Chilean Tercera División
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| Levels on pyramid | 4 |
| Promotion to | Segunda División |
| Relegation to | Cuarta División |
| Domestic cup(s) | Copa Chile |
| Current champions | A. Fernández Vial (2nd title) |
| Most championships | Ñublense (3 titles) |
| Website | Official webpage |
Tercera División de Chile (Third Division of Chile), is the fourth tier of Chilean football (soccer). It is organized by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile and the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Amateur de Chile. It is both the fourth level of the Chilean football league system and the top league for Chilean Football Youth Leagues.
Overview
In 1979, a commission to study applications for a Third Division amateur league was created by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile. 25 teams throughout the country participated on the first edition of the league in 1981. Since 1997, only players below 23 years are allowed to participate.
Currently, 14 teams participate on 2013-14 season. The winner of the league gets promoted to Segunda División.
League rules
Matchday squads in the Tercera División must include only players under the age of 23.
Teams competing in the 2013-14 season
The teams are:
- Municipal Mejillones
- Defensor Casablanca
- Deportes Quilicura
- Pudahuel Barrancas
- Municipal La Pintana
- Provincial Talagante
- Sportverein Jugendland
- General Velásquez
- Enfoque de Rancagua
- Tomás Greig (Rancagua)
- Deportes Colchagua
- Deportes Santa Cruz
- Independiente de Cauquenes
- A. Fernández Vial
Tercera División champions
As third level of the Chilean League system
As fourth level of the Chilean League system
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Third place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Trasandino | Deportes Linares | San Antonio Unido | |
| 2013-14 | Arturo Fernández Vial | Deportes Quilicura | Provincial Talagante | |
Titles by Team
| Team | Titles |
|---|---|
| Ñublense | 3 |
| Naval | 2 |
| Santiago Morning | 2 |
| Deportes Colchagua | 2 |
| Unión La Calera | 2 |
| Magallanes | 2 |
| Arturo Fernández Vial | 2 |
| Barnechea | 1 |
| Lota Schwager | 1 |
| Curicó Unido | 1 |
| General Velásquez | 1 |
| Deportes Linares | 1 |
| San Marcos de Arica | 1 |
| Municipal Iquique | 1 |
| Deportes Copiapó | 1 |
| Deportes Ovalle | 1 |
| Unión Temuco | 1 |
| Unión Santa Cruz | 1 |
| San Luis | 1 |
| Trasandino | 1 |
| Universidad de Concepción | 1 |
| Deportes Laja | 1 |
| Lozapenco | 1 |
| Soinca Bata | 1 |
| Súper Lo Miranda | 1 |
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