Boca Juniors

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Founded: April 3, 1905

In the vibrant center of La Boca in Buenos Aires, Boca Juniors was founded by five Italian teenagers enthralled by the rapidly growing sport of football. Over the past century, the club has been defined by grit, perseverance, and passion. Boca Juniors boasts 74 official titles, including 35 Argentine Primera División trophies, 17 domestic cups, and 22 major international titles. Boca ranks third in the world for number of international titles, behind Real Madrid (34) and Al Ahly (26). A perfect combination of star players, a dedicated fanbase, resilience during hardship, skilled management and the legendary La Bombonera stadium has propelled them into global eminence. 

Boca Juniors was propelled into international stardom during their European tour in 1925. They played against 19 of Europe’s top clubs, emerging victorious in 15, including a 1-0 win over Real Madrid in front of the King of Spain. This tour not only marked the contagious spread of Boca Juniors to the rest of the world, but also showcased Argentine football and culture. 

The hinchas, or fans, of the club are among the most passionate in the world, filling the historic La Bombonera stadium with chants, flags, and smoke flares. Twice a season, Boca meets their bitter Buenos Aires rivals, River Plate, in the storied Superclásico matchup, showcasing one of the sport’s fiercest clashes . Boca’s star players, such as Diego Maradona, Carlos Tevez, and Juan Riquelme, have largely contributed to the club’s global influence and fandom.  Over the past 121 years, Boca Juniors have proved themselves to be one of the most influential, accomplished, and beloved clubs in world football.