5 superclubs you didn't know existed

Modified Mar 09, 2017 07:57 GMT

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MAY 19: Al Ahly's Hossam Essayed Elmetwaly and Martin Jol lift the trophy during the international friendly match between AS Roma and Al Ahly on May 20, 2016 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Whiteoak/Getty Images) — Al Ahly are the greatest Egyptian team in footballing history

#1 Club America, Mexico

SUITA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 11: Club America players line up for a team photo prior to the FIFA Club World Cup quarter final match between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Club America at Suita City Football Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Suita, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images) — Club America are the most dominant football team in the CONCACAF region

A superclub whose stadium, the Estadio Azteca, is famous for its inclusion in EA Sports’ FIFA series, Club America are the most successful club in the history of Mexican football despite their arch-rival Guadalajara being more famous. These two teams also contest the El Super Clasico. Nicknamed Las Aguilas (The Eagles), the club have won 12 league titles, one more than Guadalajara.

Club America hold 10 FIFA recognised club records, which is the highest for any club in the CONCACAF region. They have also won a record seven CONCACAF Champions League titles, making them the most dominant team in the region.

Owned by media giant Televisa, playing in the largest stadium in Latin America, Club America are a superclub barely known to anyone.

Edited by Staff Editor