C.D. Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca

Club Deportivo Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca, usually abbreviated to just Platense, is a Salvadoran football club based in Zacatecoluca, the departmental capital city of La Paz Province, they currently play in the Primera División. The club play their home games at the Estadio Panorámico de Zacatecoluca, which has a capacity of 10,000[1]

C.D. Platense
Full nameClub Deportivo Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca
Nickname(s)Los Virolenos
Los Gallos (The Roosters)
Founded1 May 1951 (1951-05-01)
GroundEstadio Panorámico de Zacatecoluca
Zacatecoluca, El Salvador
Capacity10,000
ChairmanEl Salvador Ing.Carlos René Burgos Alvarado
ManagerEl Salvador Jorge Abrego
LeagueEl Salvador Primera División

History

The football club was founded on 1 May 1951. one of the key founder Napoleón Villalta stated one of the key reasons for starting the club was to give the reserves players of historic club 11 Viroleño an opportunity for game time.

Another founder Ramiro Díaz suggested the club name as a tribute to Argentinian club Club Atlético Platense.[2]

At the beginning of the 1970s, the club was still an obscure football team playing in the regional amateur division. They steadily improved and by 1972 were playing in Tercera division.

Around this time, the Rengifo family took over the financial and administration side of the club gathering new sponsors and contributing large amount of their own family fortune. Their contributions generated almost immediate results: in 1973 the club under the direction of Brazilian Jorge Tupinambá dos Santos won the Tercera División for the first time and earned promotion to the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño.

Despite this success, The Rengifo family parted ways with Jorge Tupinambá dos Santos and hired Argentinian Juan Quarterone whose new tactics, player recruitment and training methods helped the team win the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño in 1974 and earn promotion to the Salvadoran Primera División for the first time in the club history.

Platense did the impossible and won the 1975 Primera division, they also set various records doing so such being the second team to win the title after gaining promotion in their very first season (Aguila in 1959 being the first), The club had won all three titles i three different division consecutively, The club also completed the double winning the primera and the Torneo Fraternidad / UNCAF Club Championship.

International success (1975)

Platense along with domestic success, became the first Salvadoran team to win the Torneo Fraternidad / UNCAF Club Championship in 1975 thanks to players such as Albert Fay, Jaime Castro, Helio Rodríguez, "Ninón" Osorio, Pedro Silva, Jorge "el Indio" Vásquez, José Luis Rugamas, David Pinho, Luis Condomi, Ricardo Zafanella, Jorge Búcaro and Rafael "Ráfaga" Búcaro.

Decline

After the highs of 1975, The club still remained a competitive force in 1976–1978, however the club fortune began to dwindle when the Regnifo family fled El Salvador due to the increasing conflict in the country. Soon the clubs could not retain their star players and were eventually relegated in 1980. As the civil war continued the club continued to flounder in the Segunda Division and eventually after 10 years he club was relegated to Tercera diving during the early 1990–91 season. It would take another 13 years before the club will be promoted back into second division thanks to future internationals Luis Anaya and former World cup player as coach Mauricio Alfaro.

Resurgence and promotion

Following increased support by the community and stronger financial backing by local businesses, Platense began a resurgence in the second division. The club recruited first team coach Jorge Abrego and key players such as Herberth Ramos, Wilber Arizala. Platense won their first second division in 45 years. Winning the Apertura 2019 title by defeating Racing Jr 4–3 on aggregate. They were on the verge of winning back to back titles, Sadly 2020 Clausura season was suspended due to the outbreak of coronavirus in El Salvador. It was then announced that despite winning the 2019 title that no promotion would occur.

Despite the disappointment of being denied promotion, the departures of key players such as the league and club top scorer Colombian Cristian Gil Hurtado, Keeper Herberth Ramos, and the sacking of Jorge Abrego as coach. The club overcame this by hiring experienced coach Guillermo Rivera and players such as Rafael Burgos, Colombian Juan Camilo Delgado and . This would enable the club to win their second title in recent time by defeating AD Destroyer 4–3 on penalties after the game ended 2–2 in regular time.

After a season of consolidation, It appeared that Platense would win three straight titles in a row, they reached the final and were leading 3–0. However the club would let in 3 late goals and would the game 5–4 on penalties.

On 20 June 2021, after 41 years out of the Primera Division, Platense were promoted back to the top flight following a 2–1 playoff victory against regular title contenders AD Destroyer 2–1 with goals coming from Steve Alfaro and Camilo Delgado.[3]

Recent events

Under Guillermo Rivera, Platense competed in the first season in the primera division in 41 years, Platense finished sixth. They defeated Luis Angel Firpo 4–3 aggregate in the quarter-final. In the semi-final, they defeated Chalatenango 2–1 on the aggregate to advance to the final of a major tournament for the first time since 1975—and the club's first Primera division final in the Apertura/Clausura format—where they lost out to Alianza 2–1 at Estadio Cuscatlan on 20 December 2021. Colombian striker Juan Camilio Delgado was Platense top scorer with twelve goals

Club

Stadium

Platense plays its home games at Estadio Antonio Toledo Valle in Zacatecoluca, La Paz. The stadium "Estadio Antonio Toledo Valle", which previously belonged to the National Institute of Sports (INDES), now are being cared for by the municipality. During stadium renovations in 2020, they played their matches in the Polideportivo Tecoluca, San Vincente.

Rivalries

Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca's main rival was C.D. Tehuacan. They were rivals since the clubs were only separated by 11 km. The final result was a 3:0 victory to Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca. However, since Tehuacan was dissolved in 2009, Platense have no real rivals at present.

Sponsorship

Companies that Platense currently has sponsorship deals with include:

  • Tony sports – Official Kit Suppliers
  • Electrolit – Official sponsors
  • Pollo campestre – Official sponsors
  • Sudagripm – Official sponsors
  • Caja de credito zacatecoluca – Official sponsors
  • Renosa – Official sponsors
  • Canal 4 – Official sponsors

Records

Top goalscorers

No. Player period Goals
1 El Salvador TBD TBD–TBD 77
2 El Salvador TBD TBD–TBD 26
3 El Salvador TBD TBD–TBD 26
4 El Salvador TBD TBD–TBD 26
5 El Salvador TBD TBD–TBD 26
6 El Salvador TBD TBD–TBD 26
7 El Salvador TBD TBD–TBD 13
8 El Salvador Rafael Bucaro 1974–1975 31
9 El Salvador Oscar "Lotario" Guerrero 1970–1975/1974–75 00 / 26
10 Colombia Juan Camilo Delgado 2018–2022 43

Note: Players in bold text are still active with Platense

Goalscoring champions

Position Player Season Goals Scored
1Colombia Cristian Gil201711
1Colombia Camilo DelgadoClausura 202111

Overall seasons table in Primera División de Fútbol Profesional

As of 4 April 2023, after their 2–1 loss Isidro Metapan

Pos. Club Season In D1 Pl. W D L GS GA Dif.
TBA C.D. Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca 12 305 116 70 119 398 449 −51

Historical matches

January 1, 1973 Friendly Platense Municipal 1–0 Deportes Naval Zacatecoluca, El Salvador
Oscar "Lotario" Guerrero Nil Stadium: Estadio Panorámico La Paz
January 16, 2023 Friendly - Copa Fraternidad Antonio Díaz Platense Municipal 2–2 Deportivo Achuapa Zacatecoluca, El Salvador
Elvin Alvarado 56'
Geovany Valladares 95'
Quinonez 20'
TBD 35'
Stadium: Estadio Panorámico La Paz

Honours

These awards are updated to May 2022. Throughout its history, the club has managed several international, national and regional titles that have made it occupy the top position in the ranking of the La Paz football teams, being considered one of the most outstanding Salvadoran football clubs.

Domestic

CONCACAF

Current squad

As of: August 16, 2023 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK El Salvador SLV Gerson Lopez
2 DF El Salvador SLV Xavier Garcia
3 DF El Salvador SLV Luis Valladares
4 MF El Salvador SLV Steve Alfaro (captain)
5 El Salvador SLV Josue Daniel Arevalo
6 El Salvador SLV Wálter Chigüila
7 MF El Salvador SLV Wilmer Novoa
8 MF El Salvador SLV Andrés Hernández (vice captain)
9 Colombia COL Raúl Peñaranda
10 El Salvador SLV Alvaro Lizama
11 El Salvador SLV Enrique Contreras
12 El Salvador SLV Balmore Avelardo Sánchez
14 MF El Salvador SLV Marvin Aranda
16 MF El Salvador SLV Edgar Valladares
17 El Salvador SLV Jose Posada
19 El Salvador SLV Roberto Melgar
20 MF El Salvador SLV Vinicio Muñoz
21 MF Nicaragua NCA Pablo Gállego
22 GK El Salvador SLV William Torres
23 DF El Salvador SLV Moises Mejia
25 Colombia COL Ronaldinho Caicedo
26 El Salvador SLV Marlón Cornejo
27 Colombia COL Luis Rodriguez
28 DF El Salvador SLV Kevin Ayala
30 DF El Salvador SLV Luis Enrique Vasquez
No. Pos. Nation Player
12 MF El Salvador SLV Fabricio Alfaro
15 DF El Salvador SLV Denilson Rosales
20 DF El Salvador SLV Diego Chavez
30 El Salvador SLV Jacobo Kattan
DF El Salvador SLV Mario Martínez
MF El Salvador SLV Geovany Valladares

Players with dual citizenship

In

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
El Salvador SLV Marlón Cornejo (Isidro Metapan)
El Salvador SLV Gerson Lopez (FAS)
El Salvador SLV Enrique Contreras (LA Firpo)
El Salvador SLV Wálter Chigüila (Once Deportivo)
El Salvador SLV Roberto Melgar (Atletico Marte)
Colombia COL Raúl Peñaranda (Santa Ana Municipal FC)
Nicaragua NCA Pablo Gállego (Resources Capital FC)
No. Pos. Nation Player
El Salvador SLV Jose Posada (Cangregra FC])
Colombia COL Ronaldinho Caicedo (San Pablo Municipal)
Mexico MEX Dieter Vargas (Chalatenango)
El Salvador SLV Enrique Vasquez (Chalatenango)
Colombia COL Luis Ángel Rodríguez (Llaneros F.C.)
El Salvador SLV Xavier Garcia (Aguila)

Out

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
MF El Salvador SLV Carlos Anzora (To TBD)
MF El Salvador SLV Elvin Alvarado (To Municipal Limeno)
DF El Salvador SLV Jaime Ortiz (To Jocoro)
GK El Salvador SLV Yimmy Cuellar (To TBD)
DF Colombia COL Wilber Arizala (To TBD)
DF El Salvador SLV Ronald Padilla (To LA Firpo)
FW Mexico MEX Omar Rosas (To TBD)
FW Belize BLZ Krisean Lopez (To Verdes FC)
No. Pos. Nation Player
MF Argentina ARG Gabriel Eduardo Giacopetti (To TBD)
MF El Salvador SLV Melvin Alfaro (To Topiltzin)
GK El Salvador SLV Elías Martínez (To TBD)
MF El Salvador SLV Brian Martínez (To LA Firpo)
DF Mexico MEX Dieter Vargas (To Due to Family reason)
El Salvador SLV Moises Mejia (To TBD)
El Salvador SLV TBD (To TBD)

Personnel

Management

As of October 25, 2023

PositionName
ManagerEl Salvador Jorge Abrego *
Assistant managerEl Salvador Francisco Hernandez *
Assistant managerEl Salvador
Goalkeeping coachEl Salvador Obed Rodriguez *
Fitness coachEl Salvador Emerson Leon *
Reserve ManagerEl Salvador David Hernandez *
Club DoctorEl Salvador Dr. Roberto Alvarenga *
KineslogistEl Salvador Jose Rodriguez *
PhysiotherapistEl Salvador Sergio Torres *
UtilityEl Salvador Gerson Rodas *
UtilityEl Salvador Jesus Cruz *
UtilityEl Salvador Juan Jose Merino *
Video analystEl Salvador Hector Ferman *
Ladies ManagerEl Salvador Afrodicio Valladares
Under 17 ManagerEl Salvador TBD

Coaches

The club's current manager is Salvadoran Jorge Abrego. There have been TBD permanent and TBD caretaker managers of Platense since the appointment of the club's first professional manager, TBD in 1950. The club's longest-serving manager, in terms of both length of tenure and number of games overseen, is TBD, who managed the club between 1996 and 2018. Argentine TBD was Platense's first manager from outside the El Salvador. Agentinian Juan Quarterone is the club's most successful coach, having won their only Primera division title and international titles (1975 Primera division and 1975 Copa Fraternindad), this followed by Guillermo Rivera who won one Segunda division title and one runners up Primera division title, Jorge Abrego and Brazilian Jorge Tupinambá dos Santos win Segunda division title. Mauricio Alfaro won one Tercera division title.

The following coaches won at least one trophy while in charge with club
Name Period Trophies
El Salvador ??? 1973 1 Tercera Division
Brazil Jorge Tupinambá 1972–1973 1 Segunda division
Argentina Juan Quarterone 1974–1975 1 Primera division, 1 UNCAF (1975)
El Salvador Mauricio Alfaro 1992–1993, 2003–2005 1 Tercea Division (2003)
El Salvador Jorge Abrego 2018–2020 1 Segunda Division (Apertura 2019)
El Salvador Guillermo Rivera 2020–2022 1 Segunda Division (Apertura 2020), 1 Playoff/promotion title (2020–21)

Notable former players

Players listed below have had junior and/or senior international caps for their respective countries before, while and/or after playing at Platense. Players marked in bold gained their caps while playing at Platense.

Team captains

Name Years
El Salvador Alberto Villalta TBD
Argentina Norberto Zafanella TBD
El Salvador Jorge Búcaro 1974-75
El Salvador TBD TBD
El Salvador TBD TBD
El Salvador TBD TBD
El Salvador Steve Alfaro 2021–present

Sports statistics

  • Updated to July 2021.

Sports general information

Sports general information
Concept Times
Seasons in 1 ª 10
Seasons in 2 ª 34
Seasons in 3 ª 15
Promotions to 1 ª achieved 2
Participations in Copa Presidente 3
Participacipations in Concacaf Competitions 3
Position in the historical classification of the league TBD
Number of internationals contributed to the El Salvador national football team TBD

References

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