CD Toledo
View on WikipediaClub Deportivo Toledo, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Toledo, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Founded in 1928 it plays in Tercera Federación – Group 18, holding home games at Estadio Salto del Caballo, with a seating capacity of 5,500 spectators.
Key Information
Home kits consist of green shirts and white shorts.
History
[edit]Since the early 20th century, the city of Toledo began hosting football matches, especially due to the sport’s growing popularity within the military. This was facilitated by the fact that Toledo was home to the Infantry Academy. As a result, several modest clubs soon emerged with the express intention of practicing a sport that had become all the rage in Spain. Among them were the Sociedad Gimnástica (formed by members of the Central School of Gymnastics), the Racing Club de Toledo, the club of the National Arms Factory based in the city, and military teams from the Infantry Academy and the Engineers Academy.
Over time, the need arose to create a single representative team that could unite the strengths of these clubs and combine quality and strength to compete against provincial and regional rivals. Thus, on April 24, 1928, the “Sociedad de Foot-ball Toledo” was born—a team founded at a time when football was still transitioning between amateurism and professionalism. It was at the Polígono field, donated by the School of Gymnastics, where the players began to write the first lines of a legend that still lives on today.
The enthusiasm generated by the Club quickly grew, and on May 30, 1931, it inaugurated its own stadium: Palomarejos. The first match played there was against Real Madrid.
On June 7, 1932, the club—which wore white shirts and shorts—officially joined the Central Federation and changed its name to “Toledo Foot-ball Club,” adopting a white shirt and black shorts until the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. After the war, the team lost its field, and it was “Educación y Descanso de Toledo” that paid off the club’s debts. This entity was officially established on December 26, 1939, thereby picking up the torch of the original club and taking over ownership of the stadium, becoming its primary tenant.
Early years
[edit]Until then, the Toledo team didn’t have a defined colour for their kit. It was the club’s secretary, Juan Montero, who one day travelled to Madrid and, in early 1940, chose green shirts and white shorts at the store "La Flecha de Oro," located in Plaza de Cascorro. In 1941, the team won the Spring Cup, defeating Rayo Vallecano in the final.
On August 11, 1941, the Castilian Football Federation authorised the team to change its name to Club Deportivo Toledo. The club was registered in Group II of the First Regional Division of Castilla, debuting on September 21, 1941. Toledo finished fifth in the league, but once again shone in the Spring Cup, securing their second consecutive title against U.D. Girod. After a 4-4 draw, Alvareda scored a brilliant goal in the tiebreaker match to claim victory.
The 1942–43 season became one of the club’s best early years. Toledo won the double – the League and the Spring Cup – and was promoted to the national Third Division.
On September 26, 1943, CD Toledo made its Third Division debut against Deportivo Manchego at Palomarejos, winning 3-2. The team finished the season in 11th place, thus maintaining the category, something they would achieve for 18 consecutive seasons. That first year in the Third Division also marked the club’s fourth straight Castilla Cup title, beating Ferroviaria in the final.
The following season brought the first official match between CD Toledo and Talavera. It took place on November 12, 1944, in Talavera, and Toledo won 2-3 with goals from Fernández, Florencio, and Matamoros. On January 21, 1945, Talavera visited Toledo at Palomarejos, and the home team won again, 5-4.
The 1945–46 season was a brilliant one for CD Toledo. The green team finished third in the league and qualified for the promotion playoffs to the Second Division. Although they fell short of promotion, they dazzled once again in the Ramón Triana Cup, securing their first title in that competition. The final, played against Fuyma on July 7, 1946, marked another milestone, with Toledo winning decisively.
The 1946–47 season kicked off on September 8, 1946, with a trip to Cuenca, where Toledo secured a 2-4 victory. The season saw alternating results, and it all came down to the last matchday on January 5, 1947, with a visit to Alcázar de San Juan. During the game, Toledo’s goalkeeper Peteira was hit in the head with a brick thrown by a spectator, and the match was suspended at halftime. The federation awarded the win to Toledo, who finished third in the table, narrowly missing out on the promotion playoffs. On February 2, 1947, the Complementary Tournament began, and Toledo emerged as champions.
The 1947–48 season marked CD Toledo’s debut in the Copa del Generalísimo. In the league, they debuted on September 22, 1947, with a 2-2 draw against Plus Ultra in Madrid. Their first cup match took place on October 19, 1947, against Talavera, with a 3-1 win at Palomarejos and advancement to the next round.
In the second round of the Cup, CD Toledo defeated Chamberí 6-3, and in the next, they beat Ávila 4-2. The league season ended with Toledo in seventh place, and in the fourth round of the Cup, they faced Málaga at La Rosaleda. The 11-4 loss marked the end of their first cup campaign.
The following season began on September 5, 1948, with the first round of the Cup, where Toledo fell 5-2 to Talavera. On the 12th, the domestic competition started in Cáceres with a 4-3 loss. It was a solid season overall, with a crucial final match in Tomillos. A win would have secured promotion, but Toledo only managed a 1-1 draw after a controversial disallowed goal by Nuño. The draw handed promotion to Numancia de Soria, who were tied on points with Toledo but had a better goal average.
Founded in 1928, Toledo played in regional football and the lower reaches of the national game until earning back-to-back promotions to make the Segunda División for the first time in 1993, under manager Gonzalo Hurtado. The team won a playoff group ahead of Deportivo Alavés, Real Jaén and Sant Andreu, and then came fourth in the second tier in 1993–94.[2]
In 1994–95, Toledo reached a best-ever last 16 of the Copa del Rey before losing 3–1 on aggregate to Mallorca.[3] A seven-year spell in the second tier ended with finishing dead last in 1999–2000, but the team had a famous result on 13 December 2000 when they won 2–1 at home to Real Madrid in the last 64 of the cup,[4] before losing by a single goal to visitors Rayo Vallecano in the next round.
Since their 2000 relegation, Toledo have spent over 20 years between the third and fourth tiers. In that time, the team have twice been eliminated from the last 32 of the cup by La Liga opponents: in 2001–02 (3–2 home extra-time loss to Athletic Bilbao)[5] and 2016–17 (4–1 on aggregate to Villarreal).[6]
Season to season
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- 7 seasons in Segunda División
- 14 seasons in Segunda División B
- 1 season in Segunda División RFEF
- 42 seasons in Tercera División
- 3 seasons in Tercera Federación
Honours
[edit]- Copa Federación Centro
- Winners (4): 1939–40, 1941–42, 1942–43, 1943–44
Current squad
[edit]- As of 1 September 2018
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable former players
[edit]Note: this list includes players that have played at least 100 league games and/or have reached international status.
Reserve team
[edit]Club Deportivo Toledo B is the reserve team of C.D. Toledo, it currently plays in Categorías Regionales.
References
[edit]- ^ "The latest news from CD Toledo: squad, results, table". www.besoccer.com. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
- ^ Hernández, Sergio Miguel (27 June 2013). "Los costureros de un sueño" [The weavers of a dream]. La Tribuna de Toledo (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Barceló, Alfons (16 February 1995). "El Mallorca, adelante" [Mallorca, through]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Segurola, Santiago (13 December 2000). "El Toledo mancha la historia del Madrid" [Toledo stain the history of Madrid]. El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Urzaiz decidió en la prórroga" [Urzaiz decided it in extra time]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 29 November 2001. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "El Villarreal cumple con el trámite" [Villarreal go through]. El Correo (in Spanish). 20 December 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Spanish)
- Futbolme team profile (in Spanish)
- Club & Stadium History at Estadios de España. Archived 2017-01-27 at the Wayback Machine (in English).
- La futbolteca team history (in Spanish)
CD Toledo
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General information
Club Deportivo Toledo, commonly referred to as CD Toledo, is a professional football club based in Toledo, the capital city of Castile-La Mancha in central Spain. Established on 24 April 1928 as Football Toledo, the club represents one of the oldest football institutions in the region and has experienced various name iterations over the decades, reflecting its evolving identity within Spanish football.[5][6] As of the 2025–26 season, CD Toledo competes in Tercera Federación Group 18, the fifth tier of the Spanish football league system, administered by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF), of which the club is an affiliate member. The team has shown strong performance early in the campaign, sitting in 2nd place in the group standings with 23 points from 11 matches (six wins and five draws with no losses) as of November 2025, positioning it as a promotion contender.[1][7][8][9] The club operates as a Sociedad Anónima Deportiva (S.A.D.) and is owned by Grupo Ibérica, a Madrid-based business group that acquired majority stake in 2022 to stabilize and professionalize operations. Leadership is provided by president Joaquín Sánchez Garrido, who has held the role since at least 2021 and reaffirmed his commitment in mid-2025. Under head coach Borja Bardera, appointed in June 2025, the team employs an attacking, possession-oriented style aimed at climbing the divisions.[10][11][12]Colours and badge
The official colours of CD Toledo are green and white, with the home kit consisting of green shirts and white shorts. This colour scheme was adopted in October 1940, reflecting the club's enduring visual identity tied to regional sentiments.[2] The club's kit history dates back to its foundation in 1928, when initial uniforms varied without a standardized design. By the 1940s, the green and white combination became established as the primary colours, evolving through various patterns while maintaining the core palette; for instance, home kits have consistently featured green jerseys paired with white shorts, with away kits often inverting or alternating these hues.[2][13] The current badge, adopted following the club's restructuring in the late 1990s and early 2000s, incorporates elements from the historic coat of arms of Toledo, prominently featuring a double-headed eagle symbolizing imperial heritage. This emblem is rendered in a circular design with green and white accents, encapsulating the club's connection to the city's storied past.[14] As of 2025, CD Toledo's kits are supplied by Joma, a partnership ongoing since 2019 that extends through the 2025-26 season. Sponsors visible on the kits include La Sagra (a non-alcoholic beer brand) and Turismo Castilla-La Mancha, highlighting regional partnerships that support the club's operations.[15][16]History
Foundation and early years (1928–1950)
Club Deportivo Toledo traces its origins to 24 April 1928, when it was established as Football Toledo amid a fragmented local football landscape in Toledo, where multiple amateur groups and military, civil, and school-based teams competed without unified organization.[17] The founding aimed to consolidate the city's best players into a single representative club during the transition from pure amateurism to semi-professional structures, reflecting the growing popularity of football in Spain at the time.[18] Early matches were played at the Polígono field, a donated venue provided by the local School of Gymnastics, which served as the initial training and playing ground for the nascent team.[6] In 1931, the club acquired and developed its first dedicated stadium, Campo de Palomarejos, which was inaugurated on 31 May with a friendly match against Real Madrid, resulting in a 1–5 defeat but marking a significant milestone in the club's infrastructure.[19] On 7 June 1932, the club officially affiliated with the Federación Española de Fútbol's Central branch and adopted the name Toledo Foot-ball Club, solidifying its regional presence.[17] The team continued to compete in regional leagues, gradually building competitiveness through amateur and semi-professional fixtures. The early 1940s brought the club's first notable successes, including victories in the Copa de Primavera—a regional spring tournament—in both 1941 (defeating Rayo Vallecano in the final) and 1942 (overcoming AD Ferroviaria).[20] On 11 August 1941, the Federación Castellana de Fútbol authorized a name change to Club Deportivo Toledo, aligning with the era's standardization of club nomenclature.[2] This period also saw the adoption of the club's traditional green kit in October 1940. The culmination of these formative years came with promotion to the Tercera División for the 1943–44 season, following a strong performance in the regional leagues; the debut match on 26 September 1943 ended in a 3–2 victory over Deportivo Manchego, initiating an unbroken 18-season stay in the national third tier.[17]Rise through divisions and Segunda era (1950–2000)
Following the conclusion of World War II and the reorganization of Spanish football leagues, CD Toledo maintained a presence in the Tercera División for much of the 1950s, securing mid-table finishes such as 10th in 1951–52 and 8th in 1954–55, which provided post-war stability amid regional competition.[21] The club competed continuously in the third tier from the 1943–44 season through 1960–61, totaling 18 seasons overall in Tercera by 1961, though it faced occasional relegations to regional leagues in the 1960s and 1970s before returning in 1977–78 due to league restructuring.[21][6] This era emphasized consolidation at the national level, with notable near-promotions like third place in 1955–56 and fifth in 1960–61.[21] The late 1980s and early 1990s saw Toledo's decisive rise through the divisions, beginning with a Tercera División title in 1988–89 that promoted them to Segunda División B for the 1989–90 season, where they finished ninth in their debut.[21][6] Relegated after a 17th-place finish in 1990–91 due to head-to-head inferiority, the club swiftly returned by winning Tercera again in 1991–92.[21][6] In Segunda B for 1992–93, they achieved third place with 51 points and advanced via promotion playoffs, defeating Real Jaén 3–0 on aggregate to earn ascent to Segunda División starting in 1993–94.[21][6] This marked the club's first entry into Spain's professional second tier, reflecting growing institutional support from Toledo's local community.[2] Toledo's Segunda era from 1993 to 2000 featured competitive mid-table performances, peaking with fourth place in 1993–94 (18 wins, 47 points, +18 goal difference), which qualified them for the promotion playoffs to Primera División, though they fell to Real Valladolid (1–0 home loss, 0–4 away).[21][6] Subsequent seasons included 11th in 1994–95, ninth in 1995–96, 14th in 1996–97, 12th in 1997–98, and seventh in 1998–99, establishing the club as a stable second-tier presence with consistent attendance at Estadio Salto del Caballo.[21] In the Copa del Rey, they reached the round of 16 in 1994–95 after a 1–1 draw away to Real Mallorca followed by a 0–2 home defeat, showcasing upset potential against higher-division sides.[22] A highlight came in the 2000–01 edition's round of 32, where Toledo stunned Real Madrid with a 2–1 victory on December 13, 2000, via goals from Israel González (assisted by Quini) and José María Cidoncha.[23] The era concluded with relegation from Segunda at the end of 1999–2000, finishing 22nd with only 10 wins and 34 goals scored in 42 matches, amid mounting competitive pressures.[21][6] Financially, the 1990s drove early professionalization, with the club converting to a Sociedad Anónima Deportiva (S.A.D.) on July 6, 1995, after submitting documentation on the deadline to facilitate structured management and investment. This transition supported their national ascent but highlighted the challenges of sustaining second-tier status without broader revenue streams.[2]Decline and recovery (2000–present)
Following the club's relegation from the Segunda División at the end of the 1999–2000 season, CD Toledo competed in the Segunda División B, finishing in mid-table positions during the early 2000s, including 5th place in Group 1 during 2000–01.[24] However, performance declined, culminating in relegation to the Tercera División after finishing 18th in Group 2 of Segunda B in 2003–04. The team stabilized in the third tier, achieving strong results such as 3rd place in 2005–06 and 2006–07, before winning Group 18 in 2007–08 but losing in the promotion playoffs to CD Móstoles, remaining in Tercera División.[24] They then secured promotion to Segunda División B as champions of Group 18 in 2008–09.[25] Financial challenges intensified around this period amid Spain's broader economic crisis, with the club's primary owner, the construction firm Arquinver, facing severe credibility issues and mounting debts that threatened stability. Efforts by fan groups and alternative investors, including the Salvatol Group, emerged to prevent collapse and restructure operations under the existing Sociedad Anónima Deportiva (SAD) framework, averting full bankruptcy proceedings. Despite these promotions, on-field results faltered, leading to another relegation from Segunda B after 16th place in Group 2 during 2009–10.[24] The club responded with resilience, winning Tercera Group 18 in 2010–11 to regain Segunda B status, though immediate relegation followed in 2011–12 after 17th place. A pattern of promotion and relegation persisted into the mid-2010s, with CD Toledo capturing Tercera Group 18 again in 2012–13 to return to Segunda B, where they enjoyed a more sustained period, including 2nd place in Group 2 in 2016–17 and playoff contention in subsequent seasons.[24] Relegation came once more in 2017–18 after 17th in Group 1, dropping the club back to Tercera (later restructured as Tercera División RFEF). Ownership instability contributed to these fluctuations until 2021, when Argentine-led investment firm Doménica Sports acquired a controlling stake, injecting funds to bolster infrastructure and youth development amid ongoing economic pressures.[26] This shift facilitated promotion to the Segunda Federación (formerly Segunda B) as runners-up in Tercera Group 18-B during 2020–21, though the team was relegated after finishing 18th in Group 5 the following season.[24] In September 2023, Doménica Sports transferred its shares to Spanish food processing conglomerate Grupo Ibérica, which assumed 95% ownership and committed to long-term stability through capital increases, including a €1.2 million injection in 2023 to address lingering debts.[27] Under this new structure, CD Toledo has focused on consolidation in the Tercera Federación, finishing 8th in Group 18 during 2022–23 before improving to 3rd place in 2023–24. In 2024–25, they finished 3rd in Group 18 and reached the promotion playoffs but were eliminated by CD Villacañas. As of November 2025, in the 2025–26 season, CD Toledo is 2nd in Group 18 with 23 points from 11 matches (6 wins, 5 draws).[24][1] The club emphasizes sustainable growth and community engagement to build on recent recoveries.[24]Stadium and facilities
Estadio Salto del Caballo
The Estadio Salto del Caballo, located at Ctra. de Mocejón, s/n, in Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain, serves as the primary home venue for CD Toledo.[3][28] It was constructed in 1973 to accommodate the club's growing needs amid urban expansion westward and opened on November 23, 1973, with an inaugural friendly match against Atlético de Madrid, which ended in a 1-3 defeat for the hosts.[29] The stadium features a grass surface measuring 105 by 75 meters and has a current capacity of 5,500 all-seater spectators following subsequent modifications.[3][30] This venue replaced the club's earlier grounds, including the Campo de Palomarejos, which had been in use from 1939 but was demolished in 1972 to make way for development; during the transition, CD Toledo temporarily played at the Campo Municipal Carlos III for the 1972-73 season.[6][31] Major upgrades occurred in the late 2000s and early 2010s to enhance safety and accessibility, including a nearly €800,000 renovation in 2009 for structural improvements, wall reconstruction and access remodeling starting in 2010, and further works on entrances and ticketing in 2011 to meet regulatory standards.[32][33][34] Additional enhancements, such as new floodlighting in 2023 and general conditioning investments of €65,000 in 2024, have maintained its functionality.[35][36] The stadium gained prominence in the 1990s as CD Toledo competed in Segunda División B and achieved promotion to Segunda División in 1993, hosting league matches against top-tier opponents during that era.[31] Notable events include Copa del Rey fixtures, such as the 1994-95 round where CD Toledo faced RCD Mallorca, contributing to the venue's reputation for intense atmospheres despite its modest size.[22] Attendance records have been set in high-stakes games, with temporary expansions allowing over 7,000 spectators in promotion playoffs like the 2024 match against Almería B, underscoring its role in the club's pivotal moments.[37][38] As of 2025, the Estadio Salto del Caballo remains the main pitch for CD Toledo's first team, including recent Copa del Rey encounters like the October 2025 clash with Sevilla FC that drew a full house, and occasionally hosts youth team matches to foster club continuity.[39][40]Training grounds and youth facilities
The first team of CD Toledo conducts its daily training sessions at the Estadio Salto del Caballo, the club's primary venue located in central Toledo.[41][42] This setup allows for seamless integration between match preparation and home games, with the pitch serving as the main training surface for the senior squad and reserves as of 2025.[43] Youth and women's teams primarily train at the adjacent Anexo Paulino Lorenzo, a dedicated field just meters from the Salto del Caballo that supports multiple age groups from pre-benjamín to juvenil.[44] This facility underwent significant renovations in 2024, including a complete turf replacement and upgraded irrigation system, funded by a municipal investment of €150,000 and €45,000 from the club to meet Tercera Federación standards.[45][46] Further improvements, such as finalizing the riego system, were completed in early 2025, enabling resumed daily use for training and youth matches after temporary relocations to nearby fields like those in Ajofrín during construction.[47][48] The Anexo accommodates dedicated pitches for academy sessions, fostering development for hundreds of young players across the club's base structure.[49] Complementing these, the Layos Club Toledo, inaugurated in September 2024, serves as an additional training and leisure hub approximately 20 km from the city center. It features a completed football 8 pitch for youth school sessions and reserves training, with ongoing developments including a full-size football 11 field and a beach football area to enhance youth programs post the club's 2010s recovery.[50][51] These investments reflect CD Toledo's commitment to modernizing facilities for sustained youth development in the Tercera Federación era.[52]Honours
League titles
CD Toledo has achieved success primarily in the lower tiers of Spanish football, with multiple championships in the Tercera División securing promotions to higher divisions and establishing the club as a competitive force in Castile-La Mancha football. These titles highlight periods of resurgence, particularly in the late 1980s and early 1990s, as well as a dominant run in the 2000s and 2010s within their regional group. The club's league triumphs have often been accompanied by strong defensive records and key contributions from local talent, contributing to their reputation for resilient performances.[53][54] The most notable league achievement came in the 1991–92 season, when CD Toledo won the Tercera División Group 17 title, earning promotion to the Segunda División B. This victory marked a turning point, propelling the club into national prominence and setting the stage for further ascent. Building on this momentum, in the 1992–93 Segunda División B season, the team finished third in their group and succeeded in the promotion playoffs, ascending to the Segunda División for the first time—the club's highest level reached to date. Although CD Toledo has not won a Segunda División B title, this promotion underscores their competitive edge in the third tier during that era.[54][21] In the Tercera División, CD Toledo has secured seven group championships, each qualifying them for promotion playoffs or direct ascent depending on the era's rules. These successes include:| Season | Division | Achievement | Notes |
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| 1949–50 | Tercera División | Group IV Champions | First national title, solidifying early post-war stability.[53] |
| 1988–89 | Tercera División | Group XVII Champions | Promotion to Segunda División B after a decade in lower tiers.[53][54] |
| 1991–92 | Tercera División | Group XVII Champions | Direct promotion to Segunda División B.[53][54] |
| 2007–08 | Tercera División | Group XVII Champions | Reached promotion playoffs but eliminated (lost 2–3 agg. to Sangonera Atlético).[53][21] |
| 2008–09 | Tercera División | Group XVII Champions | Consecutive title, emphasizing squad depth.[53][54] |
| 2010–11 | Tercera División | Group XVII Champions | Promotion via playoffs, highlighting regional dominance.[53][54] |
| 2012–13 | Tercera División | Group XVII Champions | Final Tercera title before restructuring to Tercera Federación.[53][54] |
Cup competitions
CD Toledo has made several appearances in the Copa del Rey, Spain's premier domestic knockout competition, primarily qualifying through their league positions in the lower divisions. Their most notable achievement came in the 1994–95 season, when they advanced to the round of 16 for the first time in club history, defeating lower-tier opponents before falling 3–1 on aggregate to RCD Mallorca (1–1 home, 0–2 away).[22][55] Another highlight occurred in the 2000–01 edition during their Segunda División campaign, where they produced a memorable upset by eliminating Real Madrid 2–1 in the second round at Estadio Salto del Caballo, with goals from Israel González and Cidoncha in front of 6,000 spectators; they were eliminated in the next round by Rayo Vallecano.[23][56] In regional tournaments, CD Toledo enjoyed early success in the Copa de Primavera, a springtime competition organized by the Castilian Football Federation. They claimed the title in 1941 by defeating AD Rayo Vallecano over two legs (5–1 home, 1–1 away), marking one of the club's first major honors.[17] The following season, in 1942–43, they repeated as champions with a 1–0 victory in the final against CD Linares, securing a domestic double alongside the regional league title.[20] The club has also competed in the Copa Federación Nacional (now Copa RFEF), a nationwide knockout for non-professional teams, with strong performances during their Tercera División spells. In the 2013–14 edition, they progressed through the early rounds, including a walkover in the round of 32 and subsequent victories, before reaching the quarterfinals where they lost 2–1 to CD Guijuelo.[57] More recently, in the 2025–26 season (as of October 2025), CD Toledo won the Castilla-La Mancha regional phase, qualifying for the national stage and advancing to the semifinals before a 4–2 extra-time defeat to Orihuela CF.[58][59]Competitive record
Season-by-season
The season-by-season record of CD Toledo in Spanish professional leagues (from their entry into national competitions in 1942–43) is presented below, focusing on league positions, points (where available), and key outcomes such as promotions and relegations. The club experienced 18 consecutive seasons in the Tercera División from 1943–44 to 1960–61, establishing a period of stability in the third tier before challenges. Data for early seasons often lacks points totals due to historical record-keeping limitations.[21][24]| Season | Tier/Division | Position | Points | Notes |
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| 1942–43 | Regional Preferente | 1st | — | Promoted to Tercera División |
| 1943–44 | Tercera División | 7th | — | |
| 1944–45 | Tercera División | 6th | — | |
| 1945–46 | Tercera División | 3rd | — | |
| 1946–47 | Tercera División | 3rd | — | |
| 1947–48 | Tercera División | 7th | — | |
| 1948–49 | Tercera División | 4th | — | |
| 1949–50 | Tercera División | 1st (group) | — | 5th in promotion playoffs (no promotion) |
| 1950–51 | Tercera División | 14th | — | |
| 1951–52 | Tercera División | 10th | — | |
| 1952–53 | Tercera División | 14th | — | |
| 1953–54 | Tercera División | 6th | — | |
| 1954–55 | Tercera División | 8th | — | |
| 1955–56 | Tercera División | 3rd | — | |
| 1956–57 | Tercera División | 10th | — | |
| 1957–58 | Tercera División | 13th | — | |
| 1958–59 | Tercera División | 8th | — | |
| 1959–60 | Tercera División | 10th | — | |
| 1960–61 | Tercera División | 5th | — | End of 18 consecutive seasons in tier |
| 1961–62 | Tercera División | 15th | — | Relegated to regional leagues |
| 1962–63 | Regional leagues | 2nd | — | Promoted to Tercera División |
| 1963–64 | Tercera División | 2nd | — | |
| 1964–65 | Tercera División | 4th | — | |
| 1965–66 | Tercera División | 10th | — | |
| 1966–67 | Tercera División | 5th | — | |
| 1967–68 | Tercera División | 16th | — | Relegated to regional leagues |
| 1968–69 | Regional leagues | 3rd | — | Promoted to Tercera División |
| 1969–70 | Tercera División | 19th | — | Relegated to regional leagues |
| 1970–71 | Regional leagues | 14th | — | |
| 1971–72 | Regional leagues | 17th | — | |
| 1974–75 | Regional leagues | 3rd | — | |
| 1975–76 | Regional leagues | 4th | — | |
| 1976–77 | Regional leagues | 7th | — | Promoted to Tercera División |
| 1977–78 | Tercera División | 13th | — | |
| 1978–79 | Tercera División | 4th | — | |
| 1979–80 | Tercera División | 9th | — | |
| 1980–81 | Tercera División | 20th | — | Relegated to regional leagues |
| 1987–88 | Tercera División | 3rd | — | |
| 1988–89 | Tercera División | 1st | — | Promoted to Segunda División B |
| 1989–90 | Segunda División B | 9th | — | |
| 1990–91 | Segunda División B | 17th | — | Relegated to Tercera División |
| 1991–92 | Tercera División | 1st | — | Promoted to Segunda División B |
| 1992–93 | Segunda División B | 3rd | — | Promoted to Segunda División |
| 1993–94 | Segunda División | 4th | 47 | Best finish in second tier |
| 1994–95 | Segunda División | 11th | 38 | |
| 1995–96 | Segunda División | 9th | 59 | |
| 1996–97 | Segunda División | 14th | 45 | |
| 1997–98 | Segunda División | 12th | 56 | |
| 1998–99 | Segunda División | 7th | 65 | |
| 1999–2000 | Segunda División | 22nd | 40 | Relegated to Segunda División B |
| 2000–01 | Segunda División B | 4th | 66 | Play-off for promotion |
| 2001–02 | Segunda División B | 9th | — | |
| 2002–03 | Segunda División B | 13th | 48 | |
| 2003–04 | Segunda División B | 17th | 35 | Relegated to Tercera División |
| 2004–05 | Tercera División | 10th | — | |
| 2005–06 | Tercera División | 3rd | — | |
| 2006–07 | Tercera División | 3rd | — | |
| 2007–08 | Tercera División | 1st | — | Promoted to Segunda División B |
| 2009–10 | Segunda División B | 16th | — | Relegated to Tercera División |
| 2010–11 | Tercera División | 1st | — | Promoted to Segunda División B |
| 2011–12 | Segunda División B | 17th | — | |
| 2013–14 | Segunda División B | 3rd | — | Play-off for promotion |
| 2014–15 | Segunda División B | 9th | 57 | |
| 2015–16 | Segunda División B | 4th | 63 | Play-off for promotion |
| 2016–17 | Segunda División B | 2nd | 65 | Lost promotion play-offs |
| 2017–18 | Segunda División B | 17th | 41 | Relegated to Tercera División |
| 2018–19 | Tercera División | 4th | — | Play-off for promotion |
| 2019–20 | Tercera División | 3rd | — | Season curtailed due to COVID-19 |
| 2020–21 | Tercera División | 2nd | — | Promoted via play-offs |
| 2021–22 | Segunda RFEF | 18th | 28 | Relegated to Tercera Federación |
| 2022–23 | Tercera Federación (Group 18) | 8th | — | |
| 2023–24 | Tercera Federación (Group 18) | 3rd | — | Play-off for promotion |
| 2024–25 | Tercera Federación (Group 18) | 3rd | — | Final position as of end of season |
Promotion and relegation history
CD Toledo has experienced a turbulent divisional journey since its early years, marked by multiple promotions and relegations across Spain's football pyramid, primarily oscillating between the third and fourth tiers in recent decades. The club's ascent to the Segunda División (second tier) occurred in the 1992–93 season after finishing third in Segunda División B, marking its highest level achieved.[60] This promotion followed a series of successful climbs from lower divisions, including to the third tier (Tercera División pre-1977; Segunda B post-1977) in the 1962–63, 1968–69, 1988–89, 1991–92, 2007–08, 2010–11, and 2012–13 seasons, often via championship wins or playoff victories.[21] Additionally, promotions to Tercera División came in 1976–77, 1986–87, and 2020–21, reflecting periodic recoveries from regional levels.[60] Relegations have been equally frequent, with the most significant being the drop from Segunda División in the 1999–2000 season after finishing 22nd, ending a seven-year stay in the second tier.[21] From the third tier (Segunda B post-1977; Tercera pre-1977), the club suffered relegations in 1961–62, 1967–68, 1969–70, 1990–91, 2003–04, 2009–10, 2011–12, and 2017–18 seasons, typically due to bottom-half finishes or playoff losses.[60] A single relegation from Tercera División occurred in 1980–81, after which the team briefly descended to regional football before rebounding.[21]| Division | Promotions (Years) | Relegations (Years) |
|---|---|---|
| Segunda División | 1993 | 2000 |
| Segunda B / Third Tier | 1963, 1969, 1989, 1992, 2008, 2011, 2013 | 1962, 1968, 1970, 1991, 2004, 2010, 2012, 2018 |
| Tercera División / Fourth Tier | 1977, 1987, 2021 | 1981 |
Current team
Squad
As of November 2025, CD Toledo's first-team squad comprises 25 players, with an average age of 25.2 years, competing in the Tercera Federación Group 18 for the 2025–26 season.[63] The roster features a mix of experienced players and young talents, with most contracts expiring on 30 June 2026.[63] For the preceding 2024–25 season, the club recorded 14 arrivals and 14 departures on a zero-fee basis, bolstering the squad with key signings such as central midfielder Francisco Reguera from CF Rayo Majadahonda, right-back Stevens Barreto from CD Guadalajara, and left winger Jesús Tamayo from CD Numancia.[64] The current squad is organized as follows:Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Nationality | Age | Contract End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Christian Gómez | Spain | 25 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Adrián Quintela | Spain | 24 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Adrián Casillas | Spain | 22 | 30 Jun 2026 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Nationality | Age | Contract End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Adrián López | Spain | 20 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Rafa Poveda | Spain | 24 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Sergi Brunet | Spain | 26 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 3 | David Luna | Spain | 25 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Adrián Hornero | Spain | 22 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Adrián Moraleda | Spain | 22 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Gonzalo de la Rosa | Spain | 21 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 21 | Stevens Barreto | Spain/Colombia | 32 | 30 Jun 2026 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Nationality | Age | Contract End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Nader Ghabbour | Egypt/Canada | 27 | - |
| - | Álvaro Narbona | Spain | 25 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Fran Gómez | Spain | 21 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Sergio Nanclares | Spain | 31 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Gonzalo Sáiz | Spain | 31 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Víctor Barroso | Spain | 28 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Neco Rubayo | Spain | 22 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Víctor Meneses | Spain | 24 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | David Baladia | Spain | 20 | 30 Jun 2026 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Nationality | Age | Contract End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Enrique Peña | Peru/Spain | 20 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Chupi | Spain | 31 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Alex Willy | Spain | 21 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Luis Molina | Spain | 25 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| - | Joselu Friaza | Spain | 23 | 30 Jun 2026 |
