Racing Club de Avellaneda

Racing Club
Full nameRacing Club
NicknamesLa Academia (The Academy)
El Primer Grande (The First 'Big One')
Short nameRacing
Founded25 March 1903; 122 years ago (1903-03-25)
as Foot Ball Racing Club
StadiumEstadio Presidente Perón
Capacity55,880
PresidentDiego Milito
Head coachGustavo Costas
LeagueLiga Profesional
20255th.
Websiteracingclub.com.ar
Current season

Racing Club (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈrasin ˈkluβ]) is a professional sports club based in Avellaneda, Argentina. The institution is mostly known for its football team, which competes in the Primera División, the top tier of the Argentine football league system. Founded in 1903, the club joined the Argentine Football Association two years later and played its home matches at Alsina y Colón, the current site of its stadium, El Cilindro. Historically, it is regarded as one of the Big Five of Argentine football.

Though mainly a football club, Racing also hosts other sports such as artistic gymnastics, basketball, beach soccer, boxing, chess, field hockey, futsal, handball, martial arts, roller skating, tennis, and volleyball.[1]

The club has won the Primera División 18 times, including an unmatched streak of seven consecutive titles—five of them unbeaten—between 1913 and 1919, becoming the first club in the world to achieve this and the only one in the Americas.[2] It has also won 15 national cups, holding the record for the most titles in the Copa Ibarguren, Copa de Honor MCBA, Copa Beccar Varela, Copa Británica, and Trofeo de Campeones (SAF).[3]

On the international stage, the club has won eight titles—five organised by CONMEBOL and three jointly by the Argentine Football Association and Uruguayan Football Association—.[4] These include the 1967 Copa Libertadores, the 1967 Intercontinental Cup, the 1988 Supercopa Libertadores, the 2024 Copa Sudamericana, and the 2025 Recopa Sudamericana.[5]

In footballing terms, the team is nicknamed La Academia (The Academy) because it was the most successful side during the amateur era, known for a creole style of play that set the standard and taught its rivals how the game should be played.[6] It is also known as El Primer Grande (The First 'Big'), as it was the first of the Big Five to win a league title, a national cup, and an international trophy. Moreover, it was the first Argentine club to win the World Championship (Intercontinental Cup), achieving this historic milestone in 1967.[7][8]

Its traditional colours are sky blue and white, chosen as a tribute to the flag of Argentina. Its neighbours and main rivals are Independiente with whom it contests the Avellaneda Derby. Nevertheless, matches against the other three members of the Big Five (Boca Juniors, River Plate, and San Lorenzo) are also regarded as classics. Currently has 103,422 active club members.[9]

History

Main article: History of Racing Club de Avellaneda
Racing in 1910, when the squad promoted to Primera División

The club was officially established on 25 March 1903 under the name Foot Ball Racing Club was officially founded.

Racing affiliated to Argentine Football Association (AFA) in 1905 and began to compete in the lower division championships organised by the body. After a failed attempt to promote to Primera División at hands of River Plate, Racing finally promoted in 1910 after defeating Boca Juniors in the final.

The 1910s was a golden age for Racing so the team won a seven consecutive league titles (a record that remains unmatched to present days) between 1913 Argentine Primera División and 1919[2]. Besides, Racing won nine national cups[10] and two Rioplatense cups to totalise 18 titles won within the decade.

That huge success earned the club the nickname "Academia" (Academy of football), known for a creole style of play that set the standard and taught its rivals how the game should be played.[11]

Stadium

Main article: El Cilindro
Aerial view of Alsina y Colón in 1939.

Racing's stadium history reflects its growth and challenges over time. Around the early 1900s, the club relocated to a new pitch on Miguel O'Gorman Street (now 25 de Mayo). This ground featured a modest wooden structure affectionately known as La Caseta Multifunción (The Multipurpose Booth), which served various practical roles during the club’s early years.

However, due to frequent flooding at this location, Racing returned in 1906 to its previous grounds at Alsina y Colón.[12] Following the 1946 season, when the government of Juan Perón, through Finance Minister Ramón Cereijo, granted a loan to build a more modern venue, the team left this stadium.

In 1950, Racing inaugurated its current home, Estadio Presidente Perón (President Perón Stadium) and popularly known as El Cilindro (The Cylinder). Today, it stands as the second largest stadium in Argentina, behind only River Plate’s Monumental.[13][14]

Panoramic view of the Racing Club stadium, August 2019

Players

Current squad

As of 8 February 2026[15]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  ARG Francisco Gómez
2 DF  ARG Agustín García Basso
3 DF  ARG Marco Di Cesare
4 DF  ARG Ezequiel Cannavo (on loan from Defensa y Justicia)
6 DF  ARG Marcos Rojo
7 FW  COL Duván Vergara
8 MF  ARG Alan Forneris
9 FW  ARG Adrián Martínez
10 MF  USA Matko Miljevic
11 MF  ARG Matías Zaracho
13 MF  ARG Santiago Sosa (captain)
14 FW  CHI Damián Pizarro (on loan from Udinese)
15 DF  URU Gastón Martirena
16 MF  URU Martín Barrios
17 FW  ARG Tomás Conechny
18 DF  ARG Franco Pardo
No. Pos. Nation Player
19 DF  ARG Ignacio Rodríguez
20 MF  ARG Baltasar Rodríguez
21 MF  ARG Valentín Carboni (on loan from Inter Milan)
22 FW  ARG Elías Torres
23 DF  ARG Nazareno Colombo
24 MF  ARG Adrián Fernández
25 GK  ARG Facundo Cambeses
27 DF  ARG Gabriel Rojas
28 FW  ARG Santiago Solari
30 GK  ARG Matías Tagliamonte
34 DF  ARG Tobías Rubio
36 MF  ARG Bruno Zuculini
43 DF  ARG Gonzalo Escudero
44 MF  ARG Gonzalo Sosa
49 MF  ARG David González
59 DF  ARG Fabián Sánchez

Other players under contract

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK  ARG Gastón Gómez
— DF  URU Fernando Prado
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  ARG Maico Quiroz
— FW  ARG Evelio Cardozo

Reserve squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
14 MF  ARG Máximo Paredes
29 MF  ARG Santino Vera
33 DF  ARG Demián Núñez
38 DF  ARG Jhoan Merino
40 FW  ARG Francisco Fraga
No. Pos. Nation Player
42 DF  ARG Galo Volpe
44 MF  ARG Matías Acevedo
45 DF  ARG Benjamín González
46 MF  ARG Nicolás Elosú
47 GK  ARG Lucas Wolfert
50 MF  ARG Ramiro Vitale

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK  ARG Roberto León (at Deportivo Madryn until 31 December 2026)
— DF  ARG Germán Conti (at Gimnasia-LP until 31 December 2026)
— DF  ARG Juan Elordi (at Independiente Rivadavia until 31 December 2026)
— DF  ARG Ignacio Galván (at Atlético Tucumán until 31 December 2026)
— DF  ARG Santiago Quirós (at Platense until 31 December 2026)
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  PAR Richard Sánchez (at Paraguay Olimpia until 31 December 2026)
— MF  ARG Patricio Tanda (at Paraguay Guaraní until 31 December 2026)
— FW  ARG Ramiro Degregorio (at Uruguay Liverpool (Montevideo) until 31 December 2026)
— FW  ARG Héctor Fértoli (at Peru Universitario until 31 December 2026)

All-time player records

Most appearances

Natalio Perinetti has the record of most appearances with 405 matches in 17 years with the team
Rank. Player Position Tenure Match.
1 Argentina Natalio Perinetti FW 1917–1933 405
2 Argentina Gustavo Costas DF 1982–92, 1994–1995 337
3 Argentina Agustín Cejas GK 1962–1969, 1977–1980 334
4 Argentina Claudio Ubeda DF 1995–2003, 2005–2006 329
5 Argentina Juan Carlos Cárdenas FW 1964–1972 321
6 Argentina Iván Pillud DF 2010–2013, 2014–2023 321
7 Argentina Ezra Sued FW 1943–1954 308
8 Argentina Carlos Squeo DF 1969–1972, 1974–1977, 1984 303
9 Argentina José García Pérez DF 1938–1957 272
10 Argentina Armando Reyes DF 1911–1929 269

Top Scorers

Alberto Ohaco, all-time topscorer with 244 goals in 12 years playing for Racing
Rank. Player Position Tenure Goals
1 Argentina Alberto Ohaco FW 1912–23 244
2 Argentina Alberto Marcovecchio FW 1911–22 207
3 Argentina Albérico Zabaleta FW 1916–23 141
4 Argentina Evaristo Barrera FW 1932–38 138
5 Argentina Juan José Pizzuti FW 1952–54, 1956–62 125
6 Argentina Pablo Frers FW 1907–12 121
7 Argentina Natalio Perinetti FW 1917–33 112
8 Argentina Pedro Ochoa FW 1916–31 109
9 Argentina Llamil Simes FW 1948–55 106
10 Argentina Juan Perinetti FW 1908–27 99

Current coaching staff

Position Staff
Head coach Argentina Gustavo Costas
Assistant coach Argentina Francisco Berscé
Assistant coach Argentina Gonzalo Costas
Fitness coach Argentina Federico Costas
Alternate fitness coach Argentina Cristian Argentieri
Alternate fitness coach Argentina Federico Trídico
Goalkeeping coach Argentina Gustavo Campagnuolo
Video analyst Argentina Federico Anastasi
Video analyst Argentina Alejandro Fusario
Doctor Argentina Alejandro Dardano
Doctor Argentina Juan Martín Linares
Kinesiologist Argentina Agustín Güiraldes
Kinesiologist Argentina Rosendo Regueiro
Kinesiologist Argentina Ignacio Astraldi
Kinesiologist Argentina Enzo Musitelli
Masseur Argentina Aníbal Luis González
Nutritionist Argentina Karina Gavini
Nutritionist Argentina Matías Beier
Sports psychologist - Neuroscience Argentina Andrea Ricagno
Coordinator first team football Argentina Damián Kimelman
Kit man Argentina Oscar Gregorio Alvarez
Kit man Argentina Carlos Chirón
Press chief Argentina Fabián Alves da Costa
Professional football manager Argentina Miguel Rosello

Last updated: 25 April 2025
Source: Cuerpo Técnico

Coaches since 2000

Gustavo Costas the current coach of the team

Honours

Senior titles

Keys
  •   Record
  • (s) Shared record
Type Competition Titles Winning years
National
(League) 		Primera División 18 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1921, 1925, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1958, 1961, 1966, 2001 Apertura, 2014, 2018–19[5]
National
(Cups) 		Copa Dr. Carlos Ibarguren 5(s)
Copa de Honor 4
Copa Beccar Varela 1(s)
1932[5]
Copa de Competencia (LAF) 1(s)
Copa de Competencia Británica 1(s)
Trofeo de Campeones (SAF) 1
Trofeo de Campeones (LPF) 1
Supercopa Internacional 1(s)
International
Copa Libertadores[note 1] 1
Supercopa Libertadores[note 1] 1
Copa Sudamericana[note 1] 1
Recopa Sudamericana[note 1] 1
Copa de Honor Cousenier[note 2] 1
Copa Aldao[note 2] 2
Worldwide
Intercontinental Cup[note 3] 1

Other titles

Titles won in lower divisions:

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d CONMEBOL competition
  2. ^ a b Organised together by AFA and AUF
  3. ^ Organised together by UEFA and CONMEBOL
  4. ^ a b As the senior squad was competing in Primera División, Racing played with a reserve team.[19]
  5. ^ The Copa Bullrich was an official football competition contested by clubs playing in the Second Division. The AFA has not included this competition into the list of national cups because only teams in Primera División participated in those competitions.[20]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Polideportivo J. Camba". Racing Club - Sitio Oficial. Archived from the original on 6 August 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  2. ^ a b "El único e irrepetible heptacampeón de nuestro fútbol". Racing Club. 14 December 2018. Archived from the original on 9 September 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Campeones de Primera División". AFA (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Las competiciones oficiales de la CONMEBOL" [The official CONMEBOL Competitions]. Conmebol.com. 19 August 2015. Archived from the original on 17 December 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Palmares" (in Spanish). Racing Club. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
  6. ^ Los apodos de los clubes on Fútbol de Argentina Archived 21 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine, 21 September 2008
  7. ^ "Racing Club: ¿Por qué es considerado el primer equipo grande de Argentina?". El Comercio Perú (in Spanish). 2 April 2019. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  8. ^ Taveira, Fernando (30 June 2019). "Racing, el Primer Grande en serio". Infobae (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  9. ^ Olé, Diario Deportivo (22 January 2025). "Con River arriba de Boca, así está el ranking de socios según la AFA". Olé (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 May 2025.
  10. ^ "Campeones de Primera División". AFA (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  11. ^ Los apodos de los clubes on Fútbol de Argentina Archived 21 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine, 21 September 2008
  12. ^ "Vida y milagros de Racing, el digno reemplazante de Alumni". El Gráfico (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  13. ^ "Estadio Presidente Perón". Soccerway. Global Sports Media. Archived from the original on 19 February 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
  14. ^ Características del estadio at Club's official website[permanent dead link].
  15. ^ "Plantel Profesional - Jugadores". racingclub.com.ar. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  16. ^ Zuberman, Nicolás (23 November 2024). "¡Racing campeón! La Academia se consagró en la Copa Sudamericana: le ganó por 3-1 a Cruzeiro y desató una fiesta en Asunción". LA NACION (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  17. ^ Segunda División – Campeones Archived 2 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine on AFA website
  18. ^ "CIHF: Historia – Campeones del Fútbol Argentino". Archived from the original on 17 December 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
  19. ^ Argentina – Second level champions Archived 16 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine on the RSSSF
  20. ^ Campeones de Primera División Archived 2019-07-05 at the Wayback Machine on AFA website

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