Cádiz CF facts for kids
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| Full name | Cádiz Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. | ||
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| Nickname(s) | El Submarino Amarillo Limoneros |
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| Short name | CAD | ||
| Founded | 10 September 1910 as Cádiz Foot-ball Club | ||
| Ground | Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla | ||
| Capacity | 20,724 | ||
| Owner | Locos por el Balón SL | ||
| President | Manuel Vizcaíno | ||
| Manager | Paco López | ||
| League | La Liga | ||
| 2022–23 | La Liga, 14th of 20 | ||
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Cádiz Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a professional football club from Cádiz, Andalusia, in Spain. The club was started in 1910. They play their home games at the Nuevo Mirandilla stadium, which can hold 20,724 fans.
A famous player named Mágico González from El Salvador played for Cádiz in the 1980s and early 1990s. Many people think he was the best player to ever play for the team.
For a long time, between 1929 and 1977, Cádiz played in the second or third levels of Spanish football. In 1977, Cádiz made it to La Liga for the very first time. La Liga is the top football league in Spain! Since then, Cádiz has played sixteen seasons in the top league. They have also spent many seasons in the second division.
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History of Cádiz CF
The first recorded football game for Cádiz CF was on September 8, 1910. They played against Cádiz Sporting Club and won 1–0. Just two days later, on September 10, 1910, some people from Cádiz officially registered the club as Cádiz Foot-Ball Club. José Rivera y Lora was the first president.
In 1911, the club joined the Southern Football Federation. During the Spanish Civil War, regular games stopped. Cádiz CF only played friendly matches against teams like Betis and Celta de Vigo.
After the Civil War, Cádiz played its first full season in the Segunda División (second division) in 1939–40. They finished first in their group, winning 11 out of 14 games. The coach was Santiago Núñez, who also played for the team.
Cádiz first reached La Liga in the 1977–78 season. This was after spending twenty years in the second division. They earned their promotion on June 5, 1977, by winning 2–0 against Tarrasa at their home stadium. After just one season, they were relegated, but they returned to La Liga in 1980. They then stayed in the top league for 13 years!
In August 1981, Cádiz won their first Ramón de Carranza Trophy. They beat Sevilla 1–0, with a goal scored by Dieguito. Many important players were part of that team, like Bocoya, Juan José, and Pepe Mejías.
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Cádiz became known as "The Yellow Submarine." This was because they often managed to stay in the top division at the end of each season, even if they struggled for most of the year. It was like a submarine that would "come afloat" just in time!
However, in just two seasons, Cádiz dropped down two levels. In 1995, the club faced big financial problems. A group of local fans stepped in to help save the club. They worked to reorganize it and manage it from the city of Cádiz.
After a long time in the third division, Cádiz was promoted again in 2003. They made a spectacular return to the top level in 2005. They won the championship by beating their rivals Xerez CD 2–0 on the last day of the season. About 8,000 Cádiz fans traveled to Xerez to cheer them on!
Unfortunately, Cádiz was relegated back to the second division in 2006. They finished 19th, just four points away from staying in La Liga. In June 2008, Cádiz dropped another level to the Segunda División B (third division). But they quickly bounced back! After just one season, they returned to the second division in 2009. They won the Segunda División B championship with 24 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses.
In 2016, Cádiz was promoted back to the Segunda División after six years. They won a key match against Hércules 1–0 at their home stadium.
In September 2019, Cádiz CF held tryouts in Mumbai, India. They offered scholarships for Indian students to train in Spain. Three players were chosen and started their training in January 2020.
At the start of the 2019–20 season, Cádiz had one of their best starts ever. This was similar to their record from 80 years earlier, in the 1939–1940 season.
On March 2, 2020, Cádiz CF announced that a new American investor had joined the club. This investor aimed to help the club improve its facilities and reach La Liga.
On July 12, 2020, Cádiz CF was promoted back to the Primera División after 14 years! On September 20, 2020, Cádiz won their first La Liga match of the season, beating Huesca 2–0 away from home. On December 5, they made history again by winning a home game against Barcelona 2–1. Goals from Álvaro Giménez and Álvaro Negredo secured the win. They even managed a 1–1 draw against Barcelona on February 21, 2021, with a penalty from Álex Fernández.
On May 2, 2021, Cádiz won 1–0 at Granada. With 40 points, Cádiz CF officially stayed in LaLiga Santander for another season. However, on May 19, 2024, Cádiz was relegated back to the second division after a 0–0 draw against Las Palmas. This ended their four-year stay in the top league.
Individual Records
Most appearances
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Apps |
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| 1 | Raúl López |  Spain |
400 |
| 2 | José Manuel Barla | Spain |
343 |
| 3 | Jose Mejias | Spain |
304 |
| 4 | Juan Jose | Spain |
270 |
| 5 | Armando Ribeiro | Spain |
267 |
| 6 | Ángel Oliva | Spain |
243 |
| Alex Fernandez | Spain |
243 | |
| 8 | enrique Ortiz | Spain |
242 |
| 9 | Carmelo Navarro | Spain |
240 |
| 10 | Abraham Paz | Spain |
230 |
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Goals |
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| 1 | Jose Mejias | Spain |
70 |
| 2 | Magico Gonzalez |  El Salvador |
60 |
| 3 | Adolfo Bolea | Spain |
56 |
| 4 | Juan Villar | Spain |
43 |
| 5 | Enrique Ortiz | Spain |
39 |
| 6 | Airam Cabrera | Spain |
38 |
| 7 | Abraham Paz | Spain |
33 |
| Álex Fernández | Spain |
33 | |
| 9 | Salvador Mejias | Spain |
31 |
| 10 | Matias Pavoni |  Argentina |
28 |
League History
Cádiz CF has played in different Spanish football leagues over the years:
- 16 seasons in La Liga (the top league)
- 42 seasons in Segunda División (the second league)
- 16 seasons in Segunda División B (the third league)
- 12 seasons in Tercera División (the fourth league)
- 1 season in Categorías Regionales (regional leagues)
Current Squad
This is a list of the players currently on the Cádiz CF team:
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Honours
Cádiz CF has won some important titles and achieved promotions:
Segunda División
- Champions (1): 2004–05
Copa del Rey
- Semi-finalists: 1989-90
- Promoted to La Liga: 1976–77, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1984–85, 2004–05, 2019–20
- Promoted to Segunda División: 1935–36, 1954–55, 2002–03, 2008–09, 2015–2016
- Relegated to Segunda División: 1977–78, 1992–93, 2005–06, 2023-24
- Relegated to Segunda División B: 1993–94, 2007–08, 2009–10
- Relegated to Tercera División: 1942–43
Stadium Information
Cádiz CF plays at the Nuevo Mirandilla stadium.
- Name: Nuevo Mirandilla
- City: Cádiz
- Capacity: 25,033 (how many people it can hold)
- Opened: 1955
- Pitch size: 106 x 68 meters
Famous Players
Here are some famous players who have played for Cádiz CF. This list includes players who have played in at least 100 league games or have played for their national team.
- Adolfo Bolea
- Manuel Botubot
- Juan Villar
- Alberto Cifuentes
- Hugo Vaca
- Carlos Caballero
- Armando Riveiro
- Francisco Baena
- Carmelo Navarro
- Diego Tristán
- Bocoya
- Dani Güiza
- Oli
- Enrique
- Ángel Férez
- Juan José
- Kiko Narváez
- Raúl López
- Pepe Mejías
- Salvador Mejias
- Migueli
- Raúl
- José Ramón Bermell
- Mágico González
József Szendrei- Moisés Arteaga
- José María Quevedo
- Ramón de Quintana
Bartholomew Ogbeche- Ricardo Escobar
- Jonathan Sesma
Varazdat Haroyan- Juan Ramón Carrasco
- Jon Ander Garrido
Anthony Hernandez- Nicholas Pozo
Kit Suppliers and Shirt Sponsors
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsors |
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| 1910–1985 | None | None |
| 1985–1986 | Meyba | None |
| 1986–1989 | Massana | None |
| 1989–1990 | La Mar de Cerca Tours | |
| 1992–1993 | Elements | Unicaja |
| 1997–2000 | Kelme | None |
| 2000–2001 | Diario de Cádiz | |
| 2002–2003 | Financa | |
| 2003–2005 | Grupo Zona Franca Cádiz | |
| 2005–2006 | Caja San Fernando | |
| 2006–2007 | Armoniza | |
| 2007–2008 | None | Teka |
| 2008–2009 | Diadora | None |
| 2009–2010 | Kelme | La Pepa 2012 |
| 2010–2011 | None | |
| 2013–2014 | Erreà | Gagá Milano |
| 2014–2015 | Solver | |
| 2016–2017 | Adidas | Socibus |
| 2017–2020 | Torrot | |
| 2020–2021 | Dafabet | |
| 2021–2022 | Macron | Bitci |
| 2022- | Khalifa Capital |
Images for kids
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This chart shows how Cádiz CF has performed in different leagues from 1929 to 2023.
See also
In Spanish: Cádiz Club de Fútbol para niños
