Iván Delfino's flawless Colón start: key wins, historic record | OneFootball

Iván Delfino’s second spell in charge of Colón began with ideal efficiency. Although the team is still far from reaching the level of play desired by the coaching staff and demanded by the fans, the results came immediately. These consecutive victories keep El Sabalero firmly in the fight for the top spots in Zone A of the Primera Nacional.

Delfino took over to tackle the final stretch of the championship and delivered more than expected in his first two matches: he beat San Telmo and then thrashed Patronato 3-0 at the Brigadier López. With these six vital points, Colón solidified its place in third position and is once again looking closely at the top. At the moment, Ferro leads the table with a seven-point advantage, while Deportivo Morón sits second, two points ahead of El Sabalero, although it still has a game in hand.

The most effective coach in the division over the last 15 years

Beyond Colón’s current situation, Delfino’s profile becomes hugely significant when analyzing his track record in the division. A report published by the specialized outlet Punto Ascenso reveals that the Santa Fe-born coach is the one who has collected the most points in the Primera Nacional over the last 15 years.

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Delfino comfortably leads the all-time ranking with 439 points earned in 256 matches managed, surpassing several of the most respected names in Argentina’s lower-division football. The podium is completed by Pablo Vicó (397 points in 304 matches) and Walter Otta (375 points in 270 matches). The top 5 is rounded out by Gabriel Gómez with 361 points in 254 matches and Walter Perazzo with 358 points in 246 appearances.

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A breakdown of his numbers on the Sabalero bench

This new spell began with flawless numbers: a 100% record, the result of two wins, four goals scored, and a clean sheet record. However, his first stint at the club had already produced valuable statistics.

During 2024, Delfino led the team in 26 Primera Nacional matches, posting 12 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses, with 33 goals scored and 19 conceded (55.13% efficiency). If his two Copa Argentina matches are added in (one win and one defeat), his first spell ended with a 54.76% efficiency rate across 28 official matches.

Combining both spells, the coach has now managed a total of 30 matches at Colón, with 15 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses, totaling 39 goals scored and 21 conceded. His overall efficiency rate of 57.78% fully justifies the strong bet the board made in bringing him back.

The next step: settling the debt with the team’s play

Despite the great start, the coach knows there is still a long way to go. Colón took the six points available, but knows it must improve its overall play to sustain its promotion hopes over time. The gap to Ferro remains considerable, and Morón

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