Squad
- Rodolfo Gamarra2008current
Osmar Molinas2012current
Rodrigo Muñoz2012current
Luis Amarilla2013current
Pedro Benítez2013current- Santiago Salcedo2015current
Pablo Zeballos2016current- Antonio Cabreracurrent
- Gerardo Romerocurrent
- José María Canalecurrent
- Lino Nessicurrent
Manuel Gaviláncurrent- Marcelino Vargascurrent
- Salvador Villalbacurrent
- Samuel Aguilarcurrent
- Tranquilino Garcetecurrent
- Pedro Benítez1929–1930
Delfín Benítez Cáceres1932–1932
Victoriano Leguizamón1944–1946- Delfín Benítez Cáceres1945–1945
Eulogio Martínez1953–1956- Jorge Lino Romero1956–1956
- Eliseo Insfrán1967–1967
- Ramón Hicks1980–1985
- Juan Torales1981–1991
Carlos Jara Saguier1983–1983- Fernando Álvez1984–1984
- Ramón Hicks1985–1985
- Buenaventura Ferreira1990–1990
- Jorge Amado Nunes1992–1993
- Ricardo Rojas1992–1995
- Buenaventura Ferreira1994–1995
Roberto Cabañas1995–1995
Gustavo Morínigo1996–1999- Catalino Rivarola2001–2001
- Daniel Sanabria2001–2004
- Derlis Gómez2001–2001
- Gustavo Morínigo2001–2004
Justo Villar2001–2004
Carlos Bonet2002–2007- Emilio Martínez2002–2004
- Estanislao Struway2002–2003
- Guido Alvarenga2002–2002
- Maxi Biancucchi2002–2004
Paulo da Silva2002–2003
Anthony Domingo Silva2003–2006
Fredy Bareiro2003–2004
Osvaldo Martínez2003–2008
Pedro Sarabia2003–2003
Francisco Arce2004–2005- Guido Alvarenga2004–2004
Jorge Campos2004–2005
Pablo Guiñazú2004–2007
Víctor Cáceres2004–2012- Ángel Ortiz2004–2005
- Aldo Bobadilla2005–2006
- Gustavo Morínigo2005–2006
Hernán Rodrigo López2005–2007
Ismael Blanco2005–2005- José Devaca2005–2005
- Pablo Velázquez2005–2013
- Pedro Sarabia2005–2012
Édgar Benítez2005–2007- Aldo Bobadilla2006–2006
Cristian Riveros2006–2007
Gonzalo Martínez2006–2006
Dante López2007–2008- Fredy Bareiro2007–2007
Jorge Bava2007–2012- Jorge Bava2007–2007
Omar Pouso2007–2012- Pedro Benítez2007–2008
Vladimir Marín2007–2010
Víctor Ayala2007–2012
Hernán Pérez2008–2009- Hernán Pérez2008–2008
Juan Manuel Olivera2008–2008
Miguel Samudio2008–2014- Nelson Cuevas2008–2008
- Julio Manzur2009–2009
- Carlos Bonet2010–2012
Jorge Moreira2010–2016
Gustavo Gómez2011–2014
Juan Rodrigo Rojas2011–2011
Jesús Medina2012–2017- Joe Bizera2012–2013
- Jonathan Santana2012–2012
Sebastián Eguren2012–2013- Fredy Bareiro2013–2013
- Pablo Guiñazú2013–2013
Fabián Balbuena2014–2016- Hernán Rodrigo López2014–2016
Richard Ortiz2015–2015
Antolín Alcaraz2016–2018
Óscar Cardozo2017–2025
Alexander Mejía2019–2021
Iván Piris2019–2025
Julio César Enciso2019–2022
Marcelo Díaz2021–2022
Diego Gómez2022–2023- Enso González2022–2023
- Miguel Samudio2022–2022
Roque Santa Cruz2022–2025
Martín Cáceres2025–2025
Club Libertad is a professional football club based in Asunción, Paraguay.
The club competes in the Paraguayan Primera División, the top tier of Paraguayan football.
Libertad plays its home games at Estadio Tigo La Huerta, which has a capacity of 15,000 spectators.
Biography
Formation
Club Libertad, a prominent Paraguayan football club, was founded on July 30, 1905, by a group of young men and students in Asunción. The club's first president, Juan Manuel Sosa, chose the name "Libertad," which translates to "freedom." Since its inception, the club has been a significant player in Paraguayan football, competing in the Paraguayan Primera División and establishing itself as a key figure in the national sports scene.
History and Achievements
Libertad won its first championship in 1910, marking the beginning of a long and storied history. Despite being overshadowed by the more dominant clubs, Olimpia and Cerro Porteño, Libertad has secured its status as the third major team in Paraguay, boasting a total of 21 championships—ten more than its closest rival, Guaraní. The club's international presence was first felt in 1952 when it participated in the Copa Rio, where it faced tough competition but managed to secure one victory against 1. FC Saarbrücken.
The club's journey in the Copa Libertadores began in 1968, although it faced challenges in its initial outings. Notably, in 1977, Libertad reached the semi-finals of the tournament, showcasing its competitive spirit against formidable opponents like Boca Juniors and Deportivo Cali. Over the years, the club has experienced ups and downs, including a relegation in 1998, but it has consistently worked to reclaim its position in Paraguayan football.
Recent Developments
In recent years, Club Libertad has seen a series of managerial changes, with notable figures such as Gerardo Martino and Daniel Garnero leading the team. Under Garnero's management, the club has continued to strive for excellence in both domestic and international competitions, maintaining its legacy as a cornerstone of Paraguayan football.
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Career & Clubs
Gerardo Martino (January 2006 – February 2007) Sergio Markarián (2007 – June 2007) Rubén Israel (July 2007 – December 2008) Javier Torrente (2009–2010) Gregorio Pérez (2010–2011) Jorge Burruchaga (2011–2012) Rubén Israel (2012–2013) Pedro Sarabia (2 September 2013 – 2016) Fernando Jubero (December 2016 – 23 December 2017) Aldo Bobadilla (28 December 2017 – 21 July 2018) Eduardo Villalba caretaker (21 July 2018 – 8 October 2018) Leonel Álvarez (9 October 2018 – 6 March 2019) José Chamot (7 March 2019 – 15 December 2019) Ramón Díaz (17 December 2019 – 24 September 2020) Gustavo Morínigo (24 September 2020 – 16 December 2020) Juan Samudio caretaker (16 December 2020 – 23 December 2020) Daniel Garnero (30 December 2020 − 20 September 2023)
The club was founded on 30 July 1905 by a group of young men and students. Its first president was Juan Manuel Sosa, who chose the club's name. Since winning its first championship in 1910, Libertad has always been overshadowed by the two big clubs in Paraguay: Olimpia and Cerro Porteño, who together won most of the Paraguayan football national championships. Despite that, Libertad has confirmed its position as the third "big" team of Paraguay by winning 21 championships, ten more than Guaraní, which has eleven. In 1952, Libertad participated in the Copa Rio. The club played three matches. In the first match against Austria Wien, the opposition won 4–2. In the next match, against Corinthians, the Brazilians won 6–1. In its last game against German club 1. FC Saarbrücken, the Paraguayan club won 4–1, to finish the cup with one win and two defeats. The club's first participation in the Copa Libertadores was in 1968, where they finished last with one win, one draw and 4 losses in a group containing Peñarol, Nacional, and Guaraní. In the 1977 Copa Libertadores Libertad reached the semi-finals. They began their campaign by finishing first in their group. That gave them qualification to the semi-finals, where they had to play two legs against Boca Juniors and Deportivo Cali. The winner of the group advanced to the finals, which was Boca Juniors. Libertad finished last of the semi-finals group with one win, one draw and two losses. In 1998, the club was relegated for the first time…
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Club Libertad is a Paraguayan professional football club based in Asunción that currently plays in the Paraguayan Primera División. The club plays its home games at Estadio Tigo La Huerta, which holds 15,000 people.
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