Venados F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Venados Fútbol Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Los Venados (The Bucks) | ||
| Founded | 2 September 1988 | ||
| Ground | Estadio Carlos Iturralde, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico |
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| Capacity | 15,087 | ||
| Owner | Grupo R4 | ||
| Chairman | Rodolfo Rosas Cantillo | ||
| Manager | Rigoberto Esparza | ||
| League | Liga de Expansión MX | ||
| Apertura 2022 | 6th (quarter-finals) | ||
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Venados Fútbol Club is a Mexican football team. They are based in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. The team plays in the Liga de Expansión MX. This is the second-highest football league in Mexico.
For a while, Venados was a partner team for Atlante. Before that, they were linked with Monarcas Morelia.
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The History of Venados FC
How the Team Started
The club began in 1988 as "Venados de Yucatán." Mr. Jorge Arana Palma bought the team. He chose the team's colors: green, yellow, and white.
In their first season (1988-89), they were runners-up in the Second Division. They also won the First Division 'A' championship in 1998.
Mérida FC Returns
In 2003, the Millet Reyes brothers brought the team back. They got the team from Nacional de Tijuana.
Challenges and Rebuilding
After the 2005 season, the Millet brothers sold the team. They faced money problems. But they kept a team in an amateur league. They also opened a training center in Argentina.
In 2006/07, Mérida F.C. returned to professional football. They played in the Tercera División. By 2007/08, they were in the Segunda División.
Back to the Second Level
On June 16, 2008, Arturo Millet Reyes bought a team from Morelia. He wanted the team to stay in Mérida for a long time. He was also promised that if the Venados got promoted, they would stay in Mérida.
In 2008, the Mexican Football Federation approved the club. This meant they could be promoted to the top league.
In the 2009 season, Mérida won the Clausura title. They beat Club Tijuana 1–0. But they lost the chance to be promoted to the top league. They lost to Querétaro FC in a penalty shootout.
Team Changes in 2010
In December 2010, the Millet brothers announced changes. Mérida F.C. would no longer be in the Liga de Ascenso. The team was then sold to Atlante F.C.. Venados became Atlante's partner team.
New Name and Changes in 2015
In 2015, the Mexican Football Federation made changes to the Ascenso MX league. More teams would play. Some clubs moved to new cities.
FC Mérida also changed its name and logo. They became Venados FC. They kept their home in Mérida. This change was like a "rebirth" for the original Venados de Yucatán team.
Home Stadium
The Venados F.C. plays its home games at the Estadio Carlos Iturralde.
Atlético Yucatán
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| Full name | Club Deportivo Atlético Yucatán | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Venados | ||
| Founded | 1988 | ||
| Dissolved | 1999 | ||
| Ground | Estadio Carlos Iturralde, Mérida, Yucatán, México |
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| Capacity | 24,050 | ||
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Atlético Yucatán was another Mexican football club. It was also based in Mérida. This club played in the Primera A for most of its time.
The club started in 1988. In their first year (1988–89), they reached the finals. They played against Potros Neza. Atlético Yucatán lost the final match.
In 1998, the club won a championship. They beat Chivas Tijuana 1–0 in Mérida. In 1999, they played for promotion to a higher league. But they lost to Unión de Curtidores.
Atlético Yucatán Honors
- Primera división 'A' Mexicana: 1
- 1998
- Segunda División Profesional: 0
- Runner-up (1): 1988–89
Team Management
This section lists the people who help run the Venados FC team.
Club Leaders
| Position | Staff |
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| Chairman |  Rodolfo Rosas Cantillo |
| Vice-chairman | Alberto Alcocer |
| Director of football | Luis Miguel Salvador |
Source: Liga MX
Coaching Staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Manager | Rigoberto Esparza |
| Assistant managers | Guillermo Gómez |
| Francisco Bravo |
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| Goalkeeper coach | Juan de Dios Ibarra |
| Fitness coach | Alfredo Omar Tena |
| Physiotherapist | José Narváez |
| Team doctor | Santiago Dorantes |
Players on the Team
First Team Squad
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Reserve Teams
- Progreso F.C. is a partner team. They play in the Liga TDP, which is the fourth level of Mexican football.
Team Managers
Here are some of the managers who have led the Venados team:
- David Patiño (2008–2010)
- Mario García (2011)
Ricardo Valiño (2011–2014)- Juan Carlos Chávez (2014–2015)
Daniel Rossello (Interim) (2015)- Marcelo Michel Leaño (2016)
- José Luis Sánchez Solá (2016–2017)
- Bruno Marioni (2017–2018)
- Joel Sánchez (2018)
- Sergio Orduña (2018–2019)
- Carlos Gutiérrez (2020–2022)
- Andrés Carevic (2022)
Team Achievements
National Tournaments
- Primera División A
- Clausura 2009
- Segunda División
- Apertura 2008
See also
In Spanish: Venados Fútbol Club Yucatán para niños
