About

Club Social y Deportivo Defensa y Justicia, commonly known as Defensa y Justicia, is an Argentine football club established on 20 March 1935, based in Florencio Varela and currently competing in the Primera División. The club has risen from neighbourhood football to national prominence while building a distinct collector following, and Walkouts lists signed shirts and framed pieces that reflect that journey.

The team plays home matches at Estadio Norberto Tomaghello, a compact ground that sees intense local support and a capacity near 20,000. Defensa y Justicia has spent large spells in Primera B Nacional and has played in every tier since their debut in Primera D Metropolitana, and they are ranked 226 by IFFHS in contemporary club listings.

After steady domestic progress the squad reached continental competition for the first time following a 2016 qualification to the Copa Sudamericana. The side advanced in the 2017 tie before a narrow penalty defeat to Chapecoense, and those early international fixtures started a new era for the club’s shirt provenance, with match programmes, patches and final-day shirts entering collector conversations.

The club went on to claim its most notable honours in South American competition, and despite having 0 Primera División titles to its name they secured a landmark continental result by winning the 2020 Copa Sudamericana, followed by a Recopa win in 2021. Those finals, against Lanús and Palmeiras in São Paulo, elevated certain shirts, squad issue and fanshop releases alike, to must-have status for regional collectors.

Collector interest centres on a handful of authenticated releases and era markers. Anniversary drops and commemorative crests attract attention from supporters who follow supplier changes, and CONMEBOL champion patches often verify provenance. Early Macron and Kappa runs are noted in provenance notes, and provenance cues such as patches and tournament badges are a primary focus for buyers seeking verifiable history.

Anniversary pieces are particularly prized; for example the 80 años 2015 commemorative badge detail is a post-1970 release that collectors seek for its link to club heritage, while shirts from the 2018-19 season are chased for the club’s historic league run that preceded their continental breakthrough. Limited early-run fanshop shirts and region-specific retail variants from these seasons often surface with player-issue labels and small-run stitching differences that matter to specialist collectors.

Iconic pieces include the distinctive green away 2020 Sudamericana set worn in continental fixtures, and authenticated items frequently carry a COA to confirm signatures or retail provenance. Signed retail shirts, not only match-worn examples, are collected for early runs, player-issue variants and commemorative prints, and Walkouts presents authenticated options alongside condition and provenance notes for Copa Sudamericana and Recopa Sudamericana winners.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 2020 Yellow/green Copa Sudamericana champions
  • 2021 Yellow/green Recopa Sudamericana winners
  • 2018–19 Yellow/green Primera runners-up push

Iconic away kits

  • 2020 Green Sudamericana away set
  • 2021 White Recopa away final

Anniversary shirts

  • 2010 75 años commemorative crest
  • 2015 80 años badge detail

Collector seasons

  • 2020 Copa Sudamericana club’s first international title
  • 2021 Recopa Sudamericana winners vs Palmeiras
  • 2018–19 Primera historic league run

Honours

Defensa y Justicia have carved a distinct place in Argentine football by pairing steady top-flight consolidation with standout international breakthroughs. The historic high point arrived with the 2020 Copa Sudamericana, a continental title secured in a decisive final against Lanus. That momentum carried into the 2021 Recopa Sudamericana, where the team defeated Palmeiras on penalties to lift another major South American trophy. Earlier international experience came in the Copa Sudamericana of 2017, when the club advanced to the second stage, laying the groundwork for later success. Domestically, the side produced a notable league campaign in 2018-19, a benchmark season that underlined their competitiveness in the Primera Division. Recognition followed beyond Argentina as well, with the club ranked 226 by IFFHS, reflecting sustained performance at international level. Together, these achievements highlight a modern period defined by continental silverware, credible league runs and a consistent presence in Argentina’s top tier.

Legends & Leadership

Enzo Fernandez emerged as a recent key player in the early 2020s, bringing midfield control and sharp distribution as the club enjoyed its most successful continental period. His performances aligned with a squad capable of competing deep into South American competitions, adding poise and tempo to a high-intensity style.

Lisandro Martinez stood out as a recent key player in the late 2010s, anchoring the back line with timing and aggression as Defensa y Justicia consolidated their place in the top division. His adaptability across the defence offered balance and quality during a phase of steady growth.

Ezequiel Unsain became a recent key player from the late 2010s into the early 2020s, providing reliable goalkeeping in league and continental action. His command of the area and consistency under pressure helped to stabilise the side during campaigns that brought international recognition to Florencio Varela.

Stadium

Estadio Norberto Tomaghello, often styled as Norberto Tomaghello Stadium, is the compact Florencio Varela home of Defensa y Justicia. With an approximate capacity of 20,000, it hosts Primera Division fixtures where the stands sit close to the pitch, amplifying noise and colour. Matchdays are marked by the club’s yellow and green, a visual identity forged in iconic kits and celebrated across recent continental campaigns. The venue’s atmosphere intensifies for local rivalries, notably the Sur derby against Quilmes, when the terraces become a cauldron. Tomaghello’s scale suits the club’s energetic style and community roots, ensuring clear sightlines and a strong connection between players and supporters. As the team’s success has grown, the ground has come to symbolise Defensa y Justicia’s rise, pairing modern ambition with a neighbourhood feel in Buenos Aires Province.

Also known as
Estadio Norberto Tomaghello
Capacity
20000
Local derby
Sur derby Quilmes local rivalry

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification CONMEBOL champion patches authenticate
  • Suppliers Macron/Kappa eras; check codes
  • Provenance 2020 final shirts highly sought

FAQ

Q: Who are Defensa y Justicia and where are they based?A: Club Social y Deportivo Defensa y Justicia are an Argentine football club from Florencio Varela, Buenos Aires Province, founded in 1935. The first team competes in the Primera Division.

Q: What is the home stadium and its capacity?A: The team plays at Estadio Norberto Tomaghello in Florencio Varela, with an approximate capacity of 20,000.

Q: What major honours has the club won?A: The club captured the 2020 Copa Sudamericana and followed up with the 2021 Recopa Sudamericana, prevailing on penalties against Palmeiras. Their first international appearance came in the 2017 Copa Sudamericana, reaching the second stage.

Q: Who are the club’s main rivals?A: A noted local rivalry is the Sur derby against Quilmes.

Q: How do you verify signed items and do you ship internationally?A: Listings marked as signed include a COA or equivalent verification. Free worldwide shipping.