Everton de Viña del Mar facts for kids
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| Full name | Everton de Viña del Mar S.A.D.P. | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Los oro y cielo (The gold and sky-blue) Ruleteros (Rouletters) Los del Cerro (The Ones from the Hill) |
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| Founded | 24 June 1909 | ||
| Ground | Estadio Sausalito Viña del Mar |
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| Capacity | 23,423 | ||
| Owner | Grupo Pachuca | ||
| Chairman | Pedro Cedillo Martínez | ||
| Manager | Gustavo Leal | ||
| League | Primera División | ||
| 2024 | Primera División, 7th of 16 | ||
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Everton de Viña del Mar is a Chilean football club. It is based in the city of Viña del Mar.
The club started on June 24, 1909. A group of British-Chilean teenagers created the team. They named it after the English team Everton. That English team had recently visited South America. The Chilean club's nickname is "Ruleteros." This means "roulette players" in English. It comes from Viña del Mar being a famous gambling city.
Everton is one of Chile's most successful teams. It has won the national title 4 times. This is the same number of wins as Audax Italiano and Magallanes. It is also the second most successful team outside Santiago de Chile. Only Cobreloa from Calama has won more.
The team plays its home games at Estadio Sausalito. This stadium can hold 22,340 fans. Everton's biggest rival is Santiago Wanderers from Valparaíso. Everton has won 64 matches against them, with 50 losses.
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Club History: How Everton Started
Early Days and Amateur Football
On June 24, 1909, Everton Football Club began. It was founded by English immigrants in Valparaíso. David Foxley led the group. The reason for the name "Everton" is still a bit of a mystery. The most popular idea is that it honored the famous English club Everton from Liverpool. That club was touring Argentina at the time. Another idea is that it was named after a type of candy. Francisco Boundy was the first president. David Foxley was made honorary chairman. In 1950, the club changed its name to Everton de Viña del Mar.
The first game was against Graphie FC. Everton's first team included Arturo Foxley as the goalkeeper. Percy Holmes and Francisco Boundy were defenders. Alberto González, Hugo Boundy, and Carlos González played in the middle. J. Escobar, A. Aravena, David Foxley, V. Estay, and Malcolm Fraser were the strikers.
At first, Everton was a club for many sports. These included track and field, human swimming, badminton, rugby, gymnastics, basketball, and football. Everton first played in the amateur championship of the Liga de Valparaíso in 1912.
Everton's Golden Age of Wins
Everton won its first championship in 1950. This was under Argentine coach Martín García. They beat Unión Española 1–0 in a play-off game. This happened on January 14, 1951. The only goal was scored by René Meléndez. About 45,000 fans watched at the Estadio Nacional de Chile.
In 1951, Everton finished fourth in the league. The next year, in 1952, Everton won the Primera División again. Martín García's team beat Audax Italiano 4–0 at home. Key players in this winning team were José María Lourido, Elías Cid, and René Meléndez. Meléndez was the top scorer with 30 goals. During this time, the club also beat big South American teams. A famous match was a 5–0 home win against Argentine club Independiente.
After these wins, the team's performance went down. They finished third in 1955. For the rest of the 1950s, their best finish was sixth place.
Everton from 1970 to Today
For many years, Everton moved between the top league (Primera División) and the second league (2nd tier). In 1976, they won their third Primera División championship. This was thanks to manager Pedro Morales. They also won the 2nd division championship twice. The first was in 1974, and the most recent was in 2003. The club has played in the Copa Libertadores tournament twice. The first time was in 1977.
In 2007, Everton had a tough year. They finished last in the Torneo Clausura. But in 2008, Everton became champions again. They beat Colo-Colo with a 3–2 total score. Everton lost the first game 2–0 away. But they won the second home game 3–0 at Estadio Sausalito. Ezequiel Miralles scored two goals, and Jaime Riveros scored one. This win helped Everton qualify for the Copa Libertadores in 2009.
On August 4, 2010, Everton de Viña del Mar played the English club they were named after. This was at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England. It was a friendly match called the Copa Hermandad (Brotherhood Trophy). The game was to build stronger ties between the two clubs. The English Everton won 2–0. That same year, Everton de Viña was moved down to the Primera B league.
Two seasons later, Everton de Viña played in a play-off game. They won against Universidad de Concepción. This helped them return to Chile's top football league in 2013.
Everton's Big Rivalry
Everton's main rival is Santiago Wanderers. This team is from the nearby city of Valparaíso. Valparaíso is known for its history and culture. Viña del Mar is famous for being a fancy city with resorts. The games between these two teams are called the "Clásico Porteño." This means "The Seaport Derby."
Everton's Home Stadium
Everton plays its home games at the Estadio Sausalito. It was built in 1929 and can hold 22,340 people. The stadium is named after the nearby Sausalito lagoon. It was one of the stadiums used for the 1962 FIFA World Cup. It also hosted games during the 1991 Copa América and 2015 Copa América.
Everton's Trophies
National Titles
- Primera División
- Winners (4): 1950, 1952, 1976, 2008 Apertura
- Copa Chile
- Winners (1): 1984
- Primera B
- Winners (1): 2003
- Apertura de Segunda División
- Winners (1): 1982
- Primera B Clausura
- Winners (1): 2011
Regional Titles
- Liga de Valparaíso
- Winners (2): 1928, 1931
- Sección Profesional de la Asociación de Viña del Mar
- Winners (1): 1944
Everton Club Facts
- 67 Seasons in Primera División (top league)
- 14 Seasons in Primera B (second league)
- 3 Times in Copa Libertadores (1977, 2009, 2022)
- 3 Times in Copa Sudamericana (2017, 2018, 2022)
Everton's Records
- Biggest Primera División win — 7–0 against Bádminton (1946) and Iberia (1954)
- Biggest Primera División loss — 1–8 against Universidad de Chile (1962) and Universidad Católica (1994)
- Biggest Copa Chile win — 8–0 against Selección Copiapó (1961)
- Biggest win overall — 17–0 against Santiago Wanderers (1950)
- Most goals scored (Primera División) — 123 goals by Daniel Escudero (1962–1966, 1968–1972)
- Highest home crowd — 30,002 fans against Colo-Colo (October 3, 1976) at Estadio Sausalito
- Best Primera División finish — Champions (1950, 1952, 1976, 2008 Apertura)
- Best Copa Chile finish — Champions (1984)
Other Sports at Everton
When it first started, the club had many different sports. These included athletics, swimming, badminton, rugby, gymnastics, and basketball. Football later became the main sport. In the 1920s, Salvador Allende, who later became president, was a member. He was known for his long jump skills.
Everton also has a women's football team. They have won many national championships. They played in the first Copa Libertadores de Fútbol Femenino in 2009. They also played in 2010. In 2009, the women's team finished fourth. In 2010, they reached the final but lost 1–0 to Santos of Brazil.
The Brotherhood Cup Match
The Brotherhood Cup was a special football match. It happened on August 4, 2010, at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England. Everton de Viña del Mar played against their namesakes, Everton. It was a friendly match to promote friendship between the two clubs. The English Everton won the game 2–0. Jermaine Beckford and Diniyar Bilyaletdinov scored the goals. Beckford was named the best player of the match. This was the first time these two teams had ever played each other.
| 4 August 20:00 |
Everton  |
2–0 |  Everton de Viña del Mar |
Goodison Park Attendance: 25,934 Referee: Mark Halsey |
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Beckford  51'Bilyaletdinov 65' |
Match report |
Joint Everton War Memorial
In June 2011, a special war memorial was put up at Goodison Park. It honors members from both Everton clubs. It remembers those who died in the World Wars.
Images for kids
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The Everton squad of the club's first national championship in 1950.
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Estadio Sausalito, the home stadium of Everton
See also
In Spanish: Everton de Viña del Mar para niños
