🔝Nacional features in the top 10 of South America’s best teams | OneFootball

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·7 August 2026

🔝Nacional features in the top 10 of South America’s best teams

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Atlético Nacional was confirmed among the ten best clubs in South America in the latest ranking published by Opta. The Antioquia-based team sits in seventh place with a rating of 85.8 points, placing above continental giants such as Botafogo and Boca Juniors.

Only Colombian representative and global position

The “Verdolaga” side is the only institution from its country to be part of South America’s elite. It also ranks 84th worldwide, once again surpassing internationally renowned clubs according to the statistical assessment.


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Brazilian dominance in the continental ranking

The continental list is led by Flamengo with 90 points, followed by Palmeiras and Independiente del Valle. Brazil reaffirms its hegemony on the continent by placing five teams in the top ten, while Argentina contributes three representatives and Ecuador one.

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