CA Platense is an Argentine soccer club with a rich history and notable achievements. Founded in 1905, the club is based in the Saavedra neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Platense's home venue is the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López, which has a capacity of around 27,000 spectators. The club's nickname is "Calamares," which means "Squids" in English. This nickname is believed to have originated from the club's traditional black and white striped kit, resembling the pattern on a squid's body. Throughout its history, Platense has had success in the lower divisions of Argentine football, including several promotions to the top tier. The club's most significant accomplishment was finishing as runners-up in the Argentine Primera División in the 1987-1988 season.