| Fullname: | Club Deportivo Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca |
| Clubname: | C.D. Platense |
| Nickname: | Los Virolenos Los Gallos (The Roosters) |
| Ground: | Estadio Panorámico de Zacatecoluca Zacatecoluca, El Salvador |
| Capacity: | 10,000 |
| Chairman: |  Ing.Carlos René Burgos Alvarado |
| Manager: | Jorge Abrego |
| League: | Primera División |
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Club Deportivo Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca, usually abbreviated to just Platense, is a Salvadoran football club based in Zacatecoluca, the departmental capital city of La Paz Province, they currently play in the Primera División. The club play their home games at the Estadio Panorámico de Zacatecoluca, which has a capacity of 10,000[1]
The football club was founded on 1 May 1951. one of the key founder Napoleón Villalta stated one of the key reasons for starting the club was to give the reserves players of historic club 11 Viroleño an opportunity for game time.
Another founder Ramiro Díaz suggested the club name as a tribute to Argentinian club Club Atlético Platense.[2]
At the beginning of the 1970s, the club was still an obscure football team playing in the regional amateur division. They steadily improved and by 1972 were playing in Tercera division.
Around this time, the Rengifo family took over the financial and administration side of the club gathering new sponsors and contributing large amount of their own family fortune. Their contributions generated almost immediate results: in 1973 the club under the direction of Brazilian Jorge Tupinambá dos Santos won the Tercera División for the first time and earned promotion to the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño.
Despite this success, The Rengifo family parted ways with Jorge Tupinambá dos Santos and hired Argentinian Juan Quarterone whose new tactics, player recruitment and training methods helped the team win the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño in 1974 and earn promotion to the Salvadoran Primera División for the first time in the club history.
Platense did the impossible and won the 1975 Primera division, they also set various records doing so such being the second team to win the title after gaining promotion in their very first season (Aguila in 1959 being the first), The club had won all three titles i three different division consecutively, The club also completed the double winning the primera and the Torneo Fraternidad / UNCAF Club Championship.
Platense along with domestic success, became the first Salvadoran team to win the Torneo Fraternidad / UNCAF Club Championship in 1975 thanks to players such as Albert Fay, Jaime Castro, Helio Rodríguez, "Ninón" Osorio, Pedro Silva, Jorge "el Indio" Vásquez, José Luis Rugamas, David Pinho, Luis Condomi, Ricardo Zafanella, Jorge Búcaro and Rafael "Ráfaga" Búcaro.
After the highs of 1975, The club still remained a competitive force in 1976–1978, however the club fortune began to dwindle when the Regnifo family fled El Salvador due to the increasing conflict in the country. Soon the clubs could not retain their star players and were eventually relegated in 1980. As the civil war continued the club continued to flounder in the Segunda Division and eventually after 10 years he club was relegated to Tercera diving during the early 1990–91 season.It would take another 13 years before the club will be promoted back into second division thanks to future internationals Luis Anaya and former World cup player as coach Mauricio Alfaro.
Following increased support by the community and stronger financial backing by local businesses, Platense began a resurgence in the second division. The club recruited first team coach Jorge Abrego and key players such as Herberth Ramos, Wilber Arizala.Platense won their first second division in 45 years. Winning the Apertura 2019 title by defeating Racing Jr 4–3 on aggregate. They were on the verge of winning back to back titles, Sadly 2020 Clausura season was suspended due to the outbreak of coronavirus in El Salvador. It was then announced that despite winning the 2019 title that no promotion would occur.
Despite the disappointment of being denied promotion, the departures of key players such as the league and club top scorer Colombian Cristian Gil Hurtado, Keeper Herberth Ramos, and the sacking of Jorge Abrego as coach.The club overcame this by hiring experienced coach Guillermo Rivera and players such as Rafael Burgos, Colombian Juan Camilo Delgado and .This would enable the club to win their second title in recent time by defeating AD Destroyer 4–3 on penalties after the game ended 2–2 in regular time.
After a season of consolidation, It appeared that Platense would win three straight titles in a row, they reached the final and were leading 3–0. However the club would let in 3 late goals and would the game 5–4 on penalties.
On 20 June 2021, after 41 years out of the Primera Division, Platense were promoted back to the top flight following a 2–1 playoff victory against regular title contenders AD Destroyer 2–1 with goals coming from Steve Alfaro and Camilo Delgado.[3]
Under Guillermo Rivera, Platense competed in the first season in the primera division in 41 years, Platense finished sixth. They defeated Luis Angel Firpo 4–3 aggregate in the quarter-final. In the semi-final, they defeated Chalatenango 2–1 on the aggregate to advance to the final of a major tournament for the first time since 1975—and the club's first Primera division final in the Apertura/Clausura format—where they lost out to Alianza 2–1 at Estadio Cuscatlan on 20 December 2021. Colombian striker Juan Camilio Delgado was Platense top scorer with twelve goals
Platense plays its home games at Estadio Antonio Toledo Valle in Zacatecoluca, La Paz. The stadium "Estadio Antonio Toledo Valle", which previously belonged to the National Institute of Sports (INDES), now are being cared for by the municipality.During stadium renovations in 2020, they played their matches in the Polideportivo Tecoluca, San Vincente.
Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca's main rival was C.D. Tehuacan. They were rivals since the clubs were only separated by 11 km. The final result was a 3:0 victory to Platense Municipal Zacatecoluca. However, since Tehuacan was dissolved in 2009, Platense have no real rivals at present.
Companies that Platense currently has sponsorship deals with for 2024-2025 include:
| No. | Player | period | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | TBD–TBD | 77 | |
| 2 | TBD | TBD–TBD | 26 | |
| 3 | TBD | TBD–TBD | 26 | |
| 4 | TBD | TBD–TBD | 26 | |
| 5 | TBD | TBD–TBD | 26 | |
| 6 | TBD | TBD–TBD | 26 | |
| 7 | TBD | TBD–TBD | 13 | |
| 8 | Rafael Bucaro | 1974–1975 | 31 | |
| 9 | Oscar "Lotario" Guerrero | 1970–1975/1974–75 | 00 / 26 | |
| 10 |  Juan Camilo Delgado | 2018–2022 | 43 |
| Position | Player | Season | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristian Gil | 2017 | 11 |
| 1 | Camilo Delgado | Clausura 2021 | 11 |
As of 4 April 2023, after their 2–1 loss Isidro Metapan
These awards are updated to May 2022.Throughout its history, the club has managed several international, national and regional titles that have made it occupy the top position in the ranking of the La Paz football teams, being considered one of the most outstanding Salvadoran football clubs.
As of: July 28, 2024
Luis Aguilar 
Andres RivasAs of July 2024
| Position | Staff | |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | Jorge Abrego (*) | |
| Assistant manager | Sebastian Hernandez (*) | |
| Assistant manager | Emerson Leon * | |
| Goalkeeping coach | Elias Martinez (*) | |
| Fitness coach | Carlos Vanegas (*) | |
| Reserve Manager | David Hernandez * | |
| Club Doctor | Dr. Roberto Alvarenga (*) | |
| Kineslogist | Jose Rodriguez * | |
| Physiotherapist | Sergio Torres * | |
| Utility | Gerson Rodas (*) | |
| Utility | Jesus Cruz (*) | |
| Utility | Juan Jose Merino (*) | |
| Video analyst | Hector Ferman * | |
| Ladies Manager | Afrodicio Valladares | |
| Under 17 Manager | Afrodicio Valladares |
As of July 2024
| Position | Staff | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Constructora Burgos & Asociados | |
| President | Ing. Carlos Burgos | |
| Vice-President | Sacerd. Carlos Torres | |
| Alternate Vice-President | Dr. Francisco Hirezi | |
| Executive secretary | Lic. Cecilia Portillo | |
| Director of Operations | Lic. Alfredo Miranda | |
| Brand Representative | Noe Arévalo | |
| Administrative representative | Prof. Jaime Chavez | |
| Grassroots Representative | ||
| Sports director | Lic. Rafael Burgos | |
| General Representative | Selvin Amaya (*) | |
| Representative | Cesar Omar Garcia (*) | |
| Mascot | Francisco Velasquez (*) |
The club's current manager is Salvadoran Jorge Abrego. There have been TBD permanent and TBD caretaker managers of Platense since the appointment of the club's first professional manager, TBD in 1950. The club's longest-serving manager, in terms of both length of tenure and number of games overseen, is TBD, who managed the club between 1996 and 2018. Argentine TBD was Platense's first manager from outside the El Salvador. Agentinian Juan Quarterone is the club's most successful coach, having won their only Primera division title and international titles (1975 Primera division and 1975 Copa Fraternindad), this followed by Guillermo Rivera who won one Segunda division title and one runners up Primera division title, Jorge Abrego and Brazilian Jorge Tupinambá dos Santos win Segunda division title. Mauricio Alfaro won one Tercera division title.
| The following managers won at least one trophy when in charge of Platense | ||||
| Name | Period | Trophies | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jorge Tupinambá | 1972–1973 | 1 Tercera Division (1972), 1 Segunda Division (1973) | ||
 Juan Quarterone | 1974–1975 | 1 Primera division (1974-75), 1 Copa UNCAF Fraternidad (1975) | ||
| Mauricio Alfaro | 1992–1993, 2003–2005 | 1 Tercera Division (2003) | ||
| Jorge Abrego | 2018–2020 | 1 Segunda Division (Apertura 2019) | ||
| Guillermo Rivera | 2020–2022 | 1 Segunda Division (Apertura 2020), 1 Playoff/promotion title (2020–21) | ||
Argentina:
Brazil:
Eraldo Correia (Mar 2018 – Apr 2018)[4] [5]Guatemala:
Spain:
Uruguay:
El Salvador:
Jorge Cabrera RajoPlayers listed below have had junior and/or senior international caps for their respective countries before, while and/or after playing at Platense.Players marked in bold gained their caps while playing at Platense.
Mauricio Alfaro Luis Anaya Salvador Cabezas Rafael Burgos 
Albert Fay Roque Antonio 'Tony' Rojas Salvador Mariona Luis Guevara Mora José Luis Rugamas Martín Velasco Norberto Zafanella
Fábio Pereira de Azevedo Manuel Gonzalez Mauricio Esteban Mendez
Krisean Lopez (2 games)
Fernando Montero Jorge Peralta
Armando Melgar Nelson
Raúl Leguías Pablo Gállego
Jair Catuy| Name | Years | |
|---|---|---|
| Alberto Villalta | TBD | |
| Norberto Zafanella | TBD | |
| Edgar Cabrera | 1974 | |
| Jorge Búcaro | 1974-75 | |
| TBD | 1978 | |
| Bernardo Montaña | 2003 | |
| TBD | TBD | |
| Steve Alfaro | 2021–present |
| Concept | Times | |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons in 1 ª | 10 | |
| Seasons in 2 ª | 34 | |
| Seasons in 3 ª | 15 | |
| Promotions to 1 ª achieved | 2 | |
| Participations in Copa Presidente | 3 | |
| Participacipations in Concacaf Competitions | 3 | |
| Position in the historical classification of the league | TBD | |
| Number of internationals contributed to the El Salvador national football team | TBD |
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 second team is coached by David Hernandez. the team played in the Primera División Reserves, their greatest successes were finishing runner up in the Reserve championships in the Clausura 2024. It plays its home matches at Estadio Antonio Toledo Valle, adjacent with the first team's and womens team.
The youth team (under 17 and under 15) has produced some of El Salvador's top football players, including TBD and TBD. It plays its home matches at TBD, adjacent to the first team's ground, and it is coached by Afrodicio Valladares.
The women's first team, which is led by head coach Afrodicio Valladares, features several members of the El Salvador national ladies team. Their greatest successes were reaching the semi finals of Apertura 2023, were they lost 10-1 on aggregate to Alianza Womens.