MARCOS ROCHA THE FIRST IN HISTORY
Marcos Rocha: most consecutive seasons in Copa Libertadores
Marcos Rocha set a new Copa Libertadores record having appeared for Palmeiras in the 2nd round of the Copa Libertadores group stage vs Liverpool Montevideo (3-1).
Thus, the 35-year-old Brazilian defender became the first player in the history of the tournament to take part in 12 editions in a row.
For Argentine goalkeeper Franco Armani from River Plate, this edition is the 11th in a row.
| MOST | SEASONS | CONSECUTIVE IN COPA LIBERTADORES | ||
| Player | Seasons | Nation | Clubs and years | |
| 1 | Marcos Rocha | 12 | Brazil | Atlético Mineiro 13-17 Palmeiras 18-24 |
| 2 | Sergio Otálvaro | 11 | Colombia | Tolima 13 Independiente Santa Fe 14-16 Olimpia 17-23 |
| 3 | Franco Armani | 11 | Argentina | Atlético Nacional 14-17 River Plate 18-24 |
| 4 | Omar Caetano | 10 | Uruguay | Peñarol 65-74 |
| 5 | Gustavo Sotelo | 10 | Paraguay | Cerro Porteño 90-93 Olimpia 94-96,99 Guaraní 97 Barcelona G 98 |
| 6 | Pedro Quiñonez | 10 | Ecuador | Emelec 10-19 |
| 7 | Daniel Vaca | 10 | Bolivia | The Strongest 12-21 |
| 8 | Daniel Bocanegra | 10 | Colombia | Atlético Nacional 14-19 Libertad 20-22 Nacional 23 |