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Valencia Club de Fútbol, S. A. D. (Spanish: [baˈlenθja ˈkluβ ðe ˈfuðβol]; Valencian: València Club de Futbol [vaˈlensi.a ˈklub de fubˈbɔl]),[3] commonly referred to as Valencia CF or simply Valencia, is a Spanish professional football club based in Valencia, Spain, that currently plays in La Liga, the top tier of the Spanish league system. Valencia was founded in 1919 and has played its home games at the 49,430-seater Mestalla since its opening in 1923.[2]

Key Information

Valencia has won six La Liga titles, eight Copa del Rey titles, one Supercopa de España, and one Copa Eva Duarte. In European competitions, they have won two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups, one UEFA Cup, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, two UEFA Super Cups, and one UEFA Intertoto Cup. They have also reached two consecutive UEFA Champions League finals (2000 and 2001). The IFFHS named World’s Best Club to Valencia in 2004. Valencia were also members of the G-14 group of leading European football clubs and since its end has been part of the original members of the European Club Association.

Five former members of the club have been inducted into the FIFA International Football Hall of Fame, a project dedicated to preserving the memory of important figures in football history. These include Alfredo Di Stéfano, Mario Alberto Kempes, Romário, Jorge Valdano and Didier Deschamps. Valencia also has four personalities in the FIFA 100, its induction taking place in 2004 as part of the centenary celebrations of FIFA's creation. The ches club is the team with the most Zarra Trophy winners (5), the fourth in the Zamora Trophy (9) and fifth in the Pichichi Trophy (6) at the national level, at the international level it’s the third Spanish team with the most FIFA World Player nominees (9) and the fourth in the Ballon d'Or (23), it has ten nominations for the Golden Boy Award, one for the 2019 Kopa Trophy with Lee Kang-in and one for the 2024 Yashin Trophy with Giorgi Mamardashvili. It has been included three times in the UEFA Team of the Year, with Santiago Cañizares and Kily González in 2001 and David Villa in 2010, the last repeating in the FIFPro World XI in the same year.

Four Valencia players were part of the Spanish national team that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup: David Villa, who won the Silver Boot as the second-highest scorer, tied with Thomas Müller on five goals and the Bronze Ball as the third best player in the final phase of the championship, Carlos Marchena, David Silva and Juan Mata. Seven of its members have managed to win Olympic Games medals throughout its history: David Albelda and Miguel Ángel Angulo, silver in Sydney 2000; Fabián Ayala, gold in Athens 2004; Éver Banega, gold in Beijing 2008; Carlos Soler, silver in Tokyo 2020; Cristhian Mosquera and Diego López, gold in Paris 2024.

Over the years, the club has achieved a global reputation for their prolific youth academy, or "Acadèmia". Products of their academy include world-class talents such as Miguel Tendillo, Ricardo Arias, Fernando Gómez, Andrés Palop, Javier Farinos, Raúl Albiol, David Albelda, Vicente Rodríguez, Gaizka Mendieta and David Silva. Current stars of the game to have graduated in recent years include Isco, Jordi Alba, Paco Alcácer, Juan Bernat, José Gayà, Carlos Soler, Ferran Torres, Lee Kang-in, Cristhian Mosquera, and Javi Guerra.

Historically one of the biggest clubs in the world in terms of number of associates (registered paying supporters), with around 50,000 season ticket holders[4] at their peak, the club began to decline in the mid-2010s. Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim acquired the team in 2014.[5][6]

History

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Main article: History of Valencia CF

The club was established on 5 March 1919 and officially approved on 18 March 1919, with Octavio Augusto Milego Díaz as its first president; incidentally, the presidency was decided by a coin toss. The club played its first competitive match away from home on 21 May 1919 against Valencia Gimnástico, and lost the match 1–0.

Valencia moved into the Mestalla Stadium in 1923, having played its home matches at the Algirós ground since 7 December 1919. The first match at Mestalla pitted the home side against Castellón Castalia and ended in a 0–0 draw. In another match the day after, Valencia won 1–0 against the same opposition. Valencia CF won the Regional Championship in 1923, and was eligible to play in the domestic Copa del Rey cup competition for the first time in its history.

1940s: Emergence as a giant in Spanish football

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Players of Valencia celebrating after having won the 1941 Copa del Rey final

The Spanish Civil War halted the progress of the Valencia team until 1941, when it won the Copa del Rey, beating RCD Espanyol in the final. In the 1941–42 season, the club won its first Spanish La Liga championship title, although winning the Copa del Rey was more reputable than the championship at that time. The club maintained its consistency to capture the league title again in the 1943–44 season, as well as the 1946–47 league edition. They would conclude their decade of success by winning the 1949 Copa del Rey; this meant Valencia ended the decade with a record of three La Liga and two Copa del Rey titles. This success would help cement the club's name in Spanish football.

Faas Wilkes in 1955

In the 1950s, Valencia failed to emulate the success of the previous decade, even though it grew as a club. A restructuring of Mestalla resulted in an increase in spectator capacity to 45,000, while the club had a number of Spanish and foreign stars. Players such as Spanish international Antonio Puchades and Dutch forward Faas Wilkes graced the pitch at Mestalla. In the 1952–53 season, the club finished as runners-up in La Liga, and in the following season, won the Copa del Rey, then known as the Copa del Generalísimo.

1960s: European successes in the Fairs Cup

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While managing average league form in the early 1960s, Valencia had its first European success in the form of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (the forerunner to the UEFA Cup), defeating Barcelona in the final of the 1961–62 edition. The following edition of the tournament pitted Valencia against Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb in the final, which the Spanish side also won. Valencia reached a third consecutive Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final in the following season, but this time were defeated 2–1 by fellow Spanish club Zaragoza.

1970s to early 1980s: More domestic and European glory

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Mario Kempes in 1982

Former two-time European Footballer of the Year award winner Alfredo Di Stéfano was hired as Valencia coach in 1970, and immediately inspired his new club to their fourth La Liga championship and first since 1947. This secured Valencia its first qualification for the prestigious European Cup, contested by the various European domestic champions. Valencia reached the third round of the 1971–72 competition before losing both legs to Hungarian champions Újpesti Dózsa. In 1972 the club also finished runners-up both in La Liga and the domestic cup, losing to Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, respectively. The most notable players of the 1970s era include Austrian midfielder Kurt Jara, forward Johnny Rep of the Netherlands and Argentinian forward Mario Kempes, who was consecutively La Liga top scorer in 1976–77 and 1977–78. Valencia would go on to win the Copa del Rey again in the 1978–79 season, and also capture the European Cup Winners' Cup the next season, after beating English club Arsenal in the final, and the European Super Cup against Nottingham Forest thanks to the away goals rule, with Kempes spearheading their success in Europe.

Mid to late 1980s: Stagnation and relegation

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Line-up in a friendly match in Alginet, August 1980. Up: Felman, Manzanedo, Orlando Giménez, Cerveró, Vilarrodà, Subirats, Carrete, and Arias. Down: Kempes, Morena, and Sol.

In 1982, the club appointed Miljan Miljanić as coach. After a disappointing season, Valencia was in 17th place and faced relegation with seven games left to play. Koldo Aguirre replaced Miljanić as coach, and Valencia barely avoided relegation that year, relying on favorable results from other teams to ensure their own survival. In the 1983–84 and 1984–85 seasons, the club was heavily in debt under the presidency of Vicente Tormo. The club finally hit rock bottom when it was relegated at the end of the 1985–86 season, and riven with internal problems such as unpaid player and staff wages, as well as poor morale. The club was relegated for the first time after 55 years in Spanish top-flight football.

Arturo Tuzón was named the new club president, and he helped steer Valencia back to La Liga. Alfredo Di Stéfano returned as coach in 1986 and Valencia won promotion again following the 1986–87 season. Di Stéfano stayed on as coach until the 1987–88 season, when the team finished in 14th position in La Liga. Bulgarian forward Luboslav Penev joined the club in 1989, as Valencia aimed to consolidate their place in La Liga. In the 1988–89 La Liga season, Valencia finished third, which would signal their competitiveness going into the 1990s.

1990s: Re-emergence

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Fernando Gómez Colomer is the player with the most appearances for the club with 556

In the 1989–90 La Liga season, Valencia finished as runners-up to Real Madrid, and thus qualified for the UEFA Cup.

Guus Hiddink was appointed as head coach in the 1991–92 season, and the club finished fourth in the League and reached the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. In 1992, Valencia officially became a Sporting Limited Company, and retained Hiddink as their coach until 1993.

Brazilian coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, fresh from winning the 1994 FIFA World Cup with the Brazil national team, became manager at Mestalla in 1994. Parreira immediately signed Spanish goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta, Russian forward Oleg Salenko, and Predrag Mijatović, but failed to produce results expected of him. He was replaced by new coach José Manuel Rielo. The club's earlier successes continued to elude it, although it was not short of top coaching staff like Luis Aragonés and Jorge Valdano, as well as foreign star forwards like Brazilian Romário, Claudio López, Ariel Ortega from Argentina, and Adrian Ilie from Romania. In the 1995–96 La Liga season, Valencia finished second to Atlético Madrid, being unable to capture the title after a close fought race.

Valencia would struggle for the next two seasons, but the 1998–99 La Liga season would signal the start of one of the club's most successful periods in their history; they lifted their first trophy in nineteen years by winning the 1998–99 Copa del Rey under Claudio Ranieri, and also qualified for the UEFA Champions League.

2000s: Valencia returns to the top of Spanish and European football

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Valencia started the 1999–2000 season by winning another title, beating Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup. Valencia finished third in the league, four points behind champions Deportivo La Coruña, and level on points with second-placed Barça. The biggest success for the club, however, was in the Champions League; for the first time in its history, Valencia reached the European Cup final. However, in the final played in Paris on 24 May 2000, Real Madrid would beat Valencia 3–0.

The final would also be Claudio López's farewell, as he had agreed to sign for Italian side Lazio; also leaving was Farinós for Inter Milan and Gerard for Barcelona. The notable signings of that summer were John Carew, Rubén Baraja, Roberto Ayala, Vicente Rodríguez, and Brazilian left-back Fábio Aurélio. That season Valencia also bought Pablo Aimar in the winter transfer window. Baraja, Aimar, Vicente, and Ayala would soon become a staple of Valencia's dominance of the early 2000s in La Liga.

Valencia started the championship on the right foot and were top of the league after ten games. After the Christmas break, however, Valencia started to pay for the top demand that such a draining competition like the Champions League requires. After passing the two mini-league phases, Héctor Cúper's team eliminated English sides Arsenal in the quarter-finals and Leeds United in the semi-finals, reaching the final for the second consecutive year. In the final match against Bayern Munich, played in Milan at the San Siro on 23 May, Gaizka Mendieta gave Valencia the lead by scoring from the penalty spot right at the start of the match. Goalkeeper Santiago Cañizares then stopped a penalty from Mehmet Scholl, but Stefan Effenberg drew Bayern level after the break thanks to another penalty. After extra time, the match went to a penalty shoot-out, where a Mauricio Pellegrino miss gave Bayern Champions League glory and dealt Valencia a second-straight defeat in the final. Valencia went on to slip to fifth place in La Liga and out of the Champions League positions for the 2001–02 season. Going into the final league match, Valencia only needed a draw at the Camp Nou against Barcelona to seal Champions League qualification. However, Los Che lost to Barcelona 3–2, with a last minute goal completing a hat-trick from Rivaldo, resulting in Barcelona qualifying for the Champions League ahead of their side.

Valencia president D. Pedro Cortés resigned for personal reasons and left the club in July, with the satisfaction of overseeing the club win the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup, as well as reaching two successive Champions League finals. D. Jaime Ortí replaced Cortés as president and expressed his intention of maintaining the good form that had made the club so admired on the European circuit. There were also some changes in the team and staff. Rafael Benítez, after helping Tenerife to promotion, replaced Héctor Cúper after the latter became the new coach at Inter in Italy. Among the playing squad, Gaizka Mendieta, Didier Deschamps, Luis Milla, and Zlatko Zahovič left, while Carlos Marchena, Mista, Curro Torres, Francisco Rufete, Gonzalo de los Santos, and Salva Ballesta all arrived.

From 1999 up until the end of the 2004 season, Valencia had one of their most successful periods in the club's history. With a total of two La Liga titles, a UEFA Cup, a Copa del Rey, and a UEFA Super Cup in those six years, no less than five first class titles and two Champions League finals had been achieved.

During Valencia's domestic and European dominance of the early 2000s, Argentine Roberto Ayala had been a key component in their defense

That first match against fellow title rivals Real Madrid produced a significant and important victory. This was followed by a record of eleven consecutive wins, breaking their existing record set in the 1970–71 season, which was also the club's La Liga title win under Alfredo Di Stéfano.

After a defeat in A Coruña against Deportivo on 9 December 2001, the team had to overcome Espanyol at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys to avoid further backsliding behind the league leaders. at half-time, Valencia were 2–0 down, but a comeback in the second half saw them win 3–2.

In the second part of the season, Benítez's team suffered a temporary setback after losing 1–0 at the Santiago Bernabéu to Real Madrid, but in the coming six matches they recovered from this defeat and achieved four victories and two draws.

In one of these crucial games against Espanyol, Valencia were trailing 1–0 at half-time and down a player as well following the dismissal of Carboni. However, after a second half brace from Rubén Baraja, they would achieve a 2–1 comeback win. Furthermore, Real Madrid's defeat at the Anoeta to Real Sociedad left Valencia with a three-point lead at the top of the table.

Valencia's final game of the season was on 5 May 2002 at La Rosaleda against Málaga, a day that has gone down in Valencia's history. The team shut itself away in Benalmádena, close to the scene of the game, in order to gain focus. An early goal from Roberto Ayala and another close to half-time from Fábio Aurélio secured Valencia a fifth La Liga crown, 31 years after their last title win.

The 2002–03 season was a disappointing one for Valencia, as they failed in their attempt to retain the La Liga title and ended up outside of the Champions League spots in fifth, behind Celta Vigo. They were also knocked out in the quarter-finals of the Champions League by Inter Milan on away goals. The 2003–04 season saw Valencia trailing longtime leaders Real Madrid. In February, with 26 matches played, Madrid were eight points clear at the top of the table.[7] However, their form severely declined in the late stage of the season, and consecutive losses in their last five games of the campaign allowed Valencia to overtake them and claim the title, their second in three seasons. The club also added the UEFA Cup to this success, defeating Marseille 2–0 in the final.

In the summer of 2004, manager Benítez decided to depart Valencia, stating he had had problems with the club president; he would soon become head coach of Liverpool. He was replaced by former Valencia coach Claudio Ranieri, who had recently been sacked by Chelsea. Despite lifting the European Super Cup after defeating UEFA Champions League winners Porto, his second reign at the club was a disappointment; Valencia harboured realistic hopes of retaining their La Liga crown but, by February, found themselves in seventh place. Valencia had also been knocked out of the Champions League group phase, with Ranieri being sacked promptly in February. The 2004–05 season ended with Valencia outside of the UEFA Cup spots.

In the summer of 2005, Getafe coach Quique Flores was appointed as the new manager of Valencia and ended the season in third place, which in turn gained Valencia a place in the Champions League after a season away from the competition. The 2006–07 season was one with many difficulties; a campaign which started with realistic hopes of challenging for the title was disrupted with a huge list of injuries to key players, as well as internal arguments between Flores and new sporting director Amedeo Carboni. Valencia ended the season in fourth place and were knocked out of the Champions League in the quarter-finals by Chelsea 3–2 on aggregate, after they had knocked out Italian champions Inter in the second round. In the summer of 2007, the internal fight between Flores and Carboni was settled, with Carboni being replaced by Ángel Ruiz as the new sporting director of Valencia.

On 29 October 2007, the Valencia board of directors fired Flores after a string of disappointing performances, and caretaker manager Óscar Fernández took over on a temporary basis until a full-time manager was found, rumoured to be either Marcello Lippi or José Mourinho. A day later, Dutch manager Ronald Koeman announced he would be leaving PSV Eindhoven to sign for Valencia. However, Koeman's appointment failed to lead to improvement; in fact, Valencia even went on to drop to the 15th position in the league, just two points above the relegation zone. Despite their poor league form, Valencia would still go on to lift the Copa del Rey on 16 April 2008, following a 3–1 victory over Getafe at the Vicente Calderón. This was the club's seventh Copa title. Five days later, one day after a devastating 5–1 league defeat in Bilbao, Valencia fired Koeman and replaced him with Voro, who would guide Valencia as caretaker manager for the remainder of the season. He went on to win the first match since the sacking of Koeman, beating Osasuna 3–0. Voro would eventually drag Valencia from the relegation battle to a safe mid-table finish of tenth place, finally ending a disastrous league campaign for Los Che.

35th president of Valencia Manuel Llorente
Tifo at Mestalla Stadium

Highly rated Unai Emery was announced as the new head coach of Valencia on 22 May 2008. The start of the young manager's career looked to be promising, with the club winning four out of its first five games, a surge that saw the team rise to the top position of the La Liga table. Despite looking impressive in Europe, Los Che then hit a poor run of form in the league that saw them dip as low as seventh in the standings. Amid the slump emerged reports of a massive internal debt at the club exceeding 400 million euros, as well as that the players had been unpaid for weeks. The team's problems were compounded when they were knocked out of the UEFA Cup by Dynamo Kyiv on away goals. After a run where Valencia took only five points from ten games in La Liga, an announcement was made that the club had secured a loan that would cover the players' expenses until the end of the year. This announcement coincided with an upturn in form, and the club won six of its next eight games to surge back into the critical fourth place Champions' League spot. However, Los Che were then pushed down to sixth place in the league following defeats to top four rivals Atlético Madrid and Villarreal in two of their final three games, meaning they failed to qualify for the Champions League for a second successive season.

2010–2014: Debt issues and stability

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Over the course of 15 seasons and 481 official matches from 1997 to 2013, as well as serving as team captain, defensive midfielder David Albelda became one of the most recognisable players of Valencia CF.[8]

No solution had yet been found to address the massive debt Valencia was faced with, and rumors persisted that top talents such as David Villa, Juan Mata, and David Silva could leave the club to help balance the books. In the first season of the new decade, Valencia returned to the Champions League for the first time since the 2007–08 campaign, as they finished comfortably in third place in the 2009–10 La Liga standings. However, in the summer of 2010, due to financial reasons, David Villa and David Silva were sold to Barcelona and Manchester City, respectively, to reduce the club's massive debt. Despite the loss of two of the club's most important players, the team was able to finish comfortably in third place again in the 2010–11 La Liga for the second season running, although they would be eliminated from the Champions League by German side Schalke 04 in the round of 16. In the summer of 2011, then-captain Juan Mata was sold to Chelsea to further help Valencia's precarious financial situation. It was announced by club president Manuel Llorente that the club's debt had been decreased and that the work on the new stadium would restart as soon as possible, sometime in 2012.

Deportivo de La Coruña vs. Valencia CF.

During the 2012–13 season, Ernesto Valverde was announced as the new manager, but after failing to qualify for the Champions League, he stepped down and was replaced by Miroslav Đukić. On 5 July 2013, Amadeo Salvo was named as the new president of the club. Almost a month after Salvo was named president, on 1 August, Valencia sold star striker Roberto Soldado to English club Tottenham Hotspur for a reported fee of €30 million. Đukić was sacked six months into the 2013–14 season after just six wins in his first sixteen matches, Valencia's worst start to a season in fifteen years.[9] He was replaced by Juan Antonio Pizzi on 26 December 2013.[10] Under Pizzi, Valencia reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League, where they lost to eventual winners Sevilla on away goals, and finished eighth in La Liga despite a disastrous start to the season.[11][12]

2014–present: Decline under Peter Lim's ownership

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Peter Lim has owned Valencia since 2014

In May 2014, Singaporean businessman Peter Lim was designated by the Fundación Valencia CF as the buyer of 70.4% of the shares owned by the club's foundation.[13][14] After months of negotiations between Lim and Bankia (the main creditor of the club), an agreement was reached in August 2014.[15] Juan Antonio Pizzi was unexpectedly sacked as head coach and replaced by Nuno Espírito Santo on 2 July 2014.[12][16] Later, Salvo revealed in an interview that hiring Nuno was one of the conditions Lim had insisted on when buying the club. This raised eyebrows in the media because of Nuno's close relationship with the football agent Jorge Mendes, whose first-ever client was Nuno.[17][18] Lim and Mendes were also close friends and business partners.[19] Regardless, Nuno's first season was a successful one. Notable signings included Álvaro Negredo, André Gomes and Enzo Pérez, who had just won the Player of the Year in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.[20][21][22] Valencia finished the 2014–15 season in fourth place, achieving Champions League qualification with 77 points, just one point ahead of Sevilla after a dramatic final week where they defeated Granada 4–0.[12][23]

On 2 July 2015, Amadeo Salvo resigned from his post as the executive president of Valencia, citing personal reasons. He was a popular figure among the fans.[24] On 10 August 2015, Nicolás Otamendi was sold to Manchester City for £32 million and Aymen Abdennour was signed from Monaco for £22 million as his replacement.[25][26] Valencia defeated Monaco in the Champions League play-off round with a 4–3 aggregate victory.[27] However, Valencia had a poor start to the 2015–16 league season, winning only five out of thirteen matches and failing to progress from the Champions League group stage. The fans were also increasingly concerned about the growing influence of Jorge Mendes in the club's activities.[28] On 29 November, Nuno resigned as manager and former Manchester United defender Gary Neville was hired as his replacement on 2 December.[29][30] Valencia went winless for nine matches before earning their first win under Neville in a 2–1 victory at home against Espanyol.[31] On 30 March 2016, Neville was sacked after recording the lowest win percentage in La Liga history for a Valencia manager with minimum of five matches, winning just three out of sixteen games. He was replaced by Pako Ayestarán, who had been brought in by Neville as the assistant coach just one month prior.[32][33] Valencia finished the season in twelfth place.

In the summer of 2016, André Gomes and Paco Alcácer were both sold to Barcelona and Shkodran Mustafi was sold to Arsenal, while Ezequiel Garay and former Manchester United player Nani were brought in.[34][35][36][37][38] Pako Ayestarán was sacked on 21 September 2016 after four straight defeats at the beginning of the 2016–17 season. Former Italy national team head coach Cesare Prandelli was hired as his replacement on 28 September.[39] However, he resigned after just three months on 30 December, claiming the club had made him false transfer promises.[40] Days later, on 7 January 2017, Valencia sporting director Jesús García Pitarch also resigned, saying he felt like he was being used as a shield for criticism by the club and that he could not defend something he no longer believed in.[41][42] Voro was named caretaker manager for the fifth time until the end of season, with Valencia in 17th position and in danger of relegation.[43] However, results improved under Voro and he steered Valencia clear off relegation, ultimately finishing the season in 12th place.[44] On 27 March, Mateu Alemany was named the new director general of Valencia.[45]

Chart of Valencia CF league performance 1929–present

The club also announced club president Lay Hoon Chan had submitted her resignation and that she would be replaced by Anil Murthy.[46] After rumors arose of Lim's attempts at selling the club, Murthy assured the fans and local media that Valencia was a long-term project for both him and Lim, and they would not consider selling the club.[47][48] For the following season, former Villarreal coach Marcelino was named the new manager on 12 May.[49]

After a successful first season under Marcelino, the club secured fourth place in La Liga and a return to the Champions League. In Marcelino's second season, Valencia again finished fourth and also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League. On 25 May 2019, Valencia won the Copa del Rey, their first trophy since 2008, upsetting league winners Barcelona 2–1 in the final.[50]

Both Marcelino and sporting director Mateu Alemany, who were credited as the architects of this success,[51] were fired on 11 September 2019 after the former publicly criticized Lim.[51] He was replaced by the ultimately unsuccessful Albert Celades, who was sacked due to poor results, while sporting director César Sánchez resigned that same season,[51] making it six different managers and another six sporting directors by 2020.[52]

For the 2020–21 season, manager Javi Gracia was hired. He was put in charge of a team full of prospects and reserves after the club failed to sign any players during the summer transfer window,[53] but sold key players such as captain Dani Parejo.[54] Local wonderkid Ferran Torres was also sold to Manchester City for a price deemed half his market value.[5] Overall, Valencia sold players worth 85 million euros in order to rebalance the club's books.[55] At the beginning of the season, the club was unable to pay the salaries to the remaining players.[56] After six seasons under Peter Lim's ownership, Valencia had accumulated losses of 323 million euros,[57] In the following years, the playing squad was cut significantly in terms of quality and Lim's ownership has faced strong criticism in Valencia.[5][55][58]

In the 2021–22 season, José Bordalás was hired as head coach, following his five-season tenure with Getafe.[59] Valencia reached the Copa del Rey final final in Bordalás' first season in charge, but lost to Real Betis on penalties following a 1–1 draw.

In June 2022, Anil Murthy left after reportedly insulting the club's owner. Peter Lim's sons became club directors and Lay Hoon Chan returned as the club President.[60]

Stadium

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Panoramic of the Mestalla

Valencia played its first years at the Algirós stadium, but moved to the Mestalla in 1923. In the 1950s, the Mestalla was restructured, which resulted in a capacity increase to 45,000 spectators. Today it holds 49,430 seats, making it the fifth largest stadium in Spain. It is also renowned for its steep terracing and for being one of the most intimidating atmospheres in Europe.[61]

Valencia vs. Roma at the Mestalla in 2011

On 20 May 1923, the Mestalla pitch was inaugurated with a friendly match between Valencia and Levante UD.

A long history has taken place on the Mestalla field since its very beginning, when the Valencia team was not yet in the Primera División. Back then, this stadium could hold 17,000 spectators, and at that time, the club started to show its potential in regional championships, which led the managers of the time to carry out the first alterations of Mestalla in 1927. The stadium's total capacity increased to 25,000 before it became severely damaged during the Civil War; the Mestalla was used as a concentration camp and a junk warehouse. It would only keep its structure, since the rest was a lonely plot of land with no terraces and a stand broken during the war. Once the Valencian pitch was renovated, the Mestalla stadium in which the team managed to bring home their first title in 1941.

During the 1950s, the Valencia ground experienced the deepest change in its whole history. That project resulted in a stadium with a capacity of 45,500 spectators, that eventually saw destruction by a flood in October 1957 that arose from the overflowing of the Turia River. Nevertheless, the Mestalla not only returned to normality, but also some more improvements were added, like artificial light, which was inaugurated during the 1959 Fallas festivities.

During the 1960s, the stadium kept the same appearance, while the urban view around it was quickly being transformed. Moreover, the ground held its first European matches, with Nottingham Forest being the first foreign team to play at the Mestalla, on 15 September 1961.

From 1969, the expression "Anem a Mestalla" ("Let's go to the Mestalla"), so common among the supporters, began to fall into oblivion. The reason of this was due to a proposed name change of the stadium to honor Luis Casanova Giner, the club's most successful president. Giner admitted he was completely overwhelmed by such honour, but requested in 1994 that the original name of Mestalla remained.

In 1972, the head office of the club, located in the back of the numbered terraces, was inaugurated. It consisted of an office of avant-garde style with a trophy hall, which held the founding flag of the club. In the summer of 1973, more goal seats, which meant the elimination of fourteen rows of standing terraces, were added to provide comfort. Club management also considered the possibility of moving the Mestalla from its present location, to land on the outskirts of the town, before deciding against it.

Mestalla also hosted the Spain national football team for the first time in 1925. It was chosen as the national team's group venue when Spain staged the 1982 FIFA World Cup,[62] and at the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona. All of Spain's matches up to the final were held at Mestalla, as they won Gold.[63] Mestalla has been the setting for important international matches, has held several Cup finals, and has also been the home of Levante. The ground also provided a temporary home for Castellón and Real Madrid for European games due to stadium development.

New stadium

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Model of Nou Mestalla

The 2008–09 season was due to be the last season at the Mestalla, with the club intending to move to their new 75,000-seater stadium Nou Mestalla in time for the 2009–10 season. However, due to the club being in financial crisis, work on the new stadium has been heavily delayed.[64] On 10 January 2025, it was reported that construction for Nou Mestalla has resumed and is set to be completed prior to the 2027–28 season.[65]

Club identity

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Kit

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Originally, Valencia's kit was composed of white shirts, black shorts and socks of the same colour. Through the years, however, these colours have alternated between white and black. The away kit has been shades of orange in recent years while third alternate kits have featured colors from the club crest—yellow, blood orange and blue.

From 1980 to present
Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor (Front) Shirt sponsor (Back) Shirt sponsor (sleeve) Shorts sponsor
1980–1982 Adidas None None None None
1982–1985 Ressy
1985–1990 Rasan Caja Ahorros Valencia
1990–1992 Puma
1992–1993 Mediterránia
1993–1994 Luanvi
1994–1995 Cip
1995–1998 Ford
1998–2000 Terra Mítica
2000–2001 Nike
2001–2002 Metrored
2002–2003 Terra Mítica
2003–2004 Toyota / Panasonic Toyota Racing
2004–2007
2007–2008
Compac Encimeras Canal Nou
Valencia Experience
2008–2009
2009–2011 Kappa Unibet None None
2011–2014 Joma Jinko Solar
2014–2015 Adidas None Gol Televisión/beIN Sports
2015–2016 Codere
2016–2017 None
2017–2019 BLU Products Sesderma Alfa Romeo
2019–2021 Puma bwin Libertex Sailun Tyres Škoda
2021–2022 SOCIOS.com Samtrade FX
2022–2023 Cazoo Herrero Brigantina
2023–present TM Real Estate Group[66] None Divina Seguros

The team have also attracted smaller, local sponsors over the years. One example is Lamiplast, a Valencia-based furniture company.

Anthem

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To celebrate the club's 75th anniversary the then president Arturo Tuzón commissioned Pablo Sánchez Torella to compose an anthem for the club. This was a pasodoble whose lyrics were later written by Ramón Gimeno Gil in the Valencian language. The anthem had its official presentation on the anniversary of the club on 21 September 1993.

Crest

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Coat of arms of the city of Valencia

Valencia and the Balearic Islands were conquered by King James I of Aragon during the first half of the 13th century. After the conquest, the King gave them the status of independent kingdoms of whom he was also the king (but they were independent of Aragonese laws and institutions). The arms of Valencia show those of James I.

The unique crowned letters "L" besides the shield were granted by Peter IV. The reason for the letters was that the city had been loyal twice to the King, hence twice a letter "L" and a crown for the king.

There are several possible explanations for the bat; one is that bats are simply quite common in the area. The second theory is that on 9 October 1238, when James I was about to enter the city, re-conquering it from the Moors, a bat landed on the top of his flag, which he interpreted as a good omen. Following his victory, the bat were then added to the coat of arms.

In May 2013, it was reported that DC Comics had started a legal case against the club, claiming that the new bat image design was too similar to Batman.[67] The club issued a statement clarifying that it had intended to use a revised version of its bat logo for a line of casual clothing and applied for permission from the Office of Harmonisation of the Internal Market but the application was dropped after DC Comics filed an objection, not a lawsuit.[68] DC Comics again filed a complaint with the EU's office of IP opposing the trademark application made by Valencia for its centennial logo, claiming there is likely to be confusion with its Batman’s symbol.[69]

Players

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See also: List of Valencia CF players

Current squad

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As of 2 September 2025[70]

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  MKD Stole Dimitrievski
3 DF  ESP José Copete
4 DF  GUI Mouctar Diakhaby (4th captain)
5 DF  ESP César Tárrega (vice-captain)
7 FW  NED Arnaut Danjuma
8 MF  ESP Javi Guerra
9 FW  ESP Hugo Duro
10 MF  POR André Almeida
11 FW  ESP Luis Rioja
12 DF  POR Thierry Correia
13 GK  ESP Cristian Rivero
14 DF  ESP José Gayà (captain)
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 MF  ARG Lucas Beltrán (on loan from Fiorentina)
16 FW  ESP Diego López
17 FW  BEL Largie Ramazani (on loan from Leeds United)
18 MF  ESP Pepelu
19 FW  ESP Dani Raba
20 DF  GLP Dimitri Foulquier (3rd captain)
21 DF  ESP Jesús Vázquez
22 MF  FRA Baptiste Santamaria
23 MF  SUI Filip Ugrinić
24 DF  SUI Eray Cömert
25 GK  ESP Julen Agirrezabala (on loan from Athletic Bilbao)

Reserve team

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Main article: Valencia CF Mestalla

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
26 DF  ESP Rubén Iranzo
27 FW  ESP David Otorbi
29 MF  ESP Lucas Núñez
No. Pos. Nation Player
36 MF  ESP Javi Navarro
37 FW  ESP Aimar Blázquez

Out on loan

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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
— DF  ESP Iker Córdoba (at Mirandés until 30 June 2026)
— DF  TUR Cenk Özkacar (at 1. FC Köln until 30 June 2026)
— MF  ESP Sergi Canós (at Valladolid until 30 June 2026)
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  ESP Pablo López (at Mirandés until 30 June 2026)
— FW  ESP Alberto Marí (at Mirandés until 30 June 2026)

Coaching staff

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Current technical staff
Position Staff
Technical director Spain Miguel Ángel Corona
Head coach Spain Carlos Corberán
Assistant head coach Spain Jorge Alarcón
Spain Josep Alcácer
England Martin Drury
Field assistant coach Spain Ángel de las Heras
Goalkeeping coach Spain Marcos Abad
Spain José Manuel Ochotorena
Team Manager Spain Voro
Fitness coach Spain Juan Monar
Spain Rafael Aranda
Analyst Spain Fran Lapiedra
Assistant fitness coach Spain Sergi Benet
Assistant goalkeeping coach Spain Andoni Ochotorena
Chief of medical services Spain Pedro López
Delegate Spain David Rangel
Chief of kit man Spain Chemanu López

Last updated: 28 December 2024
Source: Valencia CF

Notable coaches

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Main article: List of Valencia CF managers
The following coaches have all won at least one major trophy when in charge of the club
Name Period Total
Domestic International
LL CdR SC UCL UCWC UEL UIC USC
Spain Ramón Encinas Dios 1939–42 2 1 1 - - - - - –
Spain Eduardo Cubells 1943–46 1 1 - - - - - - –
Spain Luis Casas Pasarín 1946–48 1 1 - - - - - - –
Spain Jacinto Quincoces 1948–54 3 - 2 1 - - - - –
Spain Domingo Balmanya 1960–62 1 - - - - - 1 - –
Argentina Alejandro Scopelli 1962–63 1 - - - - - 1 - –
Spain Edmundo Suárez 1966–68 1 - 1 - - - - - –
Argentina Alfredo Di Stéfano 1970–74, 1979–80, 1986–88 2 1 - - - 1 - - –
Spain Bernardino Pérez 1979, 1980–82 2 - 1 - - - - - 1
Italy Claudio Ranieri 1997–99, 2004–05 3 - 1 - - - - 1 1
Argentina Héctor Cúper 1999–01 1 - - 1 - - - - –
Spain Rafael Benítez 2001–04 3 2 - - - - 1 - –
Netherlands Ronald Koeman 2007–08 1 - 1 - - - - - –
Spain Marcelino 2017–19 1 - 1 - - - - - –
Total 1919– 23 6 8 2 0 1 3 1 2

LL. = La Liga; CdR = Copa del Rey; SC = Supercopa de España; UCL = UEFA Champions League; UCWC = UEFA Cup Winners' Cup; UEL = UEFA Europa League; UIC = UEFA Intertoto Cup; USC = UEFA Super Cup

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Presidents

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Period President
1919–1922 Octavio Milego
1922 Alfredo Aigües
1922 Francisco Vidal Muñoz
1922–1924 Ramón Leonarte Ribera
1924 Francisco Zarandieta
1924–1925 Pablo Verdeguer Comes
1925–1929 Facundo Pascual Quilis
1929–1932 Juan Giménez Cánovas
1932–1933 Manuel del Moral
1933–1935 Adolfo Royo Soriano
1935–1936 Francisco Almenar
1936 Luis Casanova Giner
1939–1940 Alfredo Giménez Buesa
1940–1959 Luis Casanova Giner
 
Period President
1959–1961 Vicente Iborra Gil
1961–1973 Julio de Miguel
1973–1975 Francisco Casares
1975 Alfredo Cervera
1976–1983 José Ramos Costa
1983 José Barrachina
1983–1986 Vicente Alfonso
1986 Pedro García
1986–1990 Arturo Tuzón
1990 José Domingo
1990–1993 Arturo Tuzón
1993–1994 Melchor Hoyos
1994–1997 Francisco Roig Alfonso
1997–2001 Pedro García
 
Period President
2001–2004 Jaume Ortí
2004–2008 Juan Bautista Soler
2008 Agustín Morera
2008–2009 Vicente Soriano
2009 Javier Gómez Molina
2009–2013 Manuel Llorente
2013 Vicente Andreu
2013–2014 Amadeo Salvo
2014–2017 Lay Hoon Chan
2017–2022 Anil Murthy
2022–2025 Lay Hoon Chan
2022–2025 Kiat Lim

Player records

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Main article: List of Valencia CF records and statistics
Full-back Amedeo Carboni, the foreigner with the most appearances (350)
Most appearances
Rank Player Nationality Apps Years
1 Fernando Spain 556 1983–1998
2 Ricardo Arias Spain 521 1976–1992
3 David Albelda Spain 485 1995–2013
4 Miguel Ángel Angulo Spain 434 1996–2009
5 Manuel Mestre Spain 424 1956–1969
6 Santiago Cañizares Spain 416 1998–2008
7 Enrique Saura Spain 400 1975–1985
8 Dani Parejo Spain 383 2011–2020
9 José Gayá Spain 376 2012–present
10 José Claramunt Spain 375 1966–1978
Most goals
Rank Player Nationality Goals Years
1 Mundo Spain

238

1939–1950
2 Waldo Machado Brazil 160 1961–1970
3 Mario Kempes Argentina 149 1976–1981
1982–1984
4 Fernando Spain 143 1983–1998
5 David Villa Spain 130 2005–2010
6 Silvestre Igoa Spain 117 1941–1950
7 Manuel Badenes Spain 102 1950–1956
8 Vicente Seguí Spain 91 1946–1959
9 Luboslav Penev Bulgaria 88 1989–1995
10 Epi Fernández Spain 87 1940–1949

Transfers

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Gonçalo Guedes is the most expensive signing in Valencia's history, costing €40m in 2018.
Record transfer fees paid by Valencia
Rank Player Fee (€) Paid to Date
1 Portugal Gonçalo Guedes 40,000,000 France Paris Saint-Germain 2018
2 Netherlands Jasper Cillessen 35,000,000 Spain Barcelona 2019
3 Spain Rodrigo 30,000,000 Portugal Benfica 2015
4 Spain Álvaro Negredo 28,000,000 England Manchester City 2014
5 Spain Joaquín 25,000,000 Spain Real Betis 2006
Argentina Enzo Pérez Portugal Benfica 2015
Central African Republic Geoffrey Kondogbia Italy Internazionale 2018
8 Argentina Pablo Aimar 24,000,000 Argentina River Plate 2001
9 Tunisia Aymen Abdennour 22,000,000 France Monaco 2015
10 Argentina Ezequiel Garay 20,000,000 Russia Zenit Saint Petersburg 2016
The largest transfer involving Valencia was the sale of Gaizka Mendieta to Lazio for €48 million in 2001.
Record transfer fees received by Valencia
Pos. Player Fee (€) Received from Date
1 Spain Gaizka Mendieta 48,000,000 Italy Lazio 2001
2 Argentina Nicolás Otamendi 45,000,000 England Manchester City 2015
3 Portugal Gonçalo Guedes 41,500,000 England Wolverhampton Wanderers 2022
4 Germany Shkodran Mustafi 41,000,000[71] England Arsenal 2016
5 Portugal João Cancelo 40,400,000 Italy Juventus 2018
6 Spain David Villa 40,000,000 Spain Barcelona 2010
7 Portugal André Gomes 35,000,000 Spain Barcelona 2016
8 Spain David Silva 33,000,000 England Manchester City 2010
9 Argentina Claudio López 32,000,000 Italy Lazio 2000
10 Spain Paco Alcácer 30,000,000 Spain Barcelona 2016
Spain Roberto Soldado England Tottenham Hotspur 2013

Seasons

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Main article: List of Valencia CF seasons

Honours

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Main article: List of Valencia CF records and statistics
Type Competition Titles Seasons
Domestic La Liga 6 1941–42, 1943–44, 1946–47, 1970–71, 2001–02, 2003–04
Segunda División 2 1930–31, 1986–87
Copa del Rey 8 1941, 1948–49, 1954, 1966–67, 1978–79, 1998–99, 2007–08, 2018–19
Supercopa de España 1 1999
Copa Eva Duarte 1 1949
Continental European Cup Winners' Cup 1 1979–80
UEFA Cup 1 2003–04
European Super Cup/UEFA Super Cup 2 1980, 2004
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 2 1961–62, 1962–63
UEFA Intertoto Cup 1 1998
Regional Levante Championship / Valencian Championship 10 1922–23, 1924–25, 1925–26, 1926–27, 1930–31, 1931–32, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1936–37, 1939–40[72]

Awards & recognitions

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  • IFFHS The World's Club Team of the Year: 2004

Valencia CF in international football

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Main article: Valencia CF in European football

The Academy: Training Centre Foundation Valencia CF

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Since May 2009, Valencia CF has had a training centre, this is the first multidisciplinary training center for a football club in Spain.[73]

The Training Centre Foundation Valencia CF "The Academy" offers university education,[74] classroom training, and online training related to sport and football (soccer).[75]

Valencia CF is one of the few clubs in Spain that organises a Sport Management MBA, the MBA in International Sport Management, currently performs with Valencia Catholic University Saint Vincent Martyr.[76]

On the 90th anniversary of Valencia CF, the academy opened with the University of Valencia the first university course that studied the history of a football club, Valencia CF is the first football club in Spain to be an object of study in college.[77]

Motorsports involvement

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Valencia CF fans

Valencia CF were also involved in motorsports such as Formula One, Super GT, MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3, 250cc and Formula Nippon. Valencia CF was an official partner of Panasonic Toyota Racing in 2003 until 2008 to commemorate Toyota as their shirt sponsor. Valencia CF also sponsored all Toyota-engined Formula Nippon teams and also Toyota Super GT teams in GT500 and GT300 cars. In 2009, Valencia CF became an official partner of former 250cc team Stop And Go Racing Team and in 2014 of Aspar Team in MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 classes, respectively.

Esports involvement

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In June 2016, Valencia opened an esports division with presences in Hearthstone, Rocket League and League of Legends – in the last case, they joined Beşiktaş, Santos, Schalke and PSG in acquiring League teams. They announced their League roster on 13 July, composed mostly of Spanish players, including some with European League of Legends Championship Series (EU LCS) experience.[78]

In November 2020, Valencia CF eSports launched a team on Arena of Valor in Thailand. The team consist of six Thai players, competing in the RoV Pro League competitions. They joined the local club Buriram United FC, and after that, French club Paris Saint-Germain FC in acquiring AoV teams.[citation needed]

See also

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Sources

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  • Valencia Club de Fútbol (1919–1969), Bodas de Oro (in Spanish), de José Manuel Hernández Perpiñá. 1969, Talleres Tipográficos Vila, S.L.
  • Historia del Valencia F.C. (in Spanish), de Jaime Hernández Perpiñá. 1974, Ediciones Danae, S.A. OCLC 2985617
  • La Gran Historia del Valencia C.F. (in Spanish), de Jaime Hernández Perpiñá. 1994, Levante-EMV. ISBN 84-87502-36-9
  • DVD Valencia C.F. (Historia Temática). Un histórico en la Liga. (in Spanish), 2003, Superdeporte. V-4342-2003

References

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Valencia Club de Fútbol, commonly known as Valencia CF or Los Che, is a professional football club based in , , that competes in , the top division of Spanish football. Founded on 18 March 1919, the club plays its home matches at , a historic venue inaugurated on 20 May 1923 with a current capacity of 49,419 spectators. Renowned for its black-and-white kits and bat emblem, Valencia CF has established itself as one of 's most successful clubs, particularly in both domestic and European competitions. The club's early history featured rapid growth, with its first major successes coming in the 1940s during a golden era that saw three La Liga titles (1941–42, 1943–44, and 1946–47) and two Copa del Rey wins (1941 and 1949). This period of dominance was followed by European breakthroughs in the 1960s, including back-to-back Fairs Cup victories in 1961–62 and 1962–63, which are recognized as precursors to the UEFA Cup. Valencia CF added to its legacy in the late 1970s and early 1980s with a La Liga title in 1970–71, a Copa del Rey in 1979, and the 1979–80 European Cup Winners' Cup—the club's only triumph in that competition—followed by the 1980 UEFA Super Cup. A modern peak arrived under coaches and in the early 2000s, yielding two additional titles (2001–02 and 2003–04), another in 1999, and the 2003–04 , secured with a 2–0 final win over . This success also brought a second in 2004. Overall, Valencia CF has secured six championships, eight trophies (most recently in 2019), three , two , and one European Cup Winners' Cup, alongside minor honours like the 1999 Spanish Super Cup and the 1948–49 Eva Duarte Cup. The club maintains a fierce with local side in the Derbi Valenciano and boasts a dedicated fanbase that averages over 44,000 attendees per home game in the 2025–26 season.

History

Foundation and early years (1919–1939)

Valencia CF was founded on March 18, 1919, when a group of local football enthusiasts, including Gonzalo Medina, Octavio Augusto Milego Díaz, Fernando Marzal, and Andrés Bonilla, formalized the club's creation at a meeting in the Bar Torino in central . This establishment effectively merged efforts from several amateur groups and extinct city teams, marking the birth of a unified professional entity dedicated to football and other sports. Octavio Augusto Milego Díaz served as the club's first president, overseeing the initial organizational steps that positioned as a key player in the region's burgeoning football scene. The club's inaugural match occurred on May 21, 1919, away at Castellón against Gimnástico FC, resulting in a 1-0 defeat, with the lineup featuring players such as Marco, Peris, Julio Gascó, and Marzal. Home games began at the Camp d'Algirós ground, inaugurated on December 7, 1919, where Valencia honed its early competitive edge. By 1923, the club had acquired the Mestalla site for 316,439 pesetas under president Ramón Leónarte, opening the stadium on May 20, 1923, which provided a permanent base for growing ambitions. During this period, Valencia participated in the Campeonato Regional Valenciano, securing its first regional title on February 25, 1923, which qualified the team for its debut in the Copa de España that year. Administrative advancements solidified the club's professional trajectory in 1928, when it joined the for the 1928-29 season, with the first league match on February 17, 1929, yielding a 4-2 victory over . Promotion to followed in 1931 after a strong second-division campaign, reflecting the club's evolution from regional contender to national participant. Key figures like Eduardo Cubells, the first Valencia player to earn an international cap for in 1922, exemplified the emerging talent pool that drove early successes. The (1936-1939) presented severe challenges, disrupting operations as many players departed and the military influenced club affairs, while Mestalla suffered damage from bombings. Under the leadership of Josep Rodríguez Tortajada, Valencia maintained social and sporting activities amid the turmoil, though rumors of potential disbandment circulated due to the instability. Despite these hardships, the club endured, preserving its structure for the post-war period.

Post-war emergence and domestic dominance (1940s)

Following the , which ended in 1939 and left damaged by bombings, Valencia CF underwent significant recovery efforts under new leadership. President Luis Casanova, appointed in 1943, oversaw post-war renovations that expanded the stadium's capacity to around 25,000 spectators in the early , enabling the club to host larger crowds and solidify its position in . This post-war resurgence marked the beginning of Valencia's emergence as a domestic powerhouse, with the club adapting to professional football's growing demands while promoting youth development. Valencia secured its first La Liga title in the 1941–42 season under coach Ramón "Moncho" Encinas, finishing with 19 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, scoring a league-high 85 goals. The team repeated this success in 1943–44, guided by Eduardo Cubells, and claimed a third title in 1946–47 under Luis Casas Pasarín, clinching the latter on after a 6–0 victory over . These achievements were driven by the formidable "delantera eléctrica" forward line—featuring Epifanio Fernández "Epi," Antonio Puchades, Edmundo "Mundo" Suárez, Vicente Asensi, and Guillermo Gorostiza—who combined speed, skill, and prolific scoring, with Mundo netting 27 goals in the inaugural title campaign alone. Suárez, a native and Valencia's all-time leading scorer with 266 goals, exemplified the era's attacking prowess. Despite league dominance, Valencia endured heartbreak in the Copa del Rey, losing three consecutive finals from 1944 to 1946—all at Barcelona's Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, which fans dubbed a "jinx" venue—making the club the only Spanish side to suffer such a streak in the competition's history. These defeats, to Athletic Bilbao (3–1 in 1944) and Real Madrid (twice, 2–1 in 1945 and 3–1 in 1946), intensified emerging rivalries with those clubs, highlighted by fierce league clashes that underscored Valencia's rise against Spain's traditional giants. The decade closed with a 1949 Copa del Rey triumph, capping a period of sustained domestic contention.

European breakthroughs (1960s)

Valencia CF entered European competition for the first time in the , a tournament organized for clubs from cities hosting international trade fairs, with the club qualifying as Valencia's representative following their strong domestic performances in prior decades. Under the guidance of coach Alejandro Scopelli, the team navigated a challenging path, eliminating Nottingham Forest, Lausanne-Sport, and Hibernian before reaching the final against domestic rivals . In the two-legged final, Valencia secured a commanding 6–2 victory in the first leg at on September 8, 1962, thanks to goals from Waldo Machado (two), Vicente Guillot, and others, before drawing 1–1 in the return leg at on September 12, 1962, to win 7–3 on aggregate and claim their inaugural European trophy. Waldo, the Brazilian striker who became the club's all-time leading scorer with 157 goals during his tenure, and Guillot, his seamless midfield partner who provided precise support in attack, were instrumental in this breakthrough, exemplifying the squad's blend of technical skill and resilience. The following season, 1962–63, Valencia defended their Fairs Cup title under new coach Milan Antolkovic, becoming only the second club after to retain the competition. They progressed by overcoming Athletic in a playoff after a 6–6 aggregate draw, followed by victories over Austria Wien, Union Saint-Gilloise, and Birmingham City, culminating in the final against . Valencia triumphed 2–1 in the first leg away on June 23, 1963, with goals from Waldo and Enrique Urtiaga, then sealed the 4–1 aggregate win with a 2–0 home victory on June 26, 1963, scored by Ricardo Mañó and Héctor Núñez. This back-to-back success highlighted the tactical discipline instilled by Antolkovic, who emphasized a balanced approach leveraging the speed of forwards like Waldo and the defensive solidity of players such as José Sanchis in goal and Vicente Piquer at the back. Despite these continental triumphs, La Liga form remained inconsistent, with a seventh-place finish in 1961–62 and similar mid-table results thereafter, as the club prioritized European campaigns amid a rebuilding phase under president Julio de Miguel, who took office in 1961. Domestically, the 1960s saw Valencia secure their seventh in 1966–67, ending a 13-year wait for major silverware, with a 2–1 final win over on July 2, 1967, at ; goals from José Jara and Paquito García proved decisive against a strong Basque side. This victory, achieved through a squad featuring emerging talents like Pepe Claramunt and Juan Cruz Sol alongside veterans, provided a morale boost amid ongoing struggles, where the team hovered around mid-table positions. The European breakthroughs of the early , rooted in the domestic dominance established in the , significantly elevated the club's prestige, transforming Valencia from a regional powerhouse into a recognized European contender and attracting greater international attention to . These achievements laid the groundwork for future successes, underscoring the club's ability to compete at the highest levels despite fluctuating league performances.

Renewed success and challenges (1970s–1980s)

The 1970s marked a period of renewed domestic success for Valencia CF, culminating in their second title during the 1970–71 season. Under the guidance of coach , who had joined the club earlier that year, Valencia secured the championship on the final day of the campaign with a 4–0 victory over , despite a concurrent loss in another match that initially threatened their position. This triumph, achieved with a squad featuring key contributors like midfielders José Claramunt and Enrique Vidal, ended a 24-year league drought and qualified the club for the European Cup for the first time. Building on this momentum, Valencia experienced a surge in European competition during the late 1970s. The team, coached by Di Stéfano until 1974 and later by figures such as Pasieguito, advanced through domestic cups to reach the 1978–79 final, which they won 2–1 against Real Madrid. This victory propelled them into the 1979–80 European Cup Winners' Cup, where they defeated in the semifinals before overcoming 5–4 on penalties in the final at Heysel Stadium, claiming their first major European trophy. Players like forward , who scored crucial goals, and skillful midfielder Daniel Solsona, who contributed eight goals in the 1978–79 season, were instrumental in this glory era, embodying the technical flair that defined the squad. The following year, Valencia capitalized on their European success by winning the against Nottingham Forest. In a , Valencia drew 1–1 at home and won 1–0 away, advancing on away goals thanks to a strike, thus completing a rare continental double for a Spanish club at the time. These achievements in the late 1970s elevated Valencia's profile, fostering growing fan support at Mestalla Stadium, where attendance figures rose significantly during title-winning campaigns, laying the groundwork for organized supporter groups. However, the 1980s brought stagnation and challenges, exacerbated by frequent managerial changes that disrupted team stability. After Di Stéfano's departure in 1982, coaches like Milorad Pavić, Alfredo Arias, and Otto Glória cycled through the role between 1983 and 1985, with none able to replicate prior success amid inconsistent league performances. Financial difficulties intensified under president Vicente Tormo, leading to mounting debts from poor transfer dealings and operational costs, which forced the sale of key assets and weakened the squad. This culminated in relegation from La Liga at the end of the 1984–85 season, as Valencia finished 20th in the table with only 18 points from 34 matches. In the , Valencia endured a turbulent 1985–86 campaign marked by further instability, but recovery came swiftly in 1986–87 under Di Stéfano's return as coach. Leading a revitalized side blending youth academy talents like Fernando Giner and veterans such as goalkeeper José Sanchis, the team secured promotion as champions with 58 points, returning to the top flight after one year. Amid these ups and downs, fan loyalty deepened, with the formation of ultras groups such as in 1983 symbolizing the emergence of passionate, organized support that would define Valencia's terrace culture in subsequent decades.

Revival under new ownership (1990s)

The early 1990s marked a pivotal period of stabilization for Valencia CF following years of financial instability and inconsistent performance, as the club transitioned into a Sociedad Anónima Deportiva (SAD) in 1992, allowing for structured shareholding and improved economic governance. This restructuring was overseen by president Arturo Tuzón, who had assumed leadership in the late 1980s after the club's relegation crisis, emphasizing debt reduction and long-term planning. A key initiative under Tuzón was the inauguration of the in 1992, a modern training facility that enhanced youth integration by providing dedicated infrastructure for the club's academy, fostering talents who would soon break into the first team. Francisco Roig's election as president in March 1994 injected fresh capital through a significant share increase, further solidifying the club's finances and enabling strategic investments in the squad. Under Roig and subsequent leadership, including Pedro Cortés who took over in December 1997, Valencia achieved consistent top-half finishes in throughout the decade, such as second place in 1995–96 and third in 1997–98, reflecting a return to competitiveness after mid-table struggles earlier in the . Coaches like (1991–1994), (1995–1996), and (1997–1998) played crucial roles in this revival, implementing disciplined tactics that maximized the potential of emerging homegrown players. The decade culminated in Valencia's first major trophy in 21 years with the 1998–99 victory, defeating 3–0 in the final on June 26, 1999, at Seville's Estadio Olímpico. This success, under Héctor Cúper's guidance from 1998, was powered by key figures including midfielder , who debuted in 1992 and became a creative linchpin, and forward Claudio López, whose pace and goals earned him the nickname "El Gato." The triumph, alongside a third-place finish in 1999–2000, secured the club's first Champions League qualification, positioning Valencia for greater European ambitions in the new millennium.

Golden era at the top (2000s)

The 2000s marked Valencia CF's most triumphant decade, characterized by sustained domestic and European excellence under strategic leadership and a talented squad. Following the foundations laid in the late 1990s, the club reached the final in 2000 against Real Madrid at the , where they lost 3-0 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, managed by . The following year, under the same coach, Valencia returned to the final at the , drawing 1-1 with Bayern before falling 5-4 in penalties, establishing them as a European powerhouse. Cúper's tenure transitioned to Rafael Benítez in June 2001, who guided Valencia to their first title in 31 years during the 2001–02 season, clinching the championship with a 4-2 victory over Real Madrid on the final day. Benítez's tactical acumen, emphasizing defensive solidity and quick counterattacks, propelled the team to another triumph in 2003–04, secured with a 1-0 win against and confirmed by a 2-0 victory over Sevilla. That same season, Valencia captured the UEFA Cup, defeating 2-0 in the final at the Stadium in , with goals from Vicente and Mista. Their European success continued with a 2-1 victory over in the at the , thanks to late strikes from and . Central to this golden era was president Jaume Ortí, who assumed office in July 2001 and oversaw the two titles and the Cup win before resigning in October 2004 amid internal pressures. Key players included midfielder , whose versatility and set-piece expertise were pivotal in the early Champions League runs before his departure in 2001; Argentine playmaker , who joined in 2001 and provided creative flair with 27 goals in 162 appearances, contributing to both league titles and the Cup; and captain , whose leadership in midfield anchored the team through multiple trophy campaigns. As the decade progressed, Valencia announced ambitious infrastructure plans, with president Juan Bautista Soler unveiling the project in June 2006—a 75,000-capacity designed by Mark Fenwick and Francisco Candela—to replace the aging Mestalla and support ongoing competitiveness.

Financial struggles and transition (2010–2019)

The early marked a period of severe financial distress for Valencia CF, exacerbated by the broader economic crisis in . By 2013, the club's debt had ballooned to over €400 million, prompting urgent measures to ensure solvency. This financial strain led to the sale of key players, including to Manchester City in 2010 for approximately €30 million and to Chelsea in 2011 for €27 million, as the club prioritized debt repayment over squad retention. These transfers, while injecting vital funds, depleted the team's talent pool and contributed to inconsistent performances on the pitch. In response to the escalating crisis, Amadeo Salvo assumed the role of club president in June 2013, focusing on stabilizing operations amid ongoing negotiations with creditors. Under his leadership, Valencia achieved a degree of financial and competitive steadiness, finishing eighth in during the 2013–14 season and securing a spot in the . The club also participated in the Champions League group stage in the 2012–13 campaign, finishing third in their group before dropping into the Europa League, where they advanced to the round of 32. Salvo's tenure emphasized prudent management, including the sacking of manager in December 2013 to refocus the squad. The period culminated in a significant ownership transition in 2014, when Singaporean businessman Peter Lim acquired a 70.4% controlling stake in the club for €94 million in October, following months of negotiations. Lim's arrival brought initial investments, enabling signings such as Nicolás Otamendi and André Gomes, and the appointment of Nuno Espírito Santo as manager in July 2014 on a three-year contract. Under Nuno, Valencia mounted a strong resurgence in the 2014–15 season, reaching the Europa League round of 32 where they fell to Bayer Leverkusen 3–2 on penalties after a 1–1 aggregate, and finishing fourth in La Liga to qualify for the Champions League group stage in 2015–16. However, early signs of fan discontent emerged due to perceived austerity measures and the club's shift toward a more commercial model, despite the on-field progress.

Ownership controversies and recent performance (2020–present)

Since acquired majority ownership of Valencia CF in 2014, fan discontent has grown over perceived mismanagement, lack of investment, and stalled infrastructure projects, with protests intensifying from 2020 onward. Demonstrations escalated in 2024, including thousands of supporters gathering outside before and after a 3-2 defeat to in October, chanting against Lim and highlighting the club's decline. The unrest peaked with boycotts and legal repercussions, such as the detention of two Valencia fans in in September 2024 for displaying an anti-Lim banner during their honeymoon, prompting police warnings and passport confiscations. By early 2025, protests continued amid ongoing fan campaigns for Lim's sale of the club, including organized boycotts of matches and legal petitions to Spanish authorities. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated Valencia's financial woes, slashing revenue by nearly 50% in the 2020-21 season to €108 million due to empty stadiums and reduced commercial income. To mitigate the impact, the club implemented pay cuts for players and staff, as announced in April 2020, aligning with broader measures to preserve liquidity. These challenges delayed progress on the stadium but led to a breakthrough in June 2025, when Valencia secured €322 million in financing from institutions including , enabling resumption of construction on the 70,000-capacity venue, now slated for completion in 2027. On the pitch, Valencia endured a relegation scrap in the 2023-24 La Liga season, surviving through a late unbeaten run that included a notable victory over Real Madrid, finishing ninth overall. The 2024-25 campaign saw further turbulence, with an early slump placing the team in the relegation zone and prompting the sacking of manager in December 2024 after a dismal run; however, they recovered to end mid-table in 12th position with 46 points from 11 wins, 13 draws, and 14 losses. Managerial instability marked the period, with leading from 2021 to 2023, Baraja taking over in late 2023 until his dismissal, and appointed in December 2024 on a through 2027 to stabilize the side. Entering the 2025-26 season, Valencia under Corberán showed mixed early form, drawing 1-1 with in their opener and hovering mid-table with two wins, three draws, and six losses by November. Preseason preparations included five friendlies, such as a 3-0 win over Torino, to build cohesion ahead of the kickoff. Squad reinforcements emphasized defensive solidity, with players like Turkish center-back , who joined permanently in 2023, remaining a key asset despite a brief spell.

Stadium and facilities

Mestalla Stadium

, the historic ground of Valencia CF, was inaugurated on May 20, 1923, with an initial capacity of 17,000 spectators following a friendly against Levante FC. The venue quickly became central to the club's identity, hosting its first international just weeks later and serving as the primary site for throughout most of the club's history. Over the decades, Mestalla underwent significant expansions to accommodate growing fan support. In the , renovations under the "Gran Mestalla" project increased capacity to 45,000 spectators amid the club's successes, building on the pre-war expansion to 25,000 seats in 1927. Further updates in the finalized its modern configuration, resulting in the current capacity of 49,419. Architecturally, Mestalla features enduring elements that enhance its functionality and legacy. Floodlights were installed in 1959, enabling night matches and expanding event possibilities. In 1972, the addition of a social headquarters incorporated a dedicated to the club's and dedicated media facilities, solidifying the stadium's role as a cultural hub for supporters. Mestalla holds profound significance in Valencia CF's identity, having been the stage for pivotal European moments, such as the 2001 UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg where Valencia defeated Leeds United 3-0 to advance to the final. It has also hosted landmark events like the and matches from the , underscoring its status as a fortress for the club and a symbol of Valencian football passion. As of the 2025–26 season, Mestalla remains the primary venue for Valencia CF's home matches, though plans are underway for a transition to a new stadium in the coming years.

Nou Mestalla project

The Nou Mestalla project was first announced by Valencia CF on 10 November 2006 as a modern replacement for the aging , aiming to create a state-of-the-art venue to enhance the club's global standing. Construction began in August 2007 with the pouring of the foundational concrete structure, progressing steadily until financial difficulties stemming from the global economic crisis forced a complete halt in February 2009, leaving the site as an unfinished "ghost stadium" after approximately €150 million had already been invested. The stadium's design, crafted by architects Fenwick Iribarren and engineers from IDOM and Arup, envisions a 70,044-seat capacity venue with a distinctive translucent covering all spectator areas, ensuring from Valencia's intense weather while allowing natural to permeate the bowl. On November 5, 2025, further details were released on the , highlighting its ability to filter Mediterranean and protect all seats. Key sustainable features include a photovoltaic system integrated into the and perimeter, capable of generating green energy and reducing CO2 emissions by an estimated 185 tonnes annually through partnerships like the one with ; additional eco-elements encompass extensive green walls and roofs spanning over 96,500 square meters, rainwater collection systems, and energy-efficient cooling technologies. The total projected cost exceeds €350 million, incorporating the prior €172 million spent on the initial plus new investments for completion, positioning it as one of Europe's most advanced multi-purpose facilities suitable for and events. In a major revival, Valencia CF secured €322 million in financing on 26 June 2025 through a combination of loans, bonds, and institutional support, enabling the project to move forward after over 15 years of dormancy and marking the club's largest non-sporting investment. resumed on 10 January 2025 under the oversight of FCC Construcción, which was contracted as the primary builder to handle structural repairs, metal frameworks, roofing, and facades, with initial site preparation and safety updates completed swiftly to accelerate progress. Recent partnerships include SGS as a key partner for and testing announced on September 29, 2025; the commercialization of offers starting October 14, 2025, expanding to over 6,500 premium seats; and a long-term partnership with MaxAmaze on October 23, 2025, to integrate advanced . The stadium is slated to open in summer , allowing Valencia CF to transition from the interim use of while boosting operational revenues. Strategic partnerships underpin the project's commercial viability, including an August 2025 agreement with Elevate to commercialize , aiming to secure a long-term sponsor to enhance fan engagement and generate substantial income from 2027 onward. Overall, the completed is projected to deliver a uplift through expanded matchday —targeting over 50,000 tickets at €25.7 million—premium , and non-football events, transforming the club's financial landscape and elevating its status in European football.

Club identity

Crest and colours

The crest of Valencia CF has featured the bat as its central symbol since the club's founding on March 18, 1919, drawing directly from the of the city of , which traces its origins to the 13th-century conquest by King Jaume I. The , known locally as "rat penat," embodies strength, vigilance, and victory, rooted in a historical where a bat perched on the king's helmet during of in 1238, interpreted as a divine sign of success that protected the city. This emblem underscores the club's deep ties to Valencian heritage, representing resilience and good fortune in both civic and sporting contexts. The original 1919 crest was a simple circular design incorporating the bat with outstretched wings alongside the initials "VCF" and elements from the regional flag, such as a crown, all rendered in black and white to reflect the club's initial kit palette. Over the decades, the crest underwent several modernizations while preserving the bat's prominence: in the , refinements added subtle heraldic details for clarity; the saw layout adjustments amid post-Civil War redesigns, emphasizing a more streamlined bat; and the introduced a sleeker, minimalist version to align with contemporary branding. The current iteration, adopted in 2019 to mark the club's centenary, features a highly simplified bat with bold VCF initials in an abstract, angular form, evoking the original while symbolizing from past to future. Valencia CF's traditional colours originated as and in , symbolizing purity and the bat's nocturnal essence, respectively, and forming the basis of the home kit's striped pattern. Orange, inspired by the Senyera's warm tones, was incorporated in the late as a secondary accent, becoming the second-most prevalent shade after and adding vibrancy to the identity. Away kits have historically varied, often featuring solid or with orange highlights to maintain the core palette's cohesion.

Kits and sponsorships

Valencia CF's kits have evolved significantly since the club's early days, reflecting changes in design trends, commercial partnerships, and the integration of the club's iconic bat crest. The primary kit supplier during the 1980s was , which provided kits from 1980 to 1982, marking an early adoption of major international brands. returned as supplier from 2014 to 2019, during a period of competitive resurgence. Since the 2019–20 season, Puma has served as the official kit manufacturer under a long-term agreement renewed in 2023, extending the partnership through at least 2029 and emphasizing innovative designs inspired by Valencian heritage. The club's traditional home kit features a white shirt with black accents, often incorporating orange highlights to evoke the region's vibrant , paired with black and socks. This pays homage to the club's founding identity while allowing for creative variations, such as subtle patterns drawn from local . Notable designs from the 2000s, produced by Nike, included special editions for [Champions League](/page/Champions League) campaigns, like the 2000–01 home kit with a clean white base and Terra Mítica sponsorship, worn during the club's run to the final. These kits blended simplicity with bold sponsor placements, symbolizing Valencia's golden era achievements. Sponsorships have been integral to kit and club finances, with prominent front-of- deals shaping visual identity. Historically, Chevrolet served as the main sponsor from 2014 to 2019, aligning with the club's international ambitions during that period. For the 2025–26 season, TM Grupo Inmobiliario appears as the front sponsor, while Divina Seguros occupies the sleeve, and Škoda continues as a premium kit partner focused on vehicle branding. These sponsorship arrangements have significantly boosted revenue, with total sponsorship income exceeding €20 million in the 2023–24 season, accounting for a substantial portion of the club's commercial earnings and supporting operations amid financial challenges.

Anthem and fan culture

The official anthem of Valencia CF, "Amunt València", is a cry sung by fans before matches to express collective pride and unwavering support for the club. The lyrics, written in Valencian, highlight themes of unity and devotion, with lines such as "Amunt València, Visca el València, del nostre cor, units com sempre, els valencianistes et seguirem," translating to an affirmation of following the team together in every stadium for victory. Performed to an upbeat melody, it fosters a sense of communal identity among supporters at . Valencia CF's fan culture is vibrant and passionate, centered around organized supporter groups and longstanding traditions. The primary ultras collective, Curva Nord, coordinates displays in the northern stand, drawing from historic factions like Ultras Yomus, founded in 1983 as one of the club's earliest radical fan organizations. However, Ultra Yomus faced a permanent ban from Mestalla in 2019 due to repeated incidents of and extremism, leading to the group's dissolution and a of fan activities under less radical structures within Curva Nord. Home attendances have historically exceeded 50,000, with the stadium record of 55,000 set during a 2009 match against Sevilla; however, as of the 2025–26 season, average attendance stands at around 44,000, underscoring the loyal turnout even in challenging seasons. A key element of supporter traditions is the waving of scarves during player arrivals, warm-ups, and key moments, symbolizing solidarity and creating a sea of orange-and-white in the stands. This practice intensifies during the Derbi Valenciano, the fierce local rivalry with , which has spanned over a century and evolved into one of Spain's most heated city derbies, marked by passionate chants and displays that emphasize regional pride. Since the 2014 takeover by owner , fan discontent has woven into the culture through adapted chants and organized s, beginning notably in 2015 and escalating with mass demonstrations outside Mestalla, including banners and songs calling for his departure to perceived mismanagement. These actions, such as the 2019 gatherings with "Lim Go Home" slogans, have become a regular fixture, blending traditional support with calls for club reform while maintaining the core spirit of unity.

Organisation and personnel

Ownership and presidents

Valencia Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. (commonly known as Valencia CF) operates as a Sociedad Anónima Deportiva, a mandated by Spanish law for professional football clubs since to ensure financial transparency and professional management. The club's first president was Octavio Augusto Milego Díaz, elected in following the founding meeting where his name was drawn by lot from candidates. Key figures in later decades included Jaume Ortí, who served from 2001 to 2004 and oversaw the club's titles in 2002 and 2004. In the 2010s, amid severe financial distress, —the club's primary creditor—assumed significant control after extending loans totaling around €320 million to fund the project, effectively holding a majority stake until the 2014 sale. Singaporean billionaire , through his company Meriton Holdings, acquired 70.4% of the shares for approximately €100 million in October 2014, rescuing the club from potential bankruptcy. Lim's ownership has faced ongoing controversies, including widespread fan protests and petitions demanding the sale of the club due to perceived mismanagement and declining performance. In March 2025, Lim appointed his son, Kiat Lim, as president, replacing Chan Lay Hoon; Kiat had served as a director since 2022. As of 2025, the board of directors is chaired by Kiat Lim (Lim Wee Kiat), with members including Khojama Kalimuddin, Koh Kim Huat, Ong Pang Liang, , and others, all aligned with Holdings' interests.

Current coaching staff

The current head coach of Valencia CF is , a native of Cheste, , who was appointed on December 25, 2024, with a contract running until June 30, 2027. Corberán, aged 42, previously managed West Bromwich Albion in the English , where he oversaw over 100 matches and led the team to a playoff for promotion in the prior season. Corberán's coaching staff emphasizes a high-pressing tactical approach, adapted from his successful implementations at clubs like Huddersfield Town and West Bromwich Albion, focusing on aggressive attacking presses to regain possession quickly and transition into counter-attacks. This style has been evident in Valencia's shift away from a deep defensive block toward more proactive pressing during the 2025–26 season. The first-team coaching and support staff as of November 2025 includes the following key members:
RoleNameNationalityAgeAppointment Date
Head Coach42December 25, 2024
Assistant CoachJorge Alarcón37December 25, 2024
Assistant CoachÁngel de las Heras-December 25, 2024
Assistant CoachJosep Alcácer46January 3, 2025
Goalkeeping CoachMarcos Abad40December 28, 2024
Fitness CoachJuan Monar45July 1, 2022
Fitness CoachSergi Benet48February 14, 2023
Fitness CoachRafa Aranda51December 25, 2024
Match AnalystFran Lapiedra50July 1, 2020
PhysiotherapistZurdi62July 1, 2017
Post-2025 preseason, notable hires included assistant coach Josep Alcácer and fitness coach Rafa Aranda to bolster the technical and conditioning support amid the squad's adaptation to Corberán's demands. The medical and technical team, led by physiotherapist Zurdi, focuses on and optimization, with analysts like Fran Lapiedra providing data-driven insights for .

Notable managers

One of the most influential figures in Valencia CF's modern history was , who managed the club from 2001 to 2004. During his tenure, he transformed Valencia into a dominant force in Spanish and European football, securing two titles in the 2001–02 and 2003–04 seasons—the club's first league championships since 1971. Benítez also led the team to victory in the , defeating 2–0 in the final to complete a domestic-international double that season. Over 160 matches in all competitions, he achieved 89 wins, 38 draws, and 33 losses, yielding a win percentage of approximately 56%. Preceding Benítez, Héctor Cúper guided Valencia from 1999 to 2001, establishing a solid foundation with a defensive-oriented style that propelled the club to unprecedented European success. Under Cúper, Valencia reached the UEFA Champions League finals in both 2000 (losing 3–0 to Real Madrid) and 2001 (losing 5–1 on aggregate to Bayern Munich after extra time in the second leg), marking the only times the club has appeared in the competition's showpiece event. He also finished as La Liga runners-up in consecutive seasons (1999–2000 and 2000–01), showcasing consistency at the domestic level. In 117 matches, Cúper recorded 66 wins, 27 draws, and 24 losses, for a win percentage of 56%. Earlier, in a challenging period following Valencia's relegation to the , took charge from January 1986 to March 1988. The legendary forward-turned-coach revitalized the squad, leading them to immediate promotion back to by winning the 1986–87 title with 46 points from 38 matches. Di Stéfano's emphasis on youth integration and tactical discipline helped stabilize the club during his 50-match stint, where he averaged 1.06 points per match. His efforts laid the groundwork for Valencia's mid-table security in the top flight during the 1987–88 season before his departure. In more recent years, managed Valencia from July 2014 to November 2015 during the early phase of Peter Lim's ownership. Appointed to restore competitiveness, Nuno guided the team to a fourth-place finish in the season, securing qualification for the first time in four years with 73 points. His high-pressing system emphasized quick transitions, though inconsistencies led to his amid a poor start to the following campaign. Across 62 matches, Nuno averaged 1.81 points per match. José Bordalás served as manager from May 2021 to June 2022, specializing in defensive resilience during a turbulent era marked by financial and ownership issues. Tasked with averting relegation, Bordalás implemented a compact 4-4-2 formation that yielded gritty results, ensuring Valencia's survival in the 2021–22 La Liga season with a 13th-place finish and 41 points from 46 matches, averaging 1.46 points per game. His no-nonsense approach focused on set-piece threats and counter-attacks, stabilizing the club despite limited resources, before his contract was terminated at the end of the season.

Current team

First-team squad

The first-team squad of Valencia CF for the 2025–26 season consists of 23 players, blending experienced leaders with emerging talents, under the management of . The team has shown resilience early in the LaLiga campaign, positioned 17th in the lower half of the table with a focus on defensive solidity and counter-attacking play, despite injury challenges. Captain , a long-serving left-back and academy product, anchors the defense and has amassed over 385 official appearances for the club as of November 2025, placing him among Valencia's historical greats. Key performers this season include forwards and , who are tied as the team's top LaLiga scorers with three goals each through 12 matches, contributing significantly to Valencia's 10 goals scored league-wide. Javi Guerra has been a standout in build-up play, featuring in all 12 LaLiga games and providing creative impetus from central positions. Goalkeeper has solidified his role as the primary shot-stopper, starting every league match and recording three clean sheets. However, the squad has faced setbacks from injuries, notably centre-back Mouctar Diakhaby's issue (expected return late November 2025) and winger Largie Ramazani's muscle problem (expected return late November 2025), which have tested the depth in defense and attack. Earlier in the season, Gayà overcame a calf injury in September, while recovered from a strain to resume scoring form. The squad, as of November 2025, is detailed below by position, including squad numbers assigned in September.

Goalkeepers

No.PlayerAgeNationality
131 /
13Cristian Rivero27
2524

Defenders

No.PlayerAgeNationality
3José Copete26
428 / France
5César Tárrega23
1226 /
14 (captain)30
2032 /
21Jesús Vázquez22
2427 /

Midfielders

No.PlayerAgeNationality
8Javi Guerra22
10André Almeida25
1524 /
1827
2230
23Filip Ugrinic26

Forwards

No.PlayerAgeNationality
728 /
926
11Luis Rioja32
16Diego López23
1724 /
19Dani Raba30

Reserve and academy teams

Valencia CF Mestalla, the club's reserve team, competes in Group III of the during the 2025–26 season, with ambitions to secure promotion to the through strong performances in the latter stages of the campaign. As of early November 2025, after nine matches, the sits in 13th place with seven points, having recorded one win, four draws, and four losses, while focusing on integrating young prospects into competitive matches to build experience. This setup allows players to gain exposure in Spain's fourth tier, serving as a crucial bridge between youth development and senior football. The under-19 and younger squads participate in various national and international youth competitions, including the División de Honor Juvenil for the U19 team. In the 2025/26 , the U19 side qualified for the knockout rounds via the domestic league path, notably advancing with a victory in their October 2025 qualifier against an opponent in the preliminary phase. Younger age groups, such as U17 and U16, compete in regional leagues and development tournaments, emphasizing tactical growth and physical conditioning aligned with the club's philosophy. The reserve and academy structure facilitates a clear promotion pipeline, exemplified by the call-up of academy midfielder Pablo López to the first-team preseason training in 2025 under manager . This pathway has seen several youth players receive opportunities with the senior squad, enhancing the overall talent flow within the organization. All reserve and academy teams share training facilities at the Ciudad Deportiva de , a 180,000 m² complex featuring multiple natural and artificial pitches, a gymnasium, rehabilitation center, and player residences to support daily operations and long-term development.

Players on loan

In the 2025–26 season, Valencia CF has loaned out several players to other clubs, primarily to provide them with regular playing time for development and to optimize squad management under owner Peter Lim's emphasis on youth integration and financial prudence. This approach aligns with the club's policy of using loans to build experience in competitive environments, particularly for emerging talents, while maintaining depth at Mestalla. Typically involving 5–7 players, these arrangements include standard recall options mid-season if needed for the parent club. Notable loans include Turkish centre-back Cenk , who joined in the on a season-long deal ending June 30, 2026, to regain form after limited appearances at . Forward joined CD in the on from September 1, 2025, after a contract extension, to sharpen his finishing in regular action. These moves have allowed loaned players to contribute meaningfully early in the season, such as Özkacar's defensive solidity in Köl's backline, though full performance impacts will be assessed upon potential returns.
PlayerPositionAgeDestinationLeagueLoan End Date
Centre-Back2530/06/2026
Centre-Forward2330/06/2026

Youth development

Valencia CF Academy

The Valencia CF Academy, based at the Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna since its inauguration in , functions as the club's central hub for youth football development. Spanning 180,000 square meters, the facility features 10 pitches, including four of natural grass and six artificial surfaces, and caters primarily to players aged 8 to 19 across various competitive levels. These resources are shared with the , enabling integrated training environments. The academy's methodology draws from the Spanish football tradition, prioritizing technical proficiency and possession-oriented play to cultivate versatile, intelligent players. This approach emphasizes individual skill development over prescriptive tactics, incorporating elements of bravery, , and emotional resilience, supported by multidisciplinary staff in areas like physiotherapy and . Partnerships with local schools and clubs, such as through the VCF Escoles program, integrate academic education with football training to promote holistic growth. Accommodating more than 300 players in its structure of age-group teams, the operates with an annual budget surpassing €10 million as of 2024, funding , facilities maintenance, and player welfare programs. This investment underscores a commitment to sustainable talent nurturing, with approximately 80% of participants sourced from the Valencia region. In recent developments, the 's under-19 team has competed in the 2025/26 , providing exposure to elite European youth competition. Complementing this, Valencia CF has bolstered its global network, with targeted expansion into to identify and recruit promising talents aligned with the club's philosophy.

Notable graduates

Valencia CF's academy has produced several world-class talents who have achieved significant success both domestically and internationally. Among the most prominent is , who joined the club's at age 14 and made his professional debut on loan at during the 2004–05 season, followed by a loan to Celta Vigo in 2005–06, before making his first-team debut for Valencia in 2006. Over the next four seasons with Valencia, Silva established himself as a key midfielder, contributing to the team's 2008 victory and earning a spot in Spain's 2010 FIFA World Cup-winning squad. His subsequent transfer to Manchester City in 2010 marked the beginning of a decade-long stardom in the , where he won four titles and became a club legend with over 436 appearances and 77 goals. Another standout graduate is , who arrived at Valencia's academy from at age 14 and made his senior debut for the club on 11 November 2010 in a match against . Limited opportunities led to a move to in 2011, where he flourished, but his time at Valencia honed his technical skills as an attacking midfielder. Joining Real Madrid in 2013 for a reported €30 million, Isco won five titles, three crowns, and contributed to Spain's international campaigns, including the 2012 . His versatility and creativity made him a pivotal player in Madrid's dominant era. In more recent years, exemplifies the academy's ongoing talent pipeline. , who joined at age six, debuted for the senior team on 30 November 2017 in a tie against , followed by his debut against in December 2017. Before departing for Manchester City in 2020, he amassed 97 appearances across all competitions, scoring 15 goals and providing assists that showcased his pace and finishing as a winger. At City, Torres secured a title in his debut season and later moved to in 2022, where he has continued to compete at the elite level, including winning the 2023 title. More recently, , who progressed through the academy after joining at a young age, made his first-team debut in 2023 and has established himself as a key centre-back for Valencia CF as of 2025. The impact of Valencia CF's academy since 2000 is evident in its production of players who have collectively won multiple titles and contributed to Spain's 2010 World Cup triumph, with graduates like , , , and achieving these honors at clubs such as Real Madrid and . This legacy underscores the academy's role in nurturing talent capable of succeeding on the global stage.

Records and statistics

Club records

Valencia CF's club records reflect the team's historical dominance in domestic and European competitions, as well as its strong fanbase and financial milestones. has hosted some of the highest attendances in Spanish football history, with a record of 55,000 spectators during a 2009 match against Sevilla, underscoring the passionate support for Los Che. Valencia's most emphatic domestic victory came in an 8–0 win against Sporting Gijón in 1953. In European competitions, the largest margin of victory was a 7–0 win against Genk in 2011–12, highlighting Valencia's strength on the continental stage during the late 1990s and early 2000s. On the financial front, significant transfer fees received include €23 million (base) for the sale of Ferran Torres to Manchester City in 2020, supporting squad rebuilding efforts.

Player statistics

Valencia CF's player statistics highlight the club's rich history of prolific goalscorers and long-serving players who have contributed significantly to its success across domestic and European competitions. The all-time leading goalscorer for the club is Edmundo Suárez, known as Mundo, who netted 238 goals in 325 appearances between 1939 and 1950, primarily during the post-war era when Valencia dominated . His record underscores the club's early offensive prowess, with many goals coming in high-scoring matches that helped secure multiple league titles. Following closely are other legends like , who scored 129 goals in 245 appearances from 2005 to 2010, establishing himself as a modern icon with his clinical finishing in both and . In terms of appearances, Fernando Gómez holds the record with 554 matches for Valencia between 1984 and 1998, a testament to his versatility as a and his during the club's transitional periods. Ricardo Arias ranks third with 518 appearances from 1976 to 1992, known for his defensive solidity and consistency in the backline during Valencia's push for European spots. These records reflect the club's tradition of nurturing homegrown talent, with many players spending over a decade in the first team. Among foreign players, Argentine stands out as a top goalscorer, tallying 146 goals across all competitions between 1974–1976 and 1982–1984, including a standout 28-goal season in 1976–77 that earned him the and propelled Valencia to the league title. Brazilian Waldo Machado follows with 158 goals across all competitions during his 1962–1969 stint, noted for his flair and contribution to two wins. These imports have been instrumental in elevating Valencia's international profile, blending technical skill with goal-scoring instinct. As of November 2025, active player has made approximately 400 official appearances since his debut in 2012, solidifying his role as captain and left-back mainstay. His endurance highlights ongoing youth development success, with Gayà contributing to recent triumphs while ranking in the top 10 all-time list.
CategoryPlayerRecordPeriod
All-time top goalscorerEdmundo Suárez (Mundo)238 goals1939–1950
Most appearancesFernando Gómez554 matches1984–1998
Top foreign goalscorer146 goals (all competitions)1974–1976, 1982–1984
Active leader (appearances)~400 matches2012–present

Transfer history

Valencia CF has a history of significant player trading, particularly in developing and selling talent to larger clubs, which has been a key financial strategy for the club. The most expensive sale in the club's history was to for €48 million in 2001. Other notable departures include defender to for €44.5 million in 2014 and defender to for €41 million in 2016. On the incoming side, the record purchase is winger from Paris Saint-Germain for €40 million in 2018, followed by goalkeeper from for €35 million in 2019. Under owner , who acquired majority control in 2014, Valencia has maintained a negative net spend—meaning overall profit from transfers—totaling over €200 million in sales while keeping expenditures lower. This approach has involved selling high-profile players like to Juventus for €40.4 million in 2018 and to Manchester City for €23 million in 2020, often to balance the club's finances amid stadium debt and operational costs. In the 2025 summer transfer window, Valencia focused on cost-effective moves, with incoming transfers including free agent from and loan signing from Leeds United, alongside the return of defender from loan at . Outgoings emphasized loans, such as those for young prospects, contributing to a positive net balance of approximately €14.5 million for the 2025/26 season.
CategoryPlayerClubYearFee (€m)
Record SalesGaizka MendietaLazio200148.0
Nicolás OtamendiPorto201444.5
Shkodran MustafiArsenal201641.0
João CanceloJuventus201840.4
Record PurchasesGonçalo GuedesParis Saint-Germain201840.0
Jasper CillessenBarcelona201935.0

Honours

Domestic competitions

Valencia CF has achieved significant success in Spain's top domestic competitions, securing six La Liga titles, eight Copa del Rey trophies, and one Supercopa de España. These accomplishments highlight the club's prominence in Spanish football, particularly during the post-World War II era and the early 2000s, when it emerged as a consistent challenger to the dominance of Real Madrid and Barcelona. In , Valencia has won the championship six times, with the first three titles coming in the 1940s amid a period of rapid ascent following the . The club clinched the 1941–42 season under coach Ramón Encinas, followed by victories in 1943–44 and 1946–47 led by figures like Luis Casas Pasarín. After a long drought, Valencia returned to the top in the 1970–71 campaign with as manager, marking their first title in over two decades. The modern era brought further glory under and , with triumphs in 2001–02 and 2003–04, the latter featuring a dominant 77-point season and key contributions from players like Mista and .
SeasonManagerKey Notes
1941–42Ramón EncinasFirst title for the club
1943–44Luis Casas PasarínSecond title in the 1940s
1946–47Luis Casas PasarínThird title in the 1940s
1970–71Ended 23-year drought
2001–02UEFA Champions League runners-up
2003–0477 points, Mista top scorer (25 goals)
Valencia's Copa del Rey record stands at eight victories, establishing it as one of Spain's most successful cup teams. The first win came in 1941 against Real Madrid in the final, setting the tone for future successes. Subsequent triumphs included 1949 (defeating 1–0), 1954 (3–0 over ), 1967 (2–1 against Real Madrid), 1979 (2–0 extra-time win over Real Madrid), 1999 (1–0 versus ), 2008 (3–1 against ), and the most recent in 2019 (2–1 upset over ). These victories often provided silverware during league title droughts, with the 2019 final under ending an 11-year domestic trophy absence.
YearOpponent in FinalScore
1941Real Madrid CF3–1
1949Athletic Club1–0
19543–0
19672–1
19792–0 (a.e.t.)
19991–0
20083–1
20192–1
The club claimed its sole in 1999, defeating 4–3 on aggregate across two legs. In the first match at Mestalla, Claudio López scored the lone goal for a 1–0 win, while the return leg at ended 3–3, with goals from , Juan Sánchez, and Pedro Farinós securing the trophy as holders from the previous season. Additionally, Valencia won the Eva Duarte Cup in 1948–49. Overall, Valencia has participated in 90 La Liga seasons (out of 91 possible) since its inaugural top-flight campaign in 1931–32, missing only the 1986–87 season, as of the 2024–25 season. This near-continuous presence underscores the club's stability, with immediate promotion back under coach highlighting its resilience.

International competitions

Valencia CF has achieved notable success in international competitions, particularly in European club tournaments, securing several prestigious titles that underscore the club's prominence on the continental stage. The team's international journey began with triumphs in the early precursor to modern UEFA competitions, evolving into appearances in high-stakes finals during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. These accomplishments, built upon strong domestic foundations, have cemented Valencia's reputation as one of Spain's most competitive clubs in Europe. The club first tasted international glory by winning the , a tournament for cities hosting trade fairs that served as a forerunner to the Cup, in consecutive editions. In 1962, Valencia defeated 3–2 on aggregate in the final, marking their inaugural European title. They successfully defended the trophy the following year, overcoming Dinamo 4–1 on aggregate in the 1963 final, becoming the first club to win the competition back-to-back. In 1980, Valencia claimed the European Cup Winners' Cup after a goalless final against at Heysel Stadium in , prevailing 5–4 in a . This victory highlighted the club's resilience under pressure and added a major European honor to their cabinet. Building on that momentum, Valencia won the later that year, edging Nottingham Forest 2–2 on aggregate via the after a 1–2 away loss and a 1–0 home win. The early 2000s represented a golden era for Valencia in , with the club reaching the pinnacle of the continent's premier club competition twice. In the , they lost 3–0 to Real Madrid at the in . The following season, Valencia again advanced to the final, this time drawing 1–1 with Bayern Munich at in before falling 5–4 on penalties. These runner-up finishes demonstrated Valencia's elite status amid intense competition. Valencia rounded out their major international successes by winning the UEFA Cup in the 2003–04 season, defeating 2–0 in the final at Stadium in . This title completed a treble of sorts that year, including the , which they secured 2–1 against in just weeks later. These victories under manager showcased Valencia's tactical prowess and attacking flair on the European stage.

Other ventures

European competition history

Valencia CF has competed in UEFA tournaments for over 60 years, debuting in the and accumulating more than 240 matches across various competitions by 2025. The club's primary involvement has been in the since 1999 and the , where they have demonstrated consistent participation and notable achievements. In the UEFA Champions League, Valencia played 128 matches from the 1971–72 season onward, recording 57 wins, 34 draws, and 37 losses. Their most successful campaigns came in 1999–2000 and 2000–01, when they reached the finals, finishing as runners-up to Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, respectively. Additional strong runs included quarter-final appearances in 2002–03 and 2006–07, with the latter featuring a round-of-16 victory over on away goals. A standout result was the 4–1 home win against in the 1999–2000 semi-final first leg, powered by goals from Fabio Aurélio, David Navarro, , and Claudio López. Valencia's UEFA Europa League record includes 119 matches, with 61 wins, 34 draws, and 24 losses. The club advanced to the semi-finals on three occasions (2011–12, 2013–14, and 2018–19) and reached the final in 2003–04, which they won. In the , performances have varied, including a round-of-16 exit in the 2019–20 Champions League after advancing from the group stage and a semi-final run in the 2018–19 Europa League. More recent efforts, such as the 2015–16 Europa League, ended in group-stage elimination. Across all UEFA competitions, leads the club's European scorers, followed by Juan Sánchez. , a key figure in the club's 1970s and 1980s successes, contributed goals in European ties during his time at Valencia.

Motorsports involvement

Valencia CF has maintained a limited but notable involvement in motorsports through strategic partnerships and promotional initiatives centered on the local , the primary venue for major events like MotoGP and other racing series in the . In November 2021, the club signed a collaboration agreement with the circuit aimed at generating synergies between football and motorsports, including joint efforts to promote spectator attendance at both facilities following the easing of pandemic restrictions. This partnership facilitated cross-promotional activities, such as MotoGP riders and training alongside the Valencia CF squad at the Ciutat Esportiva de in 2021, highlighting the club's interest in bridging fan bases across sports. As part of its motorsports ties, Valencia CF does not operate a dedicated team but engages in promotional tie-ins and fan-oriented events linked to the Grand Prix calendar at . The 2021 agreement emphasized mutual promotion of events, enabling fan experiences that blend football and racing, such as joint spectator campaigns during MotoGP weekends. In June 2025, the club hosted its end-of-season Summit Partners VCF event at the circuit, further solidifying these venue-based connections and providing opportunities for stakeholders to engage with the motorsports environment. These initiatives underscore Valencia CF's role in regional sports diversification without direct competition involvement. A key sponsorship in this domain is the club's longstanding partnership with Škoda as its official vehicle partner, renewed in June 2023 for the 2023–25 seasons and extended again in October 2025 for the 2025–27 period, supplying a fleet of vehicles including SUVs and sedans for team use. Škoda's automotive focus aligns tangentially with motorsports through branding visibility during club activities tied to the circuit. In early 2025, Valencia CF continued its motorsports branding by welcoming MotoGP legend Jorge Martínez 'Aspar'—a 16-time world champion—to club events, reinforcing promotional links ahead of the MotoGP Valencia round.

Esports division

Valencia CF launched its esports division in June , becoming the first club in Spain's to establish a fully integrated esports arm dedicated to competitive gaming. The initiative aimed to bridge traditional football with the growing digital gaming sector, fielding teams across multiple titles to engage younger fans and expand the club's global reach. The division competes in a variety of popular esports titles, including EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA), League of Legends, Clash Royale, Hearthstone, Rocket League, Fortnite, and Arena of Valor. Valencia CF eSports maintains an active presence in LALIGA FC Pro, the official Spanish league for EA Sports FC, where its 2025 roster is led by player Obrun and has performed strongly, topping Group H in the regular season with a record of 4 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss to qualify for the finals. Additionally, the team fields a squad in Thailand's RoV Pro League for Arena of Valor, reflecting the division's international scope. Achievements include notable finishes in Spanish and global tournaments, such as reaching the grand final of the Clash Royale Superliga Orange in 2018 and securing second place at the Arena of Valor International Championship 2023, where they earned $100,000 in prize money. The division has accumulated over $377,000 in total earnings from 23 tournaments across various games, with strong showings in domestic leagues like the Superliga Orange. Viewership has peaked at over 14,000 concurrent viewers during key Clash Royale matches, demonstrating significant audience engagement. Operations are integrated within the club's facilities, including training and event hosting at the Ciutat Esportiva in , though major finals like LALIGA FC Pro are held at to blend with live football experiences. Revenue streams primarily come from streaming partnerships, such as with Twitch, and sponsorship deals, including collaborations with brands like Ramboot Club, contributing to the overall growth in audiovisual and commercial income for the arm.

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