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Sociedade Deportiva Compostela is a Spanish football team based in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. They play home matches at San Lázaro, and compete in Tercera Federación – Group 1.

Key Information

History

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A team called Compostela Foot-ball Club was founded in 1928, ceasing to exist in 1946. On 26 June 1962 a new team was created called Sociedad Recreativa Compostela, and on 28 October 1962 the newly-formed SR Compostela merged with another team, Club Arenal, changing names to Sociedad Deportiva Compostela.[1] The 1970s saw the club change levels. The team played in the Tercera División, in the Regional category and in the new Segunda División B.[2] Its first promotion to a semi-national stage occurred in 1977, with a promotion to Segunda División B (Group 1), which lasted just one season; Compos promoted again in 1980, this time lasting six years.

Relegation in 1986 was compounded by off-field controversy surrounding the actions of then president Francisco Steppe. He resigned amid allegations of receipt of payments to throw a game against Pontevedra CF, which would assure the opposition avoided relegation. The late 1980s saw a significant restructuring of the club both at board and management levels and, in 1990, Compostela regained third-level status.

The following campaign was to prove the club's most successful to date. On 23 June 1991, a capacity crowd of 8,000 at the Estadio Municipal Santa Isabel, saw goals from Juanito and Ochoa (two) clinch a 3–1 victory in the final play-off match against CD Badajoz, for a first-ever Segunda División visit.

The move to Estadio Multiusos de San Lázaro coincided with the continuing rise in the team's fortunes and, at the end of 1993–94, following a 3–1 play-off victory against Rayo Vallecano, Compostela reached La Liga.[3] Compostela did remarkably well, and reached a best finish of 10th in 1995–96, mainly courtesy of strikers Christopher Ohen and Bent Christensen, who totalled 23 league goals.

After four seasons at the top, Compostela was relegated after losing a relegation play-off match to Villarreal CF on the away goals rule, despite playing overall attractive football. The club was also about to start a downward spiral; after a relegation to the third level in 2001 the team returned the following year but, in the following campaign, played to a backdrop of off-field distractions, with the players and staff going unpaid for months – a final ninth place was not enough to prevent another relegation, as the club failed to meet the 31 July deadline to settle all wage debts.[4]

Off-field problems

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In the 2001–02 season economic problems arose. However, the squad with Luis Ángel Duque as coach managed to achieve promotion to the Segunda División.[5] Off-field problems continued in 2003–04, with the pinnacle being the players, who had not been paid in several months, refusing to appear for a fixture at UB Conquense, with the subsequent loss of three points. At the season's close, after the actual relegation, Compostela dropped further to the Galician Regional Preferente (north) after failing again to meet the financial deadline. They played there for two seasons, and folded after the 2005–06 season, when a judge dissolved the institution in the summer of 2006, and auctioned all the club's properties, including the brand name, the trophies and the team's spot in the league. Finally, 26 January 2011, after everything was sold out, the court published the legal liquidation of the entity.[6]

Re-organisation

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Compostela playing against Lugo on 22 November 2009.

Previously to SD Compostela's liquidation in 2006, a new club was created on 1 June 2004 with the name SD Campus Stellae,[7] with José Luís Balboa as president. They entered competition in the 2005–06 season at the group 11 of the Galicia Terceira Autonómica league, where he finishes in 11th position (out of 18 teams). The following season, 2006–07, they played in group 12 of the same division, and finished third out of 14 teams.

In 2006, a former president of the dissolved SD Compostela, José María Caneda, bought the commercial name Sociedad Deportiva Compostela, and became president of the SD Campus Stellae, changing the team's name at the beginning of the 2007–08 season to the former club's brand.

In the 2007–08 season, the new club won its Preferente league and returned to Tercera. In the following campaign, after finishing first in its group, the team beat Atlético Monzón with a 4–2 aggregate (3–0, 1–2) and won a second consecutive promotion. However, this would be a short-lived return, with relegation befalling at the season's end, immediately followed by another one due to overwhelming financial problems. Longtime president José María Caneda left the club.[8][9]

Season-by-season records

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  • SD Compostela SAD (1962–2007)
Season Tier Division Place Copa del Rey
1962–63 4 Serie A 1st
1963–64 3 3ª 1st —
1964–65 3 3ª 2nd —
1965–66 3 3ª 4th —
1966–67 3 3ª 3rd —
1967–68 3 3ª 2nd —
1968–69 3 3ª 3rd —
1969–70 3 3ª 10th Second round
1970–71 4 Serie A 1st
1971–72 3 3ª 11th First round
1972–73 3 3ª 18th Second round
1973–74 4 Serie A 2nd
1974–75 4 Serie A 2nd
1975–76 4 Serie A 1st
1976–77 3 3ª 9th Second round
1977–78 3 2ª B 18th First round
1978–79 4 3ª 12th First round
1979–80 4 3ª 1st Third round
1980–81 3 2ª B 7th Second round
1981–82 3 2ª B 15th Second round
Season Tier Division Place Copa del Rey
1982–83 3 2ª B 11th —
1983–84 3 2ª B 14th First round
1984–85 3 2ª B 15th —
1985–86 3 2ª B 18th —
1986–87 4 3ª 6th —
1987–88 4 3ª 4th First round
1988–89 4 3ª 3rd —
1989–90 4 3ª 1st —
1990–91 3 2ª B 3rd Third round
1991–92 2 2ª 8th Fifth round
1992–93 2 2ª 12th Fifth round
1993–94 2 2ª 3rd Fourth round
1994–95 1 1ª 16th Fourth round
1995–96 1 1ª 10th Round of 16
1996–97 1 1ª 11th Round of 16
1997–98 1 1ª 17th Third round
1998–99 2 2ª 8th Second round
1999–2000 2 2ª 18th Quarter-finals
2000–01 2 2ª 19th Third round
2001–02 3 2ª B 3rd First round
Season Tier Division Place Copa del Rey
2002–03 2 2ª 9th First round
2003–04 3 2ª B 19th Second round
2004–05 5 Reg. Pref. 16th
2005–06 5 Reg. Pref. 14th
2006–07 5 Pref. Aut. 3rd
  • SD Compostela (2005–)
Season Tier Division Place Copa del Rey
2005–06 8 3ª Aut. 11th
2006–07 8 3ª Aut. 3rd
2007–08 5 Pref. Aut. 1st
2008–09 4 3ª 1st
2009–10 3 2ª B 20th First round
2010–11 5 Pref. Aut. 8th
2011–12 5 Pref. Aut. 1st
2012–13 4 3ª 3rd
2013–14 3 2ª B 13th
2014–15 3 2ª B 6th
2015–16 3 2ª B 19th First round
2016–17 4 3ª 7th
2017–18 4 3ª 1st
2018–19 4 3ª 3rd Second round
2019–20 4 3ª 1st Second round
2020–21 3 2ª B 6th / 5th First round
2021–22 4 2ª RFEF 8th
2022–23 4 2ª Fed. 4th
2023–24 4 2ª Fed. 7th First round
2024–25 4 2ª Fed. 14th First round
2025–26 5 3ª Fed.

Honours

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Current squad

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As of 7 October 2024[10]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  ESP Javi Rabanillo
2 DF  ESP Roque González
3 DF  ESP Manu Rivas
4 DF  ESP Álvaro Casas
5 DF  ESP Pablo Crespo
6 DF  ESP David Soto
7 FW  ESP Carlos Cinta
8 FW  ESP Dieguito
9 FW  ESP Manu Barreiro
10 FW  ESP Hugo Matos
11 FW  ARG Giuliano Bertino
No. Pos. Nation Player
12 DF  ESP Jesús Ocaña
13 GK  ESP Iago Domínguez
14 MF  ESP Samu (captain)
15 DF  ESP Kike Vidal
16 MF  ESP Trasi
17 MF  ESP Gonzalo Landeira
18 MF  GHA Ransford Selasi
20 FW  ESP Óscar Gil
21 MF  ESP Pablo Antas
22 MF  ESP Santi de Prado
24 MF  ESP Fer Cano

Famous players

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Note: this list includes players that have appeared in at least 100 league games and/or have reached international status.

Famous managers

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Stadium

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View of Estadio Multiusos de San Lázaro.

Compostela play at the Estadio Multiusos de San Lázaro, which has a capacity of 16,666. Pitch dimensions are 105 x 68 metres.[11]

Compostela played their first season at Estadio da Residencia da Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, whilst work was completed on their first permanent ground, Estadio Municipal de Santa Isabel; on 22 September 1963, it played the first match at the new stadium. It was a basic enclosure and lacked a covered stand until 1969, when a tribune was erected and floodlights installed at a cost of 1 million pesetas. Compostela continued to use the ground for first team fixtures until the end of the 1993 season. The reserve team, Compostela B, played on at Santa Isabel until early 2003, when the ground was finally demolished and replaced with a municipal sports centre that bore the same name.

Work started on the Multiusos de San Lázaro in 1991. Situated in the eastern suburb of San Lázaro, it was a multi-purpose arena, used primarily for the football matches of its two resident clubs, Compostela and SD Ciudad de Santiago. Oval in shape and with a terracotta-coloured roof on the west side to incorporate the directors' seating and press facilities on a second tier, the pitch was surrounded by a 400m athletics track, relatively uncommon in Spanish stadiums.

The inaugural match took place on 24 June 1993, when a four-way tournament was staged, featuring Deportivo de La Coruña, CD Tenerife, Club Atlético River Plate and São Paulo FC. Deportivo and River played in the first match, and Bebeto had the honour of scoring the first goal.

See also

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References

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Sociedade Deportiva Compostela (Galician: Sociedade Deportiva Compostela; commonly known as Compos) is a Spanish professional football club based in , in the autonomous community of Galicia. The club competes in the , the fifth tier of the , and plays its home matches at the Estadio Verónica Boquete de San Lázaro, which has a capacity of approximately 13,000 spectators. Founded on 28 October 1962 through a merger between the recently created Sociedad Recreativa Compostela and Club Arenal, SD Compostela spent its early decades in regional and third-division football before achieving steady progress in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The club earned promotion to La Liga for the 1994–95 season and remained in the top flight for four consecutive years, recording its best-ever finish of 10th place in 1995–96 under manager Fernando Castro Santos. Notable achievements during this period included competitive performances against established sides and participation in the Copa del Rey, though the team struggled with consistency and was relegated after the 1997–98 playoffs. Financial mismanagement contributed to further declines, leading to demotion to the Tercera División by 2004 and the original club's liquidation in the summer of 2006. Following the dissolution, a phoenix club named SD Campus Stellae was established in 2004 and began competing in lower regional leagues; it acquired the historic SD Compostela name and assets in 2020, restoring the club's identity in the . Since then, the refounded entity has oscillated between the and , with promotions in 2013 and 2021 highlighting renewed ambitions, while maintaining a strong local fanbase symbolized by its nickname "Picheleiros" (pitchforkers), referencing Galician rural heritage. As of the 2025–26 season, SD Compostela fields a squad averaging 28 years old and continues to develop through its youth academy, the Canteira Picheleira, which supports over 400 young players.

History

Founding and Early Years

The origins of SD Compostela trace back to , when Castromil Casal founded Compostela Foot-ball Club in , Galicia, reorganizing it as Sociedad Cultural Compostela F.C. and establishing it at the Campo de A Choupana ground. Known colloquially as "los señoritos" for its association with local elites and university students, the club quickly became a symbol of amateur football in the region, drawing on community talent to promote the sport amid Galicia's growing regional football culture. Throughout the 1930s, Compostela Foot-ball Club competed in the amateur Segunda Categoría of the Galician leagues under the Federación Gallega de Fútbol, achieving notable success with championships in the 1930/31 and 1931/32 seasons, as well as runner-up finishes in 1929/30 and 1932/33. Key early matches included intense local rivalries against teams such as Sporting de Santiago F.C. and Racing Club de San Lorenzo, which heightened community engagement and underscored the club's role in fostering Santiago de Compostela's identity as a hub for Galician sports before the disruptions of the (1936–1939). These competitions exemplified the amateur ethos of regional football, where clubs like Compostela contributed to the cultural fabric of Galicia by uniting locals in a period of emerging national sporting structures. Post-war resumption in the early saw limited participation, including a 1ª B championship win in 1939/40 that earned promotion, but economic hardships and competition from emerging local sides like Club Santiago S.D. strained resources. The club ultimately ceased operations in 1946 amid Spain's recovery challenges, marking the end of its initial era but leaving a legacy that influenced the 1962 reformation.

Rise to National Prominence

Sociedad Deportiva Compostela was established on 26 June 1962 at the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos in , serving as a revival inspired by the original club founded in 1928 that had ceased operations after . The new entity, initially named Sociedad Recreativa Compostela, appointed Elisardo García Fernández as its first president and merged with local club Club Arenal on 28 October 1962, adopting blue-and-white colors as its uniform. Under inaugural coach Dagoberto Moll, the team began in the regional leagues and swiftly achieved promotion to the at the end of the 1962–63 season, marking early successes within Galician football competitions. The club experienced irregular performance through the 1960s and 1970s, competing primarily in the while building a foundation in regional play. A turning point came in the 1975–76 campaign under manager Rodríguez Vaz, initiating a steady ascent that culminated in the team's first promotion to the newly created in 1977, entering Group 1 for the inaugural 1977–78 season. Although relegated after one season, Compostela stabilized in third-tier football by the late 1970s; under José López in 1979–80, the side secured consistent mid-table finishes, fostering greater professionalism and fan support in Galicia. Challenges peaked in the 1985–86 season, where Compostela finished 18th and faced relegation to the , compounded by off-field turmoil that led to president Francisco Estepa's resignation and threats of the club's dissolution. This crisis prompted significant restructuring at both board and management levels in the late 1980s, with José María Caneda assuming the presidency in 1988 and appointing Fernando Castro Santos as coach, whose tactical acumen emphasized defensive solidity and counter-attacks. Castro Santos guided the team to promotion back to at the end of the 1989–90 season, ending a four-year absence from the third tier. Building on this momentum, Compostela finished third in the 1990–91 Group 1 under Castro Santos, earning a spot in the promotion playoffs against , , and . The team advanced with key victories, including a 3–0 second-leg win over Alcoyano after a 0–0 draw and topping the playoff group, securing promotion to the on 23 June 1991 following a decisive 1–0 aggregate edge over Badajoz. This achievement represented the club's breakthrough to national prominence, drawing widespread celebration in and establishing a platform for further ascent.

Peak in La Liga

SD Compostela earned promotion to at the conclusion of the 1993–94 season, finishing third in the regular campaign before securing advancement through the promotion playoffs with a decisive aggregate victory over . The club's debut in the top flight during the 1994–95 season proved a baptism of fire under manager Fernando Castro Santos, as Compostela battled relegation for much of the year but ultimately survived with a 16th-place finish, accumulating 34 points from 11 wins, 12 draws, and 15 losses. Home form at Estadio Multiusos de San Lázaro provided crucial stability, yielding 8 wins, 6 draws, and just 5 defeats, while the team's defensive organization limited concessions to 51 goals overall. Key contributors included striker Christopher Ohen, who netted 10 goals, and Fabiano Soares, whose midfield presence anchored the side amid a challenging adaptation to elite competition. Compostela reached its zenith in the 1995–96 campaign under new manager Fernando Vázquez, who instilled a pragmatic, counter-attacking style emphasizing defensive solidity and rapid transitions. The team achieved its best-ever finish of 10th place with 59 points from 17 wins, 8 draws, and 17 losses, marking a significant improvement and establishing the club as a resilient mid-table outfit. Exceptional home performances were pivotal, with 12 victories, 4 draws, and 5 losses at San Lázaro, where the crowd's fervor bolstered the squad's resolve; standout results included a 2–1 upset over on October 28, 1995, sealed by Ohen's late winner, and a thrilling 3–3 draw against Real Madrid on February 25, 1996, featuring goals from Fabiano and others in a high-scoring affair. Away from home, the side managed 5 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses, but the overall campaign highlighted Vázquez's tactical acumen in compact defending that frustrated bigger clubs. Leading the attack were Danish forward Bent Christensen with 12 goals and Ohen with 11, forming a potent partnership that exploited transitions effectively. The following 1996–97 season saw Compostela maintain mid-table security, ending 11th with 53 points from 13 wins, 14 draws, and 15 losses, as Vázquez continued to prioritize a balanced approach with robust defending—conceding only 47 goals—and opportunistic scoring led by Ohen and Christensen. Home strength persisted at San Lázaro (9 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses), though away results remained inconsistent (4 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses). However, the 1997–98 term exposed vulnerabilities, with the side slipping to 17th place and 44 points from 11 wins, 11 draws, and 16 losses under Vázquez until his mid-season dismissal, followed by Gabriel Leis. Defensive lapses increased, allowing 61 goals, and despite solid home form (7 wins, 5 draws, 7 losses), poor away showings (4 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses) culminated in a relegation playoff loss to on away goals (0–0 and 1–1), ending the top-flight era. This period underscored tactical shifts from Castro's survivalist setup to Vázquez's more structured defense, which peaked in cohesion during 1995–96 but faltered amid mounting pressures by 1997–98.

Financial Decline and Dissolution

Following their brief stint in La Liga during the late 1990s, SD Compostela faced mounting economic pressures that precipitated a rapid decline starting in the early 2000s. By the 2001–2002 season, initial financial troubles emerged as the club struggled with irregular payments to staff and players, though they managed promotion back to the Segunda División under coach Luis Ángel Duque. These issues intensified in the 2002–2003 campaign, when the squad completed the entire season without receiving salaries, accumulating seven months of unpaid wages by March 2003 and reaching ten months by June. Players voiced frustration over the non-payments, leading to protests and threats of industrial action, though the team avoided a full strike and finished ninth in the league before suffering relegation. The 2003–2004 season marked a deeper , with debts totaling approximately €10.8 million prompting a massive exodus of players unwilling to continue under the unstable conditions. Unable to cover a required €13 million capital increase, the club faced administrative relegation to the in summer 2003, followed by a sporting drop to the and further administrative demotion to the Regional Preferente category due to persistent unpaid debts to players and creditors. In response, SD Compostela filed for Ley Concursal (bankruptcy protection) proceedings, which highlighted liabilities exceeding 2,000 million pesetas (roughly €12 million) and stripped the club of its professional status by 2006. By 2006, the accumulating debts and failed restructuring efforts rendered the club economically unviable, leading to its official entry into proceedings and loss of professional federation status. The dissolution involved a public of assets, including the club's and trophies, which were acquired by former president José María Caneda in summer 2006 amid legal formalities to settle claims. Fans expressed widespread dismay and organized protests against the administrative decisions, viewing the collapse as a of the club's legacy, though no major legal challenges from supporters altered the outcome. In the immediate aftermath, a temporary entity known as SD Campus Stellae was established in 2004 to compete in lower regional leagues during the crisis, acquiring the original club's commercial rights in 2012 to preserve its identity post-liquidation.

Reformation and Modern Era

Following the dissolution of the original club in 2006 due to financial , a successor entity known as SD Campus Stellae—founded in 2004—acquired the rights and was renamed SD Compostela in summer 2012, aiming to revive the institution's legacy. Prior to the name change, operating as SD Campus Stellae, the phoenix club progressed from regional leagues, securing the Preferente Autonómica title in 2007–08 for promotion to in 2008–09, followed by another promotion to in 2009–10 after topping their group. The reformed club experienced fluctuations in the lower divisions over the subsequent decade, including stints in Segunda División B interspersed with returns to Tercera. A significant milestone came in the 2017–18 season, when SD Compostela topped Tercera División Group 1 with a strong performance, clinching promotion to Segunda División B through direct qualification as group winners. This ascent marked a period of renewed ambition, followed by another promotion in 2019–20 after again finishing first in their Tercera group, returning to the third tier and establishing competitive stability amid ongoing infrastructural and financial challenges. However, inconsistencies led to a downturn, culminating in the 2024–25 season where the team finished 14th in Group 1, resulting in direct relegation to due to their position among the bottom five in the group. This drop highlighted persistent issues with squad depth and consistency, though the club retained core elements of its identity. Compounding the challenges was the departure at the end of the 2024–25 season of long-serving midfielder Pablo Antas, a key figure over six seasons who had contributed to prior promotions; he later joined rivals in a staff role in the methodology department. Entering the 2025–26 season in Group 1, SD Compostela has shown resilience, remaining unbeaten through the early matches and leading the standings with 21 points from nine games (six wins, three draws) as of November 10, 2025. A notable highlight was their November 9, 2025, away draw against Racing Club Villalbés, ending 2–2 after trailing at halftime; goals from substitutes helped secure a point in a hard-fought Galicia derby, underscoring the team's fighting spirit under current management.

Club Infrastructure

Stadium

The Estadio Multiusos de San Lázaro, now officially known as the Estadio Verónica Boquete de San Lázaro since its renaming on 8 November 2018 to honor Spanish footballer , was constructed as a multi-purpose venue and opened on 24 June 1993. The inauguration featured a friendly match between Deportivo La Coruña and Argentine club River Plate, marking the stadium's entry into Galicia's sporting landscape. Designed to host football, athletics, and other events, it replaced older facilities for local clubs and was built with a focus on modern amenities for the era. Architecturally, the stadium adopts an oval layout with a distinctive terracotta-tiled roof that rises prominently on the west side to accommodate a second tier for directors' seating and press facilities. It features primarily single-tier seating around the pitch, encircled by an athletics track that adapts the venue for track and field events while prioritizing football usage. The playing surface measures 105 meters in length by 68 meters in width, meeting standard FIFA specifications for professional matches. Unique elements include floodlights styled like construction cranes, enhancing its visual identity, and an overall capacity originally set at 16,666 spectators, though it has been reduced to 12,000 all-seater configuration in recent years. For SD Compostela, the became the club's home ground upon its completion in , aligning with the team's ascent to the following year and symbolizing a new era of ambition. During the club's peak in the top flight from 1994 to 1998, San Lázaro hosted high-stakes Galician derbies against rivals Deportivo La Coruña, fostering intense local rivalries that drew passionate crowds. The venue reached an attendance of 16,000 on 16 March 1997, during a clash with Deportivo La Coruña, underscoring its role in galvanizing fan support amid the team's competitive years. Memorable moments included a spectacular goal by Brazilian star for on 12 October 1996, which highlighted the stadium's place in Spanish football history. In the present day, as of 2025, the stadium serves as the primary home for SD Compostela in the , Spain's fifth tier, where matches attract more modest crowds and rarely fill beyond a fraction of its seating. No significant renovations or major maintenance issues have been reported in recent years, allowing it to remain a functional, if underutilized, cornerstone of the club's identity in lower-division play.

Youth Academy and Training

The youth academy of SD Compostela, known as Canteira Picheleira, was re-established following the club's reformation in 2004, focusing on developing local talent from Galicia through a structured system that integrates players from early ages into competitive teams. The academy encompasses various age groups, including prebenjamín (under-8), benjamín (under-10), alevín (under-12), infantil (under-14), cadete (under-16), and juvenil (under-19), with the juvenil teams competing at the highest national level in the División de Honor Juvenil coordinated by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). This structure emphasizes technical skill development and progression toward the senior teams, with youth players often training alongside first-team members to facilitate seamless integration. Training for the academy primarily occurs at the auxiliary fields of the Estadio Municipal in , which serve as the main hub for sessions and matches, supplemented by occasional use of the primary pitch for higher-age groups. These facilities support daily workouts focused on physical conditioning, tactics, and skill refinement, with the club maintaining a policy of closed training sessions for all base categories to ensure focused development environments. The setup allows for coordinated programs across categories, promoting consistency in methodology from grassroots to reserve levels. A key milestone in the academy's growth was the launch of the Escuela de Tecnificación Compostec in February 2019, the club's first specialized program aimed at enhancing technical abilities for players aged 6 to 16 through targeted drills and sessions held at multiple sites in the , including A Escravitude and Santiago. Open to boys and girls from the local area at a subsidized of 25 euros (including gear), Compostec has expanded to additional locations like Padrón and A Pobra do Caramiñal, fostering broader participation and serving as an entry point for promising talents into the main academy structure. To bolster scouting and development in Galicia, SD Compostela reinforced its academy framework in 2022 by appointing Gonzalo Goyanes as coordinator for affiliated clubs, including CD Conxo Santiago, Sigüeiro FC, and ED Xuventude Oroso, creating a network that feeds players into the Picheleira system and aims to produce homegrown talent for the first team within a medium-term horizon. This partnership model extends community outreach, with initiatives like the annual Campus Xacobeos summer camps in 2025, which accommodated children aged 4 to 16 from subsidized areas such as Touro and O Pino at reduced rates of 35 euros, emphasizing inclusive access and regional talent identification. Player pathways from the to have been evident in key promotions during the 2010s and beyond, with youth graduates regularly featuring in reserve and first-team matches; for instance, during the club's ascent to in 2021, several canteranos debuted under manager Rodolfo Bodipo, contributing to the campaign's success. In the 2025 preseason, ten Picheleira youth players integrated into the first-team preparations, highlighting ongoing emphasis on internal promotion amid the club's push for higher divisions.)

Achievements and Records

Honours

SD Compostela has accumulated a modest collection of titles primarily at regional and lower national levels, reflecting its journey through Spain's football pyramid. The club has never won major national competitions such as or the , but its achievements include multiple championships that facilitated promotions to higher divisions. These successes underscore the club's resilience, particularly in the post-reformation era following financial difficulties in the early . The club's most notable honours come from the , where it has secured six titles across its history. These victories often led to promotions via or direct ascent, marking key milestones in its rise to professional football. The titles were won in the 1963–64, 1979–80, 1989–90, 2008–09, 2017–18, and 2019–20 seasons, with the latter three occurring after the club's reformation in 2004.
CompetitionTitlesYears
61963–64, 1979–80, 1989–90, 2008–09, 2017–18, 2019–20
In lower regional categories, SD Compostela claimed two championships in the Preferente Autonómica de Galicia, the sixth tier of Spanish football, during its recovery phase. These wins in 2007–08 and 2011–12 enabled ascents back to and highlighted the club's rebuilding efforts. Earlier regional successes include three titles in the Serie A Regional de Galicia (1962–63, 1970–71, 1975–76), which propelled the club into national competitions for the first time. Additionally, the team lifted the Copa Galicia twice in 1966 and 1967, regional cup triumphs that boosted local prestige during its formative years. Post-reformation, while lacking league titles in higher divisions, SD Compostela achieved significant playoff successes, such as promotions to Segunda División B in 2012–13 (after finishing third in Tercera) and 2019–20 (as Tercera División champions). These playoff victories, including defeats of teams like CD Cieza and Ourense CF, were crucial in sustaining the club's competitive presence. Although without major trophies, the club's best La Liga finish of 10th place in the 1995–96 season remains a highlight of its peak professional era.

Season-by-Season Performance

The performance of SD Compostela across Spain's football leagues reflects periods of ascent to the top flight in the , financial challenges leading to dissolution in 2006, and with steady competition in lower divisions thereafter. The club has participated in five seasons in (1994–95 to 1997–98), seven in , ten in (now Segunda RFEF), and multiple campaigns in , with a notable gap during 2006–07 due to financial dissolution and subsequent . From 1962 to 1977, the club primarily competed in regional Galician leagues and the , building a foundation for national competition without achieving promotion until the late ; detailed position records for these formative years are sparse in public databases. The following table details league participation from the 1977–78 season onward, including division, final position, points (where recorded in modern format; older seasons may show ), and key outcomes such as promotions or relegations. The 2025–26 season is ongoing in Group 1 as of November 2025.
SeasonDivisionFinal PositionPointsNotes
1977/78Segunda División B - Grupo I1831:45Relegated to Tercera División
1991/92Segunda División841:35
1992/93Segunda División1235:41
1993/94Segunda División349:27Promoted to La Liga
1994/95La Liga1634:42
1995/96La Liga1059
1996/97La Liga1153
1997/98La Liga1744Relegated to Segunda División
1998/99Segunda División861
1999/00Segunda División1849
2000/01Segunda División1945Relegated to Segunda B
2001/02Segunda División B - Grupo I364Promoted to Segunda División
2002/03Segunda División955Administrative relegation to Segunda B in 2003 summer due to financial issues
2003/04Segunda División B - Grupo II1934Relegated to Tercera División
2009/10Segunda División B - Grupo I2029Relegated (post-reformation)
2013/14Segunda División B - Grupo I1344
2014/15Segunda División B - Grupo I661Play-off for promotion
2015/16Segunda División B - Grupo I1938Relegated to Tercera División
2020/21Segunda División B - Grupo I625(COVID-shortened season)
2021/22Segunda Federación - Grupo I847
2022/23Segunda Federación - Grupo I454Play-off for promotion
2023/24Segunda Federación - Grupo I747
2024/25Segunda Federación - Grupo I1439Relegated
2025/26Tercera Federación - Group 1OngoingN/ACurrent season
Key transition seasons include the 1993–94 promotion from to after finishing third, marking the club's entry into the top flight for the first time. More recently, the 2015–16 relegation from Segunda B highlighted post-reformation struggles, while the 2024–25 season ended in relegation from the fourth tier after finishing 14th. In , Compostela's aggregate record over five seasons (1994–95 to 1997–98) stands at 66 wins, 58 draws, and 78 losses, with a goal tally of 199 scored and 241 conceded, underscoring their competitive but ultimately unsustainable presence at the elite level.

Personnel

Current Squad

As of November 18, 2025, the first-team squad of SD Compostela for the 2025–26 season features a balanced roster of 21 players, emphasizing a mix of experienced veterans and emerging talents from the club's youth academy. The average age is approximately 28 years, with a predominantly Spanish contingent (20 players) and one Croatian international, reflecting the club's focus on Galician talent alongside targeted reinforcements. Most contracts extend to June 30, 2026, providing stability amid the competitive demands of the fifth tier. The squad underwent significant changes during the summer transfer window, with key departures including veteran central Pablo Antas, who was released on July 1, 2025, after activating a performance-based clause in his prior contract. Notable additions included central Diego Uzal from Bergantiños FC on June 17, 2025, right-back Diego Rodríguez (on from Bergantiños FC via CD Boiro) on July 16, 2025, centre-back Stipe Zubanovic on September 11, 2025, following a preseason , and youth promotion for Joaquín on July 18, 2025. No mid-season transfers have been reported as of November 18, 2025, maintaining depth for the ongoing campaign. Market values range from €50,000 for younger prospects like Roi Graumann to €200,000 for established players such as Pablo Crespo, underscoring the club's modest valuation in the lower divisions (total squad value approximately €2.5 million). Squad depth is tailored for Tercera Federación's physical and tactical rigors, with strong coverage in defense (seven players) and attack (seven), while midfield offers versatility through five options. Youth integrations, such as 19-year-old defender Aarón Martínez and 21-year-old Goris, provide long-term potential, often rotating in to build experience under head coach José Manuel Martínez 'Secho', whose selections prioritize a compact 4-2-3-1 formation for defensive solidity and quick transitions. Below is the current roster by position:
PositionPlayerAgeNationalityJersey No.Market Value
GoalkeepersÁlex Cobo30Spain1€100,000
Roi Graumann20Spain13€50,000
DefendersJorge Valín (Right-Back)25Spain2€150,000
Aarón Martínez (Left-Back)19Spain3€75,000
Pablo Crespo (Centre-Back)31Spain5€200,000
Damián Noya (Centre-Back)23Spain6€100,000
Stipe Zubanovic (Centre-Back)21Croatia15€100,000
Quico (Left-Back)33Spain17€50,000
Diego Rodríguez (Right-Back)21Spain19€75,000
MidfieldersMateo Arellano (Central Midfield)27Spain4€150,000
Samu Rodríguez (Central Midfield)30Spain14€150,000
Xoel Trasancos (Central Midfield)22Spain21€100,000
Diego Uzal (Central Midfield)33Spain22€100,000
Goris (Central Midfield)21Spain26€50,000
ForwardsJesús Cañizares (Mediapunta)33Spain20€100,000
Adrián Armental (Right Winger)35Spain7€50,000
Juan Parapar (Right Winger)34Spain10€75,000
Antón Guisande (Right Winger)25Spain11€125,000
Pablo Porrúa (Right Winger)26Spain23€150,000
Jorge Maceira (Centre-Forward)24Spain8€125,000
Carlos López (Centre-Forward)29Spain9€175,000
This composition ensures rotational flexibility, with veterans like Armental and Parapar anchoring the attack alongside dynamic wingers, while the defensive line benefits from Zubanovic's aerial presence and Rodríguez's versatility. One youth academy promotion, , highlights the pathway from the club's base teams to the senior side.

Technical Staff

The technical staff of SD Compostela, as of November 2025, is led by head coach Jose Manuel Martínez Paz, known as Secho, who was appointed on March 25, 2025, to steer the team through a challenging relegation battle in the Segunda Federación. Born in 1977 in Porto do Son, Galicia, Secho brings extensive experience from his previous role at Bergantiños FC, where he secured promotion to Segunda RFEF in the 2023/24 season, as well as stints as an assistant coach at Deportivo de La Coruña under Rubén de la Barrera and at CD Lugo in the Segunda División. His tenure began with an immediate focus on team stabilization, culminating in a contract renewal on May 27, 2025, for the 2025/26 season in Tercera Federación, with an additional option year and an expanded role as technical secretary to oversee first-team configuration. Under Secho's leadership, the squad has shown improved defensive organization in early 2025/26 fixtures, though the emphasis remains on building cohesion post-relegation. The coaching team supporting Secho includes second coach Vecho, auxiliary coach Fiz Rodríguez, fitness trainer Bruno Castro, goalkeeping coach César Caamaño, and equipment manager Edgar Piñeiro, forming a compact unit geared toward physical preparation and tactical execution in the lower tiers. The medical and recovery staff comprises physiotherapist Artai Alvite, readaptator Pablo Simón, and auxiliary physiotherapist Antón Silveira, ensuring comprehensive player welfare amid the demands of a rebuilding campaign. These appointments reflect minor adjustments in 2025, primarily consolidating roles after the mid-season coaching change to address performance dips that led to relegation. On the administrative side, the club is presided over by Antonio Agrasar, who has led the directiva since assuming leadership around 2022/23 as part of a stability-focused board that includes key figures like general director Miguel Fernández. Agrasar, CEO of Plexus Tech, has prioritized governance reforms, including efforts toward converting the club to a sociedad anónima deportiva, contributing to post-reformation steadiness since the 2012 acquisition of the club's name and assets. This structure has supported operational continuity despite the 2024/25 relegation, with no major board upheavals reported in 2025.

Notable Players

Christopher Ohen, a Nigerian striker, played a pivotal role in SD Compostela's most successful La Liga campaign during the 1995–96 season, making 34 appearances and scoring 11 league goals, contributing significantly to the team's 10th-place finish. His clinical finishing and physical presence formed a potent partnership with teammate Bent Christensen, helping Compostela secure notable results against top sides. Bent Christensen, a Danish forward known for his speed and counter-attacking prowess, complemented Ohen by appearing in 38 league matches and netting 12 goals that season, establishing himself as the club's top scorer and earning recognition for his contributions to the Galician outfit's survival in the top flight. In the , during Compostela's promotions to and subsequent consolidation, long-term servants like defender Javier Bellido emerged as key figures, embodying the club's resilience with his defensive solidity and leadership on the pitch. Bellido, a Spanish centre-back, holds the record for most appearances for the club with 287 across all competitions, spanning from the early promotions through the top-flight years. Brazilian midfielder Fabiano Soares, who naturalized as Spanish, ranks second with 278 appearances and is the all-time top scorer with 32 goals, providing creativity and goals during the 1994–95 and 1995–96 campaigns that marked the club's peak. Ángel Lekumberri, another Spanish stalwart, contributed 250+ appearances primarily as a , aiding the 1994 promotion and featuring in over 100 games. Post-2012 reformation, following the original club's dissolution in 2006, contributors like forward Manu Barreiro have been instrumental in rebuilding efforts, scoring prolifically in lower divisions to help stabilize the team, though their legacies are still developing compared to the 1990s icons. Overall, Compostela's historical top scorers include Ohen with 60 goals in 162 appearances and Christensen with 24 goals in 79 games, underscoring their impact during the era. Notable players also earned limited international caps tied to their Compostela stints; Ohen represented 10 times, including during his peak scoring years with the club, while Christensen earned 26 caps for , notably as part of the 1992 European Championship-winning squad shortly after joining Compostela.

Notable Managers

Fernando Castro Santos served as manager of SD Compostela from 1989 to 1995, overseeing the club's most transformative period by guiding them from the third tier to . Under his leadership, Compostela secured promotion to the top flight in the 1993–94 season after finishing third in , marking their historic debut in Spain's elite competition the following year. His tenure emphasized defensive solidity and youth integration, achieving a win rate of approximately 40% across 250 matches, which laid the foundation for the club's brief but impactful presence in . Fernando Vázquez took over in July 1995 and managed through 1998, stabilizing the team during their early years amid financial strains. In the 1995–96 season, he orchestrated a strong performance by finishing 10th, Compostela's best-ever position in the top division, relying on tactical discipline to earn crucial points, including key home wins against stronger sides. The subsequent 1996–97 campaign saw a 17th-place finish amid struggles, with the team ultimately relegated after playoffs; Vázquez's win record stood at approximately 35% over 114 games, introducing a counter-attacking style suited to the squad's resources. In the post-reformation era following the club's acquisition of its name and assets, Yago Iglesias managed from 2016 to 2021, driving steady progress through the lower divisions. His most notable achievement came in the 2018–19 season, when Compostela won promotion to via the playoffs, returning to the third tier after a four-year absence with a playoff victory over . Iglesias focused on squad cohesion and local talent development, compiling a 55% win rate in 180 matches and stabilizing the club during transitional phases.

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