UE Sant Andreu facts for kids
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| Full name | Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Quadribarrats, Grocs | |||
| Founded | 21 January 1909 | |||
| Ground | Narcís Sala, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
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| Capacity | 6,563 | |||
| Owner | Taito Suzuki Manuel Camino |
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| President | Manuel Camino | |||
| Head coach | Xavi Molist | |||
| League | Segunda Federación – Group 3 | |||
| 2022–23 | Tercera Federación – Group 5, 2nd of 16 (promoted via play-offs) | |||
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Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu is a Spanish football club from the Sant Andreu area in Barcelona, Catalonia. The club was started in 1909. They play their home games at the Camp Municipal Narcís Sala stadium, which can hold 6,563 fans. The team is known by nicknames like Quadribarrats (meaning "four-striped" because of their flag) and Grocs (meaning "yellows" for their kit color). They often play against CE Europa in a local match called the Pla de Barcelona derby.
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Club History: How the Team Grew
Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu has had a few different names over the years. This is common for older football clubs.
- Club de Futbol Andreuenc (1909–1925)
- L'Avenç del Sport (1911–1925)
- Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu (1925–1940)
- Club Deportivo San Andrés (1940–1979)
- Unión Deportiva San Andrés (1979–1980)
- Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu (1980–present)
The club returned to its original name, Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu, in 1980.
Team's Journey Through the Leagues
UE Sant Andreu has played in many different Spanish football leagues. They have spent:
- 11 seasons in the Segunda División, which is the second highest league in Spain.
- 19 seasons in the Segunda División B, which was the third highest league.
- 2 seasons in the Segunda Federación, the current fourth highest league.
- 44 seasons in the Tercera División, which was the fourth highest league for a long time.
- 2 seasons in the Tercera Federación/Tercera División RFEF, the current fifth highest league.
The team has often done well in the Copa del Rey, which is Spain's main knockout football competition. They have reached the Round of 16 several times, and even the Quarterfinals in the 1970–71 season!
Meet the Current Players
Here are the players who are part of the UE Sant Andreu team right now:
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Club Achievements: Trophies and Wins
UE Sant Andreu has won several important titles throughout its history:
- Segunda División B: They won this league once, in the 1991–92 season.
- Tercera División: They have been champions of this league five times: 1949–50, 1957–58, 1968–69, 1984–85, and 1989–90.
- Copa Catalunya: This is a cup competition for teams in Catalonia. Sant Andreu won it twice: 2008–09 and 2018–19.
- Copa Federación: They won this national cup in 2012–13.
- Catalan Second Division: They won this regional league three times: 1919–20, 1920–21, and 1939–40.
- Catalan Historical Teams Tournament: They won this special tournament in 2007.
Famous Former Players
Many talented players have played for UE Sant Andreu. Here are some who played many games or also played for their national teams:
- Ramón Calderé (Midfielder) - Played for Spain.
- Manuel Lanzarote (Midfielder) - Played for Spain.
- Luso (Midfielder) - Played for Spain.
- José Miguel Morales (Goalkeeper) - Played for Spain.
- Ildefons Lima (Defender) - Played for Andorra.
Coaches Who Led the Team
Great coaches have also been a part of Sant Andreu's story:
- Domènec Balmanya (Spain)
- César Rodríguez (Spain)
- Jiří Sobotka (Czechoslovakia)
See also
In Spanish: Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu para niños
