The millionaire called national champion again after two years, and in GOAL the main players are analyzed one by one.
Martin Demichelis’s first stint as manager of a professional team is a dream realized. River Plate claimed the Professional League crown in 2023, clinching the title three rounds before the end as part of a broader display of national dominance in the season’s opening half.
The best team in the country, in terms of technique, resources, and depth, has shown considerable variation across the league campaign. Yet certain roles have remained consistently owned. In goal, Franco Armani delivered a flawless performance, earning a perfect record between the posts. In midfield, Nacho Fernandez stood out as the player with the most minutes on the field, totaling 1,758 across the season.
The forward line presented an intriguing dynamic at the outset, but in the end Lucas Beltrán emerged as a standout. He absorbed competition from Miguel Borja and Salomón Rondón, becoming the most utilized attacker and contributing a significant share of the goals, while Rondón and Borja provided valuable rotations and experience when needed.
In this recap, GOAL breaks down who occupied each key role and how much value each contributor provided to River Plate’s 2023 Professional League triumph.
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MIDDLE FIELDS
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FRONT SIDES
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Source: GOAL