Squad
Diego Matías Rodríguez2011current
Paolo Goltz2014current
Víctor Leandro Cuesta2014current- Diego Martín Rodríguez2015current
Diego Vera2015current
Hernán Pellerano2015current- Jorge Ortiz2015current
Martín Campana2015current
Emiliano Rigoni2016current
Germán Denis2016current- Martín Campana2016current
Maximiliano Meza2016current- Alejandro Silva González2018current
Carlos Benavídez2018current
Amarilla Pérez2019current
Milton Valenzuela2025current- Ezequiel Ávila2026current
Santiago Arias2026current- Alan Velascocurrent
- Amarilla Pérezcurrent
Domingo Blancocurrent
Gabriel Ariascurrent
Juan Sánchez Miñocurrent
José Durand Laguna1912–1912
Raimundo Orsi1920–1928
Manuel Seoane1921–1923- Manuel Seoane1924–1924
- Manuel Seoane1926–1933
- Francisco Rúa1930–1931
Antonio Sastre1931–1942
Enrique Fernández Viola1931–1932
Juan Carlos Corazzo1931–1937
Roberto Porta1931–1934
Arsenio Erico1933–1946
Juan Evaristo1933–1933
Mario Evaristo1933–1935
Ernesto Mascheroni1934–1934- Juan Evaristo1934–1934
- Raimundo Orsi1935–1935
- Attilio Demaría1936–1937
Vicente de la Mata1937–1950- Hermínio de Brito1939–1939
Ernesto Grillo1949–1957
Osvaldo Héctor Cruz1951–1961
José Varacka1952–1960
Rodolfo Micheli1952–1957
Rubén Marino Navarro1954–1966
Ramón Abeledo1955–1962
David Acevedo1956–1968
Julio Cozzi1956–1958
Roberto Ferreiro1958–1968
Alcides Silveira1960–1962- Omar Méndez1960–1960
- Osvaldo Héctor Cruz1961–1961
Miguel Ángel Santoro1962–1974
Ricardo Pavoni1965–1976
Aníbal Tarabini1966–1970
José Pastoriza1966–1972
Luis Artime1966–1968
Héctor Yazalde1967–1971- José Urruzmendi1968–1968
Luis Garisto1969–1973
Agustín Balbuena1971–1975
Francisco Sá1971–1975
Miguel Ángel López1971–1975
Rubén Galván1971–1980
Daniel Bertoni1973–1977
Julio Montero Castillo1973–1973
Ricardo Bochini1973–1991
Enzo Trossero1975–1979
Percy Rojas1975–1976
Hugo Villaverde1976–1989
Ramón Quiroga1976–1976
Omar Larrosa1977–1980
Rubén Pagnanini1977–1979
Héctor Baley1978–1981
Antonio Alzamendi1979–1982
Jorge Fossati1980–1981- Jorge Olguín1980–1983
Néstor Clausen1980–1988
Ricardo Giusti1980–1991- Enzo Trossero1981–1985
Gabriel Calderón1981–1983- Jorge Fossati1981–1981
- Pedro Monzón1981–1991
Jorge Burruchaga1982–1985
Oscar Ortiz1982–1983- Miguel Oviedo1983–1986
René Houseman1984–1984
Edgardo Bauza1985–1986
Franco Navarro1986–1988
Luis Islas1986–1988
Osvaldo Escudero1986–1986- Pedro Massacessi1987–1989
- Rogelio Delgado1987–1992
Venancio Ramos1987–1988
Carlos Alfaro Moreno1988–1991- Carlos Santos1988–1991
- Eduardo Pereira1988–1990
- Marcelo Morales1988–1991
- Ricardo Altamirano1988–1992
Rubén Darío Insúa1988–1991
Claudio Borghi1990–1990- Luis Islas1990–1994
- Martín Vilallonga1990–1990
- Mauro Airez1990–1991
- Gustavo Adrián López1991–1995
- Ramón Hicks1991–1992
Antonio Mohamed1992–1993
Carlos Gamarra1992–1993- Conchita Rotchen1992–1999
Diego Aguirre1992–1992- Diego Cagna1992–1996
Esteban Fuertes1992–1992
Hugo Leonardo Pérez1992–1994- Carlos Alfaro Moreno1993–1994
- José Serrizuela1993–1996
- Martín Vilallonga1993–1994
Ricardo Gareca1993–1994- Albeiro Usuriaga1994–1995
- Jorge Burruchaga1994–1998
Faryd Mondragón1995–2000- Gabriel Álvez1995–1998
Leo Franco1995–1997- Néstor Clausen1995–1996
Roberto Acuña1995–1997- Albeiro Usuriaga1996–1997
José Luis Calderon1996–1997- Alejandro Mancuso1997–1998
- Arístides Rojas1997–1997
Christian Gómez1997–1999
Diego Forlán1997–2002
Gabriel Milito1997–2003
Wilmer Cabrera1997–1998
Esteban Cambiasso1998–2001- José Luis Calderon1998–2000
- Norberto Scoponi1998–2000
- Óscar Sánchez1998–1999
- Bruno Marioni1999–2000
Daniel Montenegro1999–1999
Marcelo Saralegui1999–2000
Mariano Pernía1999–2002- Daniel Montenegro2000–2000
- Esteban Staniscia2000–2001
- Sebastián Rozental2000–2000
Vicente José Matías Vuoso2000–2002- Andrés Silvera2001–2003
- Bruno Marioni2001–2001
Pablo Guiñazú2001–2003- Christian Gómez2002–2002
- Daniel Montenegro2002–2003
- Federico Insúa2002–2003
- Bruno Marioni2003–2003
Christian Giménez2003–2004- Hugo Morales2003–2004
- José Luis Calderon2003–2003
- Luis Islas2003–2003
Pablo Brandán2003–2003- Pablo Paz2003–2003
Rafael Olarra2003–2004
Sergio Agüero2003–2006
Carlos Fernando Navarro Montoya2004–2005- Eduardo Bustos Montoya2004–2006
- Federico Insúa2004–2005
Jairo Castillo2004–2004
Javier Muñoz Mustafá2004–2005- José Oscar Flores2004–2005
- Sérgio Manoel2004–2004
- David Abraham2005–2007
- Emiliano Armenteros2005–2007
Emmanuel Culio2005–2006
Fernando Cáceres2005–2006
Lucas Biglia2005–2006
Oscar Ustari2005–2007
Róbinson Zapata2005–2005- Daniel Montenegro2006–2009
- Germán Denis2006–2008
Guillermo Daniel Rodríguez2006–2009
José Rojas2006–2006
Vladimir Marín2006–2006
Lucas Mareque2007–2011
Federico Higuaín2008–2009
Federico Mancuello2008–2015
Pablo Vitti2008–2009- Andrés Silvera2009–2011
- Diego Gavilán2009–2009
Eduardo Nicolás Tuzzio2009–2013
Ignacio Piatti2009–2010
Walter Acevedo2009–2010
Facundo Parra2010–2012- Gabriel Milito2011–2012
- Jairo Castillo2011–2011
Claudio Morel2012–2014
Ernesto Farías Caicedo2012–2013
Fabián Andrés Vargas2012–2013- Jonathan Santana2012–2013
- Daniel Montenegro2013–2014
- Facundo Parra2013–2014
- Federico Insúa2014–2015
Juan Martín Lucero2014–2015- Nicolás Figal2014–2019
Cristian Rodríguez2015–2016
Emiliano Papa2015–2016
Mauricio Victorino2015–2015
Nicolás Tagliafico2015–2017
Esequiel Barco2016–2017
Fernando Amorebieta2017–2019
Jonás Gutiérrez2017–2018
Mauricio Isla2023–2024
Club Atlético Independiente is one of Argentina's most prestigious sports clubs, primarily known for its football team.
The club competes in the Argentine Primera División, the top tier of Argentine football.
Independiente is based in Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province, and is considered one of the Big Five football clubs in Argentina.
Biography
Formation
Club Atlético Independiente, commonly known as Independiente, was founded in 1904 by a group of employees from a luxury fashion store in Buenos Aires. These employees, marginalized from the elite team Maipo-Banfield Football Club, sought to create their own club that embodied their ideals of independence. On August 4, 1904, they met in a bar and decided to establish the "Independiente Foot-Ball Club," with Rosendo Degiorgi as its first president. The club's first match took place just two weeks later, resulting in a 2-2 draw against Atlanta.
Early Years and Growth
Initially, Independiente played in lower divisions, but it quickly rose through the ranks. The club's first official title came in 1909 with the Copa Bullrich. Over the years, Independiente became known for its passionate fan base and competitive spirit, establishing itself as one of Argentina's Big Five football clubs. The team’s colors evolved from white shirts to the iconic red that they are known for today.
Legacy and Honors
Independiente has a rich history of success, having won numerous titles in both domestic and international competitions. The club is particularly noted for its achievements in the Copa Libertadores, where it has claimed the title multiple times, solidifying its status as a powerhouse in South American football. The club's legacy is not only defined by its trophies but also by its commitment to fostering talent and its deep-rooted connection to the community in Avellaneda, Buenos Aires.
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Career & Clubs
Early years in Buenos Aires
Independiente was founded in 1904 by a group of employees from a luxury fashion store called "A la Ciudad de Londres" (To the City of London), located in the Montserrat neighborhood of Buenos Aires. These employees, the youngest and most affected by precarious work in the store, despite paying the club fee, were marginalized from the 1903-founded team Maipo-Banfield Football Club (made up of the store's most elite workers). They were only allowed to attend as spectators. On 4 August of that year, they met in a bar on Perú Street (just two blocks from the Plaza de Mayo and the Casa Rosada), there they made the decision to reject an invitation to be part of Atlanta (also founded those days) and proclaimed the creation of the "Independiente Foot-Ball Club", symbolizing their independence ideals. Rosendo Degiorgi was the one who gave the club its name and was elected as its first president, opening the club's headquarters in his own house. The team's first shirts were white, reused from a Barracas team called Plate United, which ceased to exist in 1903. These shirts featured a blue emblem with white details, very similar to St. Andrew's Athletic Club's emblem. It is unknown whether this similarity was intentional or coincidental. Fifteen days after the first meeting, on 19 August, they played the first game in their history, a 2–2 tie with Atlanta, on a field located in the Flores neighborhood of Buenos Aires. During its short stay in the…
- League
- Argentine Primera División
Legacy
Senior titles
Other titles
Titles won in lower divisions:
Copa Bullrich (1): 1909
Friendlies
Trofeo Asociación Anglo-Argentina (1): 1912 Torneo Internacional Nocturno Rioplatense (1): 1936 Copa Confraternidad Argentino-Brasileña (1): 1939 (shared with River Plate) Copa Ministerio de Hacienda (1): 1941 Torneo Cuadrangular de Lisboa (1): 1953 Torneo Internacional de Chile (1): 1964 Festa d'Elx Trophy (1): 1967 Trofeo Montilla Moriles (1): 1967 Trofeo Villa de Madrid (1): 1981 Lunar New Year Cup (1): 1975 Torneo Internacional de Fútbol Miami (1): 1986 Copa de las Instituciones (1): 1993 Copa Presidente Carlos S. Menem (1): 1994 Notes
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Club Atlético Independiente (CAI) is an Argentine professional sports club, which has its headquarters and stadium in Avellaneda, a city of the Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, which plays in the Primera División and is considered one of Argentina's Big Five football clubs.
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