Club América: trophies, achievements, rivalries, records in history.

Club América is a professional Mexican Soccer club based in Mexico City.

Highlighting the club’s Trophies, achievements, records, rivalries, stadium, jersey, etc.

The club is one of the most successful teams in the history of México with several individual records, national championships, trophies and achievements both in the domestic scene and internationally.

Cool facts

Whenen was Club America made? Club América was founded in the year 1916 in México City.

Who is better America or Chivas? In terms of the trophy won in history, Club América is better than Chivas Guadalajara winning a record of 13 league titles, 6 Copa MX, etc.

What place is Club America in? The club is situated in the Mexican capital city of México City which houses some of the famous clubs in the country.

How many Ligas has America won? The club has won a total of 13 Liga MX titles which is a national record.

How can I watch Club America? You can watch live games involving the club via Televisa, Claro ESPN in the US, Fox Sports, Grupo Imagen, Televisa, TV Azteca.

Who has the most goals in club America? Luís Roberto Alves is the highest goal scorer of the club with 189 goals.

Who is Club America coach? Santiago Solari is the current coach of the club

The club remains one of the greatest football clubs to have ever emerged in the history of México.

Founded in 1916, the club continued to grow until reaching the status of the most successful team in the country.

The club is one of the foundering members of the Méxican Liga MX.

Since the establishment of the league, the club has won more titles claiming the rights as the best football club in Mexico over the years.

Club América is also one of the club’s ninth Liga MX that have never been relegated to the second division since its establishment and formation of the league in México.

Club América Trophies, records and achievements

Club América doubles as the most popular and the most successful team in México with several titles won both in the domestic and internationally.

As the most decorated Soccer club in Mexico, Club América has won 13 Primera Division (Liga MX league titles, 6 Copa México championships or Copa Mx, and 6 Campeón de Campeones cups.

In terms of most league and cup titles, América shares the same record alongside Guadalajara.

Titles in the domestic scene

Liga MX – 13 Titles

When it comes to the Liga MX, Club América is the most successful team and the record winners of the competition with thirteen titles.

The club’s first-ever win was in 1965–66. Most of the club’s titles were achieved concurrently and it was only once the club defended the league title it won and this was between 1983-84 and 1984-85.

In the modern era, América has won up to six titles including wins the Clausura and the Apertura.

Years Won

1965–66, 1970–71, 1975–76, 1983–84, 1984–85, Prode-1985, 1987–88, 1988–89, Verano 2002, Clausura 2005, Clausura 2013, Apertura 2014, Apertura 2018.

Copa MX – Méxican Cup – 6 Titles

The Copa MX is Mexico’s national knockout cup competition.

Club América also records Champions of the Copa MX with six titles most of which were achieved in the 20th century.

In the modern era of Competition, América most recently won the cup in the 2019 Clausura Tournament.

Years Won

1953–54, 1954–55, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1973–74, Clausura 2019.

Campeón de Campeones – 6 Titles

The Campeón de Campeones is México’s soccer Super Cup played by winners of the Apertura and Clausura.

Club América are the second most successful team in the history of the Campeón de Campeones with seven titles behind great national and city rivals Chivas Guadalajara.

In 1988, the club won it and successfully defended it the following year in 1989. The most recent win was achieved in 2019.

This is the only domestic Competitions where the club lost the bragging rights as to who is the most successful.

In terms of the Liga MX and Copa MX, Club América are ahead of others with several wins ahead.

International Competitions

CONCACAF Champions League – 7 Titles

Club América’s dominance did not stop in México alone.

They are record Champions of the CONCACAF Champions League with seven titles more than any other side on the continent.

This achievement is also a Méxican record yet to be defeated by any other side including the likes of Guadalajara, León, Cruz Azul, Monterrey, etc.

Years Won

1977, 1987, 1990, 1992, 2006, 2014–15, 2015–16.

Other titles include

Copa Interamericana – 2 Titles

Years Won: 1977, 1990.

CONCACAF Giants Cup – 1 Title

Years Won: 2001

Club América rivalry – Rivalries in México

1. Club América vs Chivas Guadalajara.

2. Club América vs Pumas UNAM.

3. Club América vs Cruz Azul.

In México, Club América is involved in two major rivalries between fellow city sides as well as against other league sides.

The two rivalries of Club América in México are the Clásico Capitalino and Clásico Joven

In the history of the Liga MX, there’s a long-standing rivalry between Guadalajara and Club América which is known as El Súper Clásico.

This big derby is considered to be the biggest rivalry in Mexico, and one of the biggest in world football history.

Clásico Capitalino rivalry

The club shares another major rivalry in the city of Mexico City with Club Universidad Nacional or Pumas UNAM.

This is because the two teams play in the Liga MX which is the country’s top flight and are also successful in their rights.

The winner of the clash earns the bragging rights as to who claims supremacy as the biggest.

It is a fierce match between the two sides although Club América fans always see the clash with Chivas Guadalajara more important.

Clásico Joven

This Clásico Joven is a clash between Club América and Cruz Azul which is another top side in Liga MX. Azul also resides in México City

The match between these two teams is compared with that of Pumas UNAM although the difference remains.

América in México City is Regarded as a wealthy associate and are owned by the mega tv brand Televisa.

Club América ground, Stadium

The club plays its home games at the over eighty-seven thousand capacity Estadio Azteca Stadium.

It is a multi-purpose stadium located in Mexico City and is regarded as one of the largest Stadion in the world.

Apart from América, the Stadium is also home to the Méxican national football team and the Liga MX outfit Cruz Azul.

The Nickname

Las Águilas (The Eagles)

Los Azul-Cremas (The Blue-Creams)

Los Millonetas (The Millionaires)

Club América shirt (kit) – Jersey

The club’s shirt (kit) forms a famous combination of colour. It forms yellow as majority around the stomach through to the arms and sleeve.

The chest is made up of a stripe-like colour combination including dark blue as Majority, red and milky white and white-grey in some cases.

The popularity of the club (fan base and supporters)

The club boast of having some of the highest numbers of followers and fans within and outside México.

In the country, the club shares a high fanbase with rivals Chivas Guadalajara.

In the Américas, Club América is behind Brazilian side Corinthians and Argentine giants Boca Juniors as the most popular teams.

Conclusion

Club América has rich pedigree when it comes to football in México as well as the International scene most especially in the North American continent.

The club’s strength has led to the several titles triumphs all recognized by FIFA which includes the Liga MX, Copa MX, Campeón de Campeones.

This article highlights Club América titles, achievements, shirts (kits) records, rivalries, Stadium ground and Championship list won since the establishment of the club.