[{"team":{"id":50075,"name":"RC Celta de Vigo","short_name":"Celta","tla_name":"CEL","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"Real Club Celta de Vigo","founded":1923,"colors":"Sky Blue,White","nicknames":"Os Célticos,Os Celestes","createdAt":"2024-11-05T10:36:06.977Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-11T15:42:50.213Z","website":"https://rccelta.es/","address":"Calle del Conde de Gondomar, 1","address_city":"Vigo","address_zip":"36203","locale":"en","stb_id":"rc-celta-de-vigo","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## Key information about Celta\n\nThe club represents **Galician football**, founded in **1923** in the city of **Vigo**, located in the north-west of the country. **Celta** has always been a team that is not afraid of difficulties and even in difficult times it finds a way to remain an important part of **La Liga**.","sporting_achievements":"## Celta: the history of the club\n\nThe team went through many stages of development, repeatedly finding themselves in the lower divisions, but each time they returned to La Liga.\n\n**Vigo** is not the largest city in Spain, but it was here in **1923** that a club appeared, which is now talked about not only in Galicia. Then the local fans got tired of watching two middling teams — **Real Fortuna** and **Sporting Vigo** — trying in vain to assert themselves at the national level. As a result — a **merger**, a new **emblem with a crown** (because the king himself gave support), and a fresh name — **\"Celta\"**, in honor of the Celts, the first settlers of these lands.\n\nThe start was encouraging, but then it was a classic for most Spanish clubs outside the top: back and forth between **Primera** and **Segunda**. There are periods of brilliance, periods of struggle for survival. However, there were stages when **\"Celta\"** was talked about all over Europe. Especially in the late 90s. The team crushed **Juventus** and **Benfica** in the **UEFA Cup**, and the charismatic **Mostovy** shone on the field.\n\nAnd then — failure in **2004**. Departure, debts, panic. But **\"Celta\"** is not what it seems. In **2012**, she returned to **La Liga**, and already in **2017** almost reached the finals of the **Europa League** - then it was a little short against **Man United**. Today it is a different team, but with the same stubbornness in character.","club_identity":"## Celta Stadium\n\n**Balaidos Stadium** is not just a football arena, but a real home for **Celta** and its fans. Opened in **1928**, it has undergone several reconstructions, but has retained its authentic atmosphere. This is not a modern hi-tech complex with elite lodges - there is a different magic here.\n\nLocated in the western part of **Vigo**, the stadium immerses you in the atmosphere of real Spanish football from the first minutes. When the team takes the field and the stands are packed to the brim, the place comes alive. Its feature is close contact between players and fans. The distance from the stands to the lawn is minimal, so the pressure of the fans is felt especially acutely.\n\nDuring its history, **Balaidos** hosted matches of the **1982 World Cup**, the legendary matches of **\"Celta\"** in La Liga, the Spanish Cup and European Cups. But the most important thing is that the history of the club was made here, where every victory or defeat felt as if it was a matter of life and death.\n\n## Celta achievements\n\nIf you look only at the trophies, **Celta** will not impress. No championship, no Spanish Cup, although there were chances. However, this club is not measured by titles. It is measured in moments.\n\n**Greatest achievements:**\n* Final of the Spanish Cup (**1948/49**) — a chance for the first trophy, but failure. \n* The semi-final of the Europa League (**2016/17**) is a historic breakthrough that could have ended in the final, if not for that mistake in the match with **Man United**. \n* Fourth place in La Liga (**2002/03**) is the best ever season, leading the team to the **Champions League**.\n\n> But if you ask the fans what moments they remember the most, it's not the finals and the tables. It's **7:0 against Benfica**. These are incredible comebacks. These are matches where **\"Celta\"** played not just for points, but for their pride.\n","current_status_and_future":"## Famous Celta players\n\n* **Alexander Mostovy** is a genius who was loved for his technique, field vision and character. He was called **\"King Vigo\"** because he really ruled the game. Without him **\"EuroCelta\"** would not exist. \n* **Iago Aspas** is not just a captain, but the heart of the team. His return saved the club from relegation and he continues to do his best for Celta. \n* **Claudio Lopez**, **Gustavo Lopez** are two Argentines who brought South American passion and unpredictability to Vigo. \n* **Felix Carvajal** is a person who, back in the 1940s, became a symbol of the first great **Celta**.\n\n## Interesting facts about Celta\n\n* The record defeat of **Benfica** – **7:0** in the 1999 UEFA Cup - the biggest European defeat of the Portuguese giants. \n* A meeting with **\"Barca\"** that cannot be forgotten - in **2015** **\"Celta\"** defeated **\"Barcelona\"** **4:1**. At that time, the Catalans included **Neymar**, **Messi** and **Suarez**, but they could not do anything. \n* The comeback that saved the club - in **2012** **Celta** were on the brink of relegation from the Segunda but a win in the last round kept them in the second division, marking the start of a new era. \n* **Vigo** is not a million-dollar city, but **Celta** has loyal fans who travel to the farthest corners of Spain to follow the team.","stb_internal_id":"0192fbe5-5ba2-7d26-954d-88ffa1a96f9f","overrides":null,"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

Key information about Celta

The club represents Galician football, founded in 1923 in the city of Vigo, located in the north-west of the country. Celta has always been a team that is not afraid of difficulties and even in difficult times it finds a way to remain an important part of La Liga.

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

Celta: the history of the club

The team went through many stages of development, repeatedly finding themselves in the lower divisions, but each time they returned to La Liga.

Vigo is not the largest city in Spain, but it was here in 1923 that a club appeared, which is now talked about not only in Galicia. Then the local fans got tired of watching two middling teams — Real Fortuna and Sporting Vigo — trying in vain to assert themselves at the national level. As a result — a merger, a new emblem with a crown (because the king himself gave support), and a fresh name — \"Celta\", in honor of the Celts, the first settlers of these lands.

The start was encouraging, but then it was a classic for most Spanish clubs outside the top: back and forth between Primera and Segunda. There are periods of brilliance, periods of struggle for survival. However, there were stages when \"Celta\" was talked about all over Europe. Especially in the late 90s. The team crushed Juventus and Benfica in the UEFA Cup, and the charismatic Mostovy shone on the field.

And then — failure in 2004. Departure, debts, panic. But \"Celta\" is not what it seems. In 2012, she returned to La Liga, and already in 2017 almost reached the finals of the Europa League - then it was a little short against Man United. Today it is a different team, but with the same stubbornness in character.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Celta Stadium

Balaidos Stadium is not just a football arena, but a real home for Celta and its fans. Opened in 1928, it has undergone several reconstructions, but has retained its authentic atmosphere. This is not a modern hi-tech complex with elite lodges - there is a different magic here.

Located in the western part of Vigo, the stadium immerses you in the atmosphere of real Spanish football from the first minutes. When the team takes the field and the stands are packed to the brim, the place comes alive. Its feature is close contact between players and fans. The distance from the stands to the lawn is minimal, so the pressure of the fans is felt especially acutely.

During its history, Balaidos hosted matches of the 1982 World Cup, the legendary matches of \"Celta\" in La Liga, the Spanish Cup and European Cups. But the most important thing is that the history of the club was made here, where every victory or defeat felt as if it was a matter of life and death.

Celta achievements

If you look only at the trophies, Celta will not impress. No championship, no Spanish Cup, although there were chances. However, this club is not measured by titles. It is measured in moments.

Greatest achievements:

Final of the Spanish Cup (1948/49) — a chance for the first trophy, but failure.
The semi-final of the Europa League (2016/17) is a historic breakthrough that could have ended in the final, if not for that mistake in the match with Man United.
Fourth place in La Liga (2002/03) is the best ever season, leading the team to the Champions League.

\n
But if you ask the fans what moments they remember the most, it's not the finals and the tables. It's 7:0 against Benfica. These are incredible comebacks. These are matches where \"Celta\" played not just for points, but for their pride.
\n

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Famous Celta players

Alexander Mostovy is a genius who was loved for his technique, field vision and character. He was called \"King Vigo\" because he really ruled the game. Without him \"EuroCelta\" would not exist.
Iago Aspas is not just a captain, but the heart of the team. His return saved the club from relegation and he continues to do his best for Celta.
Claudio Lopez, Gustavo Lopez are two Argentines who brought South American passion and unpredictability to Vigo.
Felix Carvajal is a person who, back in the 1940s, became a symbol of the first great Celta.

Interesting facts about Celta

The record defeat of Benfica – 7:0 in the 1999 UEFA Cup - the biggest European defeat of the Portuguese giants.
A meeting with \"Barca\" that cannot be forgotten - in 2015 \"Celta\" defeated \"Barcelona\" 4:1. At that time, the Catalans included Neymar, Messi and Suarez, but they could not do anything.
The comeback that saved the club - in 2012 Celta were on the brink of relegation from the Segunda but a win in the last round kept them in the second division, marking the start of a new era.
Vigo is not a million-dollar city, but Celta has loyal fans who travel to the farthest corners of Spain to follow the team.

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Founded in **1890**, the club from **Andalusia** has become a true symbol of **passion, struggle and triumphs**. His main signature is **never give up**, even when it seems that there are no chances.\n\nThat is why **Sevilla** is **the Europa League record holder** and the team that taught the entire continent that **heart and character are more important than any millions**.\n\n> \"Sevilla is a team that turns the impossible into an ordinary Thursday night.\"","sporting_achievements":"## The history of Seville: the path from the Andalusian team to the European giant\n\nWhen **English sailors** together with local enthusiasts founded a football club in **1890** in **Seville**, no one could have imagined that after decades it would become one of **the most successful teams in Spain**.\n\n**The first serious successes** came in the **30s**: the team twice reached the **final of the Spanish Cup**, and in **1946** won **La Liga** for the first time. But after that, years of instability began - flight to **Segunda**, return, struggle for survival.\n\n**The turning point** came in the **2000s**. It was then that the club began to build what would later be called the **\"Sevilla phenomenon\"**. **Excellent scouting**, a competent transfer policy and a bet on **the right coaches** did their job - in **2006**, **Seville** won the **UEFA Cup**, and then **repeated** this success five more times.\n\n> \"Today, Sevilla is a club that knows how to wait for its moment and always strikes when everyone has written it off.\"","club_identity":"## Sevilla stadium\n\nThe home arena of **\"Seville\"** is **\"Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan\"**, opened in **1958**. It holds over **43 thousand fans** and is a place where **every match turns into a show**.\n\n**The stadium is named** after the **club president** who dreamed of making **Seville** great, and his spirit seems to **still live here**. It is best felt before the matches, when the stands sing **the anthem of the club \"El Arrebato\"**.\n\n> \"It's not just a song - it's a real charge of energy that permeates the whole city.\"\n\n**It was here** that **Seville** created their **legendary European Cup comebacks**, making even the giants **afraid of coming to Andalusia**.\n\n## Achievement of Seville\n**Sevilla** is a **trophy-winning machine**. The club does not pretend to dominate **La Liga**, but when it comes to **cup tournaments**, it turns into a **real predator**:\n\n* **Europa League winner** (**2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2023**) – **absolute tournament record holder**.\n* **Champion of Spain** (**1945/46**) – the first and so far **only championship** in **La Liga**.\n* **The owner of the Spanish Cup** (**1935, 1939, 1948, 2007, 2010**) is a master of **cup battles**.\n* **UEFA Super Cup Winner** (**2006**) – a 3:0 defeat of **Barcelona** that **shocked the world**.","current_status_and_future":"## Famous Sevilla players\n\nFor more than a century of history, hundreds of talented football players have passed through the club, but there are those who are considered to be real icons:\n\n1. **Frederic Canute** is a striker who made **\"Seville\"** a storm of European Cups in the **2000s**.\n\n2. **Jesus Navas** – captain, legend, **symbol of the club** who returned after England to lead the team to **wins** again.\n\n3. **Dani Alves** is one of the **best right-backs** in the history of football, who **started his career** here.\n\n4. **Rakitich** is a playmaker who **twice was part of the success** of the club – first in **2014** and then after his return.\n\n5. **Antonio Puerta** is a football player, **whose memory lives** in the hearts of fans after his **tragic departure**.\n\n## Interesting facts about Seville**\n\n* **No one has won the Europa League more** – **7 titles** and it's not over yet.\n\n* **Sevilla's anthem** is recognized as one of the **best in the world** - even those who do not support the club know it.\n\n* **The team that transforms no-names into stars** – here we discovered **Data of Alves, Rakitic, Keita** and many others.\n\n* **Seville derby** is one of the **hottest in Spain** - matches with **Betis** always take place in a **crazy atmosphere**.\n\n* **Victory in the Europa League** – guarantee of a trophy in the **UEFA Super Cup** – the club has won **all but two of its finals**.\n\n> \"Seville proves that true greatness is not in constant dominance, but in being the best in the decisive moments.\"\n\n**It's worth noting** that **Sevilla** has become the **benchmark cup team**, proving that **smart strategy** and **relentless character** can compete with any budget. Can the club **add an eighth Europa League title** to their collection? One thing is certain — the **spirit of \"Ramon Sánchez Pizjuan\"** and the **Andalusian passion** make **\"Seville\"** a special place where **miracles happen regularly** and **European Thursday evenings** turn into **celebrations of victories**. This is the team that **taught the world** that the ultimate trophy is **the ability to never give up**.","stb_internal_id":"0192fbe5-8e16-7451-bab3-d04c543f6843","overrides":{"name":"Sevilla FC"},"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

Sevilla: a club that lives for big wins

Sevilla is not just a team, it is a phenomenon in world football. Founded in 1890, the club from Andalusia has become a true symbol of passion, struggle and triumphs. His main signature is never give up, even when it seems that there are no chances.

That is why Sevilla is the Europa League record holder and the team that taught the entire continent that heart and character are more important than any millions.

\n
\"Sevilla is a team that turns the impossible into an ordinary Thursday night.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

The history of Seville: the path from the Andalusian team to the European giant

When English sailors together with local enthusiasts founded a football club in 1890 in Seville, no one could have imagined that after decades it would become one of the most successful teams in Spain.

The first serious successes came in the 30s: the team twice reached the final of the Spanish Cup, and in 1946 won La Liga for the first time. But after that, years of instability began - flight to Segunda, return, struggle for survival.

The turning point came in the 2000s. It was then that the club began to build what would later be called the \"Sevilla phenomenon\". Excellent scouting, a competent transfer policy and a bet on the right coaches did their job - in 2006, Seville won the UEFA Cup, and then repeated this success five more times.

\n
\"Today, Sevilla is a club that knows how to wait for its moment and always strikes when everyone has written it off.\"
\n

\n","club_identity_html":"

Sevilla stadium

The home arena of \"Seville\" is \"Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan\", opened in 1958. It holds over 43 thousand fans and is a place where every match turns into a show.

The stadium is named after the club president who dreamed of making Seville great, and his spirit seems to still live here. It is best felt before the matches, when the stands sing the anthem of the club \"El Arrebato\".

\n
\"It's not just a song - it's a real charge of energy that permeates the whole city.\"
\n

It was here that Seville created their legendary European Cup comebacks, making even the giants afraid of coming to Andalusia.

Achievement of Seville

Sevilla is a trophy-winning machine. The club does not pretend to dominate La Liga, but when it comes to cup tournaments, it turns into a real predator:

Europa League winner (2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2023) – absolute tournament record holder.
Champion of Spain (1945/46) – the first and so far only championship in La Liga.
The owner of the Spanish Cup (1935, 1939, 1948, 2007, 2010) is a master of cup battles.
UEFA Super Cup Winner (2006) – a 3:0 defeat of Barcelona that shocked the world.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Famous Sevilla players

For more than a century of history, hundreds of talented football players have passed through the club, but there are those who are considered to be real icons:

Frederic Canute is a striker who made \"Seville\" a storm of European Cups in the 2000s.
\n
Jesus Navas – captain, legend, symbol of the club who returned after England to lead the team to wins again.
\n
Dani Alves is one of the best right-backs in the history of football, who started his career here.
\n
Rakitich is a playmaker who twice was part of the success of the club – first in 2014 and then after his return.
\n
Antonio Puerta is a football player, whose memory lives in the hearts of fans after his tragic departure.
\n

Interesting facts about Seville**

No one has won the Europa League more – 7 titles and it's not over yet.
\n
Sevilla's anthem is recognized as one of the best in the world - even those who do not support the club know it.
\n
The team that transforms no-names into stars – here we discovered Data of Alves, Rakitic, Keita and many others.
\n
Seville derby is one of the hottest in Spain - matches with Betis always take place in a crazy atmosphere.
\n
Victory in the Europa League – guarantee of a trophy in the UEFA Super Cup – the club has won all but two of its finals.
\n

\n
\"Seville proves that true greatness is not in constant dominance, but in being the best in the decisive moments.\"
\n

It's worth noting that Sevilla has become the benchmark cup team, proving that smart strategy and relentless character can compete with any budget. Can the club add an eighth Europa League title to their collection? One thing is certain — the spirit of \"Ramon Sánchez Pizjuan\" and the Andalusian passion make \"Seville\" a special place where miracles happen regularly and European Thursday evenings turn into celebrations of victories. This is the team that taught the world that the ultimate trophy is the ability to never give up.

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Transfer	Goal	Assists
Celta July 2024 - June 2025	8	5
Sevilla July 2025 - Now	1	0

Alfon: Career