Liga FPD
The Primera División of Costa Rica, commonly known as Liga de Fútbol de Primera División (Liga FPD), and Liga Promerica for sponsorship reasons, is the top professional association football division in Costa Rica. It is administered by the Unión de Clubes de Fútbol de la Primera División (UNAFUT). The league consists of 12 teams, with the last-placed team relegated to the Liga de Ascenso.
| Founded | 13 June 1921 |
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| Country | Costa Rica |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Liga de Ascenso |
| International cup(s) | CONCACAF Champions Cup Central American Cup |
| Current champions | Saprissa (39th title) (2023 Clausura) |
| Most championships | Saprissa (39 titles) |
| TV partners | FUTV Tigo Sports TD+ |
| Website | unafut |
| Current: 2024 Liga FPD season | |
The league was founded in 1921, with Herediano crowned as the first champions. Saprissa is the most successful club having won the championship a record 39 times. Together with Alajuelense (30 titles) and Herediano (29 titles), they have dominated the league.
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