This Football Manager 2024 experiment explores the South American Super League, a competition uniting the biggest clubs across eight countries in South America. Featuring 60 clubs split across three tiers, the simulation spans 50 seasons to determine which club will emerge as the most dominant in South America.
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League Structure
South American Super League
Top tier with 20 clubs, primarily featuring Brazilian and Argentinian teams, including Flamengo, Palmeiras, Boca Juniors, and River Plate.
Four teams relegated each season.
South American First League
Second tier with 20 clubs from various nations like Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia.
Top four teams promoted; bottom four relegated.
South American Second League
Third tier with 20 teams, including notable clubs such as Nacional and Peñarol from Uruguay.
Additional Competitions
South American Cup: A domestic cup featuring teams from all three leagues.
South American Super Cup: Contested by the winners of the Super League and South American Cup each season.
Seasonal Summaries
Seasons 1–5: Early Dominance of Flamengo and Palmeiras
League Winners: Palmeiras won two Super League titles, while Atlético Mineiro, Botafogo, and Boca Juniors each claimed one.
Cup Success: Flamengo dominated the South American Cup, winning three of the first five.
Super Cup: Five different winners, showcasing early competitive diversity.
Notable Events: Colo Colo (Chile) and América de Cali (Colombia) were relegated from the Super League early on.
Seasons 6–10: Flamengo’s Reign
League Winners: Flamengo dominated with four consecutive titles (2029–2032). Palmeiras added one more to their tally in 2028.
Cup Success: Flamengo completed a league-and-cup double in 2032. Other cup winners included Fluminense and Boca Juniors.
Super Cup: Flamengo won three straight titles (2030–2032).
Reputation Shifts: Flamengo became the highest-rated club in South America by 2032.
Seasons 11–15: Rise of Internacional
League Winners: Internacional claimed three consecutive titles (2039–2041). Flamengo’s dominance waned.
Cup Success: Internacional and Vasco da Gama each added South American Cups to their trophy cabinets.
Super Cup: Internacional also claimed a Super Cup, boosting their reputation significantly.
Notable Developments: Alianza Lima (Peru) became the highest-rated club outside Brazil and Argentina.
Seasons 16–20: Competitiveness Increases
League Winners: Internacional’s tally reached four titles. Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras each added another.
Cup Success: São Paulo emerged as a cup powerhouse, winning three of the last five cups.
Super Cup: São Paulo and Palmeiras remained consistent performers in the Super Cup.
Reputation Trends: Only two clubs (Internacional and São Paulo) retained four-star reputations by 2042.
Seasons 21–25: Argentinian Clubs Shine
League Winners: River Plate and Rosario Central claimed four of five titles. Rosario Central’s rise was dramatic, winning three consecutive leagues after promotion.
Cup Success: River Plate became dominant in the South American Cup, winning three cups in this period.
Super Cup: Rosario Central and River Plate dominated, reflecting their league form.
Notable Shifts: Rosario Central joined the elite clubs, challenging Brazilian dominance.
Seasons 26–30: Atlético Mineiro’s Ascent
League Winners: Atlético Mineiro became a powerhouse, winning three consecutive titles.
Cup Success: São Paulo continued to dominate, securing multiple cup victories.
Super Cup: Atlético Mineiro and São Paulo were regular winners.
Notable Event: Atlético Mineiro won the Club World Championship in 2057, boosting their reputation to 4.5 stars.
Seasons 31–35: A Heated Trophy Race
League Winners: Atlético Mineiro added more league titles, while River Plate and São Paulo also claimed victories.
Cup Success: River Plate excelled, winning two cups. Juventus added a surprise victory in 2061.
Super Cup: River Plate dominated with multiple wins.
Reputation Trends: Atlético Mineiro became the most prominent club, overtaking River Plate.
Seasons 36–40: Atlético Mineiro’s Era
League Winners: Atlético Mineiro won six consecutive Super League titles, cementing their legacy.
Cup Success: River Plate and Internacional added to their cup tallies.
Super Cup: Atlético Mineiro and River Plate shared the honours.
Notable Developments: Atlético Mineiro’s dominance challenged early leaders Flamengo and São Paulo.
Seasons 41–50: Final Standings
League Winners: Atlético Mineiro ended the simulation with 11 Super League titles, including seven in the final eight seasons.
Cup Success: River Plate and Estudiantes emerged as strong cup contenders, claiming several victories.
Super Cup: Atlético Mineiro and River Plate maintained dominance.
Reputation Rankings: Atlético Mineiro concluded as the top-rated club, with River Plate and Flamengo following closely.
Key Statistics
Super League Titles
Atlético Mineiro: 11 titles
Palmeiras: 8 titles
São Paulo & River Plate: 7 titles each
Flamengo: 6 titles
Total Trophies
River Plate: 26 trophies
São Paulo: 25 trophies
Atlético Mineiro: 21 trophies
Flamengo: 20 trophies
Palmeiras: 19 trophies
Notable Clubs
Atlético Mineiro: Dominated the late simulation period, winning the most Super League titles.
River Plate: Consistently strong, finishing as the most decorated club overall.
Flamengo: Early dominance faded, but they remain among the top clubs.
Rosario Central: Their rapid rise added excitement to the experiment.
Conclusion
The South American Super League proved to be a dynamic and unpredictable competition. While Flamengo and Palmeiras dominated early, the emergence of River Plate and Atlético Mineiro highlighted the competitive nature of the league. Rosario Central’s meteoric rise and Internacional’s mid-experiment peak added unique narratives. Despite Brazilian dominance in league titles, River Plate’s consistent performance across all competitions made them the most decorated club of the experiment. The league’s evolution from a Brazilian-centric competition to a more balanced showcase of South American talent underscores the diversity and unpredictability of this exciting simulation.
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