Liga FPD
Association football league in Costa Rica / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Primera División of Costa Rica, commonly known as Liga de Fútbol de Primera División (Liga FPD),[1] and Liga Promerica for sponsorship reasons,[2] is the top professional association football division in Costa Rica. It is administered by the Unión de Clubes de Fútbol de la Primera División (UNAFUT).[3] The league consists of 12 teams, with the last-placed team relegated to the Liga de Ascenso.
Founded | 13 June 1921; 102 years ago (1921-06-13) |
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Country | Costa Rica |
Confederation | CONCACAF |
Number of teams | 12 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | Liga de Ascenso |
International cup(s) | CONCACAF Champions Cup Central American Cup |
Current champions | Saprissa (39th title) (2023 Clausura) |
Most championships | Saprissa (39 titles) |
TV partners | FUTV Tigo Sports TD+ |
Website | unafut |
Current: 2024 Liga FPD season |
The league was founded in 1921,[3] with Herediano crowned as the first champions.[4] Saprissa is the most successful club having won the championship a record 39 times. Together with Alajuelense (30 titles) and Herediano (29 titles), they have dominated the league.