Full name | River Plate Aruba | |||
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Nickname(s) | Riverplatense Madiki Boyz The Dream Team | |||
Founded | 1 February 1953 | |||
Ground | Guillermo P. Trinidad Stadium Oranjestad, Aruba | |||
Capacity | 2,500 | |||
President | Earnie Panneflek | |||
Head Coach | Shermin Schotborg | |||
League | Aruban Division di Honor | |||
2022–23 | 6th | |||
River Plate Aruba, known also as River Plate, or simply River, (previously named ASV River Plate) is an Aruban football club based in Madiki, Oranjestad. It was founded on 1 February 1953. They are currently playing in Aruba's first division Division di Honor.
As of 11 September 2023
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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