Coach | NA |
Venue | Nuevo Estadio La Victoria |
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Date | Player | From | To | Price |
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2016-04-26 | Hugo Díaz | Real Jaén | Tudelano | € Free |
2014-08-29 | Armando Ortiz | Real Jaén | Real Murcia | € Free |
2014-02-01 | Álvaro Montero | Zamora | Real Jaén | € N/A |
2012-07-14 | Carlos Hernández | Real Jaén | Zaragoza | € 60K |
Real Jaén Club de Fútbol, S.A.D., commonly known as Real Jaén, is a Spanish football club based in Jaén, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on August 23, 1922, the club has a rich history spanning nearly a century, marked by both triumphs and challenges.
The club's home ground is the Nuevo Estadio de La Victoria, which has a seating capacity of 12,569. The stadium, opened in 2001, replaced the old Estadio de La Victoria, which had been Real Jaén's home since 1943. The team's colors are white and blue, and their fans are known as "lagartos" or "lizards."
Real Jaén has spent most of its history in the lower tiers of Spanish football, primarily in the Segunda División B and Tercera División. However, the club has also had its moments in the spotlight. It has played in the Segunda División, or second tier of Spanish football, for a total of 20 seasons, with the most recent stint ending in 1994. The club's highest finish in this division was 4th in the 1955-56 season.
In the Copa del Rey, Spain's premier domestic cup competition, Real Jaén has had some notable successes. The club has reached the quarterfinals twice, in the 1952-53 and 1956-57 seasons. In recent years, the club has often played against higher-tier teams in the early rounds of the competition, providing memorable experiences for the fans.
Despite these achievements, Real Jaén has faced significant financial difficulties in the 21st century. The club has been in administration since 2010 and has struggled to maintain its status in the Segunda División B. However, the club's passionate fan base has remained loyal and supportive, and there have been various initiatives to help secure the club's future.
Real Jaén's youth system has produced several players who have gone on to have successful careers in professional football. The most notable of these is probably Francisco "Paco" Esteban, who played for several clubs in La Liga, Spain's top division, and represented Spain at the international level.
Throughout its history, Real Jaén has been a symbol of the city of Jaén and its people. The club's ups and downs have mirrored those of the city itself, and its enduring presence is a testament to the passion for football in this part of Spain. Despite the challenges, the club continues to strive for success on the pitch, driven by the unwavering support of its fans.