Racing Club, founded in 1903, is one of Argentina’s defining football institutions. Based in Avellaneda and known as La Academia, the sky-blue-and-white club combines a celebrated national history with a strong South American presence. Its home, Estadio Presidente Perón, is better known as El Cilindro, a landmark of the local football landscape. This team page brings together Racing’s identity, current squad context, coaching timeline, recent player movement and recorded competitions.
Racing Club Upcoming matches by league
Liga Profesional Argentina
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- Clausura - 9
Huracan
Racing Club
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- Clausura - 10
Racing Club
Sarmiento Junin
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- Clausura - 11
Estudiantes de Rio CuartoNo H2HRacing Club
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- Clausura - 12
Racing ClubNo H2HBelgrano Cordoba
Copa Argentina
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- Quarter-finals
Racing ClubNo H2HBoca Juniors
Racing Club Last matches by league
Liga Profesional Argentina
Copa Argentina
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
Friendlies Clubs
CONMEBOL Libertadores
CONMEBOL Recopa
Racing Club Team Roster
Racing Club’s recorded squad contains 37 players: 13 midfielders, 12 defenders, nine attackers and three goalkeepers. The midfield group includes M. Zaracho, M. Kranevitter, M. Miljevic and V. Carboni, while M. Rojo, N. Colombo, M. Di Cesare and G. Martirena feature among the defenders. A. Martínez, D. Vergara and T. Conechny are listed in attack. Goalkeeping cover is provided by F. Gómez, F. Cambeses and M. Tagliamonte. The roster also includes Santino Aguirre and A. Tello, and its four position groups provide broad depth as of the latest update.
position Goalkeeper
Francisco Gómez
Facundo Nicolás Cambeses
Matías Nicolás Tagliamonte
position Defender
Matías Damián Pérez
Marco Genaro Di Cesare
Ezequiel Cannavo
Faustino Marcos Alberto Rojo
Juan Ignacio Barinaga
Luis Alfonso Espino García
Ignacio Agustín Rodríguez
Nazareno Fernández Colombo
Benjamín González
Tobías Javier Rubio
M. Martinez
Galo Volpe
Gonzalo Escudero
position Midfielder
Claudio Matías Kranevitter
Alan Forneris
Matko Mijael Miljevic
Federico Matías Zaracho
Diego Ulises Ortegoza
Gastón Andrés Lodico
Adrián Marcos Fernández
Leonel Ulises Pérez
Santino Aguirre
E. Perez
A. Yegros
Alejandro Joaquín Tello
F. Schaare
position Attacker
Duván Andrés Vergara Hernández
Adrián Emmanuel Martínez
Tomás José Conechny
Elías Torres
Lautaro Ariel Díaz
Santiago Germán Solari Ferreyra
A. Campo
Francisco Fraga
E. Perez
Last Racing Club Coachs
Gustavo Costas is listed as Racing Club’s current coach, following a tenure that began on 1 December 2023. Sebastián Grazzini preceded him from October to December 2023. The earlier sequence records Fernando Gago from October 2021 to October 2023, Juan Antonio Pizzi from January to August 2021 and Sebastián Beccacece from December 2019 to January 2021. This chronology places Costas at the head of the latest recorded coaching phase and shows several changes in the club’s senior technical leadership since late 2019.
Gustavo Adolfo Costas Makeira
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Adolfo Costas Makeira | Argentina | 1 December 2023 | |
| Sebastián Hugo Grazzini | Argentina | 1 October 2023 | 1 December 2023 |
| Fernando Rubén Gago | Argentina | 1 October 2021 | 1 October 2023 |
| Juan Antonio Pizzi Torroija | Argentina | 1 January 2021 | 1 August 2021 |
| Sebastián Andrés Beccacece | Argentina | 1 December 2019 | 1 January 2021 |
| Eduardo Germán Coudet | Argentina | 1 December 2017 | 1 December 2019 |
| 28 November 2017 | 11 December 2017 | ||
| Diego Martín Cocca Pera | Argentina | 1 December 2016 | 1 November 2017 |
| Ricardo Alberto Zielinski | Argentina | 1 August 2016 | 1 December 2016 |
| Claudio Fernando Úbeda | Argentina | 1 August 2016 | 1 October 2021 |
| Facundo Sava | Argentina | 1 December 2015 | 1 August 2016 |
| Diego Martín Cocca Pera | Argentina | 1 June 2014 | 1 December 2015 |
| Fabio Radaelli | Argentina | 8 May 2014 | 20 May 2014 |
| Ignacio Carlos González Cavallo | Argentina | 9 October 2013 | 14 October 2013 |
| Reinaldo Carlos Merlo | Argentina | 1 October 2013 | 1 May 2014 |
| Carlos Luis Ischia | Argentina | 1 September 2013 | 1 October 2013 |
| Fabio Radaelli | Argentina | 26 August 2013 | 1 September 2013 |
| Luis Francisco Zubeldía | Argentina | 1 April 2012 | 1 August 2013 |
| Diego Pablo Simeone González | Argentina | 1 June 2011 | 1 December 2011 |
| Miguel Ángel Russo | Argentina | 1 February 2010 | 1 June 2011 |
| Diego Pablo Simeone González | Argentina | 1 February 2006 | 1 April 2006 |
| Diego Armando Maradona | Argentina | 1 January 1995 | 1 May 1995 |
Racing Club Transfers
Among arrivals recorded through 9 August 2026, L. Pérez and L. Díaz are listed as loans, while M. Kranevitter and A. Espino joined as free agents. D. Ortegoza and M. Miljevic are recorded as transfers, and V. Carboni and E. Cannavo also arrived on loan. The same period includes returns from loan for E. Saliadarre, G. Conti, G. Añasgo, M. Quiroz, J. Carbonero, G. Gómez, F. Prado and E. Cardozo. Santino Aguirre and G. Leiva are listed from Racing Club Res. No transfer fees are provided.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Barinaga |
Boca Juniors
|
Loan | 28 August 2026 |
| M. Pérez |
Cerro Porteno
|
Transfer | 27 August 2026 |
| G. Lodico |
Lanus
|
Transfer | 12 August 2026 |
| L. Pérez |
Gremio
|
Loan | 9 August 2026 |
| L. Díaz |
Cruzeiro
|
Loan | 20 July 2026 |
| M. Kranevitter |
Fatih Karagümrük
|
Free agent | 5 July 2026 |
| A. Espino |
Rayo Vallecano
|
Free agent | 1 July 2026 |
| D. Ortegoza |
Talleres Cordoba
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
Racing Club Res.
|
- | 30 June 2026 | |
| G. Añasgo |
Boston River
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| G. Conti |
Gimnasia L.P.
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| E. Saliadarre |
Miramar
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
|
Racing Club Res.
|
- | 24 May 2026 | |
| E. Cannavo |
Defensa Y Justicia
|
Loan | 2 February 2026 |
| D. Pizarro |
Udinese
|
Loan | 26 January 2026 |
Among departures recorded through 11 August 2026, S. Sosa, B. Gallego, F. Pardo, G. Rojas, J. Nardoni and A. Balboa are listed as transfers to Vasco da Gama, Estudiantes L.P., Santos Laguna, Cruzeiro, Gremio and Nizhny Novgorod respectively. Loans sent G. Sosa, T. Pérez, G. Añasgo, Arafat Al Haj, E. Cardozo, S. Quirós and M. Barrios elsewhere. B. Zuculini, F. Prado, G. Gómez, L. Vietto and F. Mura are listed as free agents, while D. Pizarro is recorded as returning to Udinese. No fees are provided for these movements.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Martirena |
Club Nacional
|
Loan | 25 August 2026 |
| A. García |
U. Catolica
|
Free agent | 13 August 2026 |
| S. Sosa |
Vasco DA Gama
|
Transfer | 11 August 2026 |
| S. Sosa |
Vasco DA Gama
|
Transfer | 10 August 2026 |
| B. Gallego |
Estudiantes L.P.
|
Transfer | 7 August 2026 |
| G. Sosa |
Deportivo Maldonado
|
Loan | 4 August 2026 |
| T. Pérez |
Defensa Y Justicia
|
Loan | 30 July 2026 |
| A. Cabellos |
Cesar Vallejo
|
- | 26 July 2026 |
| A. Cabellos |
Cesar Vallejo
|
- | 25 July 2026 |
| G. Añasgo |
Universidad de Chile
|
Loan | 3 July 2026 |
| B. Zuculini |
Club Nacional
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| F. Pardo |
Santos Laguna
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| G. Rojas |
Cruzeiro
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Pizarro |
Udinese
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| F. Pardo |
Santos Laguna
|
Transfer | 29 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Racing Club’s recorded player movement through 11 August 2026 shows a mixed circulation of talent rather than a single transfer pattern. The arrivals include loans for L. Pérez, L. Díaz, V. Carboni and E. Cannavo, free-agent additions such as M. Kranevitter and A. Espino, conventional transfers including D. Ortegoza and M. Miljevic, and several returns from loan. The departures likewise combine transfers, loans, free-agent exits and a return to a parent club, with destinations spread across Argentina, South America, Europe and North America. Internal arrivals from Racing Club Res. are also listed. Because the published movement lists are limited selections rather than complete season totals, they support a description of varied player circulation but not a definitive balance of arrivals and departures. No financial figures are attached to the recorded movements.
Leagues Racing Club has participated in
Racing Club’s recent recorded competitions extend through 2025 in the Liga Profesional Argentina, CONMEBOL Libertadores, Copa Argentina, CONMEBOL Recopa and Friendlies Clubs. The club is also recorded in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana through 2024 and the Copa de la Liga Profesional through 2024, making those entries historical. Earlier historical participation includes the Super Copa and Trofeo de Campeones de la Superliga through 2022, Copa Perú in 2021, Copa de la Superliga in 2020 and Division d’Honneur from 2011 to 2014. The competition record therefore spans domestic league and cup football, continental tournaments and friendly fixtures.
More about Racing Club
Founded in 1903, Racing Club is an Argentine football institution rooted in Avellaneda, Greater Buenos Aires. Its official name is Racing Club, while Racing and La Academia are widely used identifiers. The club’s visual identity is built around sky blue and white, most recognisably displayed in its striped shirts and shield crest.
Racing plays at Estadio Presidente Perón, popularly known as El Cilindro. The circular stadium is a defining landmark of Avellaneda and sits within an unusually concentrated football landscape, close to the home of the club’s historic local rival. That setting helps explain the intensity attached to the Avellaneda derby and the strong place of matchday culture in the club’s identity.
Racing is recognised as one of Argentina’s Big Five and has long carried the honorific El Primer Grande, or The First Great One. Its early history includes an unprecedented run of seven consecutive national amateur league championships. The club later secured a landmark late-1960s continental and world double, including the Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup, becoming the first Argentine club to lift the latter. These achievements underpin its status beyond domestic football and its enduring presence in South American competition.
Institutionally, Racing operates through a traditional member-owned civil association. Active members elect the leadership and participate in major club decisions rather than the organisation being directed by private external ownership. The football culture is associated with stylish, attacking and technically sound play, alongside a development model that blends academy talent with experienced domestic players and selected South American reinforcements.
Racing’s wider ecosystem extends beyond senior football. The club supports women’s football and a range of other sports, including basketball, field hockey, martial arts, boxing and artistic skating. This combination of historic honours, member participation, distinctive colours, a landmark stadium and multisport activity gives Racing Club a durable identity in Argentine football.
Last matches statistics for Racing Club
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Racing Club
4 - 1
Defensa Y Justicia
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Racing Club
2 - 1
Gimnasia L.P.
|
8 / 19 |
|
81 | 10 | 1 | 4 |
|
Rosario Central
0 - 0
Racing Club
|
2 / 5 |
|
74 | 20 | 6 | 1 |
|
Racing Club
1 - 3
Tigre
|
5 / 11 |
|
84 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
|
Argentinos JRS
2 - 1
Racing Club
|
3 / 15 |
|
73 | 10 | 3 1 | 6 |
|
Racing Club
0 - 1
Banfield
|
2 / 22 |
|
90 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
|
Racing Club
1 - 0
Belgrano Cordoba
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Racing Club
1 - 1
Boca Juniors
|
5 / 14 |
|
77 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
|
Independ. Rivadavia
3 - 1
Racing Club
|
4 / 11 |
|
0% | 10 | 2 | 5 |
|
Racing Club
1 - 2
Atletico Tucuman
|
4 / 19 |
|
86 | 8 | 2 | 4 |
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Racing Club vs Atletico Tucuman
Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 - 1493116
Racing Club vs Boca Juniors
Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 - 1493087
Racing Club vs Banfield
Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 - 1493072
Argentinos JRS vs Racing Club
Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 - 1493047
Racing Club vs Tigre
Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 - 1493043
Rosario Central vs Racing Club
Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 - 1493027
2025
1st shirt
2025
2nd shirt
2025
3rd shirt
2024
1st shirt
2024
2nd shirt
2024
3rd shirt
2023
1st shirt
2023
2nd shirt
2023
3rd shirt
2021
1st shirt
2021
2nd shirt