Club: Club Estudiantes de La Plata

Country: Argentina

Season (around): 2016/17

Head coach (around that time): Nelson Vivas

• Context: Nelson Vivas was appointed head coach of Estudiantes de La Plata in November 2016, replacing Gustavo Matosas. His tenure covered the latter part of the 2016 Primera División season and the 2016/17 transitional period in Argentine football.
• Playing style & approach: Vivas favoured a compact defensive organization and tried to regain consistency after a turbulent period for the club. He worked with an experienced squad and emphasized tactical discipline.
• Key players (around 2016/17):
  • Jonathan Schunke / Leandro Desábato – central defenders who provided experience.
  • Lucas Viatri – striker, used as a target forward when fit.
  • Gastón Fernández – creative attacking midfielder/winger, an influential figure in attack.
  • Matías Pellegrini (youth prospect around that era) and several other squad members formed a mix of veterans and younger players.
• Competitions: Estudiantes competed domestically in the Argentine Primera División and Copa Argentina around this period. The club was rebuilding to return to contention after a run of mixed results.
• Notable facts:
  • Estudiantes is traditionally one of Argentina’s important clubs, founded in 1905 and based in La Plata.
  • The club is known for a strong youth academy and a history of continental success (including Copa Libertadores titles in earlier decades).

Note: If a more detailed squad list, match results, or statistics for the 2016/17 timeframe are needed (lineups, appearances, goals, transfers), a focused request can produce season-specific data.