. 29 February 2024 sportsmole.co.uk For the first time in club history, Charlotte FC will visit BC Place Stadium on Saturday for a date with the Vancouver Whitecaps.