Paraguay

División Profesional

Paraguay Paraguay 📊 First Division 🏛️ Est. 1888 👥 20 Teams

División Profesional is the top level of Paraguayan football, organized by the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol. It features the country's most historic clubs competing for the national championship, with intense rivalries and passionate derbies such as the Olimpia-Cerro Porteño clash. The competition has evolved over the years, adopting various formats including Apertura and Clausura seasons and playoffs to decide the champion.

⚡ Attack-minded with strong balance between offense and defense; clubs rely on swift counter-attacks and disciplined midfield pressing.

📌 Notable Facts

  • Olimpia and Cerro Porteño are the most successful clubs in the league's history.
  • The Olimpia-Cerro Porteño rivalry, known as the Superclásico, is one of the fiercest derbies in South America.
  • The league has historically used split seasons (Apertura and Clausura) and playoffs to crown the champion.

📊 League Table

# Team M W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 8 6 2 0 11 5 +6 20
2 8 4 3 1 15 8 +7 15
3 8 4 2 2 10 6 +4 14
4 8 3 3 2 11 9 +2 12
5 8 3 3 2 7 8 -1 12
6 8 3 2 3 8 6 +2 11
7 8 2 4 2 7 7 0 10
8 8 3 1 4 9 11 -2 10
9 7 2 3 2 14 10 +4 9
10 8 2 2 4 13 9 +4 8
11 7 1 2 4 4 12 -8 5
12 8 0 1 7 4 22 -18 1
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División Profesional

División Profesional is the top-flight football league of Paraguay, organized by the APF. Featuring 12 clubs, it crowns national glory in two semi-annual tournaments: Apertura and Clausura. The format combines a double round-robin in each tournament, home-and-away matches, and a final or aggregated table that determines the season’s champions and continental berths. The league carries deep significance: Olimpia, Cerro Porteño, Libertad and Guaraní are among its most storied powers, with fierce rivalries fueling every match. The season typically runs February to December, with Apertura kicking off early in the year and Clausura wrapping up the calendar. Alongside the domestic title, teams chase qualification to the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. Notable players like Roque Santa Cruz have left an imprint, alongside a host of Paraguayan talents who shine in the region. Fans follow with passion: iconic derbies, historic stadiums, and a loyal base that consumes every result. The pace blends swift counters with disciplined midfield pressing, producing a balanced, attack-minded league that rewards speed, skill, and tactical discipline.