Hernán Herrera2026Hernán Herrera2025Hernán Herrera2024
Pedro Sarmiento2023
Elkin Soto2023
Diego Corredor2023Diego Corredor2022Diego Corredor2021
Eduardo Lara2021
Hubert Bodhert2020Hubert Bodhert2019Hubert Bodhert2018
Hernán Lisi2017Hernán Lisi2017Hernán Lisi2016
Javier Torrente2016Javier Torrente2015
Flabio Torres2015Flabio Torres2014
Santiago Escobar2013
Pompilio Páez2012Once Caldas is a professional football club based in Manizales, Colombia. Currently competing in Primera A, they play their home matches at the iconic Estadio Palogrande. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow Once Caldas on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.
During the current campaign, Luis Sánchez has emerged as the standout performer for Once Caldas, delivering consistently excellent displays that have earned him a team-high 7.37 rating. He is flanked in influence by Robert Mejía and Dayro Moreno, who have also impressed with seasonal ratings of 7.31 and 7.23 respectively.
Providing the cutting edge in attack, Jefry Zapata has been the primary source of goals for Once Caldas, leading the team's scoring charts with 7 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker Juan Cuesta who registered 3 assists.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atletico Nacional | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 | +20 | 40 |
| 2 | Junior FC | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | +7 | 35 |
| 3 | Deportivo Pasto | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | +4 | 34 |
| 4 | America de Cali | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | +10 | 33 |
| 5 | Once Caldas | 19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | +9 | 33 |
| 6 | Tolima | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | +10 | 31 |
| 7 | Santa Fe | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | +7 | 29 |
| 8 | Internacional de Bogota | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 28 |
| 9 | Deportivo Cali | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | +4 | 27 |
| 10 | Millonarios | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | +8 | 26 |
| 11 | Independiente Medellin | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | +2 | 26 |
| 12 | Aguilas Doradas | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | -5 | 26 |
| 13 | Bucaramanga | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | +6 | 23 |
| 14 | Llaneros FC | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | -3 | 22 |
| 15 | Fortaleza FC | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | -5 | 22 |
| 16 | CD Jaguares | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -13 | 18 |
| 17 | Alianza FC | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | -14 | 17 |
| 18 | Chico FC | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | -17 | 17 |
| 19 | Cucuta | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -13 | 16 |
| 20 | Deportivo Pereira | 19 | 1 | 7 | 11 | -17 | 10 |
The active squad for Once Caldas consists of the following player roster classified by positions:
Goalkeepers: None
Defenders: Jáider Riquett (Colombia)
Midfielders: Deinner Quiñónes, Helieyker Guzman, Hernán Herrera (Colombia), Jaime Alvarado (Colombia), Jefry Zapata, Joan Parra (Colombia), Jorge Cardona, Kevin Cuesta, Luis Sánchez (Colombia), Mateo Zuleta, Michael Barrios, Pipe Gómez, Robert Mejía (Colombia)
Forwards: None
Once Caldas transfers: New signings include Juan Patino (from Nacional), Jader Quinones (from Tolima) and Luis Gomez (from Leones). Players transferred out include Yéiler Valencia (to Real Cundinamarca), Stalin Cortez (to Emelec), Stalin Valencia (to Emelec), John Araujo (to Aurora) and Alejandro Garcia (to Athletico Paranaense) and 2 more.
Hernán Herrera is the current head coach of Once Caldas. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 40% win rate across 115 matches, averaging 1.50 points per game. Previously, Pedro Sarmiento managed the club for 1 seasons, recording 7 wins from 33 matches (a 21% win rate).
Once Caldas hosts their home matches at the historic Estadio Palogrande located in Manizales. The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.
FotLive provides comprehensive coverage of Once Caldas, including match schedules, highlights, live statistics, and breaking transfer news. Follow Once Caldas to receive instant notifications for matches, goals, and key events.
