About

Club Atlético Rosario Central, based in Rosario, Argentina, plays in the Argentine Primera División and has a long, visible presence for collectors and supporters; Walkouts lists signed shirts and framed pieces from the club alongside match-issued rarities. The club was officially founded on 24 December 1889 by British railway workers and took its name from the Central Argentine Railway, a foundation date often summarised as 1889 in historical records.

The team remains rooted in Rosario, Argentina, and competes in the Argentine Primera División, maintaining strong local identity and national stature. Home fixtures are staged at the imposing Estadio Dr. Lisandro de la Torre, commonly referred to as El Gigante de Arroyito, a venue that has hosted international games and many memorable domestic ties.

Across professional eras Rosario Central has claimed several major honours, including five Argentine Primera División titles, and the club also reached continental recognition by winning the 1995 Copa CONMEBOL. That international success, together with national cups and recent silverware, is reflected in collector interest and in global metrics where the club is ranked 146 by IFFHS, a useful context for provenance-minded buyers.

Anniversary releases post‑1970 are an important strand of the club’s collector culture. The 1989 centenary produced commemorative runs and special detailing that resurface regularly at auction and on the secondary market, and centenary editions remain a clear provenance anchor for framed displays and limited edition releases.

Season and match magnets include shirts from campaigns that mark turning points in the modern era: the continental run of the mid 1990s, the 2018 Copa Argentina cup success and the domestic 2023 Copa de la Liga title. Collectors chase jerseys from those campaigns because they tie to trophy photographs, trophy presentations and widely published match imagery, which helps verify origin and match context for signed and retail items.

Iconic kit variations also drive demand, notably the club’s distinctive away sets. The navy away shirt (2016) is frequently sought as an away colourway linked to Copa Argentina ties, while fanshop runs, early retail issues and player-issue variants remain collectible. Signed retail shirts are explicitly part of the market, not only match-worn pieces; collectors prize fanshop early runs, regional releases and documented player-issue shirts, especially when listings include exact photo proof or comparable provenance evidence.

For those seeking authenticated Rosario Central items, provenance matters and particular seasons stand out: the club’s continental landmark in 1995 and its cup-winning campaign in 2018 Copa Argentina, alongside the club’s commemorative 1989 Centenary issues, regularly surface as framed or limited edition offerings. Walkouts presents authenticated shirts with clear provenance and condition notes, and the selection often highlights signed fan-retail shirts, player-issue variants and commemorative season pieces from 1995, 2018 and 2023.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 2018 Yellow/blue Copa Argentina champions
  • 2023 Yellow/blue Copa de la Liga champions
  • 1995 Yellow/blue Copa CONMEBOL champions

Iconic away kits

  • 2016 Navy Copa Argentina away set

Anniversary shirts

  • 1989 Centenary commemorative details

Collector seasons

  • 1995 Copa CONMEBOL title
  • 2018 Copa Argentina trophy
  • 2023 Copa de la Liga championship

Honours

Rosario Central’s roll of honour spans landmark domestic and continental moments. The club has secured five Argentine Primera Division titles, underlining top-flight pedigree following its integration into the national system in 1939. National cup success complements those league triumphs, with six national cups that include the 2018 Copa Argentina, while the 2023 Copa de la Liga Profesional stands as a modern domestic high point. Internationally, the crowning achievement arrived with the 1995 Copa CONMEBOL, the club’s CONMEBOL-organised title and a benchmark for teams from Santa Fe province.

Supporters recall decisive occasions such as the Copa CONMEBOL final in 1995 and the Copa Argentina final in 2018, emblematic of Rosario Central’s ability to deliver on major stages. Recognition has also come from outside Argentina, with an IFFHS world club rank of 146. Recent silverware, including the 2023 Copa de la Liga Profesional, shows the club’s honours list continues to grow across different formats of the domestic game.

Legends & Leadership

Angel Di Maria is a recent key player from the mid-2000s, a winger whose emergence with Central signposted a pathway from Rosario to the global stage and reflected the club’s track record of developing talent.

Mario Kempes is a legend player of the 1970s, a prolific forward whose goalscoring presence for Central became emblematic of the club’s attacking tradition during that decade.

Aldo Pedro Poy is a legend player rooted in the early 1970s, remembered for influence and spirit that fed directly into the folklore surrounding Central’s most passionate matches.

Stadium

Estadio Dr. Lisandro de la Torre, better known as El Gigante de Arroyito and also referred to as Gigante de Arroyito Stadium, anchors Rosario Central’s identity in the Arroyito neighbourhood of Rosario. The ground is woven into national football history as one of the venues where Argentina played during the 1978 FIFA World Cup. On matchdays its steep stands and close sightlines amplify the city’s fervour, especially for the Clasico Rosarino against Newell’s Old Boys, when colour and noise cascade from every tribune. Supporters recognise the stadium by both its formal name and its popular moniker, reflecting a dual identity that mirrors the club’s traditional and modern sides. Whether for league fixtures or knockout ties, Gigante de Arroyito Stadium remains a defining stage for Central, renowned for atmosphere and a home advantage that visiting teams rarely forget.

Capacity
46955
Local derby
Clásico Rosarino Newell’s city derby

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification star additions post-2023 title
  • Suppliers Adidas/Under Armour/Kappa eras
  • Provenance clásico-worn shirts documented

FAQ

Q: Which league does Rosario Central compete in?A: Rosario Central plays in the top tier of Argentine football, the Argentine Primera Division.

Q: When and how was the club founded?A: The club was officially founded on 1889-12-24 by British railway workers, taking its name from the Central Argentine Railway company.

Q: What are Rosario Central’s major honours?A: Headline achievements include five Argentine Primera Division titles, six national cups highlighted by the 2018 Copa Argentina, and the Copa CONMEBOL 1995. The club’s most recent domestic title is the 2023 Copa de la Liga Profesional.

Q: Who are Rosario Central’s main rivals?A: The club’s fiercest rivalry is with Newell’s Old Boys; their meetings are known as the Clasico Rosarino, one of Argentina’s most intense derbies.

Q: How is memorabilia authenticity verified, and do you ship internationally?A: Items can be supported by a COA or LOA, with witnessed-signing photo proof or compatible digital verification where available. Free worldwide shipping.