Founded 9th April 1905
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President: Marcelo Fortes
Liga Amateur Platense de Fútbol
La Plata, Argentina
Club Everton La Plata was founded in 1905 in the newly created capital of Buenos Aires Province, La Plata.
They have competed in the amateur leagues for the last 116 years and are referred to as “El Decano Platense” – the title given to the oldest surviving amateur club in the city. In 1909, as a result of the successful tour of the region by Everton F.C. the members voted to change the name of the Club from “25 de Mayo” to “Club Everton” – despite some resistance from a few older members.
Since then the Club has thrived in the First Division of the La Plata League, providing its members with not only access to football but also skating, gymnastics, hockey, taekwondo, “frontón” as well as a library, bars, and restaurants. The Club is an example of how it is possible to involve the community in diverse and worthwhile activities. This is not a unique setup within Argentina but a remnant of the community club set up developed mainly by socialist immigrants at the end of the 19th century. The Club is thriving today with over 1,000 members and is developing its sports complex on the edge of town with three full-size, floodlit pitches, changing, and restaurant facilities.
As a result of re-organisation within the AFA league system, 4 vacancies have appeared in the “D” division (essentially the fifth tier in Argentine football. Club Everton is in the process of applying for one of these places. This would be a rich and deserved reward for a club that has served as an example to many clubs in the region. “El Decano” is ready and able to take this step – let’s hope the AFA recognise the merit of their case and allow the club to progress.
