Club Libertad
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Club Libertad is a sports club based in the District Tuyucuá of the city of Asuncion
, capital of Paraguay
. It was founded on July 30, 1905 and currently plays in the Paraguayan Primera División. The club is known as the "Gumarelo" or "Repolleros".
Libertad is the third most victorious Paraguayan football club, having won fourteen national titles, they also participated of several editions of the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana
, reaching the semifinals of the Libertadores on two occasions in 1977 and 2006.
. A group of young men who arrived to Asunción
through the bay in a ship named "Sajonia" (Saxony), later renamed "Libertad" (liberty), led a triumphant revolution to take down the government who at that time was from the Partido Colorado (Colorado Party)
. The name of the ship that brought the young men who were part of the opposing political party (the liberal party)
was an inspiration to Juan Manuel Sosa Escalada, who along with some friends, decided to found a new sports club named Club Libertad on July 30, 1905.
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 the position of third "big" team in Paraguay by winning ten championships, one more than Club Guaraní
which has nine titles. There has always been much controversy between the two clubs, since Guarani have always been considered the third team in terms of following in Paraguay, but Libertad are in third place as far as titles are concerned. Guarani still do draw larger crowds to their games, despite not having won the league title since 1984.
Libertad has always been considered a traditional club in the Paraguayan league and the relegation of the club to the second division
in 1998 was very shocking. Two years later however, a new president took over the club and they were promoted back to the first division. Two years later in 2002, they won the Paraguayan league title and repeated the same feat in 2003. The success of the later years allowed Libertad to qualify for the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana
. They reached the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores in 2006
, and in 2007
, Libertad reached the quarter-finals, where they lost to Boca Juniors
. Libertad won four straight championships from 2006–2008 (the last of these years having had two independent championships). Only Olimpia of Asuncion have accomplished or surpassed this feat in Paraguayan football, as the second most successful club, Cerro Porteño have never won more than three in a row.
Carlos Jara Saguier
Gerardo Martino
Sergio Markarián
team of Libertad belongs to the top teams of the Liga Nacional de Basquetbol
and Libertad is after Olimpia the most successful club of Paraguay.
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
, capital of Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
. It was founded on July 30, 1905 and currently plays in the Paraguayan Primera División. The club is known as the "Gumarelo" or "Repolleros".
Libertad is the third most victorious Paraguayan football club, having won fourteen national titles, they also participated of several editions of the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana
Copa Sudamericana
The Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana de Clubes , known simply as the Copa Sudamericana , is an annual international club football competition organized by the CONMEBOL since 2002. It is the second most prestigious club competition in South American football. CONCACAF clubs were invited between 2004...
, reaching the semifinals of the Libertadores on two occasions in 1977 and 2006.
History
In 1905, political instability ruled in ParaguayParaguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
. A group of young men who arrived to Asunción
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
through the bay in a ship named "Sajonia" (Saxony), later renamed "Libertad" (liberty), led a triumphant revolution to take down the government who at that time was from the Partido Colorado (Colorado Party)
Colorado Party (Paraguay)
The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
. The name of the ship that brought the young men who were part of the opposing political party (the liberal party)
Authentic Radical Liberal Party
The Authentic Radical Liberal Party is a liberal party in Paraguay.The party is an observer member of Liberal International. At the last legislative elections, 27 April 2003, the party won 25.7 % of the popular vote and 21 out of 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay and 24.3 %, leading...
was an inspiration to Juan Manuel Sosa Escalada, who along with some friends, decided to found a new sports club named Club Libertad on July 30, 1905.
Since winning its first championship in 1910, Libertad has always been overshadowed by the two big clubs in Paraguay: Olimpia
Olimpia Asunción
Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División....
and Cerro Porteño
Cerro Porteño
Club Cerro Porteño is a professional Paraguayan football club, based in the neighbourhood of Barrio Obrero in Asunción. Founded in 1912, Cerro has won 28 Primera División titles and is one of the most popular football club in Paraguay...
, who together won most of the Paraguayan football national championships. Despite that, Libertad has confirmed the position of third "big" team in Paraguay by winning ten championships, one more than Club Guaraní
Club Guaraní
Club Guaraní is a Paraguayan football team, based in the neighbourhood of Dos Bocas in outer Asunción, founded in 1903.-History:Club Guaraní is the second oldest Paraguayan football club. It was founded in 1903 under the name of "Football Club Guarani" and its first president was Juan Patri...
which has nine titles. There has always been much controversy between the two clubs, since Guarani have always been considered the third team in terms of following in Paraguay, but Libertad are in third place as far as titles are concerned. Guarani still do draw larger crowds to their games, despite not having won the league title since 1984.
Libertad has always been considered a traditional club in the Paraguayan league and the relegation of the club to the second division
Liga Paraguaya: Segunda División
The División Intermedia , also known as the Segunda División , is the second tier football league in Paraguay. It is organized by the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol.-Overview:...
in 1998 was very shocking. Two years later however, a new president took over the club and they were promoted back to the first division. Two years later in 2002, they won the Paraguayan league title and repeated the same feat in 2003. The success of the later years allowed Libertad to qualify for the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana
Copa Sudamericana
The Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana de Clubes , known simply as the Copa Sudamericana , is an annual international club football competition organized by the CONMEBOL since 2002. It is the second most prestigious club competition in South American football. CONCACAF clubs were invited between 2004...
. They reached the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores in 2006
Copa Libertadores 2006
The 2006 Copa Toyota Libertadores was the 47th edition of the Latin American Copa Libertadores football club tournament. 38 teams from 11 football associations have taken part, starting with the first qualifying round played on 24 January 2006...
, and in 2007
Copa Libertadores 2007
The 2007 Copa Libertadores de América was the 48th edition of the Copa Libertadores. It started on January 24, 2007 and finished on June 20, 2007...
, Libertad reached the quarter-finals, where they lost to Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
. Libertad won four straight championships from 2006–2008 (the last of these years having had two independent championships). Only Olimpia of Asuncion have accomplished or surpassed this feat in Paraguayan football, as the second most successful club, Cerro Porteño have never won more than three in a row.
Current squad
As of February 8, 2011.Notable players
| Pablo Garnier Pablo Garnier Pablo Sebastián Garnier is an Argentine football midfielder currently playing for Quilmes in the Argentine Primera División.-Club career:... Pablo Horacio Guiñazú Pablo Horacio Guiñazú Pablo Horacio Guiñazú is an Argentine football midfielder who currently plays for Sport Club Internacional in Brazil... Souza Vladimir Marín Vladimir Marín Vladimir Marín Ríos is a Colombian soccer player. He is currently playing as a left Midfielder or Left Back for Club Olimpia in Paraguay. He has also represented Colombia national football team....  Argentina Delfín Benítez CáceresDelfín Benítez Cáceres Delfín Benítez Cáceres was a Paraguayan football striker.Benítez started his career in Libertad of his native country. As one of the key players of the Paraguayan national football team in the early 1930s, he gained the attention of Argentinian club Boca Juniors and signed with them in 1932... Carlos Bonet Carlos Bonet Carlos Bonet Cáceres is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as a right winger for Libertad in the Paraguayan Primera División. He has been chosen to represent his country in the 2002, 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups.-Honours:... Paulo Da Silva Sebastian Fleitas Miranda Sebastian Fleitas Miranda Sebastián Fleitas Miranda was a football player from Paraguay who played as a striker.-Career:... Dante Lopez Dante López Dante Rafael López Fariña is a football player from Paraguay. He currently plays as a striker in Paraguay for Club Guaraní.... |
Eulogio Martínez Eulogio Martínez Eulogio Martínez Ramiro was a Paraguayan-Spaniard football striker... Juan Samudio Juan Samudio Juan Eduardo "El Magico" Samudio Serna is a Paraguayan footballer. Currently holds the record for most goals scored in the Paraguayan first division with 108... Estanislao Struway Juan Bautista Torales Justo Villar Luis Ramírez Fernando Álvez Hernán Rodrigo López Hernán Rodrigo López Hernán Rodrigo López Mora is an Uruguayan football player who plays as a forward for Club Atlético Banfield of the Primera División Argentina.-Club:... Omar Pouso Omar Pouso Omar Heber Pouso Osores , is a footballer currently playing for Club Libertad.He plays in central midfield and is probably best known for scoring a spectacular volley in a friendly international for Uruguay against England at Anfield on March 1, 2006.-External links:* profile, detailed club and... |
Notable coaches
Rubén IsraelRubén Israel
Rubén Israel is a Uruguayan footballer and coach. He currently coaches the El Salvador national football team.-Club Libertad:...
Carlos Jara Saguier
Carlos Jara Saguier
Carlos Jara Saguier is a former football player who is currently working as a coach, born in Paraguay on 25 August 1956. Carlos is one of the seven Jara Saguier brothers that played professional football in Paraguay....
Gerardo Martino
Gerardo Martino
Gerardo Daniel Martino , nicknamed Tata, is an Argentine former football midfielder and current a manager.Martino played mostly for Newell's Old Boys in his native Rosario. He holds the record of appearances with the team playing a total of 505 matches in all official competitions...
Sergio Markarián
Sergio Markarián
Sergio Apraham Markarián is a Uruguayan-Armenian football coach. Currently, he is the head coach of the national football team of Peru.-Early life:...
Honours
- Primera División (15): 1910, 1917, 1920, 1930, 1943, 1945, 1955, 1976, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 AperturaTorneo Apertura 2008 (Paraguay)The Torneo Apertura 2008 was the football tournament that opened the season in the Paraguayan first division....
, 2008 ClausuraTorneo Clausura 2008 (Paraguay)The Torneo Clausura 2008 is the football tournament that closes the season in the Paraguayan first division....
, 2010 Clausura - División Intermedia (1): 2000
Basketball
The basketballBasketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
team of Libertad belongs to the top teams of the Liga Nacional de Basquetbol
Liga Nacional de Básquetbol
The Liga Nacional de Básquet is the top level of the Argentine basketball league system. The league is controlled by the Basketball Clubs' Association...
and Libertad is after Olimpia the most successful club of Paraguay.
Honours
- Liga de Baloncesto MetropolitanaParaguayan Metropolitan Basketball LeagueThe Paraguayan Metropolitan Basketball League is the most important basketball league from Paraguay. As of 2006, 11 teams are participating in the league. The yearly winners of this league are considered the Paraguayan basketball champions despite the fact that only teams from Asunción compete...
: 1958, 1972, 1974, 1977, 1979, 1986, 1987, 1990, 2005 - Top 5 Profesional: 2008, 2009, 2010
- Liga Nacional de Clubes: 2009
- Súper Copa de Campeones: 2008, 2009