sports
diciembre 28, 2025
Aprobaron en Dimayor polémica norma para el fútbol colombiano en 2026: podrían despedir jugadores
La Dimayor aprobó en su más reciente asamblea una decisión que ha generado amplia discusión en el fútbol profesional colombiano. En la reunión que contó con la participación de los 36 clubes afiliados, se determinó que a partir de 2026 los equipos deberán reducir el tamaño de sus plantillas de 30 a 25 jugadores.
TL;DR
- Dimayor has approved a reduction in team squad sizes from 30 to 25 players, effective from 2026.
- The decision was unanimously approved by the 36 affiliated clubs in an assembly.
- Dimayor president Carlos Mario Zuluaga cited data showing fewer than 30 players are typically used per season, comparing it to international leagues.
- The Colombian Association of Professional Footballers (Acolfutpro) denounces the decision, stating it will lead to 180 professional players losing their jobs.
- Acolfutpro is requesting the Ministry of Sport not approve the regulation, deeming it a violation of fundamental player rights.
- Acolfutpro also criticizes Dimayor for allowing unregistered U-20 players while limiting registered professional players.
- The proposal to reduce squad sizes reportedly originated from Tulio Gómez, owner of América de Cali, and was supported by several historic clubs.
- Despite some criticism, Dimayor maintains the decision was unanimously approved.