Dorados de Sinaloa facts for kids
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| Full name | Club Deportivo Dorados de Sinaloa | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Dorados (The Dorados) El Gran Pez (The Great Fish) El Aurinegro (The Black Aurine) |
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| Short name | DOR | ||
| Founded | August 9, 2003 | ||
| Ground | Estadio Dorados Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico |
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| Capacity | 20,108 | ||
| Owner | Grupo Caliente | ||
| Chairman | José Antonio Núñez | ||
| Manager | Cirilo Saucedo | ||
| League | Liga de Expansión MX | ||
| Clausura 2025 | Regular phase: 13th Final phase: Did not qualify |
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Club Deportivo Dorados de Sinaloa, often called Dorados, is a professional football team from Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. They play in the Liga de Expansión MX, which is the second-highest football league in Mexico.
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History of the Dorados
Dorados de Sinaloa was started on August 9, 2003. They quickly became the youngest team to play in Mexico's top league, the Liga MX. This happened in the Apertura 2004 tournament, just one year after the club was formed! Today, the Dorados play in the Liga de Expansión MX, which is the second division.
First Big Wins and Changes
On December 20, 2003, the Dorados won their first championship. They beat the Cobras de Ciudad Juárez in the Apertura 2003 tournament of the Primera División 'A' de México. Guadalupe Castañeda scored the winning goal.
They almost won again in the Apertura 2004, finishing second. But then, they won a special play-off game against León. Roberto Domínguez scored the goal that helped them move up to the Primera División de México. This was an amazing achievement, happening only one year after the club began! However, after playing for two years in the top league, the team moved back down to the second division in 2006.
Back to the Top League
On July 27, 2015, the Dorados played their first game back in the top league after eight seasons in the Liga de Ascenso de México. The game was at their home stadium, Banorte Stadium, against Jaguares de Chiapas. It ended in a 0–0 tie.
Their first win came in the next game on July 31, against Xoloitzcuintles de Tijuana. Even though the other team scored first, Mauricio Martín Romero scored the first goal for Dorados in the 2015–16 Liga MX season. Dorados won that game 2–1. This was their first win in the top league in nine years! Their last win before that was on April 22, 2006, when they beat Jaguares F.C. 4–2.
Moving Down Again
On April 16, 2016, the Dorados lost 5–2 to Tigres UANL. This meant they moved down from the Primera División de México again. They had only been in the top league for one season. This was the second time the club moved down to the Ascenso MX.
Rivalry with Club León
A big rivalry started when Dorados de Sinaloa joined the Primera División A in 2003. Dorados won their first tournament, which was a first for any team in that league! In their second tournament, Dorados reached the final again but lost to Club León.
Even though they lost that final, Dorados and León played a special game to decide which team would move up to the Primera División de México. Dorados won that important match! Dorados and León have played in four finals against each other, with each team winning two. Since Dorados moved down to the Ascenso MX, these two teams have not played in a league match.
Team Achievements
The Dorados de Sinaloa have won several important titles:
- Copa MX: They won this cup once in 2012.
- Primera División A/Ascenso MX: They have won this second-division league four times (in 2003, 2007, 2015, and 2016).
- Campeón de Ascenso: This is a special title for teams that get promoted. Dorados won it twice, in 2004 and 2015.
Team Management and Coaches
The Dorados team has a group of people who help run the club and coach the players.
Club Leaders
- Chairman: José Antonio Núñez (from Mexico)
- Director of Football: Juan Pablo Santiago (from Mexico)
Coaching Team
- Manager: Cirilo Saucedo (from Mexico)
- Assistant Manager: Carlos Pinto (from Mexico)
- Goalkeeper Coach: Daniel Zamora (from Mexico)
- Fitness Coach: Jorge Hernández (from Uruguay)
- Physiotherapist: Juan García (from Mexico)
- Team Doctor: Hernando Casillas (from Mexico)
Players on the Team
Here are some of the players currently on the Dorados de Sinaloa first team:
- Defenders: Sebastián Yáñez, Abraham Flores, Lamonth Rochester, Felipe Félix, David Osuna, Josué Reyes, Luis Ruiz, Alejandro Martínez
- Midfielders: José Alfredo Peralta, Jair Cortés, Emiliano Bonilla, Carlos Galicia, César Leyva, Manuel Carrillo, Jordan Rezabala, Alan Ramos
- Forwards: Alfredo Ramírez, Arath Egaña, Daniel Vázquez, Leonardo Vargas, Franco Neira
- Goalkeepers: Carlos Higuera, Ignacio Castro
Reserve Teams
The Dorados also have a reserve team called Dorados de Sinaloa (Liga TDP). This team plays in the Liga TDP, which is the fourth level of Mexican football. It helps younger players develop their skills.
Famous Players and Coaches
Many talented players and coaches have been part of the Dorados de Sinaloa team over the years.
Notable Players
Some well-known players who have played for Dorados include:
- Sebastián Abreu (Uruguay)
- Jared Borgetti (Mexico)
- Cuauhtémoc Blanco (Mexico)
- Segundo Castillo (Ecuador)
- Pep Guardiola (Spain)
- Jefferson Montero (Ecuador)
- Roberto Nurse (Panama)
Coaches Who Led the Team
Many coaches have guided the Dorados, including:
- Alexandre Guimarães (Costa Rica)
- Juanma Lillo (Spain)
- Diego Maradona (Argentina)
- Robert Dante Siboldi (Uruguay)
- Luis Fernando Suarez (Colombia)
- Sebastián Abreu (Uruguay)
See also
In Spanish: Dorados de Sinaloa para niños
