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 | Esteban Solari | ||
| 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 was started on June 24, 1909. A group of British-Chilean teenagers created the team. They named it after the famous English team Everton. That English team had just visited South America.
The club's nickname is "Ruleteros." This means "roulette players" in English. This nickname comes from Viña del Mar being a city known for gambling. Everton is one of Chile's most successful teams. They have won the national title 4 times. This makes them the second most successful team outside of Santiago de Chile.
Everton plays its home games at Estadio Sausalito. This stadium can hold 23,423 fans. Their biggest rival is Santiago Wanderers from Valparaíso. When these two teams play, it is called the "Clásico Porteño."
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Club History: How Everton Started
Early Days and Amateur Games
On June 24, 1909, Everton Football Club was founded. It was started by English immigrants in Valparaíso. David Foxley led this group. People still wonder why they chose the name "Everton." The most common idea is that it honored the English club Everton. That club was touring Argentina at the time. Another idea is that it was named after a type of candy.
The club's first president was Francisco Boundy. David Foxley was made the honorary chairman. In 1950, the club changed its name to Everton de Viña del Mar.
At first, Everton was not just about football. It included many other sports. These included track and field, swimming, badminton, rugby, gymnastics, and basketball. Football later became the most important sport. Everton first played in a championship in 1912. This was the amateur championship of the Liga de Valparaíso.
The Golden Age of Wins
Everton won its first championship in 1950. The coach was Martín García from Argentina. They beat Unión Española 1–0 in a special play-off game. This happened on January 14, 1951. The only goal was scored by René Meléndez. About 45,000 people watched the game.
In 1952, Everton won the Primera División again. They won with two weeks left in the season. 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. René Meléndez was the top scorer with 30 goals! During this time, Everton also beat big South American clubs. They famously won 5–0 against Independiente from Argentina.
After these great years, the team's performance slowed down. They finished third in 1955. But for the rest of the 1950s, they mostly finished in the middle of the league.
From the 1970s to Today
For many years, Everton moved between the top league and the second league. In 1976, they won their third Primera División championship. This was under coach Pedro Morales. They also won the second division championship twice. The first time was in 1974, and the most recent was in 2003.
Everton has played in the Copa Libertadores tournament three times. This is a very important South American club competition. Their first time was in 1977. This was after winning the 1976 championship.
In 2008, Everton became champions of the Torneo Apertura. They won against Colo-Colo with a total score of 3–2. In the first game, Everton lost 2–0 away. But in the second game at home, Everton won 3–0! Two goals were scored by Ezequiel Miralles and one by Jaime Riveros. Because of this win, Everton played in the Copa Libertadores again in 2009.
On August 4, 2010, Everton de Viña del Mar played the English club Everton. This was the first time the two teams played each other. The game was a friendly match called the Copa Hermandad. This means "Brotherhood Trophy." It was played to make the two clubs closer. The English Everton won 2–0. That same year, Everton de Viña was moved down to the second league.
Two seasons later, Everton de Viña played a special game to get back to the top league. They won against Universidad de Concepción. They won the first game 1–0 at home. Then they won the second game 3–1 away. This meant they returned to the top Chilean football league in 2013.
Local Rivalries: The Seaport Derby
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 known 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. This stadium was built in 1929. It can hold 22,340 people. The stadium is named after the nearby Sausalito lagoon. Estadio Sausalito was used for the 1962 FIFA World Cup. It also hosted games during the 1991 Copa América and 2015 Copa América.
Club Achievements
National Titles
- Primera División (Top League)
- Winners (4): 1950, 1952, 1976, 2008 Apertura
- Copa Chile (Chilean Cup)
- Winners (1): 1984
- Primera B (Second League)
- Winners (1): 2003
Regional Titles
- Liga de Valparaíso
- Winners (2): 1928, 1931
- Sección Profesional de la Asociación de Viña del Mar
- Winners (1): 1944
Fun Club Facts
- 67 Seasons in Primera División (Top League)
- 14 Seasons in Primera B (Second League)
- 3 Participations in Copa Libertadores (1977, 2009, 2022)
- 3 Participations in Copa Sudamericana (2017, 2018, 2022)
Club Records
- Biggest win in Primera División — 7–0 against Bádminton (1946) and Iberia (1954)
- Biggest loss in Primera División — 1–8 against Universidad de Chile (1962) and Universidad Católica (1994)
- Biggest win in Copa Chile — 8–0 against Selección Copiapó (1961)
- Biggest win (all games) — 17–0 against Santiago Wanderers (1950)
- Most goals scored (Primera División) — 123 goals by Daniel Escudero (1962–1966, 1968–1972)
- Highest home attendance — 30,002 fans against Colo-Colo (October 3, 1976) at Estadio Sausalito
Other Sports at Everton
Originally, the club was involved in many different sports. These included athletics, swimming, badminton, rugby, gymnastics, and basketball. Football later became the main focus. In the 1920s, Salvador Allende, who later became President of Chile, was a member of the club. He was known for his long jump skills.
Everton also has a women's football team. This team has 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.
The Brotherhood Cup Match
The Brotherhood Cup was a special football match. It took place on August 4, 2010. The game was played at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England. Everton de Viña del Mar played against the English club Everton. This friendly match was called the Copa Hermandad. It was meant to build stronger ties between the two clubs.
The English Everton team won the game 2–0. The goals were scored in the second half by Jermaine Beckford and Diniyar Bilyaletdinov. Beckford was named the best player of the match. Phil Neville and Mikel Arteta held up the trophy. This was the first time these two teams, both named Everton, 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 |
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
