Copa Sudamericana records and statistics

This page details the records and statistics of the Copa Sudamericana football tournament. The Copa Sudamericana is an international club tournament played annually in South America. It includes 3-8 teams from all ten CONMEBOL members. It is typically held from August to December and it consists of six stages. The all-time leader in titles won are Argentina's Boca Juniors and Independiente, Ecuadorian's Independiente del Valle and LDU Quito and Brazilian Athletico Paranaense.

Number of participating clubs by country

 * Updated until 2024 edition.
 * Teams in bold: winner of the edition.
 * Teams in italics: runner-up of the edition.

By semifinal appearances

 * In bold, teams that were finalists that year.

Unbeaten sides

 * Five clubs have won the Copa Sudamericana unbeaten:
 * Universidad de Chile had 10 wins and 2 draws in 2011
 * São Paulo had 5 wins and 5 draws in 2012
 * River Plate had 8 wins and 2 draws in 2014
 * Defensa y Justicia had 6 wins and 3 draws in 2020
 * Independiente del Valle had 6 wins and 1 draw in 2023

Finals success rate
Four clubs has appeared in the finals of the Copa Sudamericana more than once with a 100% success rate: Eleven clubs have appeared in the final once, being victorious on that occasion: On the other end, fifteen clubs have appeared in the finals and have never won the tournament. One of those clubs has appeared in the finals more than once, losing on each occasion:
 * Boca Juniors (2004, 2005)
 * Independiente (2010, 2017)
 * Athletico Paranaense (2018, 2021)
 * Independiente del Valle (2019, 2022)
 * San Lorenzo (2002)
 * Cienciano (2003)
 * Pachuca (2006)
 * Arsenal (2007)
 * Internacional (2008)
 * Universidad de Chile (2011)
 * Santa Fe (2015)
 * Chapecoense (2016)
 * Defensa y Justicia (2020)
 * Atlético Nacional (2002, 2014, 2016)

Consecutive participations
Emelec have the record number of consecutive participations with 8 from 2009 to 2016.

Biggest wins

 * Oriente Petrolero 1–10 Fluminense (May 26, 2022, also largest away win)
 * Defensor Sporting 9–0 Sport Huancayo (September 16, 2010)

Biggest two leg win

 * Alajuelense 2–11 Colo-Colo (2006 Copa Sudamericana)

Consecutive finals
One team has appeared in a record of two consecutive finals:
 * Boca Juniors (2004, 2005)

Successful defending
Only one club have successfully defended the trophy: Boca Juniors (2005)