And Olympia? IFFHS publishes monthly ranking of clubs and only eight of Concacaf; Motagua makes the leap

2022-02-09

The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) published its monthly ranking of (200) teams in the world and only one of Honduras.

The first place in this ranking is occupied by club Atletico Mineiro, champion of Brazil and the second place is for the Ajax from Amsterdam.

Concacaf only feature eight clubs in the top and the New York of Mexico ousted the Communicate of Guatemala as the first of the area when climbing to position 92.

The creams were relegated to second place in the area by occupying position 93. In addition, they remain the best in Central America.

The third and fourth place are occupied by two Mexican clubs; America (97) and Blue Cross (102).

Motagua scale 62 places

Motagua is the only representative of Honduras on this list. The blues jumped 62 places (ranked 201st in January) and now stand at position 139.

The Eagles are also the fifth best club in Concacaf and close the month ahead of Tigres de México (168) and Deportivo Saprissa Costa Rica (181).

The last place in this list is occupied by the Philadelphia Union of the United States in position 200.

Olimpia of Honduras and Liga Alajuelense of Costa Rica were excluded from this list.

Top 5 of the World Ranking
1. Atlético Mineiro 297 points-Conmebol
2. Ajax Amsterdam 292 UEFA
3. Palmeiras 288 Conmebol
4. Chelsea 287 UEFA
5. Manchester City 286 UEFA

Concacaf ranking
91 Monterrey 123 points Concacaf
93 Communications 121 Concacaf
97 America 118.5 Concacaf
102 Blue Cross 114 Concacaf
139 Motagua 97 Concacaf
168 Tigers UANL 85 Concacaf
181 Deportivo Saprissa 81 Concacaf
200 Philadelphia Union 76.5 Concacaf

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