Estudiantes de La Plata
Full name | Club Estudiantes de La Plata | ||
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Nickname(s) | Los Pincharratas (The Rat Stabbers), El León (The Lion) | ||
Founded | 4 August 1905 | ||
Ground | Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi | ||
Capacity | 32,530 | ||
President | Juan Sebastián Verón | ||
Manager | Eduardo Domínguez | ||
League | Primera División | ||
2023 | 5th | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Club Estudiantes de La Plata (Spanish pronunciation: [kluβ estuˈðjantes ðe la ˈplata] lit. "Students from La Plata"), simply referred to as Estudiantes de La Plata, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history.
The club is a successful team in Argentina. In 1967, Estudiantes was the first team outside the traditional "
The club was founded in 1905 when a group of players and fans decided to break away from Gimnasia de La Plata, which favored indoor sport rather than football. Matches between the two clubs are known as the Clásico Platense.
Other sports where Estudiantes competes are
.History
First years
In 1905, a group of football players and fans in the city of La Plata decided to break away from Gimnasia y Esgrima, the major club in the city, since Gimnasia's management neglected football after the closure of their field on 13th and 71st streets.
Thus, on August 4, 1905, in the shoestore "New York" on 7th Street, between 57 and 58 of the city of La Plata, the club was founded under the name "Club Atlético Estudiantes"., among others.
In those days, teams like Lomas A.C., Quilmes, Belgrano A.C., Estudiantil Porteño, San Isidro and Argentino de Quilmes, among others, faced each other in successive tournaments organized by the Argentine Football Association with Alumni (graduates of the Buenos Aires English High School) being one of the most successful.
On 28 February 1906 Estudiantes adopted a jersey design of striped red and white, in honor of Alumni, that had won ten championships between 1900 and 1911. However, during the early years, Estudiantes had to use a red shirt with a white stripe in the chest, because league authorities decided the uniform was too similar to Alumni's.
First title
The first pitch of the club was located at the intersection of 19th and 53rd streets in La Plata (now Plaza Islas Malvinas), with the first match being played on November 7, 1905, when Estudiantes faced Nacional Juniors from Buenos Aires. A year later, Estudiantes enrolled in the Associación Amateurs de Football (AAF). The stadium on 1st Avenue opened on 25 December 1907.
Estudiantes' first achievement was the 1911 Primera B title which allowed the team to play at the top tier of Argentine football, Primera División. Just two years later Estudiantes won its first title in Primera, playing at the dissident Federación Argentina de Football (FAF).[2] That season the team disputed 18 matches, winning 14 with only 1 lost and scoring 64 goals (with an average of 3,55 goals per match).
In 1914 Estudiantes made another great campaign but the team finished second to
In subsequent years, Estudiantes made irregular campaigns, in some cases finishing at the bottom of the table. Nevertheless, the team made a great performance in 1928 when finishing third to champion Huracán and Boca Juniors. The last year of amateur era saw Estudiantes being runner-up to Boca Juniors. The team totalized 56 points in 35 matches, with 27 won and 7 losses.[4]
"The Professors"
When professionalism was adopted in Argentine football in 1931, Estudiantes had a famous offensive lineup: Miguel Ángel Lauri, Alejandro Scopelli, Alberto Zozaya, Manuel Ferreira and Enrique Guaita, known as Los Profesores ("The Professors"), and still regarded as one of Argentina's all-time finest [1]. Alberto Zozaya scored the first goal of professional football in Argentina and was the top goalscorer of the first professional tournament. Ferreira played for the national team in the 1928 Olympic Games and the 1930 World Cup; Guaita and Scopelli played for Italian national team that won the 1934 FIFA World Cup. Saúl Calandra, the Sbarra brothers (Raúl and Roberto) and Armando Nery were feared defensive players.
In 1937, a pioneering lighting system was installed in the stadium, allowing night games to be played.
The 1940s saw the emergence of goalkeeper Gabriel Ogando, and players such as Walter Garcerón, Alberto Bouché, Juan Urriolabeitía,
In the 1960s, Miguel Ignomiriello coached the Estudiantes under-19 team known as La Tercera que Mata ("The Killer Juveniles"), which would evolve, with a few acquisitions, into the team coached by
International success
Estudiantes went on to win the
The last part of the Zubeldía era was marred by the antics of some players. Following a violent Intercontinental match against Milan, the entire team was arrested on orders from Argentine President
Zubeldía hired former referees to lecture the team on regulations, so that his players would be able to exploit every loophole in the book. Also, he incorporated tactics that were unheard of at the time, such as playbook drills for free-kicks and corner kicks, the
The Zubeldía team counted two physicians among its stars:
After the 1970 season, Carlos Bilardo retired from play and got involved in his family's furniture business. As the team's fortunes were declining and relegation seemed a possibility, he was called by management in mid-1971 to coach the team. Under his guidance, Estudiantes lost the 1975 Nacional title in the last day of play and made it to the 1976 Copa Libertadores.
Carlos Bilardo era
In the ensuing years, Bilardo alternated between coaching Estudiantes and Colombian teams. He was briefly the coach of the Colombia national team, but was called again by Estudiantes in 1982. Soon after, the team won the 1982 Metropolitano championship. Under his successor Eduardo Luján Manera, also a member of the Zubeldía's team, Estudiantes won the 1983 Nacional tournament as well. Both wins were at the expense of a star-studded Independiente.
Those championship teams were anchored by a solid defense (
Bilardo went on to coach the
Decline and return to success
Estudiantes was relegated for the second time after the
Bilardo returned as coach in 2003, with new management bent on rebuilding the club in his winning ways. Some young players were promoted, such as Marcos Angeleri and José Ernesto Sosa. When Bilardo departed, the team remained a contender under coaches Reinaldo Merlo and Jorge Burruchaga. The team made history when it came from behind (0–3 at half-time) to win 4–3 against Peruvian Sporting Cristal in a Libertadores match played on 21 February 2006.
On May 18, 2006, Burruchaga was replaced by another former Argentine international,
Simeone left the team after the
In March 2009, former player Alejandro Sabella became head coach, his first such engagement (his coaching experience was limited to being an assistant to Daniel Passarella). The team improved their standing in the local league and advanced to the final of the 2009 Copa Libertadores,[10] winning 2–1 on aggregate over Cruzeiro after a goal-less draw in La Plata and an away win on 15 July 2009.[11] Verón was chosen as the competition's most valuable player, and Mauro Boselli was its top goalscorer, with a decisive header in the final match. Thus, Estudiantes earned the right to play the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.
In that event, Estudiantes won their semifinal match against Pohang Steelers 2–1, and lost the final against FC Barcelona 2–1 in extra time, after a 1–1 tie in regulation time.[12] [13]
After the Club World Cup participation, Estudiantes finished second in the 2010 Clausura (with local favorite José Sosa playing on loan), and won the 2010 Apertura after a protracted battle against
Facilities
In its previous incarnation (1907 to 2005) the stadium had room for 23,000. The wooden stands behind the goal-lines were standing-room only. The stands next to the avenue were sitting-room, and were separated from the avenue by a row of tile trees. The opposite side was roofed and had the best seating arrangements. The noisiest fans used to occupy the 55th Street popular, while visiting fans were often directed to the 57th St. popular, opposite a technical high school (whose inconvenient location was responsible for the relatively small size of the pitch, at 105 x 68 m).
For some international games in the Zubeldía era, Estudiantes played in
With the erection of
In April 2006 a court decree allowed the re-opening of 1 y 57, but mayor Julio Alak intervened again to prevent this from happening.[15] Renovation work on the stadium started in 2007, and met with opposition from several groups, notably the "Hoja de Tilo" NGO, who claims that the works would damage the environmental balance of the park behind the stadium.
While using the city stadium, Estudiantes earned five consecutive derby wins, and had a streak of 37 games undefeated in the local league (2007–2009). When roofing work began in August 2009 to install a new roof in the city stadium, Estudiantes moved once again to Quilmes, and alternated both locations until the stadium was re-opened in November 2019. The new stadium has LED lighting, playmaster surface, and features amenities such as shopping and restaurants underneath the stands.
Estudiantes' training grounds are located in the Country Club premises in City Bell, north of La Plata.
Supporters
Within the La Plata area, Estudiantes was traditionally regarded as the club of the middle class, while rival side Gimnasia y Esgrima was identified with the working class. This characterization is not necessarily anchored in reality. While the two clubs have roughly the same pull in La Plata, Estudiantes has more of a nationwide following, especially after its international successes in the 1960s. There used to be much discussion about which club has the larger following, but Estudiantes seems to have pulled forward.[16]
For several periods in the club's history, a group of supporters from Buenos Aires (los porteños) were a powerful element within the fan base. One of the fans from 1960s to the 1990s was Raúl Bernechea, known as el pelapapas (the "potato peeler") after his job as a kitchen hand; he was noted for lighting bonfires during games, juggling and performing other stunts [5].
Author Ernesto Sabato was an Estudiantes sympathizer, and was honored with a ceremony where he was awarded a No. 10 jersey. Political essayist Arturo Jauretche mentioned Estudiantes in one of his books .
Other noted fans include tennis player Juan Mónaco, actors Jorge and Federico D'Elía, philosopher Darío Sztajnszrajber, journalist Mauro Szeta, human rights activist Estela de Carlotto, filmmaker and politician Fernando Solanas, and sports journalist Osvaldo Príncipi.
In the 1983 presidential election, Estudiantes fans were, together with their peers from
Estudiantes is on friendly terms with several clubs from the South side of Greater Buenos Aires; especially Quilmes and Témperley. Platense, from the North side of Greater Buenos Aires, held a special place in the hearts of Estudiantes fans for some time, as it cemented Gimnasia's relegation in 1979.
Estudiantes is also friendly with the Uruguayan fan base of Peñarol, once their classic Libertadores rivals.
Colors and badge
The Estudiantes' colors (red and white) were originally taken from the shirt of legendary
Estudiantes also shares colors with Spanish side
The traditional badge has suffered minor modifications in its history since its inception in 1920, sometimes alternating with a design that resembled a pennant (introduced in 1934)[21] with an "E" at the center and oak leaves at background.[22][21]
Nicknames
The nickname pincharratas (rat stabbers), often shortened to pinchas, comes from the nickname of Felipe Montedónica, who spent much time chasing after rats in the La Plata market in the 1910s and 1920s, and hence was known as "el pincharratas". Pictures exist of Montedónica with some of the players, where his nickname is mentioned [6]. Traditionally, the nickname is also associated with the laboratory work done by the many Medicine students among the club's early members.
This nickname extends to the fans. It is common to hear fans say "soy del pincha" ("I am pincha").
Fans also call the team el león (the lion), el orgullo de la ciudad (the pride of the city), los capos de La Plata (the bosses of La Plata), and el único campeón de la ciudad (the only one champion of the city), because they are the only team in the city that has won an official tournament.
For several years, many chants incorporated the word Tricampeón (three-time champion) because of the Libertadores three-peat. After the 2009 Libertadores final, some of the newer lyrics use the word Tetracampeón (four-time champion).
Players
Current squad
- As of 10 January 2024[23]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
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Most goals scored
No. | Player | Pos. | Tenure | Goals |
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1 |
Manuel Pelegrina [24] | FW | 1938–52, 1954–56 | 235
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2 |
Ricardo Infante | FW | 1942–52, 1957–60 | 180
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3 |
Alberto Zozaya | FW | 1930–39 | 144
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4 |
Hugo Gottardi | FW | 1976–83 | 125
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5 |
Ernesto Farías | FW | 1997–2004 | 95
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Most appearances
No. | Player | Pos. | Tenure | Match. |
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1 |
Manuel Pelegrina [24] | FW | 1938–1952, 1954–56 | 489
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2 |
Abel Herrera | DF | 1972–88 | 467
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3 |
Leandro Desábato[25] | DF | 1997–2001, 2004, 2007–18 | 423
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4 |
Miguel Ángel Russo | MF | 1975–88 | 418
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5 |
Oscar Pezzano | MF | 1970–71, 1973–80 | 349
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Top goalscorers in Primera
Players who have been top scorers in Primera División seasons:
Seas. | Player | Goals | Match. |
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1931 | Alberto Zozaya | 33 | 34 |
1973 Met | Ignacio Peña | 17 | 32 |
1977 Nac | Alfredo Letanú | 13 | 16 |
1979 Met | Sergio Fortunato | 14 | 19 |
1995 Ap | José Luis Calderón | 13 | 18 |
2003 Ap | Ernesto Farías | 12 | 16 |
2005 Cl | Mariano Pavone | 16 | 19 |
2010 Cl | Mauro Boselli | 13 | 14 |
Managers
Estudiantes de La Plata has had a long list of managers come up through its ranks who have gone on to become some of most influential and successful Argentine coaches. These include Guillermo Stábile, Osvaldo Zubeldía, Carlos Bilardo, Diego Simeone and Alejandro Sabella.
- Guillermo Stábile (1940 – 1941)
- Alberto Zozaya (1945 – 1949)
- Neil McBain (1949 – 1951)
- Mario Fortunato (1954 – 1955)
- Miguel Ángel Lauri (1955)
- Manuel Ferreira (1955)
- Saúl Ongaro (1956)
- Ricardo Infante (1960)
- Saúl Ongaro (1962 – 1963)
- Carlos Aldabe (1963 – 1964)
- Osvaldo Zubeldía (Jan 1965 – Dec 1970)
- Carlos Bilardo (1971)
- José María Silvero (1972)
- Omar Sívori (1972)
- Carlos Bilardo (1973 – 1976)
- Eduardo Luján Manera(1977)
- Héctor Rial (1978)
- José Yudica (1980)
- Carlos Pachamé (1981)
- Carlos Bilardo (1982 – 1983)
- Eduardo Luján Manera(1983 – 1985)
- Humberto Zuccarelli (July 1985 – Jun 1986)
- Eduardo Luján Manera(1986)
- José Ramos Delgado (1987)
- Oscar Malbernat (1987 – 1988)
- Humberto Zuccarelli (Jul 1990 – 1991)
- Eduardo Flores (1991 – 1992)
- Luis Garisto (1992 – 1993)
- Enzo Trossero (1993 – 1994)
- Héctor Vargas (1994)
- E. Luján Manera(1994 – 1995)
- Marcos Conigliaro (1995)
- Patricio Hernández (1998 – 1999)
- Néstor Craviotto (2000 – 2002)
- Oscar Malbernat (2002 – 2003)
- Carlos Pachamé (2003)
- Carlos Bilardo (2003 – 2004)
- Reinaldo Merlo (Jul 2004 – Apr 2005)
- Jorge Burruchaga (Jul 2005 – Jun 2006)
- Diego Simeone (May 2006 − Dec 2007)
- Roberto Sensini (Jan 2008 – Sep 2008)
- Leonardo Astrada (Sep 2008 – Mar 2009)
- Alejandro Sabella (Mar 2009 − Feb 2011)
- Eduardo Berizzo (Feb 2011 – May 2011)
- Miguel Ángel Russo (Jul 2011 − Nov 2011)
- Juan Manuel Azconzábal (Nov 2011 – Apr 2012)
- Diego Cagna (Jul 2012 − Apr 2013)
- Mauricio Pellegrino (Apr 2013 – Apr 2015)
- Gabriel Milito (Apr 2015 – Dec 2015)
- Nelson Vivas (Dec 2015 – Jun 2017)
- Gustavo Matosas (Jun 2017 – Sep 2017)
- Lucas Bernardi (Sep 2017 – May 2018)
- Leandro Benítez (Jun 2018 – Feb 2019)
- Gabriel Milito (11 Mar 2019–5 Mar 2020)
- Leandro Desábato & Rodrigo Braña (2020 (interims))
Honours
National
League
- 2006 Apertura, 2010 Apertura
- Primera B Nacional (1): 1994–95
- Primera B (2): 1935, 1954
- Intermedia (1): 1911
National cups
- Copa Argentina (1): 2023
- Copa Adrián C. Escobar (1): 1944
- Copa Gral. P. Ramírez (1): 1945
Other cups
- Copa Bullrich (1): 1919 [note 1]
International
- Copa Libertadores (4): 1968, 1969, 1970, 2009
- Intercontinental Cup (1): 1968
- 1968
Notes
- ^ 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.[26]
See also
References
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- ^ Argentina 1913 at RSSSF.com Archived October 15, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Argentina 1919 at RSSSF". Archived from the original on 2019-05-17. Retrieved 2012-09-29.
- ^ "Argentina 1930 at RSSSF". Archived from the original on 2019-04-07. Retrieved 2012-09-29.
- ^ julianpincha (2008-03-16). "Taringa". Taringa. Archived from the original on April 1, 2008. Retrieved 2010-01-07.
- ^ a b c "Football's 50 greatest hard men". Archived from the original on 2011-10-12. Retrieved 2011-01-06.
- ^ "Copa Interamericana 1968". Rsssf.com. Archived from the original on 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ "Apertura 2006 playoff game — Tactical Formation". Football-Lineups.com. Retrieved April 22, 2007.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Ole newspaper: Equipo embrujado (archived)". 2006-12-14. Archived from the original on 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ "Copa Libertadores 2009 all results". International football journalism. 2009-07-16. Archived from the original on 2010-11-21. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- ^ "Cruzeiro 1 – 2 Estudiantes La Plata". ESPN. 2009-07-16. Archived from the original on 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
- ^ "Pohang Steelers 1 – 2 Estudiantes La Plata". ESPN. 2009-12-15. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ^ "Messi seals number six". ESPN. 2009-12-19. Archived from the original on 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ^ "Obras en UNO: avances en la nueva tribuna | Estudiantes de La Plata". estudiantesdelaplata.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2023-08-10. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "Ole newspaper: La cancha tuvo otro pinchazo". Ole.clarin.com. Archived from the original on 2006-11-14. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ Por siempre, primeros (in Spanish)
- ^ "El club Estudiantes de La Plata es una de las grandes instituciones deportivas del país" by Emilio Dudelo on Revista Caras y Caretas #1892, p.133, 1935
- ^ Historia y curiosidades de Alumni, el primer gran campeón argentino Archived 2021-12-19 at the Wayback Machine by Alejandro Fabbri on tycsports.com, 24 Apr 2020
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- ^ "Bienvenidos, hermanos de Bilbao" at Ant7fierr* blogsite, 24 Nov 2009
- ^ a b Volvió el banderín on Olé
- ^ Valores y ADN: el regreso del banderín a la indumentaria Archived 2023-08-06 at the Wayback Machine at Estudiantes LP, 17 Jan 2020
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- ^ a b "Pelegrina, el hombre de los récords". Archived from the original on 2022-01-20. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- ^ El tercero con más presencia Archived 2022-12-21 at the Wayback Machine on Estudiantes LP, 25 Jun 2018
- ^ Campeones de Primera División Archived 2019-07-05 at the Wayback Machine on AFA website
External links
- Official website (in Spanish)