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

Iván Delfino’s second stint in charge of Colón began with ideal efficiency. Although the team is still far from reaching the level of play sought by the coaching staff and demanded by the fans, the results came immediately. These consecutive victories keep the 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 more than delivered 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. Currently, Ferro leads the table with a seven-point advantage, while Deportivo Morón sits second, two points above the 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 figure takes on enormous relevance when analyzing his track record in the division. A report published by the specialized outlet Punto Ascenso reveals that the Santa Fe-born manager has collected more points in the Primera Nacional than anyone else over the last 15 years.

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Delfino comfortably leads the all-time ranking with 439 points earned in 256 matches managed, ahead of several of the most respected names in Argentine 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 games and Walter Perazzo with 358 points in 246 appearances.

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A breakdown of his numbers on the Sabalero bench

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

During 2024, Delfino led the team in 26 Primera Nacional matches, recording 12 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses, with 33 goals scored and 19 conceded (55.13% efficiency). Adding his two Copa Argentina matches (one win and one loss), his first spell ended with a 54.76% success rate in 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 57.78% success rate fully justifies the strong bet the board made in bringing him back.

The next step: settling the score with the style of play

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

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