Copa Sudamericana Winners

Copa Sudamericana Title Holders

Overview

The Copa Sudamericana is an annual international club football competition organized by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL). First held in 2002, it is the second most prestigious club competition in South America, after the Copa Libertadores.

Record Winners

Seventeen clubs have won the competition since its inception. Boca Juniors, Independiente, Athletico Paranaense, and Independiente del Valle hold the record for most titles with two each.

Claudio Morel Rodríguez

Claudio Morel Rodríguez is the only player to have won three Copa Sudamericana winners medals. He achieved this feat with Boca Juniors in 2004 and 2005, and with Independiente in 2010.

Most Appearances

As of the end of the 2014 tournament, LDU Quito and São Paulo have played the most matches in the Copa Sudamericana, with 56 each.

Unbeaten Champions

Five clubs have won the Copa Sudamericana unbeaten: Universidad de Chile (2011), São Paulo (2012), River Plate (2014), Independiente del Valle (2019), and Athletico Paranaense (2021).

Conclusion

The Copa Sudamericana is a prestigious competition that has crowned some of the most successful clubs in South American football. The record winners and unbeaten champions have etched their names in the competition's history, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.