Newell's Old Boys facts for kids
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| Full name | Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys | |||
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| Nickname(s) | La Lepra (lit. The Lepers) | |||
| Founded | 3 November 1903 | |||
| Ground | Estadio Marcelo Bielsa | |||
| Capacity | 42,000 | |||
| Chairman | Ignacio Astore | |||
| Manager | Ricardo Lunari | |||
| League | Primera División | |||
| 2023 | 14th | |||
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Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys is a famous Argentine sports club from Rosario, Santa Fe. The club started on November 3, 1903. It is named after Isaac Newell, an English teacher who helped start football in Argentina.
Newell's Old Boys was one of the first members of the Rosarian Football League. In 1939, they joined the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Since then, they have played in many AFA tournaments. The club has won six top Argentine championships. They have also won three national cups. Newell's has reached the Copa Libertadores final twice, in 1988 and 1992.
The club's football stadium is the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa. It is named after Marcelo Bielsa, a former player and coach who won championships with the team. Newell's plays the exciting Rosario derby against Rosario Central. This is a huge rivalry game!
Newell's is also known for its amazing youth teams. Many young players from Newell's have become stars. Some have even played for the Argentina national football team in World Cups. These include Gabriel Batistuta, Éver Banega, Walter Samuel, and Lionel Scaloni. Lionel Messi also played in the club's youth system. He later moved to Barcelona for medical treatment. Diego Maradona, another football legend, played a short time for the first team in 1993.
Besides football, Newell's Old Boys also has teams for other sports. These include basketball, boxing, field hockey, and volleyball.
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Club History
How Newell's Old Boys Started
Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys began on November 3, 1903. Claudio Newell was one of the people who helped start it. He invited teachers, students, and former students from his father's school to create the club. The club's name honors Isaac Newell, Claudio's father. The first president of the club was Víctor Heitz.
The "old boys" part of the name means former students of a school. The first football players were indeed graduates of Isaac Newell's school. It was called the Colegio Comercial Anglicano Argentino.
The club's colors, red and black, came from the school's emblem. Isaac Newell designed this emblem himself. The colors were inspired by the flag of England (where Isaac was from) and the Flag of the German Empire (where his wife was from).
Newell's Old Boys is often called "leprosos" (which means "lepers"). They got this nickname after playing a charity match. This match was held in the 1920s to raise money for a leprosy clinic.
Early Football in Rosario (1905–1930)
On March 30, 1905, the Liga Rosarina de Football (Rosarian Football League) was formed. Newell's president, Víctor Heitz, suggested starting it. He invited other clubs like Rosario Central to join. The main goal was to organize a football championship. Newell's won the very first championship. They won eight games and didn't lose any! They scored 39 goals and only let in 4.
Before this, the first ever Rosarino derby was played. Newell's won 1–0 against Rosario Central. The next year, Newell's won their second championship.
In 1907, the league created a second division. A new trophy, the "Copa Nicasio Vila," was made for the first division. Newell's won this trophy nine times between 1907 and 1930.
Newell's also played in national cups with teams from Buenos Aires. They won the Copa de Honor Municipalidad de Buenos Aires in 1911. They beat Porteño 3–2 in the final. In 1921, Newell's won the Copa Ibarguren, beating Huracán 3–0.
Joining the Top League
In 1939, Newell's asked the Argentine Football Association to join the Argentine Primera División, Argentina's top football league. The AFA agreed. So, Newell's played its first national tournament in 1939. Rosario Central also joined at the same time.
Newell's played their first AFA game on March 19, 1939. They beat San Lorenzo 2–1. Even after joining the national league, Newell's still played in local Rosario leagues. But they used their youth players for those games.
Winning National Championships
Newell's Old Boys has won the Primera División championship six times. Their wins were in 1974, 1987–88, 1990–91, 1992, 2004, and 2013. They also finished second in the Copa Libertadores twice, in 1988 and 1992.
In 1988, Newell's won a friendly youth tournament called the Little World Cup. They played against famous clubs like River Plate, Milan, Juventus, Real Madrid, and Manchester United. In 1949, Newell's had a successful tour in Europe. They beat important teams like Valencia and Real Madrid.
Newell's Old Boys is one of the few teams where all their players represented Argentina in a single game. This happened in a Pre-Olympic Tournament. The team finished third in America.
The club has helped many players become part of the Argentina national football team. Many players from Newell's have also gone to play in Europe's top leagues. Some of these great players include Gabriel Batistuta, Jorge Valdano, Walter Samuel, and Lionel Messi.
The current president of the club is Dr. Ignacio Astore. He used to be a team doctor. He was elected in September 2021.
Team Kit and Badge
Team Uniforms
| Period | Kit manufacturer |
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| 1979–1999 |  Adidas |
| 1999–2000 |  Luanvi |
| 2000–2002 |  Mitre |
| 2002–2005 |  TBS |
| 2005–2015 |  Topper |
| 2015–2017 | Adidas |
| 2018–2021 | Umbro |
| 2022–2023 |  Givova |
| 2024–Present |  Aifit |
Colors and Club Badge
The red and black colors of Newell's Old Boys have a special history. They come from the 19th century. That's when Isaac Newell started his school, the "Colegio Comercial Anglicano Argentino," in 1884. The school's coat of arms (like a special shield) had four parts. It showed things like Mercury's wings and a lamp for wisdom. It also had the flag of the United Kingdom and the flag of Argentina.
The black and red colors on the school's coat of arms came from two flags. Red was from the flag of England, where Isaac Newell was born. Black was from the German Empire flag, where his wife, Anna Jockinsen, was from.
These red and black colors were then chosen for the club's uniforms. The first Newell's Old Boys badge was designed by Ernesto Edwards. It has stayed mostly the same ever since.
Club Stadium
The Newell's Old Boys stadium is in the Parque Independencia area of Rosario. It has been there since 1911. People often call it El Coloso del Parque, which means "The Colossus of the Independence Park." In 1997, the stadium's seating capacity grew from 31,000 to 42,000. On December 22, 2009, the stadium was renamed Marcelo Bielsa Stadium. This was to honor the former player and coach of the team.
Team Players
Current Squad
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Players on Loan
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Individual Player Records
Most Games Played
| No. | Player | Position | Years Played | Matches |
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| 1 |  Gerardo Martino |
Midfielder | 1980–90, 1991–94, 1995–96 | 505 |
| 2 | Norberto Scoponi |
Goalkeeper | 1982–94 | 407 |
| 3 | Juan Manuel Llop |
Midfielder | 1981–84, 1985–94 | 399 |
| 4 | Fabián Basualdo |
Defender | 1982–88 | 307 |
| 5 | José O. Berta |
Midfielder | 1970–78 | 299 |
Top Goal Scorers
| No. | Player | Position | Years Played | Goals |
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| 1 | Víctor Ramos |
Forward | 1978–84, 1987–89 | 104 |
| 2 | Santiago Santamaría |
Forward | 1970–74, 1980–82, 1984 | 90 |
| 3 | Alfredo Oberti |
Forward | 1970–72, 1974–75 | 89 |
| 4 | Maxi Rodríguez |
Forward | 1999–2002, 2012–17, 2019–21 | 85 |
| 5 | Ignacio Scocco |
Forward | 2004–06, 2012–13, 2014–17, 2020–21 | 79 |
Team Managers
Manuel Fleitas Solich (June 1944–45)
William Reaside (1947)- René Pontoni (1956–57)
- Ángel Tulio Zof (1965–67), (1969)
- César Luis Menotti (1971)
- Raúl Oscar Belén (1973)
- Juan Eulogio Urriolabeitía (1973)
- José Yudica (1976–77), (1978–79)
Luis Cubilla (1 Jan 1980 – 31 Dec 1980)- Jorge Solari (1983–87)
- José Yudica (1987–90)
- Marcelo Bielsa (1990–1992)
- Eduardo Luján Manera (1993)
- Roque Alfaro (1993)
- Jorge Solari (1993)
- Mario Zanabria (1 July 1996 – 31 Dec 1997)
Mirko Jozić (1998)- Ricardo Dabrowski (1 Jan 1998 – 31 Dec 1998)
- Andrés Rebottaro (1999–00)
- Juan Manuel Llop (1 Jan 2001 – 1 Jan 2002)
- Julio Alberto Zamora (2002)
- Héctor Veira (2002–04)
- Américo Gallego (2004)
- Juvenal Olmos (2005)
- Nery Pumpido (1 Oct 2005 – 1 July 2006)
- Pablo Marini (:es) (1 March 2007 – Sept 30, 2007)
- R. Caruso Lombardi (Sept 1, 2007 – 2 Aug 2008)
- Fernando Gamboa (1 Aug 2008 – 1 Jan 2009)
- Roberto Sensini (1 Jan 2009 – 10 April 2011)
- Javier Torrente (18 April 2011 – Sept 27, 2011)
- Diego Cagna (Sept 29, 2011 – 22 Dec 2011)
- Gerardo Martino (29 Dec 2011 – 22 July 2013)
- Alfredo Berti (:es) (24 July 2013 – 11 April 2014)
- Ricardo Lunari (11 April 2014–14)
- Américo Gallego (2014 – 1 June 2015)
- Lucas Bernardi (16 June 2015 – 15 Feb 2016)
- Diego Osella (Feb 2016–Jun 2017)
- Juan Manuel Llop (2017–2018)
- Omar De Felippe (2018)
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Héctor Bidoglio (2018–2019) - Frank Darío Kudelka (2019–2020)
- Fernando Gamboa (2020–2021)
- Adrián Taffarel (2021–2022)
- Javier Sanguinetti (2022)
- Gabriel Heinze (2022–2023)
- Mauricio Larriera (2024)
- Sebastián Méndez (2024)
Club Honours
Senior Titles
- Keys
- Record
- (s) Shared record
| Type | Competition | Titles | Winning years |
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Primera División | 6 | 1974 Metropolitano, 1987–88, 1990–91, 1992 Clausura, 2004 Apertura, 2013 Final |
| National (Cups) |
Copa de Honor MCBA | 1 |
1911
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| Copa Ibarguren | 1 |
1921
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| Copa Adrián C. Escobar | 1 |
1949
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Regional Titles
- Liga Rosarina
- Copa Nicasio Vila (9): 1907, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1913, 1918, 1921, 1922, 1929
- Copa Damas de Caridad (1): 1913
- Asociación Rosarina:
- Torneo Luciano Molinas (4): 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935
- Copa Estímulo (2): 1925, 1933
Friendly Titles
- Torneo Internacional Nocturno (1): 1943
See also
In Spanish: Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys para niños
