Cádiz CF facts for kids
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| Full name | Cádiz Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Revolucionarios (Revolutionaries) Submarino Amarillo (Yellow Submarine) |
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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 | Gaizka Garitano | |||
| League | La Liga | |||
| 2022–23 | La Liga, 14th of 20 | |||
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Cádiz Club de Fútbol is a professional football team from Cádiz, Andalusia, in Spain. The club was started in 1910. They play their home games at the Nuevo Mirandilla stadium, which can hold over 20,000 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 the team ever had.
Cádiz spent many years playing in the second or third divisions of Spanish football. In 1977, they reached La Liga, which is the top football league in Spain, for the first time. Since then, they have played many seasons in La Liga.
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Club History
The first recorded game for Cádiz CF was on September 8, 1910. They won that game 1–0 against Cádiz Sporting Club. Just two days later, on September 10, 1910, some citizens of 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, official games stopped. Cádiz CF only played friendly matches against teams like Real Betis and RC Celta de Vigo.
Early Years and First Promotions
Cádiz played its first full season after the Civil War in the Segunda División (second division) in 1939–40. They finished first in their group that season. The coach was Santiago Núñez, who also played for the team.
Cádiz first reached La Liga in the 1977–78 season. They had spent twenty years in the second division before this big step. They earned their promotion on June 5, 1977, by winning 2–0 against Terrassa FC.
After just one season, they were relegated back down. But they returned to La Liga in 1980. In August 1981, Cádiz won its first Ramón de Carranza Trophy. They beat Sevilla FC 1–0.
The "Yellow Submarine" Era
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Cádiz became known as "The Yellow Submarine." This nickname came from their ability to stay in the top division each year. Even if they struggled for most of the season, they often managed to "float up" and avoid relegation at the very end.
Mágico González was a key player during this time. After he left, a young player named Kiko helped the team stay in La Liga in the 1990–91 season.
However, after this period, Cádiz dropped down two league levels in just two seasons. In 1995, the club faced serious money problems and was almost shut down. A group of fans from Cádiz, led by Antonio Muñoz and Manuel García, worked hard to save the club. They talked with people the club owed money to and started managing the club themselves.
Return to the Top League
After many years in the third division (Segunda División B), Cádiz was promoted in 2003. They made a fantastic return to La Liga in 2005. They won the championship on the last day of the season with a 2–0 victory against their neighbors Xerez CD. About 8,000 Cádiz fans traveled to Xerez to watch this important match.
However, Cádiz was relegated back to the second division in 2006. They finished 19th, just four points away from staying in La Liga. In 2008, they dropped another level to Segunda División B. But they quickly bounced back, returning to the second division in 2009. They were relegated again in 2010, missing safety by just one point.
In the 2015–16 season, Cádiz finished fourth in their group in Segunda División B. They won their promotion playoffs against Racing de Ferrol, Racing Santander, and Hércules CF. This meant they were back in Segunda División after six years. The final match against Hércules was a 1–0 win for Cádiz on June 26, 2016.
Recent Success and Challenges
On September 29, 2019, Cádiz CF held trials in Mumbai, India. They offered scholarships for Indian students to train in Spain. Three players, Harshika Jain, Veer Gondal, and Arnav Gorantala, were chosen to start their training in January 2020.
At the start of the 2019–20 season, Cádiz had one of their best starts ever. Their coach, Álvaro Cervera, said the team was "uncomfortable for others" and created "many problems."
On December 28, 2019, Manuel Vizcaíno Fernández became the chairman of the board for the next six years. On March 2, 2020, Cádiz CF announced that an American investor had bought some shares in the club. This investor wanted to help the club get promoted to La Liga and improve its facilities.
On July 12, 2020, Cádiz CF was promoted back to La Liga after 14 years! On September 20, 2020, they won their first La Liga match of the season, beating UD Huesca 2–0 away from home. On December 5, they made history by winning a home game against FC Barcelona 2–1. Goals from Álvaro Giménez and Álvaro Negredo secured the win. Later, on February 21, 2021, they drew 1–1 with Barcelona, with Álex Fernández scoring a penalty.
On May 2, 2021, Cádiz won 1–0 against Granada. This victory gave them enough points to stay in La Liga 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.
As of June 2024, Cádiz CF had over 13 million followers on social media. This makes them one of the most popular sports clubs in Spain online.
Player Records
These tables show some of the players who have played the most games or scored the most goals for Cádiz CF.
Most Appearances
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Games Played |
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| 1 | Raúl López |  Spain |
400 |
| 2 | Chico Linares | Spain |
354 |
| 3 | Pepe Mejías | Spain |
345 |
| 4 | José Manuel Barla | Spain |
341 |
| 5 | Ricardo Escobar | Spain |
303 |
| 6 | Mané | Spain |
297 |
| 7 | Juan Jose | Spain |
295 |
| 8 | Antonio Amarillo | Spain |
291 |
| 9 | Manolito | Spain |
289 |
| 10 | Carmelo Navarro | Spain |
280 |
Top Goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Goals Scored |
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| 1 | Paco Baena | Spain |
82 |
| 2 | Magico Gonzalez |  El Salvador |
75 |
| 3 | Pollito Roldán | Spain |
72 |
| 4 | Pepe Mejías | Spain |
71 |
| 5 | Adolfo Bolea | Spain |
54 |
| 6 | Tarro | Spain |
54 |
| 7 | Jesús Lorente | Spain |
50 |
| 8 | Mané | Spain |
50 |
| 9 | Ricardo Ibáñez | Spain |
48 |
| 10 | Machicha | Spain |
44 |
| 11 | Enrique Ortiz | Spain |
44 |
Club Honours
Cádiz CF has won some important titles and achieved promotions throughout its history.
- Segunda División (Second Division)
- Champions (1): 2004–05
- Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup)
- Semi-finalists: 1989-90
- Promoted to La Liga (Top Division): 1976–77, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1984–85, 2004–05, 2019–20
- Promoted to Segunda División (Second Division): 1935–36, 1954–55, 2002–03, 2008–09, 2015–2016
Cádiz has played:
- 16 seasons in La Liga (top division)
- 43 seasons in Segunda División (second division)
- 16 seasons in Segunda División B (third division)
- 12 seasons in Tercera División (fourth division)
- 1 season in Regional Divisions
Stadium Information
Cádiz CF plays its home games at the Nuevo Mirandilla stadium.
- Name: Nuevo Mirandilla
- City: Cádiz
- Capacity: 25,033 fans
- Opened: 1955
- Pitch size: 106 meters by 68 meters
Famous Players
This list includes players who have played at least 100 league games for Cádiz or have played for their national teams.
- 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 Mejías
- 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
Current Team and Staff
Here you can see the players currently on the Cádiz CF team and the people who coach and support them.
Current Squad
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Reserve Team
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Other Players Under Contract
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Players Out on Loan
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Current Technical Staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Manager | Gaizka Garitano |
| Assistant manager | Patxi Ferreira |
| Fitness coach | Julio Hernando José Sánchez |
| Goalkeeping coach | José Manuel Santisteban |
| Delegate | Salvador Chirino |
| Kit man | Coque López |
| Analyst | Pablo Rey |
| Head of kit man | Juanito Marchante |
| Doctor | Antonio Fernández Cubero Antonio Luis Pérez |
| Physiotherapist | Joaquín Acedo Manuel García Rubén Pedregosa Pablo Fernández Álvaro Sánchez-Ferragut |
| Rehab fitness coach | Txema Moreno José María Azores |
| Nutritionist | José Villegas |
Last updated: 8 December 2024
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Kit Sponsors
Football clubs often have different companies make their kits and sponsor their shirts. Here's a look at Cádiz CF's history with kit makers and 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
