About

Club Atlético Sarmiento, founded on 1 April 1911, is based in Junín, Buenos Aires Province and currently competes in the Primera División. The club has a long regional presence, affiliated to the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino, and signed shirts, fanshop pieces and framed memorabilia are curated and offered at Walkouts for collectors seeking authenticated items tied to the club’s modern eras.

Sarmiento’s first steps on the national scene followed affiliation to the AFA in 1952, and the team has had intermittent spells in the top flight across decades. Notable promotions and campaigns in recent memory include the 2015 rise and the 2016 campaign that led to extended Primera participation, while the club’s earliest top-level runs include the 1981 and 1982 seasons, which remain reference points in the club’s competitive narrative.

The team’s highest final league placing came in the early 1980s, a 13th place finish in 1981, and those seasons are frequently cited by curators and auction houses when describing provenance for match-worn items. Junín remains the geographic anchor for the club’s story, and references to Buenos Aires Province and the national federation help verify period descriptions and match reports when assessing shirt history.

Collector attention often centres on milestone releases, most prominently centenary and anniversary pieces. The club’s centenary in 2011 occasioned commemorative projects and limited runs in fanshop lines that now surface as anniversary shirts, each tied to a tangible club milestone and therefore highly sought after by supporters and regional collectors.

Season and match magnets are clear: shirts from promotion campaigns and debut Primera seasons are chased because they represent turning points in the club’s narrative. The 1981 season and the promotion campaigns around 2015 and 2016 see repeated demand, both for match-issued examples and for player-issue variants used in decisive fixtures, which helps establish provenance for particular garments.

Away shirts and their colourways are part of Sarmiento’s collector language, often linked to decisive away results in promotion and survival matches; fans prize examples associated with promotion runs and fixtures that decided league status. Signed retail demand is real: fanshop shirts, early limited runs, and player-issue variants released regionally are collected alongside match-worn pieces, and verified retail signatures frequently appear with a COA or equivalent provenance to support authenticity.

For those assessing single items, look for clear provenance tied to the club’s known campaigns, particularly the 1981 and 2016 seasons when Sarmiento secured notable league outcomes; authenticated retail signatures accompanied by COA are often highlighted in listings, and garments from the 2015 and 2016 promotion campaigns regularly surface as framed shirts or signed fanshop editions at specialist sellers and on Walkouts.

Honours

Sarmiento’s honours story is framed by determined climbs into Argentina’s elite and the durability to stay there. The club has repeatedly reached the Primera Division, with notable top-flight campaigns in 1981, 1982, 2015, 2016 and 2016-2017, followed by a fresh promotion before the 2021 season. The benchmark league finish remains 13th of 18 teams, set in 1981, a reference point for subsequent generations in Junin. While continental silverware is not recorded in the inputs, the club’s sustained presence at the highest domestic level underscores a competitive identity within Buenos Aires Province. Affiliation to the AFA since 1952 and multiple returns to the top division reflect effective long-term rebuilding cycles. These milestones chart a path of resilience rather than one dominated by trophy counts, with each promotion and survival battle adding to Sarmiento’s narrative. The recent era has continued that trajectory, aiming to translate stability into further top-flight consolidation.

Legends & Leadership

Jorge Luis Burruchaga is remembered as a legend player from the 1980s, embodying Sarmiento’s ambition during its early experiences at the highest level and setting a benchmark for those who followed in Junin.

Luis Ojeda, a recent key player in the 2010s, and Sebastian Luna, a recent key player in the 2010s, shaped a resilient spine as Sarmiento negotiated returns to the top division and the demanding rhythm of national competition.

Israel Damonte, a recent key player in the 2010s, and Lucas Landa, a recent key player in the 2010s, contributed leadership and consistency that underpinned the club’s push to re-establish itself among Argentina’s elite.

Lucas Castro, a recent key player in the 2020s, joined a group of steady performers that included Mauricio Casierra, a recent key player in the 2010s, Javier Capelli, a recent key player in the early 2010s, and Wilfredo Olivera, a recent key player in the mid-2010s, whose collective experience helped Sarmiento maintain competitiveness after promotion before the 2021 season.

Stadium

Estadio Eva Peron serves as Sarmiento’s home and a focal point for football in Junin, Buenos Aires Province. Known locally by its formal name and celebrated by Verde Verdolaga supporters, the ground provides a compact, intense setting where visiting teams face a demanding atmosphere. Matchdays blend neighbourhood identity with provincial pride, as fans gather early and maintain noise levels throughout, especially for key Primera Division fixtures. The venue’s character reflects the club’s resilience, hosting pivotal games across multiple promotions and top-flight campaigns. While official capacity details are not provided in the inputs, the stadium’s stature within the community is unmistakable, with sightlines and acoustics that concentrate pressure on the pitch. References to Estadio Eva Peron in club literature and media reinforce its role as a symbol of Sarmiento’s identity and aspirations, anchoring the team’s modern era in a proud footballing home.

Capacity
22000

FAQ

Q: Which league does Sarmiento currently play in?A: The club competes in the Argentine Primera Division, the top tier of the national league system.

Q: When was Club Atletico Sarmiento founded and where is it based?A: The club was founded on 1 April 1911 and is based in Junin, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.

Q: What is Sarmiento’s home ground?A: Home matches are played at Estadio Eva Peron in Junin.

Q: What is the team’s best top-flight finish?A: The club’s best final position in the Primera Division was 13th of 18 teams in 1981.

Q: How can I verify the authenticity of signed Sarmiento memorabilia?A: Look for a certificate of authenticity or third-party letter of authenticity, witnessed signing evidence, or modern digital/NFC verification.