Primera División de Fútbol Profesional - Apertura 2009
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The Apertura 2009 season (officially known as Torneo Apertura 2009) was the twenty-third tournament of the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional
since its establishment of an Apertura and Clausura
format. FAS
won the tournament for the 17th time in history, defeating Águila
in the finale with a 3–2 victory in extra time. Isidro Metapán
were the defending champions, having won their 3rd title the previous season and being the back to back champions. A total of 10 teams contested the league, with none getting relegated (relegation only occurs on Clausuras). The season began on August 14, 2009 and concluded on December 20, 2009. The 10 teams of the Primera División
played 18 matches, playing each team twice (home and away). The top four teams qualified directly to the semifinals. Since Vista Hermosa
and Isidro Metapán
finished with the same points at the end of the regular season, a knockout playoff match was played to determine the last team to advance to the playoffs. Vista Hermosa clinched the final spot for the playoffs with a 1–0 victory over Isidro Metapán.
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Relegated to Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño
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Updated to games played on last day of regular season which was on 28 November 2009
A new rule was introduced this season that clubs can only have three foreign players per club and can only add a new player if there is an injury or player/s is released.
C.D. Águila Hermes Martínez
Arturo Albarrán
Nicholas Addlery
Alianza F.C. Elder José Figueroa
Juliano de Andrade
Alberto Zapata
Francisco Portillo
Atlético Marte José Luis Osorio
Wilson Sanchez
Atlético Balboa Alcides Bandera
Luis Asprilla
Juan Reyes
C.D. FAS Roberto Peña
Alejandro Bentos
Franklin Webster
(player released mid season)
Injury replacement player
C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo Mario Benítez
Fernando Leguizamón
Leandro Lourenço Franco
A.D. Isidro Metapán Anel Canales
Ernesto Noel Aquino
Gustavo Mendes
Nejapa F.C. Errick Corrales Luis Fernando Espindola
Andrés Medina Aguirre
Municipal Limeño José Oliveira de Souza
Sergio Leonel Álvarez Garrick Gordon Gabriel Garcete
Vista Hermosa Nicolás Muñoz
Leonardo Da Silva Severiano García
Primera División de Fútbol Profesional
The Primera División of the ' , more commonly known as La Liga Mayor or La Primera, is the top professional football league in El Salvador. It was established in 1969 and as of 2011 has 10 clubs...
since its establishment of an Apertura and Clausura
Apertura and Clausura
The Apertura and Clausura tournaments are a relatively recent innovation for many Latin American football leagues in which the traditional European football season from August to May is divided in two sections per season, each with its own champion. Apertura and Clausura are the Spanish words for...
format. FAS
C.D. FAS
Club Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the...
won the tournament for the 17th time in history, defeating Águila
C.D. Águila
Club Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS...
in the finale with a 3–2 victory in extra time. Isidro Metapán
A.D. Isidro Metapán
Asociación Deportiva Isidro Metapán, also known simply as Isidro Metapán, is a Salvadoran football club based in Metapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the Primera División, which is the top tier football league in the country...
were the defending champions, having won their 3rd title the previous season and being the back to back champions. A total of 10 teams contested the league, with none getting relegated (relegation only occurs on Clausuras). The season began on August 14, 2009 and concluded on December 20, 2009. The 10 teams of the Primera División
Primera División de Fútbol Profesional
The Primera División of the ' , more commonly known as La Liga Mayor or La Primera, is the top professional football league in El Salvador. It was established in 1969 and as of 2011 has 10 clubs...
played 18 matches, playing each team twice (home and away). The top four teams qualified directly to the semifinals. Since Vista Hermosa
C.D. Vista Hermosa
Club Deportivo Vista Hermosa, commonly known as Vista Hermosa, is a professional Salvadoran football club based in San Francisco Gotera, Morazán, El Salvador. The club plays in the Primera Division, which is the top tier league in El Salvador.-History:...
and Isidro Metapán
A.D. Isidro Metapán
Asociación Deportiva Isidro Metapán, also known simply as Isidro Metapán, is a Salvadoran football club based in Metapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the Primera División, which is the top tier football league in the country...
finished with the same points at the end of the regular season, a knockout playoff match was played to determine the last team to advance to the playoffs. Vista Hermosa clinched the final spot for the playoffs with a 1–0 victory over Isidro Metapán.
Promotion and Relegation
Promoted from Segunda División de Fútbol SalvadoreñoSegunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño
The Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño is the second level of the El Salvador League System of football. Teams have a chance to gain promotion to the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. The champions of the Apertura and Clausura play the direct promotion playoff every year. The winner of...
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- Champions: Atlético MarteAtlético MarteClub Deportivo Atlético Marte is a football club from San Salvador, El Salvador. The club has changed their name a couple of times to C.D. Arabe Marte , and C.D. Atlético Marte Quezaltepeque . The club changed to its original name again in 2008; C.D...
- Municipal LimeñoC.D. Municipal LimeñoClub Deportivo Municipal Limeño is a Salvadoran football club based in Santa Rosa de Lima, La Union, El Salvador. The club currently participates in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño. Their home stadium is Estadio Jose Ramon Flores, with a capacity of 5,000.-History:Municipal Limeño...
(bought the spot of ChalatenangoC.D. ChalatenangoClub Deportivo Chalatenango is a Salvadoran football club. The team is based out of Chalatenango, El Salvador and plays in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño, which is the country's second tier league.Their mascot is the Scorpion.-History:...
).
Relegated to Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño
Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño
The Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño is the second level of the El Salvador League System of football. Teams have a chance to gain promotion to the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. The champions of the Apertura and Clausura play the direct promotion playoff every year. The winner of...
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- Last place: Juventud IndependienteJuventud IndependienteClub Deportivo Juventud Independiente is a Salvadoran football club. The team is currently based in San Juan Opico, El Salvador.They were promoted from Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño to Primera División de Fútbol Profesional after beating San Salvador F.C...
- ChalatenangoC.D. ChalatenangoClub Deportivo Chalatenango is a Salvadoran football club. The team is based out of Chalatenango, El Salvador and plays in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño, which is the country's second tier league.Their mascot is the Scorpion.-History:...
(sold their spot to Municipal LimeñoC.D. Municipal LimeñoClub Deportivo Municipal Limeño is a Salvadoran football club based in Santa Rosa de Lima, La Union, El Salvador. The club currently participates in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño. Their home stadium is Estadio Jose Ramon Flores, with a capacity of 5,000.-History:Municipal Limeño...
).
Stadia and locations
| Team | Location | Venue |
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| Águila C.D. Águila Club Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS... |
Juan Francisco Barraza Estadio Juan Francisco Barraza Estadio Juan Francisco Barraza is a multi-purpose stadium in San Miguel, El Salvador.It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.D. Águila.It is named after the 50s star Juan Francisco "Cariota" Barraza in 1982.... |
10,000 |
| Alianza Alianza F.C. Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador... |
Estadio Cuscatlán Estadio Cuscatlán Monumental Estadio Cuscatlán is a football stadium located in San Salvador, El Salvador. It is the largest stadium in Central America with a capacity of 45,000... |
45,925 |
| Atlético Balboa C.D. Atlético Balboa Club Deportivo Atlético Balboa, commonly known as Atlético Balboa or Balboa is a Salvadoran football club. The team currently plays in La Unión, El Salvador.... |
Estadio Marcelino Imbers Estadio Marcelino Imbers Estadio Marcelino Imbers is a multi-use stadium in La Unión, La Unión, El Salvador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.D. Atlético Balboa. The stadium holds 4,000 people.... |
4,000 |
| Atlético Marte | Estadio Cuscatlán Estadio Cuscatlán Monumental Estadio Cuscatlán is a football stadium located in San Salvador, El Salvador. It is the largest stadium in Central America with a capacity of 45,000... |
45,925 |
| FAS C.D. FAS Club Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the... |
Estadio Óscar Quiteño Estadio Oscar Quiteño Estadio Óscar Alberto Quiteño is a multi-purpose stadium in Santa Ana, El Salvador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Club Deportivo FAS. The stadium holds 20,000 people and was built in 1963.... |
15,000 |
| Isidro Metapán A.D. Isidro Metapán Asociación Deportiva Isidro Metapán, also known simply as Isidro Metapán, is a Salvadoran football club based in Metapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the Primera División, which is the top tier football league in the country... |
Estadio Jorge Calero Suárez Estadio Jorge Calero Suarez Estadio Jorge Calero Suárez is a multi-purpose stadium in Metapán, El Salvador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of A.D. Isidro Metapán. The stadium holds 8,000 people.... |
8,000 |
| Luís Ángel Firpo C.D. Luis Angel Firpo Club Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo is an football club based in Usulután, El Salvador that plays in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. It has been one of the most successful clubs in El Salvador, having won 9 titles, firstly in 1989. Only FAS and Águila hold more league titles than Firpo,... |
Estadio Sergio Torres | 5,000 |
| Municipal Limeño C.D. Municipal Limeño Club Deportivo Municipal Limeño is a Salvadoran football club based in Santa Rosa de Lima, La Union, El Salvador. The club currently participates in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño. Their home stadium is Estadio Jose Ramon Flores, with a capacity of 5,000.-History:Municipal Limeño... |
Estadio Jose Ramon Flores Estadio Jose Ramon Flores Estadio Jose Ramon Flores is a multi-use sports complex located in Santa Rosa de Lima, El Salvador. The sports complex is mainly used for its soccer facility. The soccer field is the home field of C.D. Municipal Limeño, a first division soccer team with a capacity of 5,000.... |
5,000 |
| Nejapa Nejapa F.C. Sponsors:* Front Milan *Caja de Crédito de Quezaltepeque*Tigo*MK medicamentos* CANAL 12 de Televisión*MidesKit Information:Nejapa F.C... |
Estadio José Gregorio Martínez Estadio Jose Gregorio Martinez Estadio José Gregorio Martínez is a multi-use stadium in Chalatenango, El Salvador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.D. Chalatenango. The stadium holds 15,000 people.... |
15,000 |
| Vista Hermosa C.D. Vista Hermosa Club Deportivo Vista Hermosa, commonly known as Vista Hermosa, is a professional Salvadoran football club based in San Francisco Gotera, Morazán, El Salvador. The club plays in the Primera Division, which is the top tier league in El Salvador.-History:... |
Estadio Correcaminos Estadio Correcaminos Estadio Correcaminos is a multi-use stadium in San Francisco Gotera, El Salvador.It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of C.D. Vista Hermosa.It is named after the teams Nickname. The amount of construction was U.S. $ 510,000.... |
12,000 |
League table
|}Results
| Home \ Away | AGU C.D. Águila Club Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS... |
ALI Alianza F.C. Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador... |
BAL C.D. Atlético Balboa Club Deportivo Atlético Balboa, commonly known as Atlético Balboa or Balboa is a Salvadoran football club. The team currently plays in La Unión, El Salvador.... |
ATM | FAS C.D. FAS Club Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the... |
FIR C.D. Luis Angel Firpo Club Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo is an football club based in Usulután, El Salvador that plays in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. It has been one of the most successful clubs in El Salvador, having won 9 titles, firstly in 1989. Only FAS and Águila hold more league titles than Firpo,... |
MET | MLI C.D. Municipal Limeño Club Deportivo Municipal Limeño is a Salvadoran football club based in Santa Rosa de Lima, La Union, El Salvador. The club currently participates in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño. Their home stadium is Estadio Jose Ramon Flores, with a capacity of 5,000.-History:Municipal Limeño... |
NEJ Nejapa F.C. Sponsors:* Front Milan *Caja de Crédito de Quezaltepeque*Tigo*MK medicamentos* CANAL 12 de Televisión*MidesKit Information:Nejapa F.C... |
VIS C.D. Vista Hermosa Club Deportivo Vista Hermosa, commonly known as Vista Hermosa, is a professional Salvadoran football club based in San Francisco Gotera, Morazán, El Salvador. The club plays in the Primera Division, which is the top tier league in El Salvador.-History:... |
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| Águila C.D. Águila Club Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS... |
1–0 | 3–0 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 1–0 | 3–1 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 1–1 | |
| Alianza Alianza F.C. Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador... |
2–2 | 2–1 | 1–1 | 1–2 | 2–2 | 0–0 | 1–2 | 0–0 | 2–1 | |
| Atlético Balboa C.D. Atlético Balboa Club Deportivo Atlético Balboa, commonly known as Atlético Balboa or Balboa is a Salvadoran football club. The team currently plays in La Unión, El Salvador.... |
1–2 | 1–1 | 0–3 | 1–3 | 2–1 | 0–2 | 3–3 | 5–0 | 0–0 | |
| Atlético Marte | 0–2 | 1–1 | 3–0 | 0–0 | 1–2 | 1–1 | 2–2 | 1–0 | 1–1 | |
| FAS C.D. FAS Club Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the... |
0–1 | 2–0 | 4–1 | 1–2 | 1–0 | 3–0 | 3–0 | 4–0 | 2–0 | |
| Firpo C.D. Luis Angel Firpo Club Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo is an football club based in Usulután, El Salvador that plays in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. It has been one of the most successful clubs in El Salvador, having won 9 titles, firstly in 1989. Only FAS and Águila hold more league titles than Firpo,... |
1–0 | 2–0 | 3–0 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2–3 | 1–1 | |
| Isidro Metapán A.D. Isidro Metapán Asociación Deportiva Isidro Metapán, also known simply as Isidro Metapán, is a Salvadoran football club based in Metapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the Primera División, which is the top tier football league in the country... |
0–0 | 1–0 | 3–1 | 1–0 | 0–3 | 3–1 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 3–1 | |
| Municipal Limeño C.D. Municipal Limeño Club Deportivo Municipal Limeño is a Salvadoran football club based in Santa Rosa de Lima, La Union, El Salvador. The club currently participates in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño. Their home stadium is Estadio Jose Ramon Flores, with a capacity of 5,000.-History:Municipal Limeño... |
0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 2–2 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 0–2 | 0–0 | |
| Nejapa Nejapa F.C. Sponsors:* Front Milan *Caja de Crédito de Quezaltepeque*Tigo*MK medicamentos* CANAL 12 de Televisión*MidesKit Information:Nejapa F.C... |
0–3 | 0–4 | 2–2 | 1–2 | 1–0 | 2–2 | 0–0 | 2–4 | 1–3 | |
| Vista Hermosa C.D. Vista Hermosa Club Deportivo Vista Hermosa, commonly known as Vista Hermosa, is a professional Salvadoran football club based in San Francisco Gotera, Morazán, El Salvador. The club plays in the Primera Division, which is the top tier league in El Salvador.-History:... |
1–1 | 2–1 | 4–0 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 1–2 | 3–3 | 4–1 | 4–0 | |
Updated to games played on last day of regular season which was on 28 November 2009
Before the start of the season
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Replaced by | Date of appointment | Position in table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético Balboa |  Luis Ramírez ZapataLuis Ramírez Zapata Luis Baltazar Ramírez Zapata is a retired Salvadoran footballer.-Career:Nicknamed "El Pelé", he spent nearly 20 years playing for Salvadoran club Águila. He started with Águila before leaving to join other clubs and later in his career make a return to the San Miguel based club... |
End of contract | 16 June 2009 |  Eduardo SantanaEduardo Santana Eduardo Santana , is a former Brazilian football player and manager. He is currently the head coach of C.D. Dragón in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño of El Salvador.-External links:*http://www.elgrafico.com/index.php?art=25681... |
24 June 2009 | 9th (Clausura 2009) |
| Nejapa Nejapa F.C. Sponsors:* Front Milan *Caja de Crédito de Quezaltepeque*Tigo*MK medicamentos* CANAL 12 de Televisión*MidesKit Information:Nejapa F.C... |
Nelson Mauricio Ancheta Nelson Mauricio Ancheta Nelson Mauricio Ancheta Flores is a Salvadoran football coach.He is a Salvadoran idol and he was the coach of Once Lobos, which is the best soccer team in El Salvador. They won the Champion's League in 1995 with the assistance of their key star player, Master English..... |
End of contract | June 2009 |  Gustavo de SimoneGustavo de Simone Gustavo Daniel de Simone Horn is an Uruguayan football coach.As a player he had a short stint in Argentina with Chacarita Juniors where he played 24 league games.-External links:... |
1 August 2009 | 4th (Clausura 2009) |
| Municipal Limeño C.D. Municipal Limeño Club Deportivo Municipal Limeño is a Salvadoran football club based in Santa Rosa de Lima, La Union, El Salvador. The club currently participates in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño. Their home stadium is Estadio Jose Ramon Flores, with a capacity of 5,000.-History:Municipal Limeño... |
 Jorge Alberto GarcíaJorge Alberto García Jorge Alberto García is a former Argentine football player and manager. He won two league titles in Argentina with Rosario Central in 1980 and River Plate in 1981. He also played for San Lorenzo and Unión de Santa Fe. After retiring as a player García want on to become a football coach in El... |
End of contract | June 2009 | Miguel Aguilar Obando Miguel Aguilar Obando Miguel Aguilar Obando is a Salvadoran football coach, He currently in charge of C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo after the resignation of Gerado Reinoso.He has also coached the El Salvador under-21 team.-External links:... |
June 2009 | N/A |
Regular Season
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Replaced by | Date of appointment | Position in table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Limeño C.D. Municipal Limeño Club Deportivo Municipal Limeño is a Salvadoran football club based in Santa Rosa de Lima, La Union, El Salvador. The club currently participates in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño. Their home stadium is Estadio Jose Ramon Flores, with a capacity of 5,000.-History:Municipal Limeño... |
Miguel Aguilar Obando Miguel Aguilar Obando Miguel Aguilar Obando is a Salvadoran football coach, He currently in charge of C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo after the resignation of Gerado Reinoso.He has also coached the El Salvador under-21 team.-External links:... |
Sacked | 31 August 2009 | Víctor Coreas Víctor Coreas Víctor Manuel Coreas Privado is a retired Salvadoran professional football player, who currently is manager of Salvadoran Premier League outfit C.D... |
1 September 2009 | N/A |
| Atlético Balboa | Eduardo Santana Eduardo Santana Eduardo Santana , is a former Brazilian football player and manager. He is currently the head coach of C.D. Dragón in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño of El Salvador.-External links:*http://www.elgrafico.com/index.php?art=25681... |
Resigned | 1 September 2009 | Jorge Alberto García Jorge Alberto García Jorge Alberto García is a former Argentine football player and manager. He won two league titles in Argentina with Rosario Central in 1980 and River Plate in 1981. He also played for San Lorenzo and Unión de Santa Fe. After retiring as a player García want on to become a football coach in El... |
5 September 2009 | N/A |
| Atlético Balboa | Jorge Alberto García Jorge Alberto García Jorge Alberto García is a former Argentine football player and manager. He won two league titles in Argentina with Rosario Central in 1980 and River Plate in 1981. He also played for San Lorenzo and Unión de Santa Fe. After retiring as a player García want on to become a football coach in El... |
Resigned | 15 September 2009 | Luis Ramírez Zapata Luis Ramírez Zapata Luis Baltazar Ramírez Zapata is a retired Salvadoran footballer.-Career:Nicknamed "El Pelé", he spent nearly 20 years playing for Salvadoran club Águila. He started with Águila before leaving to join other clubs and later in his career make a return to the San Miguel based club... |
24 September 2009 | N/A |
| Vista Hermosa C.D. Vista Hermosa Club Deportivo Vista Hermosa, commonly known as Vista Hermosa, is a professional Salvadoran football club based in San Francisco Gotera, Morazán, El Salvador. The club plays in the Primera Division, which is the top tier league in El Salvador.-History:... |
Armando Contreras Palma Armando Contreras Palma Armando Contreras Palma is a Salvadoran football manager.who created a legacy in El Salvador by winning three primera division titles with Atlético Marte.... |
Sacked | October 2009 | Mario Martínez Jose Mario Martínez José Mario Martínez Gómez is a Salvadoran football coach. He works at INJECAR. He currently is managing ADI F.C., where he took charge in 2011.-External links:*... |
13 October 2009 | N/A |
| Alianza F.C. Alianza F.C. Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador... |
Nelson Mauricio Ancheta Nelson Mauricio Ancheta Nelson Mauricio Ancheta Flores is a Salvadoran football coach.He is a Salvadoran idol and he was the coach of Once Lobos, which is the best soccer team in El Salvador. They won the Champion's League in 1995 with the assistance of their key star player, Master English..... |
Sacked | 26 October 2009 | Miguel Soriano |
27 October 2009 | N/A |
Playoffs
First leg
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----Finals
| Apertura 2009 Champions |
| C.D. FAS C.D. FAS Club Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the... |
| 17th Title |
Top-ten goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Reyes |
FAS C.D. FAS Club Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the... |
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 Nicolás MuñozNicolás Muñoz Nicolás Armando Muñoz Jarvis is a Panamanian footballer. He currently plays for Águila in the First Division of El Salvador.-Club:*Primera División de Fútbol Profesional ': 2005 , 2006... |
Vista Hermosa C.D. Vista Hermosa Club Deportivo Vista Hermosa, commonly known as Vista Hermosa, is a professional Salvadoran football club based in San Francisco Gotera, Morazán, El Salvador. The club plays in the Primera Division, which is the top tier league in El Salvador.-History:... |
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| 3 | José Oliveira José Oliveira de Souza José Oliveira de Souza - known in Brazil as Gerry - is a Brazilian football striker, currently playing for Đồng Tâm Long An F.C. in the V-League.... |
Municipal Limeño C.D. Municipal Limeño Club Deportivo Municipal Limeño is a Salvadoran football club based in Santa Rosa de Lima, La Union, El Salvador. The club currently participates in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño. Their home stadium is Estadio Jose Ramon Flores, with a capacity of 5,000.-History:Municipal Limeño... |
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| 4 | Odir Flores |
FAS C.D. FAS Club Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the... |
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| Anel Canales Anel Canales Anthony Canales is a soccer forward who currently plays for Isidro Metapán of the Primera Division of El Salvador.-Club:*Liga Panameña de Fútbol :**2001-02*Primera División de Fútbol Profesional :... |
Isidro Metapán A.D. Isidro Metapán Asociación Deportiva Isidro Metapán, also known simply as Isidro Metapán, is a Salvadoran football club based in Metapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the Primera División, which is the top tier football league in the country... |
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| Leandro Leandro Lourenço Franco Leandro Lourenço Franco , commonly known as Lê, is a Brazilian football Forward who currently plays for Sport Boys.... |
Firpo C.D. Luis Angel Firpo Club Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo is an football club based in Usulután, El Salvador that plays in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional. It has been one of the most successful clubs in El Salvador, having won 9 titles, firstly in 1989. Only FAS and Águila hold more league titles than Firpo,... |
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| Carlos Ayala Carlos Ayala Carlos Ernesto Ayala Amaya is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for Alianza F.C. in the Salvadoran Premier League.-Club career:... |
Alianza Alianza F.C. Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Alianza is one of the most popular and successful clubs in El Salvador... |
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| 8 | René Alvarez René Domingo Alvarez René Domingo Álvarez Hernández is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for ADI F.C. in the Salvadoran second division.-Club career:... |
Vista Hermosa C.D. Vista Hermosa Club Deportivo Vista Hermosa, commonly known as Vista Hermosa, is a professional Salvadoran football club based in San Francisco Gotera, Morazán, El Salvador. The club plays in the Primera Division, which is the top tier league in El Salvador.-History:... |
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| Rudis Corrales Rudis Corrales Rudis Alberto Corrales Rivera is a Salvadoran footballer.On December 19, 2010, it was announced that he signed a two year contract with Alianza.-Club career:... |
Águila C.D. Águila Club Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS... |
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Nejapa Nejapa F.C. Sponsors:* Front Milan *Caja de Crédito de Quezaltepeque*Tigo*MK medicamentos* CANAL 12 de Televisión*MidesKit Information:Nejapa F.C... |
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List of foreign players in the league
This is a list of foreign players in Apertura 2009. The following players:- have played at least one apetura game for the respective club.
- have not been capped for the El Salvador national football teamEl Salvador national football teamEl Salvador's national football team represents El Salvador in international football and is sanctioned by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . In 1899, Santa Ana and San Salvador met for the first hosted football game in El Salvador...
on any level, independently from the birthplace
A new rule was introduced this season that clubs can only have three foreign players per club and can only add a new player if there is an injury or player/s is released.
C.D. Águila Hermes Martínez
Hermes Martínez Misal
Hermes Martínez Misal is a Colombian professional soccer player who currently plays for Salvadoran side Luis Ángel Firpo.-External links:*...
Arturo Albarrán
Arturo Albarrán
Sergio Arturo Albarrán Arellano is a Mexican-born Salvadoran professional soccer player who currently plays for UES.-External links:*...
Nicholas Addlery
Nicholas Addlery
Nicholas Addlery is a Jamaican football player who currently plays for the Puerto Rico Islanders of the North American Soccer League.-Youth and College:...
Alianza F.C. Elder José Figueroa
Elder José Figueroa
Elder José Figueroa is a Colombian and naturalized Salvadoran football player who currently plays for Alianza of El Salvador.-External links:*...
Juliano de Andrade
Juliano de Andrade
Juliano Rangel de Andrade is a Brazilian football defender, who plays for Deportivo Marquense of the Guatemalan premier division.-Club career:...
Alberto Zapata
Alberto Zapata
Alberto Zapata is a professional football forward who currently plays in Sporting San Miguelito.-International career:...
Francisco PortilloFrancisco Portillo
Francisco Alejandro Bautista Portillo is a Panamanian footballer. He currently plays for Sporting San Miguelito in the ANAPROF of Panama.-External links:...
Atlético Marte José Luis Osorio
José Luis Osorio
José Luis Osorio is a Mexican professional football player who last played for Atlético Marte of El Salvador.-Club career:...
Wilson Sanchez
Atlético Balboa Alcides Bandera
Alcides Eduardo Bandera
Alcides Eduardo Bandera Rodríguez is a Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for Atlético Marte.-External links:* *...
Luis Asprilla
Luis Asprilla
Luis Asprilla is a Colombian football defender who plays for Depor F.C. in the Primera B Colombia....
Juan Reyes
Juan Carlos Reyes (Uruguayan footballer)
Juan Carlos Reyes Braun is a Uruguayan footballer who plays for Nejapa F.C.-References:Currently he is participating in the 3rd season of Bailando por un Sueño El Salvador....
C.D. FAS Roberto Peña
Roberto Carlos Peña
Roberto Carlos Peña is a Colombian footballer who Currently plays forC.D. FAS of El Salvador.-External links:...
Alejandro Bentos
Alejandro de la Cruz Bentos
Alejandro de la Cruz Bentos is an Argentinan Footballer who currently plays for C.D. FAS in El Salvador....
Franklin Webster
Franklin Vinosis Webster
Franklin Vinosis Webster is a Honduran football player who currently plays for Vista Hermosa. He Started his career playing Forward For C.D. Victoria. Franklin Vinosis Webster scored 77 goals for Atletico Balboa....
(player released mid season)Injury replacement player
C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo Mario Benítez
Mario Benítez
Mario Alejandro Benítez Valencia is a Colombian footballer who last played for C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo of El Salvador.-External links:...
Fernando Leguizamón
Fernando Leguizamón
Edgar Fernando Leguizamón is an Argentine football player, who last played Midfielder for C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo .-External links:* at goal.com at El Grafico *...
Leandro Lourenço Franco
Leandro Lourenço Franco
Leandro Lourenço Franco , commonly known as Lê, is a Brazilian football Forward who currently plays for Sport Boys....
A.D. Isidro Metapán Anel Canales
Anel Canales
Anthony Canales is a soccer forward who currently plays for Isidro Metapán of the Primera Division of El Salvador.-Club:*Liga Panameña de Fútbol :**2001-02*Primera División de Fútbol Profesional :...
Ernesto Noel Aquino
Ernesto Noel Aquino
Ernesto Noel Aquino Pérez is a Honduran footballer who currently plays for Isidro Metapán.-Titles:-External links:*...
Gustavo Mendes
Nejapa F.C. Errick Corrales Luis Fernando Espindola
Luis Fernando Espindola
Luis Fernando Espindola is a Uruguayan football defender currently a free agent.Espindola has played for Fénix and Rentistas in the Primera División.-References:...
Andrés Medina Aguirre
Andrés Medina Aguirre
Andrés Medina Aguirre is a Colombian football player.-External links:*http://www.elgrafico.com/index.php?jgd=114...
Municipal Limeño José Oliveira de Souza
José Oliveira de Souza
José Oliveira de Souza - known in Brazil as Gerry - is a Brazilian football striker, currently playing for Đồng Tâm Long An F.C. in the V-League....
Sergio Leonel Álvarez
Garrick Gordon Gabriel GarceteGabriel Garcete
Gabriel Garcete Jimenez isa Paraguayan footballer. He currently plays for Once Lobos.He started his career with Sportivo Luqueño in 2000. The next season he moved on to play for Municipal Limeño. In 2005 he made a transfer to Atlético Balboa. He went on to play for C.D...
Vista Hermosa Nicolás Muñoz
Nicolás Muñoz
Nicolás Armando Muñoz Jarvis is a Panamanian footballer. He currently plays for Águila in the First Division of El Salvador.-Club:*Primera División de Fútbol Profesional ': 2005 , 2006...
Leonardo Da Silva Severiano García