01
Nacional (Uruguay)
The world's oldest existing football club outside the British Isles, three-time Copa Libertadores champions.
▲ Rising·Score +28
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Greatest South American Football Clubs
With Palmeiras and Santos dominating Brazilian football headlines, South American clubs produce world-class players and generate passion that rivals anything in Europe.
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02
River Plate (Argentina)
Boca's eternal rival and the most successful Argentine club, known as Los Millonarios for their expensive transfer history.
▲ Rising·Score +26
03
Boca Juniors (Argentina)
The most beloved club in South America with a fanatical La Bombonera stadium atmosphere that terrifies every visiting team.
▲ Rising·Score +24
04
Santos FC (Brazil)
Pelé's legendary club that dominated the 1960s and remains the symbol of Brazilian football artistry to the world.
▲ Rising·Score +23
05
Atlético Mineiro (Brazil)
Belo Horizonte's first Copa Libertadores champions whose passionate torcida makes Mineirão one of South America's great stadiums.
▲ Rising·Score +22
06
Palmeiras (Brazil)
São Paulo's most successful club and Copa Libertadores back-to-back champions whose consistency rivals Europe's elite.
▲ Rising·Score +21
07
Independiente (Argentina)
The King of Cups — seven Copa Libertadores titles makes Independiente the most successful club in the tournament's history.
▲ Steady·Score +20
08
Estudiantes de La Plata
Legendary Argentine club that won three consecutive Copa Libertadores titles and defined South American football in the late 1960s.
▲ Steady·Score +16
09
Flamengo (Brazil)
Brazil's most supported club with 40+ million fans — the Copa Libertadores win in 2019 sparked the wildest celebrations in Rio.
▲ Steady·Score +14
10
Grêmio (Brazil)
Porto Alegre's pride and three-time Copa Libertadores champions whose attacking football has produced legendary Brazilian players.
▲ Steady·Score +14
11
Olimpia (Paraguay)
Paraguay's most decorated club and three-time South American champions with remarkable consistency in continental competition.
▲ Steady·Score +9
12
São Paulo FC (Brazil)
Three Copa Libertadores titles and a legendary squad that included Cafu, Roberto Carlos, and Ronaldinho early in their careers.
▲ Steady·Score +7
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