Elche C.F. facts for kids
| Full name | Elche Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1923 |
| Ground | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche |
| Capacity | 38,750 |
| Chairman | José Sepulcre Coves |
| Manager | Rubén Baraja |
| League | Segunda División |
| 2008/09 | Segunda División, 12th |
Elche C.F. is a professional football club from the city of Elche in Spain. The club was started in 1923, making it nearly 100 years old! They play their home games at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, a big stadium that can hold almost 39,000 fans. Imagine how loud it gets when it's full!
Where They Play
Elche C.F. usually plays in the Segunda División, which is one of Spain's top football leagues. Think of it like a league where teams compete to show who is the best. Each season, teams play against each other, and their wins, losses, and ties decide their "position" in the league table.
Their League Journey
Over the years, Elche C.F. has played in different leagues. They have spent many seasons in the Segunda División. Sometimes, they even get to play in La Liga, which is the highest football league in Spain! It's a big achievement for any team to reach La Liga.
For example, in the early 2000s, they were consistently playing in the Segunda División. Their positions changed each year, showing how competitive the league is. They often finished in the middle of the table, like 10th, 11th, or 12th place. This means they were strong enough to stay in the league but always pushing to get even higher.
