Teams
Olimpia Asuncion
Guarani Asuncion
Cerro Porteno
Libertad Asuncion
Nacional Asuncion
Sportivo Luqueno
Sol de America
Club General Diaz
Deportivo Capiata
General Caballero JLM
Sportivo Ameliano
Sportivo Trinidense
Guairena FC
River Plate Asuncion
Rubio Nu
12 de Octubre
Deportivo Santaní
Tacuary
Sportivo San Lorenzo
Independiente FBC
Resistencia FC
2 de Mayo
3 de Febrero
Club Atlético Tembetary
Deportivo Recoleta
Wikipedia - Paraguayan Primera División
The División Profesional de la Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol (locally [diβiˈsjom pɾofesjoˈnal de la asosjaˈsjom paɾaˈɣwaʝa ðe ˈfuðβol]; "Professional Division of the Paraguayan Football Association"), also known as the Primera División (IPA: [pɾiˈmeɾa ðiβiˈsjon]; "first division"), or due to sponsorship reasons Copa de Primera TIGO-Visión Banco, is the top-flight professional football league in Paraguay. Currently, there are 12 teams in the first division.
The most successful club is Olimpia, with 47 championships. Libertad are the most recent champions, having won the 2025 Apertura tournament. As of 2022, IFFHS ranked the league as the 10th strongest in the world and 3rd in South America.
History
Liga Paraguaya's first game was played in 1906, after the director of the El Diario newspaper, Don Adolfo Riquelme, brought to his office on 18 June 1906, the representatives of the five existing football teams in Paraguay at that time (Olimpia, Guaraní, Libertad, General Díaz, and Nacional) to create the governing body of football in Paraguay: the Liga Paraguaya de Fútbol (known today as Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol). The representatives were William Paats and Junio Godoy (Olimpia) Ramón Caballero, Manuel Bella and Salvador Melián (Guaraní), Juan Escalada (Libertad), César Urdapilleta (General Díaz), and Vicente Gadea (Nacional). The Liga Paraguaya saw Club Guaraní as the first champion in 1906, after defeating Olimpia in the final.
The Primera División was founded in 1906 with 5 teams, and turned professional in 1935 when 10 clubs broke away from the amateur leagues to form a professional league. Since 1996 the format of tournament was changed to Torneo Apertura and Clausura, but since 2008 each tournament is independent.
Traditionally, the dominance of Olimpia and Cerro Porteño went mostly unchallenged for decades. All of this changed at the turn of the 21st century. Since then, Libertad has been the most dominant club, while Nacional and Guaraní have also experienced success at the local level.
The league is known for its passionate fan base, vibrant atmosphere, and rich footballing history, with clubs like Club Olimpia, Club Cerro Porteño, and Club Libertad leading the charge. Matches are held in iconic stadiums across the nation, where supporters come together to celebrate their teams in a display of fervor and pride.
The Division Profesional not only serves as a platform for local talent but also attracts international players, contributing to the growth and development of football in Paraguay. Each season, clubs vie for glory, aiming to secure their place in the annals of Paraguayan football history while also competing for spots in prestigious continental tournaments like the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
With its blend of tradition, skill, and intense rivalries, the Paraguay Division Profesional remains a cornerstone of the nation's sporting culture, captivating fans and fostering a deep sense of community and pride throughout the country.