Rosario Central

Football Club

Club Atlético Rosario Central

Founded: December 24, 1889 | Nickname: Los Canallas

Football Sports

Sports Tip: Rosario Central is one of the most traditional football clubs in Argentina with a rich history and passionate fan base.

Club Information

1Basic Information

Full name: Club Atlético Rosario Central

Founded: 1889 (as Central Argentine Railway Athletic Club)

2Stadium

Estadio Gigante de Arroyito (capacity: 41,465)

Located in Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina

3League

Primera División (Argentine First Division)

One of the "Big Five" clubs of Argentine football

Historical Note: Rosario Central was one of the first clubs to join the Argentine Football Association in 1939.

1Domestic Titles

4 Primera División titles (1971, 1973, 1980, 1987)

1 Copa Argentina (2018)

2International Titles

1 CONMEBOL Cup (1995)

1 Copa de Oro (1993)

3Notable Records

Longest unbeaten run in Argentine football (39 matches, 1973-74)

First Argentine club to defeat European champions (1972 vs Ajax)

1Historical Legends

Mario Kempes (World Cup 1978 winner)

Omar Palma (1986 World Cup winner)

2Modern Stars

Marco Ruben (all-time top scorer)

Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham Hotspur)

3Current Squad

Key players: Alejo Véliz, Facundo Buonanotte

Manager: Miguel Ángel Russo

Did you know? Lionel Messi played youth football at Rosario Central before joining Newell's Old Boys.

1Rivalries

Rosario Derby vs Newell's Old Boys

One of the most intense rivalries in Argentine football

2Supporters

Known for passionate and loyal fan base

Famous supporter groups: Los Guerreros del Sur, La Banda del Lobo

3Identity

Colors: Blue and yellow stripes

Mascot: Scoundrel (El Canalla)