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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 2023/2024

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 Velez Sarsfield Velez Sarsfield 13 10 3 0 21 2 33 14 4 6 4 17 14 18 27 14 9 4 38 16 51 22 1.4
2 Talleres Cordoba Talleres Cordoba 13 7 4 2 17 10 25 14 6 5 3 17 17 23 27 13 9 5 34 27 48 7 1.3
3 Racing Club Racing Club 13 9 2 2 25 13 29 14 5 2 7 17 17 17 27 14 4 9 42 30 46 12 1.6
4 Huracan Huracan 14 8 5 1 14 4 29 13 4 5 4 14 14 17 27 12 10 5 28 18 46 10 1
5 River Plate Belgrano River Plate Belgrano 14 8 5 1 29 9 29 13 3 5 5 9 12 14 27 11 10 6 38 21 43 17 1.4
6 Boca Juniors Boca Juniors 13 8 4 1 18 7 28 14 3 5 6 12 16 14 27 11 9 7 30 23 42 7 1.1
7 Independiente Avellaneda Independiente Avellaneda 14 7 6 1 17 8 27 13 2 7 4 8 9 13 27 9 13 5 25 17 40 8 0.9
8 Atletico Tucuman Atletico Tucuman 14 9 3 2 20 11 30 13 2 4 7 8 16 10 27 11 7 9 28 27 40 1 1
9 Union Santa Fe Union Santa Fe 14 9 2 3 18 8 29 13 2 5 6 9 18 11 27 11 7 9 27 26 40 1 1
10 Club Atletico Platense Club Atletico Platense 13 6 4 3 8 6 22 14 4 5 5 12 12 17 27 10 9 8 20 18 39 2 0.7
11 Independiente Rivadavia Independiente Rivadavia 13 6 5 2 11 8 23 14 4 3 7 12 17 15 27 10 8 9 23 25 38 -2 0.9
12 Estudiantes L.P. Estudiantes L.P. 13 4 7 2 18 14 19 14 4 5 5 18 20 17 27 8 12 7 36 34 36 2 1.3
13 Instituto Cordoba 13 7 3 3 20 12 24 14 3 3 8 12 19 12 27 10 6 11 32 31 36 1 1.2
14 Lanus Lanus 14 6 6 2 16 12 24 13 2 6 5 12 19 12 27 8 12 7 28 31 36 -3 1
15 Godoy Cruz Godoy Cruz 14 5 7 2 19 10 22 13 3 4 6 12 18 13 27 8 11 8 31 28 35 3 1.1
16 Belgrano Cordoba Belgrano Cordoba 14 6 4 4 20 17 22 13 2 7 4 13 15 13 27 8 11 8 33 32 35 1 1.2
17 Deportivo Riestra Deportivo Riestra 14 8 5 1 19 9 29 13 0 6 7 7 18 6 27 8 11 8 26 27 35 -1 1
18 Tigre Tigre 14 3 6 5 14 19 15 13 5 4 4 13 11 19 27 8 10 9 27 30 34 -3 1
19 Gimnasia La Plata 14 6 3 5 14 10 21 13 2 5 6 7 13 11 27 8 8 11 21 23 32 -2 0.8
20 Rosario Central 13 5 4 4 16 13 19 14 3 4 7 11 17 13 27 8 8 11 27 30 32 -3 1
21 Defensa Y Justicia Defensa Y Justicia 13 5 7 1 13 10 22 14 2 4 8 14 23 10 27 7 11 9 27 33 32 -6 1
22 Central Cordoba Central Cordoba 13 5 2 6 16 18 17 14 3 5 6 13 18 14 27 8 7 12 29 36 31 -7 1.1
23 Argentinos Juniors Argentinos Juniors 14 8 4 2 17 7 28 13 0 2 11 5 21 2 27 8 6 13 22 28 30 -6 0.8
24 San Lorenzo San Lorenzo 13 3 4 6 10 13 13 14 4 4 6 10 13 16 27 7 8 12 20 26 29 -6 0.7
25 Newells Old Boys Newells Old Boys 14 5 3 6 14 18 18 13 2 4 7 8 17 10 27 7 7 13 22 35 28 -13 0.8
26 Sarmiento Junin Sarmiento Junin 14 4 6 4 9 10 18 13 1 5 7 9 18 8 27 5 11 11 18 28 26 -10 0.7
27 Banfield Banfield 13 3 6 4 15 14 15 14 2 3 9 7 22 9 27 5 9 13 22 36 24 -14 0.8
28 Barracas Central Barracas Central 13 0 7 6 8 21 7 14 4 4 6 7 12 16 27 4 11 12 15 33 23 -18 0.6

Top Scorers. Season 2023/2024

Player 05 Dec 06 Dec 07 Dec 08 Dec 09 Dec 10 Dec 13 Dec 14 Dec 15 Dec 17 Dec All SeasonGoals/Assists
Marcelino Moreno
(Lanus)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/2 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/10
Braian Romero
(Velez Sarsfield)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 12/3
Nicolas Fernandez
(Defensa Y Justicia)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 8/6
Claudio Aquino
(Velez Sarsfield)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 9/4
Franco Daniel Jara
(Belgrano Cordoba)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 12/1
Miguel Borja
(River Plate Belgrano)
0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 11/1
Milton Gimenez
(Banfield)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 10/1
Gabriel Avalos
(Independiente Avellaneda)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 9/1
Mateo Pellegrino
(Club Atletico Platense)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 9/1
Adrian Martinez
(Racing Club)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 7/3
Miguel Merentiel
(Boca Juniors)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 7/3
Thiago Fernandez
(Velez Sarsfield)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/5
Salomon Rodriguez
(Godoy Cruz)
0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 8/1
Walter Bou
(Lanus)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 7/2
Alexis Manyoma
(Estudiantes L.P.)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 3/6
Bruno Barticciotto
(Talleres Cordoba)
0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 7/2
Aaron Molinas
(Defensa Y Justicia)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/4
Damian Puebla
(Instituto Cordoba)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/4
Sebastian Villa
(Independiente Rivadavia)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 4/5
Marcelo Estigarribia
(Atletico Tucuman)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 6/3

Bad Boys. Season 2023/2024

Player 05 Dec 06 Dec 07 Dec 08 Dec 09 Dec 10 Dec 13 Dec 14 Dec 15 Dec 17 Dec All SeasonRed/Yellow Matches Avg
Unknown
(Defensa Y Justicia)
- 0/1 - 0/1 - - - - 0/2 - 0/24 24 0.0/1.0
Nicolas Paz
(Banfield)
- - - - - - - - - - 1/12 13 0.1/0.9
Guillermo Fernandez
(Talleres Cordoba)
- - - - 0/1 - - 0/1 - - 1/10 11 0.1/0.9
Agustin Bouzat
(Newells Old Boys)
- - - - - - - - 0/1 - 0/10 10 0.0/1.0
Alexis Soto
(Gimnasia La Plata)
- - - - - - - - - - 1/9 10 0.1/0.9
Cristian Nunez
(Banfield)
- - - - - - - - - - 1/9 10 0.1/0.9
Tiago Palacios
(Independiente Rivadavia)
- - - - - - - - - - 0/10 10 0.0/1.0
Yonathan Cabral
(Gimnasia La Plata)
- - - - - - - - 1/0 - 1/8 9 0.1/0.9
Milton Aaron Celiz
(Rosario Central)
- 1/1 - - - - - - - - 1/8 9 0.1/0.9
Santiago Ascacibar
(Godoy Cruz)
- - - - - - - - - - 1/8 9 0.1/0.9
Pablo Monje
(San Lorenzo)
- - - - - - - - - - 1/8 9 0.1/0.9
Angelo Martino
(Club Atletico Platense)
- - - - - - - - - - 1/8 9 0.1/0.9
Fernando Juarez
(Club Atletico Platense)
- - - - - - - - - - 0/9 9 0.0/1.0
Lucas Arce
(Godoy Cruz)
- - - - - - - - - - 0/9 9 0.0/1.0
Fernando Alarcon
(Instituto Cordoba)
- - - - - - - 0/1 - - 0/8 8 0.0/1.0
Ivan Marcone
(Talleres Cordoba)
- - - - - 0/1 - - - - 0/8 8 0.0/1.0
Guillermo Acosta
(Atletico Tucuman)
- - - - - 0/1 - - - - 0/8 8 0.0/1.0
Jhohan Romana
(San Lorenzo)
- - - - 0/1 - - - - - 0/8 8 0.0/1.0
Mariano Troilo
(Belgrano Cordoba)
- - - - 0/1 - - - - - 0/8 8 0.0/1.0
Franco Ibarra
(Rosario Central)
- - - 0/1 - - - - - - 1/7 8 0.1/0.9

Argentine Primera Division News

17 January 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Transfer news and rumours: Willian to Everton, Kelechi Iheanacho to Leeds, Emiliano Buendia to River Plate
Everton have reportedly been offered the chance to sign experienced attacker Willian on a free transfer.
16 January 2025
talksport.com
MLS side agree fee to break transfer record and sign EFL striker linked
Atlanta United are set to break the Major League Soccer [MLS] transfer record to bring an EFL striker to the club.
12 January 2025
talksport.com
MLS side want to break transfer record to sign EFL star linked with West Ham
Atlanta United are keen to set an MLS record as they pursue a deal for one of the EFL's top strikers.
7 January 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Transfer news and rumours today: Bournemouth sign Julio Soler, Manuel Neuer's Bayern Munich future
Bournemouth have announced the signing of teenage full-back Julio Soler from Argentine outfit Lanus.
7 January 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea transfer news: Blues fail with 'silly' offer for £55m-rated star?
Chelsea have reportedly failed with a formal offer for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
4 January 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Liverpool transfer latest: January window target set to sign for Premier League rival as Arne Slot looks to win title
Liverpool's pursuit of left-back Julio Soler appears to have ended in failure, with Bournemouth reportedly in advanced talks with Argentine club Lanus for his signature this winter.
4 January 2025
talksport.com
Bournemouth close in on new left-back previously admired by Liverpool
Bournemouth are in advanced talks with Argentine club Lanus for left-back Julio Soler, talkSPORT understands.
4 January 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea transfer news: Are Trevoh Chalobah, Alfie Gilchrist in line for Stamford Bridge returns?
Chelsea are reportedly already aware how they will handle decisions over two of their loan players during the January transfer window.
3 January 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has suggested that Aaron Anselmino will not be rushed into action in the Premier League.
3 January 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea transfer news: Aaron Anselmino recall confirmed by Premier League giants
Chelsea have announced that Aaron Anselmino has been recalled from his loan spell at Boca Juniors.
1 January 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Racing de Ferrolvs.Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano will be aiming to book their spot in the last-16 stage of the Copa del Rey when they take on Segunda Division outfit Racing Club de Ferrol on Friday night.
30 December 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'make Aaron Anselmino decision' ahead of January window
Chelsea reportedly decide to recall Aaron Anselmino from his loan spell with Boca Juniors.
29 December 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Man United vs. Liverpool: Premier League rivals 'fighting' for Argentine wonderkid
Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly in competition for Lanus defender Julio Soler.
27 December 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Mike Penders, Ayden Heaven, Leandro Brey
The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.
27 December 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta receives 'positive reports' over £327k Aaron Ramsdale replacement
Arsenal have reportedly shortlisted 22-year-old Boca Juniors goalkeeper Leandro Brey as a transfer target for the January 2025 window.
21 December 2024
talksport.com
'Come here' - Tottenham star told to join Leicester and learn from key player
Leicester loan star Facundo Buonanotte wants to see a Tottenham forward join him so they can rekindle their partnership.
12 December 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'prepared to pay' Franco Mastantuono release clause
Chelsea are allegedly prepared to outbid their rivals in the race to sign River Plate starlet Franco Mastantuono.
11 December 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal 'learn asking price' for Bologna star but 'face competition' from Italian giants
Arsenal have reportedly learned the asking price of Bologna striker Santiago Castro.
9 December 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Man City draw up plan to 'unleash next Lionel Messi' as Pep Guardiola looks to spark revival
Manchester City have reportedly drawn up plans to integrate Claudio Echeverri into the squad in the new year.
6 December 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea transfer news: Blues to reconsider Aaron Anselmino future plans?
Chelsea are allegedly reconsidering how to handle the progression of young defender Aaron Anselmino.
28 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Atletico Mineirovs.Botafogo
In the fourth all-Brazilian final at the Copa Libertadores over past five years, Botafogo will seek to lift the trophy for the first time when they battle Atletico Mineiro on Saturday at Estadio Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires.
21 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Racingvs.Cruzeiro
A new Copa Sudamericana champion will be crowned on Saturday at Estadio General Pablo Rojas in Paraguay as Racing Club and Cruzeiro seek to lift the trophy for the first time.
18 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Corinthiansvs.Cruzeiro
Seeking a fifth consecutive victory in the Brasileiro Serie A, Corinthians play host to Cruzeiro on Wednesday, on matchday 34 for both teams from Corinthians Arena.
18 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Criciumavs.Vitoria
Both aiming to boost their chances of avoiding an unthinkable relegation, Criciuma and Vitoria will clash at Estadio Heriberto Hulse for a Brasileiro battle on Wednesday evening.
17 November 2024
talksport.com
Mascherano's odd request for sent off U20 player that proves ex-Red is all class
Rarely do you see a manager not want to take advantage of having an extra man during a match.
11 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Monday's Argentine Primera Division predictions including Deportivo Riestra vs. Velez Sarsfield
Deportivo Riestra vs. Velez Sarsfield (Monday, 7.00pm) Argentinian top-flight leaders Deportivo Riestra are set to host Velez Sarsfield at Estadio Guillermo Laza on Monday in their 22nd game of the league season. The hosts are ninth with 30 points after 21 matchweeks and drew 0-0 with Club Atletico Platense on November 8, while the away side are first in the Argentine Primera Division with 42 points and beat Tigre 1-0 on Friday.
9 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Deportivo Riestravs.Velez Sarsfield
Argentinian top-flight leaders Deportivo Riestra are set to host Velez Sarsfield at Estadio Guillermo Laza on Monday in their 22nd game of the league season.
9 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Tigrevs.Defensa
Aiming to continue their two-match winning streak in the Argentine Primera Division, Defensa y Justicia are set to travel to Estadio Jose Dellagiovanna to face Tigre.
9 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Argentinos Jrsvs.Banfield
A crucial bottom-half battle in the Argentine Primera Division will play out on Monday morning when Argentinos Juniors take on Banfield at Estadio Diego Armando Maradona.
9 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Lanusvs.Platense
Lanus will be looking to extend their two-match winning streak in the 2024 Argentine Primera Division when they take on Platense at Estadio Ciudad de Lanus - Nestor Diaz Perez on Monday.
8 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Estevao Willian: Chelsea advised to consider specific route to get best out of Brazil, Palmeiras prodigy
Former Arsenal scout Sandro Orlandelli has suggested that Chelsea can learn lessons from the Gunners with regards to how to handle the development of South American talent.
1 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Christian Eriksen, Aurelien Tchouameni, Enzo Fernandez
With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
31 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Man City transfer news: Citizens 'reject several offers' for teenager Pep Guardiola wants in first-team squad
Manchester City have reportedly knocked back several offers from interested clubs for teenage starlet Claudio Echeverri.
29 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Racingvs.Corinthians
Either Racing Club or Corinthians will make the final of the Copa Sudamericana for the first time as both sides face each other in leg two of their tie on Thursday at Estadio Presidente Peron in Argentina.
28 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Lanusvs.Cruzeiro
On Wednesday, the first finalist in the 2024 Copa Sudamericana will be revealed when Lanus host Cruzeiro in leg two of that tie at Estadio Ciudad de Lanus.
27 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
River Platevs.Atletico Mineiro
Atletico Mineiro are in the driver's seat heading into the second leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final tie with River Plate, which takes place on Tuesday at Estadio Mas Monumental.
17 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Everton have reportedly been offered the chance to sign experienced attacker Willian on a free transfer. 16 January 2025 talksport.com Atlanta United are set to break the Major League Soccer [MLS] transfer record to bring an EFL striker to the club. 12 January 2025 talksport.com Atlanta United are keen to set an MLS record as they pursue a deal for one of the EFL's top strikers. 7 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Bournemouth have announced the signing of teenage full-back Julio Soler from Argentine outfit Lanus. 7 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea have reportedly failed with a formal offer for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. 4 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool's pursuit of left-back Julio Soler appears to have ended in failure, with Bournemouth reportedly in advanced talks with Argentine club Lanus for his signature this winter. 4 January 2025 talksport.com Bournemouth are in advanced talks with Argentine club Lanus for left-back Julio Soler, talkSPORT understands. 4 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea are reportedly already aware how they will handle decisions over two of their loan players during the January transfer window. 3 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has suggested that Aaron Anselmino will not be rushed into action in the Premier League. 3 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea have announced that Aaron Anselmino has been recalled from his loan spell at Boca Juniors. 1 January 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Rayo Vallecano will be aiming to book their spot in the last-16 stage of the Copa del Rey when they take on Segunda Division outfit Racing Club de Ferrol on Friday night. 30 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea reportedly decide to recall Aaron Anselmino from his loan spell with Boca Juniors. 29 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly in competition for Lanus defender Julio Soler. 27 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen. 27 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal have reportedly shortlisted 22-year-old Boca Juniors goalkeeper Leandro Brey as a transfer target for the January 2025 window.