CD Luis Ángel Firpo

Luis Ángel Firpo
Full nameClub Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo
Nicknames
  • Pamperos
  • Los Toros (The Bulls)
  • Los Ultralempinos (The Ultra Lempimes)
Short nameFirpo
FoundedSeptember 17, 1923 (September 17, 1923) 
GroundEstadio Sergio Torres
Capacity10,000
Chairman Ricardo Palacios Salmerón
Manager Marvin Solano
League Primera División
2025 ClausuraChampions
Websitewww.lafirpo.com.sv

Club Deportivo Luis Ángel Firpo (often abbreviated to Firpo) is a professional football club based in Usulután, El Salvador, that currently plays in the Primera División de El Salvador.[1]

Founded as Tecún Umán in 1923, it was soon renamed in honor of Argentine boxer Luis Ángel Firpo, who became the first Latin American to fight for the heavyweight championship, knocking Jack Dempsey out of the ring on September 14, 1923.[2]

Firpo has played at their home ground, Estadio Sergio Torres, since 1930.[3][4] The team's mascot is the bull, a reference to Firpo, who was known as the Wild Bull of the Pampas. The club's traditional kit colours are white and red, blue is also used but it is less predominant. The colours were adopted from the Argentine side San Lorenzo de Almagro.

Some of the most prominent players from El Salvador, including Mauricio Cienfuegos and Raúl Díaz Arce, have played for L.A. Firpo.

The team has won a total of eleven Primera Division titles, the first coming in 1988–89 and the most recent in the 2024-2025 Clausura. The club's most successful period was between 1988 and 2000, when they won the league title seven times. Firpo has the fourth highest total of major honours won by a Salvadoran club, and their historical rival is Aguila.

History

Early history and first golden era

On September 17, 1923, a group of Usulután citizens, mostly of European descent, decided to form a team that represented their community's passion for football. The club elected Gustavo Denys as their first club chairman. They decided to choose red and blue as their team's colours. Originally named Tecún Umán, the club was soon renamed in honor of Luis Ángel Firpo, a famous Argentine boxer.[5]

On November 9, 1923, Club Deportivo Sandino, also based in Usulutan, wanted to merge with Firpo, and it almost came to fruition. However, the main sticking point was that Sandino wanted to appoint the majority of the 41 club directors (36 to Sandino and only five Firpo directors). Following the impasse, Firpo rejected the offer. The members of Luis Ángel Firpo later acquired land near Sergio Torres creek to develop and build a stadium.

At the end of 1930s, Former player Miguel el Zancudo Segurado was named football manager, He centred the team around potent players such as Luis Chispo Morataya, Queco Bolanos, Napoleon Flores Huezo, the Zamora brothers (Ricardo and Miguel), the Quinteros brothers (Leonidas and Lázaro), and the Aguila brothers (Ramón and Mario). The most influential player was midfielder Luis Antonio Regalado, who in 1942 become the first player from LA Firpo to represent El Salvador's national team.

On 22 March 1942, Firpo won their first state title for the Zona Oriental (Eastern State), defeating America de Chinameca 2–1. This allowed them to compete in a round robin competition for the national title against Quequeisque (Central State champion), Ferroccarril (Zona Occidente) and Juventud Olímpica. Firpo lost their first match against Quequeisque 6–1, this was followed by a 2–1 win against Ferrocarrill, however Quequeisque won the title due to winning two games and drawing one. Firpo finished in third place.

On 25 April 1943, Firpo won their second Zona Oriental title by defeating Corona (San Miguel) 5–3. Once again Firpo competed in a round robin competition for the national title. In the first game Firpo played against reigning champion Quequeisque were the game was tied for the majority of the game 1-1 thanks to goal from Leonidas Quinteros, Sadly Firpo were not able to hold back the tide and lost the game 8–1. This was followed by 2–2 draw against Ferrocarill, another heavy loss against Quequeisque 7–1, and their only victory in the tournament 2–1 against Ferrocarrill. Firpo once again finished in third place.

Due to World War 2, no state competition or final competition were played, Firpo played a series of friendlies which included 3–2 loss against Quequeisque, 5–0 loss against Espana, 2–1 loss against Mecca, and 1–0 win against Juventud Olímpica.

In 1946, Firpo played their first ever international against Honduran Federal tying 3-3, with all three goals scored by Rafael Galvez.

In 1948, Firpo participated in the first national championship. Firpo played 22 out of 24 games, winning 16 games, drawing 7 games, and losing 6 games with a fifth-place finish. . Firpo didn't play the final two games as Once Municipal were crowned national champion with two games to spare.

Difficult years, moderate success and downfall

The following years were plagued with financial instability, players from the first golden era started retiring or leaving. This culminated with the disastrous 1951-52 Campaign, which included 5–0 loss against Leones, 5–4 loss against Independiente, a stripped 2–1 victory Santa Anita due to players being ineligible, their first victory coming after more than half the season played against Juventud Olímpica; this would be their only victory as they only gained five points and finished last in the league.

After signing Honduran Armando Enamorado and Costa Rican Jacobo Godoy ahead of the 1955–56 season, the club finished runner up by one point to Atletico Marte. In the 1957–58 season Firpo was relegated to the second division after only grabbing 13 points from 20 games.

Firpo hired Former player Narciso Romagoza to coach the team in the second division. Romangoza led the team to the final round robin tournament against El Renacimiento de Santa Ana and Platense. Firpo finished the tournament as champion after winning two games, 1 draw and one loss. This allowed Firpo to be promoted after one season, but the same issues arose with economic problems and players departing, which culminated in Firpo being relegated to second division just two years later.

"Yo-yo club": consecutive promotion and relegations

After being relegated in 1962, The club was stuck in the second division for four years, but in 1967 - thanks to players such as Raul Corcio Zavaleta, and foreign players Andres Paretti & Julio Escobar, Firpo were able to finish in the top spot over historic clubs Dragon, Santa Anita and Rey Y Negro. However the success was short lived as they were relegated just two years later in 1969.

In 1972, Firpo decided to hire more experienced players including 1970 World Cup player Sergio Méndez, Alfredo Erado, Fausto Vasquez and Miguel Miche Cornejo, they once again were able to reach promotion. Although Firpo were technically relegated in 1982, Firpo purchased Agave's first division spot for 25,000 colones and remained in the top division. During this period Firpo were struggling financially off the field and on the field, finishing midtable or in the bottom half of the league.

Minor success and rebuild

Following this, Firpo president Gustavo Torres Cerna and nephew Sergio Torres Rivera made a collective, ambitious effort to rebuild the team; he brought quality foreign players such as Guillermo Fisher, Sebastian Pio da Silva, Carlos Lopez Neves and Nelson de Moraes. The latter, along with Francisco Jovel, made Firpo a solid team that was able to consistently qualify for the playoffs during the next five seasons; however, the club's decline in rhythm combined with poor goalscoring in the playoffs prevented them from any real success.

In 1988 nephew Sergio Torres Rivera took over the previous president position, which would begin Firpo's true glory years. Sergio Torres established a robust financial sponsorship, including a renewed partnership with El Salvador conglomerate La Tapachulteca and William Handal. The club would scout promising young players throughout the league such as future captain and national player Leonel Carcamo, Miguel Estrada, Juan Agustin Gamez, and Jose Maria Batres. This was combined with established experienced players such as Giovanni Trigueros, Nelson Rivera, Miguel Arevalo, Mauricio Cienfuegos, and Marlon Menjívar.

Finally they would send scouts down to South America, convincing Peruvian national team players Martín Duffó and Miguel Seminario to sign for the club, later stopping in Brazil to pick up Brazilian pairings Toninho dos Santos and Fernando Da Moura.

Golden generation

In the 1988–89 season, the team hoisted the league title for the first time. The team finished third in the regular season, but the club nonetheless dismissed Argentinian coach Juan Quarterone before the playoffs. In his place, they hired former player Chilean Julio Escobar. Escobar justified the club's faith by leading the team through the championship round and into the finals. Their match against Cojutepeque was drawn 2–2 after extra time, setting up a penalty shootout. Firpo prevailed 4–3, with Leonel Carcamo scoring the winning penalty.

The very next season (1989-90), the club reached their second consecutive final thanks to the efforts of Brazilian Toninho dos Santos, who was the league's topscorer with 25 goals; however, the club lost 3-1 to Alianza.

The following season (1990-91), the team were able to bolster their attack with the addition of Brazilian youngster Nildeson, (who would later be loaned out to Atletico Marte) and the hiring of Uruguayan coach Juan Carlos Masnik. The club went on a 31 match unbeaten streak beginning with a 1-1 draw with FAS in August 1990 and concluding in April 1991 after a 1-0 loss to Tiburones. Salvadoran Keeper Carlos Rivera and Brazilian defender Fernando de Moura had the distinction of participating in every game in the 31 game unbeaten streak. The club also made their biggest transfer in club history when they sold Brazilian Toninho dos Santos, who was the club top-scorer at the time with 11 goals, to Mexican powerhouse Club America for $100,000. Despite the loss of such a great player, the club went on to reach the final, thanks to leading scorer Edgar Henriquez with 12 goals. Firpo went on defeat Aguila 1–0 in the final with Marlon Menjívar scoring the sole goal.

After a successful campaign, Juan Carlos Masnik resigned as coach to return to Uruguay, and the club hired Yugoslavian Kiril Dojčinovski, who played for Yugoslavia in the 1974 World Cup. The club regained Brazilian Nildeson from loan, bought Chilean Raúl Toro and league top scorer Raúl Díaz Arce from Alianza and Dragon respectively, and lastly they promoted Fernando Lazo and Pedro Vasquez from the youth squad. The club lost experience players such as Uruguayans Luis Guelmo and Washington Olivera, and Mauricio Cienfuegos who moved to Mexican club Atlético Morelia. Under the reins of Kiril Dojčinovski, the club won back-to-back championships (1991-92 and 1992-93).

In the 1991-92 season, The club would finish first in the regular season and Quadrangular round; the club's continued dominance happened due to having multiple goal scorers, with Brazilian Fernando de Moura topping the list with 14 goals, followed by compatriot Nildeson with 12 goals, Raúl Díaz Arce with 8 goals, rounding out with Edgar Henriquez and Marlon Menjivar with 7 goals. The club showed their complete dominance in fthe inal, defeating Alianza 3-0 thanks to a double from Nildeson and a goal from Fernando de Moura.

In the 1992-93 season, the club was shocked by the departure of Kiril Dojčinovski during the pre-season, and was replaced by Chilean Hernan Carrasco. With the same squad, the club fell off pace and were behind Alianza and FAS during the final half of rounds, which led to the dismissal Hernan Carrasco. Dojčinovski was rehired and helped to steady the ship, allowing the club to finish second in the regular standings and win the Quadrangular round, which allowed the club to qualify to the final against Alianza. Once again the club would defeat Alianza thanks to goals from Brazilian Celio Rodriguez and Raul Diaz Arce. The club would win their first tri-Championship in their history and first since Atletico Marte who did it previously between the 1955 to 1957 seasons.

In the midst of domestic success, the cub would also prove themselves at the international level, first defeating Italian powerhouse Juventus and Armenia powerhouse Shirak in friendly matches.[6] In the 1995 CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup, the club finished runner-up, losing the final 2-1 to Estudiantes Tecos.

Soon after, Leonel Carcamo donned the captain's armband and the club continued to play at a high level. They reached either the semi-finals or finals every year from 1994 to 1997, then won the championship again in 1998. That win came over FAS 2–0, with the goals being scored by Raúl Toro and Abraham Monterrosa.

Firpo won another championship in Clausura 1999, beating FAS 5–4 on penalty kicks after the game ended 1-1 after extra time. In 2000, club president and owner Sergio Torres died the week before the final match against ADET, and the players dedicated the match to his memory. They went on to win, bringing home their seventh title.[7]

Modern era

After 2000, Firpo's success began to decline. With players retiring, moving abroad, or being sold onto other clubs, the death of Sergio Torres cost the team their primary sponsor and led the club into financial instability. As a result, Firpo reached the grand final repeatedly, but could not win another title for seven years.

In the 2007 Apertura, Argentinian coach Horacio Cordero guided the team to another final, and they defeated FAS 5–3 in a penalty shootout.

The next season saw the club hoist the crown again, winning the Clausura 2008. They beat FAS again, 1–0,.

The team won their tenth title in the 2013 Clausura under the direction of Argentinian coach Roberto Gamarra with another win over their rivals FAS.

On May 5, 2014, after 32 years of top-flight football, Firpo were relegated to the second division after a 1–1 draw with Dragón.[8] However, the relegation didn't stay, as Firpo purchased Juventud Independiente's license. On May 27, 2019, the club achieved a record sixth relegation from the Primera Division, after the team lost 3–1 against Alianza.[9]

At the end of the 2020 season, Pablo Herrera (owner of the franchise license of Independiente) announced that Independiente will lose their license and he will be giving the license to Luis Angel Firpo for the Clausura 2020.

In September 2023 the club celebrated a centenary of existence with a friendly against Guatemalan giant Municipal, which they lost 1–0.[10]

Honours

Luis Angel Firpo is historically the fourth most successful team in El Salvador, as they have won ten championships. The club's most recent trophy came in June 2013, with the Clausura 2013.

Domestic honours

League

Cups

State Title

CONCACAF

Friendly tournament

  • Copa de las Americas
    • Runners-up (1):  : 1989

Club statistics and records

The salvadoran midfielder TBD holds the club's overall appearance record having played in matches over the course of 14 seasons from 19 to 19. Following him is former goalkeeper TBD who contested 000 matches over the course of 11 seasons from 1997 to 2008.

The club's all-time leading scorer is Raúl Díaz Arce, who scored 119 goals while at the club from 1991 to 1996. Brazilian Toninho dos Santos holds the record for most goals scored in a season, who notched 28 goals in the 1989-90 season.

Firpo's biggest league victory is 11–0 which occurred during the 1995 season against Cojutepeque. The club's biggest victory on the CONCACAF stage also occurred during the 1995 season, where Firpo hammered Curaçao-based club CRKSV Jong Colombia 8–0.

TBD had the longest reign as Firpo coach, with nine years (eight consecutive) in charge, and is the most successful coach in Firpo history with three Primera division wins.

Stadium

Luis Ángel Firpo plays most of its home games at Estadio Sergio Torres in Usulután. Located in the Barrio La Parroquia, the stadium is an exception in Salvadorian football, because Firpo is the only team in the First Division that plays in its own stadium.

In 1987, the stadium was renamed after the former owner and president of the team. The stadium known as Usulután Stadium became known as Sergio Torres Rivera Stadium.

Home stadium

Fan culture

Club badge and colours

Luis Angel Firpo's home colours are white, blue and red. Traditional away kit colours have been either red or white and blue; however, in recent years several different colours have been used.

Their first logo contained a figure of a bull in honor of the "toro de las pampas" of the boxer Luis Ángel Firpo. However, later the board of Luis Ángel Firpo decided to replace the bull with the official coat of arms which consisted of a triangle with two half circles which contained the blue and white letters of the club. On top of the coat of arms contains stars which indicate the number of titles the team has won.

Uniform evolution

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Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

Period Company
1988-2008 Galaxia
2009-2013 Joma
2015 Toros
2016 Galaxia
2017 Kelme
2018 Galaxia
2018 AVIVA
2021-2022 Milan
2022–2024 Galaxia
2025–present Salguero Sports

Companies that LA Firpo currently has sponsorship deals with include:

  • Salguero Sports – official kit suppliers
  • Cablesat El Salvador – official sponsors
  • Arte Cerveza – official sponsors
  • Diagri – official sponsors
  • Roxy – official sponsors
  • Empresa Agricola Jesus Grande – official sponsors
  • Gana777 – official sponsors
  • La Pirraya – official sponsors
  • Catapult Sports – official sponsors
  • Canal 4 – official sponsors


As of January 2025

Period Kit Manufacturer Shirt Sponsor Sleeve Sponsor
2025–present Salguero Sports Diagri, Cablesat, Arte Cerveza INDES, Canal 4, Kool Fashion

Rivalries

  • Luis Ángel Firpo v. Alianza. The match is known as (Clásico Joven) (Young classic) Although Alianza has one more title than Firpo.
  • Luis Ángel Firpo v. Águila. The match is known as (Clásico de Oriente) (Eastern Classic). They are from the same Zone.
  • One smallest but stronger and old rivalry could be Luis Ángel Firpo v. FAS.

Supporters

Despite having a growing fan base across the country, there were no official fan groups until 1990 when Manuel Viagra founded the "Furia Pampera" in Usulután.[11] They are currently the second largest fan base in San Salvador and the fourth largest nationwide.

Famous supporters

Presidents

Luis Ángel Firpo has had numerous presidents over the course of their history, some of which have been the owners of the club while others have been honorary presidents. Here is a complete list of them.[12]

 
Name Years
Gustavo Denys 1930
Santiago González
Julio López Jiménez
Juan Víctor Boillat Flores 1950
Gilberto Flores Huezo
José Gregorio Zelaya
Humberto López
Sergio Torres Rivera 1987–1990
Vicente Rogiero
Galileo Castañeda
Miguel Alcántara
 
Name Years
David Urquilla
Lorenzo Campos
Salvador Jiménez
Ramón Aparicio 1982
Gustavo Torres Cerna 1983
Miguel Infantozzi Flores
Virgilio Machuca
Rafael Baires
Napoleón Osegueda
Enrique Santos
Fernando Alvarado
Ramiro Luna Boza 1971
Ovidio Martínez
 
Name Years
William Flores Handal 1997–1999
Juan Torres 1999–2000
Jozsef Arguedas 2001–2010
Enrique Escobar 2010–2011
Carlos Mendez Flores 2011–2014
Tony Saca 2014
Raúl Mendoza Galo 2015–2017
Modesto Torres[13] 2017–2019
Juan Pablo Herrera 2020–2023
Ricardo Palacios 2024
Ronny Hernández 2025–present

Players

Current squad

As of 20 July 2025: Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  SLV Wilberth Hernández
3 DF  COL Wilbert Arizala
4 MF  SLV Ervian Flores
5 DF  SLV Lizandro Claros (captain)
6 DF  SLV Eduardo Vigil
7 FW  SLV Styven Vásquez
8 DF  SLV Bryan Landaverde
9 FW  PAN Joshua Gallardo
10 MF  SLV Victor Garcia
12 FW  SLV Diego Flores
14 DF  SLV Herson Rodriguez
15 MF  SLV Marvin Aranda
16 DF  SLV Brian Martinez
17 FW  SLV Mauricio Cerritos
19 FW  SLV Cristian Gil
20 FW  CUB Aricheell Hernández
21 FW  SLV Elías Gumero
22 MF  SLV Jose Alexis Quintanilla
24 MF  SLV Jeremis Lemus
25 GK  SLV Felipe Amaya
27 MF  SLV Diego Ortez
28 MF  BRA Lucas Matheus Dos Santos
31  SLV Jorge Serpas
35  SLV Nelson Diaz
No. Pos. Nation Player
23 MF  SLV Cesar Orellana
29 FW  SLV Misael Alexander Erazo
18 FW  SLV Jair Montoya
25 GK  SLV Angel Joya
35 DF  SLV David Zayas
37 MF  SLV Josue Bonilla
40 DF  SLV Elmer Bonilla
27 DF  SLV Lisandro Lopez
40 DF  SLV Elmer Rodriguez
45 DF  SLV Cesar Castillo
48 DF  SLV Diego Hernandez
60 DF  SLV Josue Ibañez

Players with dual citizenship

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
 SLV TBD (at TBD for the 2023-24 Apertura and Clausura)

In

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
DF  SLV Eduardo Vigil (From Fuerte San Francisco)
MF  SLV Erivan Flores (From Isidro Metapan)
MF  SLV Marvin Aranda (From Platense)
MF  SLV Diego Ortez (From Fuerte San Francisco)
MF  BRA Lucas Matheus Dos Santos (From EC Laranja Mecânica)
No. Pos. Nation Player
FW  SLV Cristian Gil (From INCA)
FW  PAN Joshua Gallardo (From Potros del Este)
GK  SLV Felipe Amaya (From Fuerte San Francisco)
FW  CUB Aricheell Hernández (From Atlético Vega Real)

Out

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
MF  BRA Guilherme Silva (To TBD)
FW  ARG Marcelo Argüello (To TBD)
MF  SLV Ken Mejia (To TBD)
DF  SLV Roberto Melgar (To FAS)
 SLV Alberto Henriquez (To TBD)
 SLV Anthony Aguila (To TBD)
FW  SLV Enrique Rivas (To Cruzeiro)
No. Pos. Nation Player
 SLV Kevin Ascencio (To TBD)
 SLV TBD (To TBD)
DF  SLV (To TBD)
 SLV TBD (To TBD)

Current technical staff

As of June 2025

List of C.D. Luis Angel Firpo managers
Role Person .
Head Coach Marvin Solano Abarca (*)
Assistant Head Coach TBD(*)
Reserve Head Coach Ever Mejia (*)
Sports Director Ever Mejia (*)
Under 17 Coach Carlos Martinez (*)
Fitness Coach Ricardo Arley (*)
Goalkeeping Coach Jesús Álvarez (*)
Physical Trainer TBD (*)
Fitness Coach/Sports Therapist TBD (*)
Team Doctor TBD
Equipment manager TBD (*)
Teams Sport Psychologist Vitelio Coreas (*) [1]
Ladies team Head Coach TBD

Reserve League squad

Firpo's reserve squad plays in the twelve-team Primera División Reserves (El Salvador).

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
31  SLV Luis Campos
32  SLV Juan José Lemus
33  SLV José Castro Hernández
34  SLV Steven Quintanilla
35  SLV Edwin García
36  SLV Gerson Rivas
37  SLV Miguel Granados
38  SLV Carlos Quiros
No. Pos. Nation Player
39  SLV Bryan Membreño Perdomo
40  SLV Edys Rodríguez
41  SLV Rafael Gamez Bonilla
42  SLV Miguel Ángel Ramírez
43  SLV José Flores
44  SLV César Carpio
45  SLV Emerson Pineda

Corporate structure

As of January 2025
Club Administrative Staff
Role Person Season.
President Ronny Hernández 2025–26
Vice-president Eugenio Aviles 2024–25
Assistant Vice-president Macedonio Mejia 2024-25
Sporting director TBD 2024-25
Assistant sporting director TBD 2024–25
General director Orlando Hernández Torres (*) 2025–26
Secretary general Luis Quintanilla 2024–25
Assistant Secretary general TBD 2024-25
Treasurer Jair Montaya 2024-25
Assistant Treasurer Jesus Bindico 2024-25
Television Manager TBD 2024-25
Assistant Manager TBD 2024-25
Sports Marketing Manager TBD 2024-25
Assistant Sports Marketing Manager TBD 2024-25
Legal Representative TBD 2024-25

Notable players

Note: this list includes players that have appeared in at least 50 league games and/or have reached international status.

National player International Player
  • Patricio Barroche (2007–2009)
  • Mario Costas (2007)
  • Fernando Leguizamón (2009–2010)
  • Leonardo Pekarnik (2008–2009)
  • Fernando De Moura (1989–1992)
  • Nelson de Moraes (1974-1978)
  • Raúl Toro (1991–2000)
  • Armando Enamorado (1955–1956)
  • Jacobo “Tico” Godoy (1955–1956)
  • Jose Jaime Ferrer (first foreign player firpo history)
  • Jomal Williams (2021–2022)
Naturalized Player

Captains

Years Captain
1967-1968 Ernesto Bolívar
1975 Tomás Pineda (GK)
1980 Samuel Rodriguez Gochez Tierrita
1982 Amadeo Machado “Tractor” (DF)
1984–1985 Abraham "El Peñero" Vazquez (DF)
1988–1989 Abraham "El Peñero" Vazquez (DF)
1990–1992 Miguel Estrada Cuerno (DF)
1993-1998 Leonel Carcamo (DF)
1999 Celio Rodríguez (FW)
2000 Leonel Carcamo (DF)
2003–2004 Héctor Canjura (DF)
2005–2006 Jorge Sanchez (DF)
2007–2008 Guillermo Morán (DF)
2009–2010 Manuel Salazar (DF)
2010–2013 Jorge Sanchez (DF)
2013 Dennis Alas (MF)
2013, 2015 Mauricio Quintanilla (MF)
2014 Anel Canales (FW)
2015 Marlon Martínez (MF)
2016–2017 Williams Reyes (FW)
2017 * Isaac Zelaya (MF)
2017–2018 Jhony Rios (DF)
2018 Rodrigo de Brito (DF)
2019 Edwin Martinez (DF)
2020–2021 Tardelis Peña (DF)
2022 Jomal Williams (FW)
2022–2023 Eduardo Vigil (DF)
2023 Tardelis Pena (DF)
2024 Alexis Maravilla (DF)
2024–present Wilberth Hernández (GK)

All-time XI

Carlos Rivera
Fernando De Moura
Luis Angel Firpo All-time First XI

In 2023, as part of Firpo's centenary, the newspaper El Grafico released their top 11 players of all time. [2]


Position Player Years at club
GK Carlos Rivera 1989-1994, 1997-1998
RB Giovanni Trigueros 1979–1980
RCB Leonel Carcamo 1985-2001
LCB José Francisco Jovel 1972–78; 1984–87
LB Jorge Sanchez 2003–2012
RM Marlon Menjívar 1988–1997
CDM Fernando De Moura 1989–1992
CM Mauricio Cienfuegos 1988–91; 1994–96
LM Raúl Toro Basáez 1991–2000
RW Raul Diaz Arce 1991–96
LW Nildeson 1989–1990;1991–1992;1998–1999;2004

Managers

Costa Rican Marvin Solano Abarca has been the club's manager since 2025. Costa Rican Ramón Rodríguez Soto was Firpo's first manager from outside El Salvador. Chilean Julio Escobar is the club's most successful coach, having won four Primera División titles; following closely is Macedonian Kiril Dojčinovski, who won two Primera División titles (back to back championships).

Managers with at least one trophy
Name Period Trophies
Julio Escobar 1987-1989, 1994–1995, 1997–1998, 1999-May 2001 4 Primera División de Fútbol Profesional
Kiril Dojcinovski 1991–1993, 1995–1996, November 1996-December 1996 2 Primera División de Fútbol Profesional
Juan Carlos Masnik 1990–1991 1 Primera División de Fútbol Profesional
Horacio Cordero July 2007–November 2007 1 Primera División de Fútbol Profesional
Gerardo Reinoso January 2008–May 2008 1 Primera División de Fútbol Profesional
Roberto Gamarra March 2013–September 2013, November 2020–February 2022 1 Primera División de Fútbol Profesional
Marvin Solano June 2025–Present 1 Primera División de Fútbol Profesional

Other Departments

Football

Reserve team

The reserve team serves mainly as the final stepping stone for promising young players under the age of 21 before being promoted to the main team. the team plays in the Primera División Reserves, their greatest successes was winning the Reserve championships three times (Clausura 2002, Apertura 2004, Apertura 2006). It plays its home matches at Estadio Sergio Torres, adjacent to the first teams and women's team.

List of LA Firpo Reserves

As of November 2025

List of LA Firpo Reserve managers
Name Years . Notes
Ever Mejia 2024-Present TBD
TBD TBD(*) TBD

Current squad

As of: June, 2025 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
 SLV Yasser Bonilla
 SLV Elmer Rodriguez
 SLV Gabriel Guzman
 SLV Jeyson Sanchez
 SLV Kerin Torres
No. Pos. Nation Player
 SLV TBD
 SLV TBD
 SLV TBD
 SLV TBD
 SLV TBD


Junior teams

The club also fields under 17 and under 15 teams. The under 17 team's greatest success was winning the title in the Clausura 2025 season. The team is managed by Carlos Martinez[14]

Current squad

As of: June, 2025 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
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No. Pos. Nation Player
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List of Under 17 Managers

List of LA Firpo Women's managers
Name Years Notes
Carlos Martinez 2025-Present TBD
TBD TBD(*) TBD

World Cup players

Players that have played for Aguila in their career and played in a U-17 World Cup:

  • Kerin Torres (2025)

Women's team

The women's first team features several members of the El Salvador national women's team.

List of LA Firpo Women's Manager

As of November 2025

List of LA Firpo Women's managers
Name Years Notes
Leonidas Montana 2022-Present TBD
TBD TBD(*) TBD

Current squad

As of: June, 2025 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
 SLV TBD
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No. Pos. Nation Player
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 SLV TBD

References

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