Écija Balompié facts for kids
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| Full name | Écija Balompié, S.A.D. | ||
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| Founded | 1939 1968 (refounded) |
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| Ground | San Pablo, Écija, Andalusia, Spain |
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| Capacity | 6,000 | ||
| Head coach | Juan Carlos Gómez | ||
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Écija Balompié, S.A.D. is a Spanish football (soccer) team. It is based in the city of Écija, which is in the region of Andalusia, Spain. The club was first started in 1939. It was then restarted in 1968. Écija Balompié plays its home games at the Estadio San Pablo stadium.
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Club History
Écija Balompié has a long history in Spanish football. The team has played in different leagues over the years.
Early Years and Growth
The club was founded in 1939. After some years, it was refounded in 1968. Écija Balompié slowly climbed up the ranks of Spanish football. They spent many seasons in regional leagues.
Reaching Higher Divisions
The team reached the Tercera División (Fourth Division) in the late 1980s. They then moved up to the Segunda División B (Third Division) in 1992. This was a big step for the club.
In the 1995–96 season, Écija Balompié even played in the Segunda División (Second Division). This is a very high level of football in Spain. They played there for two seasons.
Recent Times
In the 2007–08 season, Écija Balompié had a great year. They became champions of their group in the Segunda División B. This was a fantastic achievement for the club.
However, the next season was tougher. The team finished 14th in their league. In August 2019, the club faced financial difficulties. Because of these problems, Écija Balompié could no longer compete in the 2019–20 Tercera División.
The club has played:
- 2 seasons in Segunda División
- 21 seasons in Segunda División B
- 10 seasons in Tercera División
Home Stadium
Écija Balompié plays its home matches at the Estadio San Pablo. This stadium is located in Écija. It can hold up to 6,000 fans. It's where the team's supporters gather to cheer them on.
Famous Players
Many talented players have played for Écija Balompié. Some of these players went on to become very well-known in football. Here are a few of them:
- Nolito (Spain)
- Rafael Gordillo (Spain)
- Rubén Pérez (Spain)
- Wilfred Agbonavbare (Nigeria)
- Antoñito (Spain)
- Pepe Mel (Spain)
- Salva Ballesta (Spain)
- Caye Quintana (Spain)
- Javi Lara (Spain)
- Fernando Seoane (Spain)
- Vali Gasimov (Azerbaijan)
See also
In Spanish: Écija Balompié para niños
