| Clubname: | Boca Juniors |
| Fullname: | Club Atlético Boca Juniors |
| Current: | 2024 Club Atlético Boca Juniors season |
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| Nickname: | Xeneize (Genoese) Azul y Oro (Blue and Gold) La Mitad Más Uno (Half plus One) |
| Short Name: | Boca |
| Ground: | La Bombonera |
| Capacity: | 57,200[1] |
| Chairman: | Juan Román Riquelme |
| Manager: | Fernando Gago |
| League: | Primera División |
| Season: | 2023 |
| Position: | 6th |
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Club Atlético Boca Juniors (pronounced as /es/), more commonly referred to as simply Boca Juniors, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Boca, a neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. The club is best known for its men's professional football team which, since its promotion in 1913, has always played in the Argentine Primera División. The team has won 74 official titles, the most by any Argentine club.[2] [3] National titles won by Boca Juniors include 35 Primera División championships,[4] [5] and 17 domestic cups.[6] Boca Juniors also owns an honorary title awarded by the Argentine Football Association for their successful tour of Europe in 1925.[7] [8]
Internationally, Boca Juniors has won 22 major titles,[9] [10] [11] with 18 organised by CONMEBOL[12] and the rest organised jointly by the Argentine and Uruguayan Associations. Consequently, Boca is ranked third in the world in terms of number of complete international titles, after Real Madrid (34) and Egyptian side Al Ahly (26).[13] Boca Juniors' international achievements also include one Tie Cup,[14] one Copa de Honor Cousenier,[15] and two Copa Escobar-Gerona,[16] organized jointly by AFA and AUF together. Their success usually has the Boca Juniors ranked among the IFFHS's Club World Ranking Top 25, which they have reached the top position six times (mostly during the coaching tenure of Carlos Bianchi).[17] Boca was named by the IFFHS as the top South American club of the first decade of the 21st century (2001–2010).[18] It was designated by FIFA as the joint twelfth-best Club of the Century, in December 2000, occupying the same place as Liverpool of England, Internazionale of Italy, and Benfica of Portugal, among others.
Boca Juniors has a fierce rivalry with River Plate, and matches between them are known as the Superclásico. It is the most heated rivalry in Argentina and one of the biggest in the world, as the clubs are the two most popular in the country.[19] Boca's home stadium is the Estadio Alberto J. Armando, better known colloquially as La Bombonera. The youth academy has produced many Argentine internationals who have played or are playing for top European clubs, such as Oscar Ruggeri, Sebastián Battaglia, Nicolás Burdisso, Carlos Tevez, Éver Banega, Fernando Gago, Leandro Paredes, and Nahuel Molina.
In addition to men's football, Boca Juniors has professional women's football and basketball teams. Other (amateur) activities held in the club are: bocce, boxing, chess, field hockey, futsal, artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, handball, martial arts (judo, karate, and taekwondo), swimming, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling.[20] As of January 2023, Boca Juniors ranked first among the clubs with the most members in Argentina, with 315,879.[21] [22]
See main article: History of Boca Juniors. On 3 April 1905, a group of Italian boys (more specifically from Genoa) met in order to find a club. The house where the meeting was arranged was Esteban Baglietto's and the other four people who attended were Alfredo Scarpatti, Santiago Sana and brothers Juan Farenga and Teodoro Farenga .[23] Other important founding members include Arturo Penney, Marcelino Vergara, Luis Cerezo, Adolfo Taggio, Giovanelli, Donato Abbatángelo, and Bertolini.
In 1913, Boca was promoted to Primera División after some previous failed attempts. This was possible when the Argentine Association decided to increase the number of teams in the league from 6 to 15.[24]
In 1925, Boca made its first trip to Europe to play in Spain, Germany and France. The squad played a total of 19 games, winning 15 of them. For that reason Boca was declared "Campeón de Honor" (Champion of Honour) by the Association.
During successive years, Boca consolidated as one of the most popular teams of Argentina, with a huge number of fans not only in the country but worldwide.[25] [26] [27]
According to the club's official site, the original jersey colour was a white shirt with thin black vertical stripes, being then replaced by a light blue shirt and then another striped jersey before adopting the definitive blue and gold. Nevertheless, another version states that Boca Juniors' first jersey was pink, although it has been questioned by some journalists and historians who state that Boca, most probably, never wore a pink jersey, by pointing out the lack of any solid evidence and how this version stems from, and is only supported on, flawed testimonies.[28]
Legend has it that in 1906, Boca played Nottingham de Almagro. Both teams wore such similar shirts that the match was played to decide which team would get to keep it. Boca lost, and decided to adopt the colors of the flag of the first boat to sail into the port at La Boca. This proved to be a Swedish ship, therefore the yellow and blue of the Swedish flag were adopted as the new team colours.[29] The first version had a yellow diagonal band, which was later changed to a horizontal stripe.
Through Boca Juniors history, the club has worn some alternate "rare" models, such as the AC Milan shirt in a match versus Universidad de Chile (whose uniform was also blue) in the 1963 Copa Libertadores.[30] When Nike became official kit provider in 1996, the first model by the company introduced two thin white stripes surrounding the gold band, causing some controversy.[31] [32] The brand also introduced a silver jersey designed exclusively for the 1998 Copa Mercosur. For the 100th anniversary of the club, Nike launched commemorative editions of several models worn by the club since its foundation, including a version of the 1907 shirt with the diagonal sash, which was worn in two matches during the 2005 Torneo de Verano (Summer Championship).[33] Other models were a black and white striped jersey (similar to Juventus FC)[34] and a purple model,[35] worn in the 2012 and 2013 "Torneos de Verano," respectively.
Nevertheless, no shirt caused more controversy than the pink model released as the away jersey for the 2013–14 season, which was widely rejected by the fans.[36] Because of that, the introduction of this model (to be initially worn v. Rosario Central) was delayed until the last fixture when Boca played Gimnasia y Esgrima (LP).[37] [38] As a replacement for the pink model, Nike designed a fluorescent yellow shirt launched that same season.[39] [40]
In 2016, the club wore a black jersey for the first time in its history, originally launched as the third kit.[41] Although the President of the club, Daniel Angelici, had stated that the black kit would never be worn,[42] the kit debuted in a match v. Tigre, only four days after the announcement.[43]
Adidas is the club's current kit supplier since January 2020.[44] The agreement (which will remain in force until 2029) was signed for US $10,069,000 plus 40% in royalties per year for the club.[45]
Uniforms worn by the team through its history:[46]
| Period | Kit Manufacturer | Shirt Sponsors |
|---|---|---|
| 1980–83 | – | |
| 1983 | Vinos Maravilla | |
| 1984 | Dekalb | |
| 1985–89 | Fate | |
| 1989–92 | FIAT | |
| 1992-93 | Parmalat | |
| 1993–95 | Olan | |
| 1996 | Quilmes | |
| 1996 | ||
| 1996–01 | Nike | |
| 2001–03 | Pepsi | |
| 2003–04 | Pepsi & Goodyear | |
| 2004–05 | Red Megatone & Goodyear | |
| 2006 | Megatone & Goodyear | |
| 2007–09 | Megatone & UNICEF | |
| 2009–11 | LG & Total | |
| 2012–14 | BBVA & Total[47] [48] | |
| 2014–16 | BBVA & Citroën | |
| 2016–18 | BBVA & Huawei | |
| 2018–19 | Qatar Airways & Axion | |
| 2020–21 | Adidas | |
| 2021–22 | Qatar Airways | |
| 2022–23 | None | |
| 2023– | Betsson & Directv |
The club has had five different designs for its badge during its history, although its outline has remained unchanged through most of its history. The first known emblem dates from 1911, appearing on the club's letterhead papers. In October 1932, the club stated that one star would be added to the badge for each Primera División title won. Nevertheless, the stars would not appear until 1943, on a Report and Balance Sheet.
A version with laurel leaves appeared in a magazine in 1955 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club, although the club never used it officially.
The emblem with the stars was announced in 1932, but it has regularly appeared on Boca Juniors uniforms since 1993.[49]
In 1996, the Ronald Shakespear Studio introduced a new badge (with the horizontal band suppressed) as part of a visual identity for the club. The new Boca Juniors image also featured new typography and style.[50] [51]
See main article: La Bombonera. Boca Juniors used several locations before settling on their current ground on Brandsen. Club's first ground was in Dársena Sur[52] of the old Buenos Aires port (currently Puerto Madero) but it was vacated in 1907 as it failed to meet the minimum league requirements. Boca Juniors then used three grounds in the Isla Demarchi area between 1908 and 1912.[53] [54] In the first year in the Primera Division (1913) the club hadn't an own stadium and played the home games in the pitches of the other teams, likely in Estudiantes de Buenos Aires in Palermo (on Figueroa Alcorta y Dorrego), but also in Avellaneda (first official derby against the River).[55] Between 1914 and 1915, the club moved away from La Boca for the second time in its history (beyond the 1913), moving to Wilde in the Avellaneda Partido of the Greater Buenos Aires but a relatively poor season[56] and poor attendances in 1915 forced the club to move back to La Boca.
On 25 May 1916, Boca Juniors opened its new stadium at the intersection of Ministro Brin and Senguel streets, playing there until 1924 when the club moved to Brandsen and Del Crucero (Del Valle Iberlucea nowadays) streets, to build a new stadium there, which lasted until 1938 when the club decided to build a totally new venue, made of concrete grandstand instead of wood.[57]
Building of Boca Juniors' current stadium began in 1938, under the supervision of Engineer José L. Delpini. Boca played its home matches in Ferro Carril Oeste's Estadio Ricardo Etcheverry in Caballito until it was completed on 25 May 1940.[54] A third level was added in 1953, originating then its nickname La Bombonera ('The Chocolate Box').[58] The stand opposite the Casa Amarilla railway platforms remained mostly undeveloped until 1996, when it was upgraded with new balconies and quite expensive VIP boxes. Three sides of the Bombonera are thus made up of traditional sloping stadium stands, but the fourth side was built vertically, with several seating areas stacked one on top of the other, the only way that makes it stand into the club premises.
La Bombonera is known for vibrating when Boca fans (La 12) jump in rhythm; in particular, the unique vertical side will sway slightly, leading to the phrase, "La Bombonera no tiembla. Late" (The Bombonera does not tremble. It beats)[59] [60]
La Bombonera currently has a capacity of 57,200 after small renovation works in the 2020s. The Boca Juniors usually play their league games in front of capacity crowds. The club's popularity make tickets hard to come by, especially for the Superclásico game against River Plate.[61] There are further improvements planned for the stadium, including measures to ease crowd congestion, use of new technology and improved corporate facilities.[62]
Apart from the venues listed, Boca Juniors also played its home games at Estudiantes de Buenos Aires's stadium (in 1913, then located on Figueroa Alcorta Avenue)[63] and Ferro Carril Oeste stadium (1938–40, while La Bombonera was under construction).[64]
| width=200px | Field / Venue | width=100px | District | width=100px | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dársena Sud | 1905–07 | ||||
| Isla Demarchi [65] | 1908–12 | ||||
| Wilde | 1914–15 | ||||
| 1916–24 | |||||
| 1924–38 | |||||
| 1940–present |
Boca Juniors is traditionally regarded as the club of Argentina's working class, in contrast with the supposedly more upper-class base of cross-town arch rival Club Atlético River Plate.[66]
Boca Juniors claims to be the club of "half plus one" (la mitad más uno) of Argentina's population, but a 2006 survey placed its following at 40%,[67] [19] still the largest share. They have the highest number of fans, as judged by percentage in their country.
As of early 2023 Boca has a 314,000 member base, which ranks second only to Bayern Munich worldwide, and it is first in Argentina and also first in South America.[68]
The Boca-River Superclásico rivalry is one of the most thrilling derbies in the world.[69] Out of their 338 previous meetings, Boca have won 126, River have won 107 and there have been 105 draws.[70] After each match (except draws), street signs cover Buenos Aires at fans' own expense, "ribbing" the losing side with humorous posters. This has become part of Buenos Aires culture ever since a Boca winning streak in the 1990s.
In 1975, a film (La Raulito) was made about the life of Mary Esher Duffau, known as La Raulito, a well-known Boca Juniors fan. She died at the age of 74 on 30 April 2008, the same day Boca Juniors played a Copa Libertadores match against Brazilian club, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube with the players and fans observing a minute's silence in her memory.[71]
Boca fans are known as Los Xeneizes (the Genoese) after the Genoese immigrants who founded the team and lived in La Boca in the early 20th century.[72]
Many rival fans in Argentina refer to the Boca Juniors' fans as Los Bosteros (the manure handlers), originating from the horse manure used in the brick factory which occupied the ground where La Bombonera stands. Originally an insult used by rivals, Boca fans are now proud of it.[73]
Reflecting the team's colors, Boca's shirt is also called la azul y oro (the blue and gold).[74]
There is also a society which dedicates all of its activities to supporting the team known as la número 12 or la doce (player number doce or 12, meaning "the 12th player").[75] The origin of the group dates back to 1925, when the Boca Juniors fanatic "Toto" Caffarena accompanied the team during a tournament in Europe in 1925. From then on, he was considered the "twelfth player", hence the name "La doce". The ultra organization is similar to other "barra brava" gangs associated with football clubs in Argentina.[76] Illegal activities by La doce include assault, drug sales and trafficking, extortion, and murder.[77] La doce finances its activities by selling parking, reselling club tickets, and extorting commissions from the sale of players. La doce also extorts Boca Juniors for transportation to domestic and international events as well as their means of financing their activities. If their demands are not met, they threaten violence at home matches or to take down club officials.[78]
The naming of "La 12" (the twelfth player), by which Boca Juniors' fans became known, dates back to the year 1925, during the European tour they made that year. At that time, the team was accompanied by a Boca fan called Victoriano Caffarena, who belonged to a wealthy family and funded part of the tour. During that tour he helped the team in everything, thus establishing a strong relationship with the players, so they named him "Player No. 12". When they returned to Argentina, Caffarena was as well known as the players themselves. Nowadays, this nickname is used primarily to name their group of supporters, known as "La 12".[79]
Peñas (fan clubs) exist in a number of Argentine cities and abroad in countries such as Russia, Ukraine,[80] Spain,[81] Israel[82] and Japan.[83] Boca Juniors are particularly popular in Japan, because of the club's success in the early 2000s at the Intercontinental Cup held in Japan.[84] Elsewhere internationally, fans are drawn to Boca by the club's international titles and by the success of Boca players who went on to play in European football such as Hugo Ibarra, Rodolfo Arruabarrena, Diego Cagna, Enzo Ferrero, Roberto Abbondanzieri, Nicolás Burdisso, Fernando Gago, Diego Maradona, Claudio Caniggia, Gabriel Batistuta, Juan Román Riquelme and Carlos Tevez.
Boca has fans throughout Latin America and also in parts of the United States where there has been Latin immigration. In July 2007, after the club had toured pre-season, it was reported that the club was considering the possibility of creating a Boca Juniors USA team to compete in Major League Soccer.[85]
See main article: Superclásico. Boca Juniors has had a long-standing rivalry with River Plate. The Superclásico is known worldwide as one of world football's fiercest and most important rivalries.[86] It is particularly noted for the passion of the fans, the stands of both teams feature fireworks, coloured confetti, flags and rolls of paper. Both sets of supporters sing passionate songs (often based on popular Argentine rock band tunes) against their rivals, and the stadiums are known to bounce with the simultaneous jumping of the fans. Sometimes the games have been known to end in riots between the hardest supporters of both sides or against the police. The English newspaper The Observer put the Superclásico (played at La Bombonera) at the top of their list of 50 sporting things you must do before you die.[87]
The two clubs both have origins in the poor riverside area of Buenos Aires known as La Boca. River however moved to the more affluent district of Núñez in the north of the city in 1923.
Boca Juniors and River Plate have played 259 official games all time against each other, with Boca winning 91, River winning 85 and 83 draws.[88]
This intense rivalry has not stopped players from playing for both clubs, most notably José Manuel Moreno, Hugo Orlando Gatti, Alberto Tarantini, Oscar Ruggeri, Julio Olarticoechea, Carlos Tapia, Gabriel Batistuta and Claudio Caniggia.
For the reserve and academy squads, see Boca Juniors Reserves and Academy
See main article: Boca Juniors top scorers.
| No. | Player | Pos. | Tenure | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Martín Palermo | 1997–01, 2004–11 | 236 | ||
| 2 | 1926–38 | 223 | |||
| 3 | 1931–39 | 194 | |||
| 4 | 1922–32 | 192 | |||
| 5 | 1940–48 | 129 | |||
| 6 | 1941–49, 1955 | 123 | |||
| 7 | 1932–38 | 114 | |||
| 8 | 1941–48 | 97 | |||
| 9 | 1911–13, 1915–24 | 96 | |||
| 10 | 2001–04, 2015–16, 2018–21 | 94 |
Last updated on: 31 July 2023 – Los 10 máximos goleadores at historiadeboca.com.ar
| No | Player | Position | Tenure | App. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Mouzo | 1971–84 | 426 | ||
| 2 | 1976–88 | 417 | |||
| 3 | 1960–72 | 408 | |||
| 4 | 1997–2001, 2004–11 | 404 | |||
| 5 | 1988–96 | 400 | |||
| 6 | 1996–2002, 2007–14 | 388 | |||
| 7 | 1956–70 | 382 | |||
| 8 | 1934–47 | 379 | |||
| 9 | 1967–72, 1976–80 | 377 | |||
| 10 | 1942–56 | 365 |
Last updated on: 31 July 2023 – Top 10 most appearances of all time at historiadeboca.com.ar
This section lists players who have appeared in least 100 matches[90] or scored at least 35 goals[91] for the club.
Francisco Taggino (1910–15)[93] Pedro Calomino (1911–13; 1915–24) Enrique Bertolini (1912–23)[94] Alfredo Elli (1916–28)[95] Alfredo Garasini (1916–28) Américo Tesoriere (1916–27) Pablo Bozzo (1918–23)[96] Mario Busso (1918–27)[97] Antonio Cerroti (1920–29)[98] Ramón Muttis (1923–32) Ludovico Bidoglio (1922–31) Ángel Médici (1922–31) Domingo Tarasconi (1922–32) Roberto Cherro (1926–35) Mario Evaristo (1926–31) Estaban Kuko (1926–33)[99] Gerardo Moreyras (1927–33)[100] Donato Penella (1928–32)[101] Antonio Alberino (1929–34) Pedro Arico Suárez (1929–42) Francisco Varallo (1931–39) Juan Yustrich (1932–37) José Manuel Marante (1934–38; 1940–50)[102] Ernesto Lazzatti (1934–47) Víctor Valussi (1935–36; 1938–45) Juan Alberto Estrada (1938–43) Claudio Vacca (1938–40; 1942–50) Segundo Gregorio Ibáñez (1939–42)[103] Jaime Sarlanga (1940–48) Mario Boyé (1941–49; 1955) Pío Corcuera (1941–48) Carlos Sosa (1941–51) Natalio Pescia (1942–56) Obdulio Diano (1944–53) Rodolfo Dezorzi (1945–48)[104] Héctor Raúl Otero (1948–56)[105] Marcos Busico (1949–54)[106] Herminio Antonio González (1949–54; 1956–59)[107] Juan Carlos Colman (1950–57)[108] José Borello (1951–58) Federico Roberto Edwards (1951–59)[109] Juan Francisco Lombardo (1952–60) Eliseo Mouriño (1953–60) Julio Musimessi (1953–59) Antonio Rattín (1956–70) Juan José Rodríguez (1956–62; 1964)[110] Osvaldo Nardiello (1958–62)[111] Ernesto Grillo (1960–66) Silvio Marzolini (1960–72) Antonio Roma (1960–72)
Heleno de Freitas (1948–49) Paulo Valentim (1960–64) Almir Pernambuquinho (1961–62) Orlando (1961–65) Alberto Mario González (1962–68) Norberto Menéndez (1962–67) José María Silvero (1962–66) Carmelo Simeone (1962–67) Ángel Clemente Rojas (1963–71) Óscar Pianetti (1964–71) Alfredo Rojas (1964–68) Norberto Madurga (1966–71)
Nicolás Novello (1966–72; 1974) Armando Ovide (1966–76)[112] Ramón Héctor Ponce (1966–74) Miguel Nicolau (1967–72; 1974–75)[113] Rubén Omar Sánchez (1967–75)[114] Rubén Suñé (1967–72; 1976–80)
Julio Meléndez (1968–72) Roberto Rogel (1968–75)[115] Jorge Coch (1969–71; 1980)[116] Rubén Peracca (1969–73)[118] Hugo Curioni (1970–73) Enzo Ferrero (1971–75) Roberto Mouzo (1971–84) Osvaldo Potente (1971–75; 1979–80) Jorge José Benítez (1973–83) Vicente Pernía (1973–81) Alberto Tarantini (1973–77) Marcelo Trobbiani (1973–76; 1981–82) Carlos García Cambón (1974–77) Abel Alves (1975–83)[119] Darío Felman (1975–78) Hugo Gatti (1976–88) Ernesto Mastrangelo (1976–81) Jorge Ribolzi (1976–78, 1980–81) Francisco Sá (1976–81) José María Suárez (1976–82)[120] Carlos Veglio (1976–78; 1980) Mario Zanabria (1976–80) Hugo Alves (1977–84)[121] Hugo Perotti (1977–82; 1982–84)[122] Carlos Córdoba (1978–84) Ricardo Gareca (1978–80; 1982–84) Oscar Ruggeri (1980–84) Diego Maradona (1981–82; 1995–97) Roberto Passucci (1981–86)[123] Fabián Carrizo (1983–90; 1994–96)[124] Ivar Stafuza (1983–91) Luis Abramovich (1985–92) Alfredo Graciani (1985–91; 1993–94) Enrique Hrabina (1985–91)[125] Carlos Daniel Tapia (1985–94) Jorge Comas (1986–89) José Luis Cuciuffo (1987–90) Diego Latorre (1987–92; 1996–98) José Luis Villarreal (1987–93)
Carlos Navarro Montoya (1988–96) Walter Pico (1988–92; 1994–96)[126] Juan Simón (1988–94) Diego Soñora (1988–95) Blas Giunta (1989–93; 1995–97) Víctor Hugo Marchesini (1989–93) Carlos Moya (1989–94) Luis Carranza (1992–95) Carlos Mac Allister (1992–96) Alberto Márcico (1992–95) Rodolfo Arruabarrena (1993–00) Néstor Fabbri (1994–98) Claudio Paul Caniggia (1995–98) Diego Cagna (1995–98; 2003–05) Juan Román Riquelme (1995–02; 2007–14) Aníbal Matellán (1996–01; 2004–05) Roberto Abbondanzieri (1997–06; 2009–10) Guillermo Barros Schelotto (1997–07) José Basualdo (1997; 1998–00) Jorge Bermúdez (1997–02) Óscar Córdoba (1997–01) Martín Palermo (1997–00; 2004–11) Walter Samuel (1997–00) Cristian Traverso (1997–02; 2004–05) Antonio Barijho (1998–02; 2003–04) Mauricio Serna (1998–02) Hugo Ibarra (1998–01; 2002–03; 2007–10) Sebastián Battaglia (1998–03; 2005–13) Nicolás Burdisso (1999–04)Source:[127]
Marcelo Delgado (2000–03; 2005–06) José María Calvo (2000–06; 2008–11) Clemente Rodríguez (2001–04; 2007; 2010–13) Rolando Schiavi (2001–05; 2011–12) Carlos Tevez (2001–04; 2015–16; 2018–21) Raúl Alfredo Cascini (2002–05) Pablo Ledesma (2003–08; 2012–14) Fabián Vargas (2003–06; 2007–09) Neri Cardozo (2004–08) Fernando Gago (2004–07; 2013–18) Cristian Chávez (2005–13) Daniel Díaz (2005–07; 2013–16) Rodrigo Palacio (2005–09) Pablo Mouche (2006–12) Facundo Roncaglia (2007–12; 2022–23) Lucas Viatri (2007–14) Nicolás Colazo (2008–16) Cristian Erbes (2009–16) Juan Manuel Insaurralde (2010–12; 2016–18) Juan Manuel Sánchez Miño (2010–14) Walter Erviti (2011–13) Agustín Orion (2011–16) Guillermo Fernández (2012–15; 2020; 2022–) Cristian Pavón (2014–22) Pablo Pérez (2015–18) Darío Benedetto (2016–19; 2022–2024) Frank Fabra (2016–) Leonardo Jara (2016–21) Agustín Rossi (2017–23) Ramón Ábila (2018–22) Julio Buffarini (2018–21) Carlos Izquierdoz (2018–22) Sebastián Villa (2018–23) Jorman Campuzano (2019–) Daniele De Rossi (2019–2020) Cristian Medina (2020–) Alan Varela (2020–23) Luis Advíncula (2021–)List of players that were called up for a FIFA World Cup while playing for Boca Juniors. In brackets, the tournament played:
Roberto Cherro (1930) Mario Evaristo (1930) Ramón Muttis (1930) Arico Suárez (1930) Juan Francisco Lombardo (1958) Julio Musimessi (1958) Federico Edwards (1958) Eliseo Mouriño (1958) Alberto Mario González (1962, 1966) Silvio Marzolini (1962, 1966) Antonio Rattín (1962, 1966) Antonio Roma (1962, 1966) Alfredo Rojas (1966) Carmelo Simeone (1966) Diego Maradona (1982) Julio Olarticoechea (1986) Carlos Tapia (1986) Juan Simon (1990) Alejandro Mancuso (1994) Jorge Bermúdez (1998) Óscar Córdoba (1998) Mauricio Serna (1998) Roberto Abbondanzieri (2006) Rodrigo Palacio (2006) Juan Roman Riquelme (2006) Martín Palermo (2010) Fernando Gago (2014) Agustín Orión (2014) Wílmar Barrios (2018) Cristian Pavón (2018)See main article: List of Boca Juniors head coaches.
The first Boca Juniors coach recorded is Mario Fortunato, who had been player before becoming coach of the team. Fortunato led Boca to win a total of five titles (4 league in 1930, 1931, 1934 and 1935) and one National cup (Copa de Competencia Británica in 1946).[128] He had three tenures on the club, coaching Boca Juniors in 1930–1936, 1946 and 1956.
Carlos Bianchi is the most successful coach in Boca Juniors' history, having won nine titles, including Aperturas in 1998, 2000 and 2003, the 1999 Clausura, the Copa Libertadores in 2000, 2001 and 2003, and the Intercontinental Cup in 2000 and 2003.
Juan Carlos Lorenzo (1976–79, 1987), El Toto, won five titles with the team, including the Copa Libertadores in 1977 and 1978, the Intercontinental Cup in 1977, and the Metropolitano and Nacional in 1976.
Alfio Basile also won 5 titles along with Mario Fortunato and Toto Lorenzo. With Basile, Boca won two domestic titles, 2005 Apertura and 2006 Clausura and three international (2005 Copa Sudamericana, 2005 and 2006 Recopa Sudamericana), all of them won within two years.
|-|Head coach || Fernando Gago|-|Assistant coach || Fabricio Coloccini|-|Assistant coach || Diego Cogliandro|-|Goalkeeping coach || Cristián Muñoz|-|Fitness coach || Roberto Luzzi|-|Fitness coach || Cristian Aquino|-|Team doctor || Rubén Argemi|-|Team doctor || Lucas Logioco|-|Kinesiologist || Leonardo Betchakian|-
See main article: List of Boca Juniors chairmen.
Juan Román Riquelme is the current President of Boca Juniors since December 2023, when he was elected over Andrés Ibarra, getting more than 65% of the votes (a record of 46,400 members went to the club to vote).[129] Jorge Amor Ameal (which was president 2019–23)[130] was elected vice-president of the club.
| Football | Juan Román Riquelme |
| Basketball | Alejandro Desimone |
| Amateur Sports | Pablo Szawarniak |
| Culture | Silvia Gottero |