Córdoba CF facts for kids
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| Full name | Córdoba Club de Fútbol (Unión Futbolística Cordobesa, S.A.D.) | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Los Califas (The Caliphs) Los Blanquiverdes (The White and Greens) |
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| Founded | 6 August 1954 | |||
| Ground | Estadio Municipal Nuevo Arcángel, Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain |
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| Capacity | 25,800 | |||
| Owner | Infinity Capital | |||
| President | Abdulla Jehad Abdulla Alzain | |||
| Head coach | Iván Ania | |||
| League | Segunda División | |||
| 2022–23 | Primera Federación – Group 1, 9th of 20 | |||
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Córdoba Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football team from Córdoba, a city in Andalusia, Spain. The club is often called Los Califas or Los Blanquiverdes, which means "The White and Greens" because of their team colors. They were founded in 1954 and play their home games at the Estadio Nuevo Arcángel. Currently, Córdoba CF competes in the Segunda División, which is the second-highest football league in Spain.
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Club History
Before Córdoba CF was officially formed, there were other football clubs in Córdoba. Some of these were called Sporting Fútbol Club de Córdoba and Racing Fútbol Club de Córdoba. After the Spanish Civil War, foreign names were not allowed, so Racing Fútbol Club de Córdoba changed its name to Club Deportivo Córdoba.
In 1944, the team changed its home kit from all white to green and white stripes. The next year, they moved to a new stadium called Estadio del Arcángel. In 1954, the old club, RCD Córdoba, closed down because of money problems. That's when Córdoba CF was started, taking over the spot of another local team, CD San Álvaro de Córdoba, in the third division.
Reaching La Liga
In the 1960s and again in the 1971–72 season, Córdoba CF played eight seasons in La Liga, which is Spain's top football league. In the 1964–65 season, they had their best performance ever, finishing 5th in La Liga. They were very strong at home, only letting in two goals all season! However, they couldn't join the UEFA Cup (a big European competition) because the city's facilities weren't ready.
For the next 40 years, Córdoba CF mostly played in the second and third divisions. They even spent one season in the fourth division in 1984–85.
Return to the Top Flight
In 2014, a former Spanish football player named Albert Ferrer became the team's manager. He helped the team finish 7th in the Segunda División. Then, Córdoba CF won a special play-off against Las Palmas to get back into La Liga after 42 years! It was a very exciting game, with Ulises Dávila scoring a goal late in the game to secure the win.
However, their return to La Liga in the 2014–15 season was tough. They lost their first game to Real Madrid. The team struggled and didn't win a single match until the 14th game of the season. Even though they had a few good results, they ended up losing many games in a row and were sent back down to the Segunda División. They finished last in the league that season.
Recent Years
In 2018, Córdoba CF started a women's football team called Córdoba Club de Fútbol Femenino. This team now plays in the Spanish women's second division.
In December 2019, a company from Bahrain called Infinity bought the club. In April 2022, the men's team moved up to the Primera RFEF, which is the third level of Spanish football. In June 2024, Córdoba CF was promoted back to the Segunda División after five years away, by winning their play-off match against Barcelona Atlètic.
Home Stadium
Córdoba CF plays its home matches at the Estadio Nuevo Arcángel. This stadium opened in 1993. Since 2004, it has been getting a big makeover to become a modern football-only stadium. Three of the four sides of the stadium have already been rebuilt. Once the last part is finished, the stadium will be able to hold 25,100 fans!
Season Summary
Córdoba CF has spent many years playing in different Spanish football leagues:
- 9 seasons in La Liga (the top league)
- 34 seasons in Segunda División (the second league)
- 2 seasons in Primera Federación (the third league)
- 22 seasons in Segunda División B (another third league format)
- 1 season in Segunda Federación (the fourth league)
- 4 seasons in Tercera División (the fourth league, older format)
Club Achievements
Córdoba CF has won several important titles:
- Segunda División
- Winners (1): 1961–62
- Segunda División B
- Winners (2): 1994–95, 1996–97
- Tercera División
- Winners (1): 1955–56
- Copa Federación de España
- Winners (1): 2021
Current Team Squad
This is the list of players currently on the Córdoba CF team.
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Reserve Team Players
Córdoba CF also has a reserve team, which helps younger players develop their skills.
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Retired Jersey Numbers
Some football clubs retire jersey numbers to honor special players. Córdoba CF has retired one number:
- 8
Juanín (1960–70) - This number was retired to remember Juanín, a great player who passed away.
Current Coaching Staff
The team is led by a group of coaches and staff members:
| Position | Staff |
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| Manager | Iván Ania |
| Assistant manager | César Negredo |
| Goalkeeping coach | Sebas Moyano Fabián Fernández |
| Fitness coach | Pablo Gutiérrez Eu Gavilán |
Last updated: 20 November 2024
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See also
In Spanish: Córdoba Club de Fútbol para niños
