Real Valladolid, officially Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, is a Spanish professional football club based in Valladolid, Castile and León. Founded on 20 June 1928, the club has a long and illustrious history in Spanish football.
Real Valladolid's first years were spent playing in regional leagues before being admitted to the Tercera División (4th place) in the 1947–48 season. They steadily climbed the Spanish football pyramid, reaching La Liga for the first time in the 1948-49 season.
The club has enjoyed varying degrees of success in La Liga throughout its history. During the 1960s and 1970s, Real Valladolid established themselves as a mid-table team, often finishing in the top half of the standings. During this period, the team featured notable players such as Enrique Castro "Quini", who later became a legendary figure of Spanish football.
One of the club's most memorable moments came in the 1983–84 season when they finished fourth in La Liga. This feat helped them qualify for the UEFA Cup (now UEFA Europa League), where they reached the round of 16 before being eliminated.
Real Valladolid sometimes faced financial challenges and relegation battles, leading to relegation to the Segunda División (second division). Despite the difficulties, the club have repeatedly returned to La Liga, demonstrating their resilience and determination.
In recent years, Real Valladolid has undergone a significant change in ownership and management. In 2018, Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário became a major shareholder of the club, bringing new energy and investment to the team. Under his leadership, the club focused on promoting young talent and building a strong sports project.
Estadio José Zorrilla is the home ground of Real Valladolid, known for its lively atmosphere on match days.
Real Valladolid's first years were spent playing in regional leagues before being admitted to the Tercera División (4th place) in the 1947–48 season. They steadily climbed the Spanish football pyramid, reaching La Liga for the first time in the 1948-49 season.
The club has enjoyed varying degrees of success in La Liga throughout its history. During the 1960s and 1970s, Real Valladolid established themselves as a mid-table team, often finishing in the top half of the standings. During this period, the team featured notable players such as Enrique Castro "Quini", who later became a legendary figure of Spanish football.
One of the club's most memorable moments came in the 1983–84 season when they finished fourth in La Liga. This feat helped them qualify for the UEFA Cup (now UEFA Europa League), where they reached the round of 16 before being eliminated.
Real Valladolid sometimes faced financial challenges and relegation battles, leading to relegation to the Segunda División (second division). Despite the difficulties, the club have repeatedly returned to La Liga, demonstrating their resilience and determination.
In recent years, Real Valladolid has undergone a significant change in ownership and management. In 2018, Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário became a major shareholder of the club, bringing new energy and investment to the team. Under his leadership, the club focused on promoting young talent and building a strong sports project.
Estadio José Zorrilla is the home ground of Real Valladolid, known for its lively atmosphere on match days.
