[{"team":{"id":50213,"name":"Valencia CF","short_name":"Valencia","tla_name":"VAL","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"Valencia Club de Fútbol","founded":1919,"colors":"White,Orange,Black","nicknames":"Ché,Blanquinegre,Taronja","createdAt":"2024-11-05T10:36:28.032Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-11T22:15:52.748Z","website":"https://www.valenciacf.com/home","address":"Plaza del Valencia Club de Fútbol, 2","address_city":"Valencia","address_zip":"46010","locale":"en","stb_id":"valencia-cf","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## Football team \"Valencia\"\n\nFounded in **1919**, the team from **the city of the same name** has always been among the **main forces of La Liga**. At different times, she **fought for the championship**, experienced **financial disasters**, and trained **future stars of world football**.\n\nThis is a club that knew how to **stop giants**, win **European Cups**, and then fall into crisis and **resurrect** again. **\"Valencia\"** is always a **history of struggle**. And regardless of whether it is currently at the top or in crisis, one thing is constant: this team has a **heart** that beats stronger than all difficulties.\n\n> \"Valencia is a club that proves that true greatness is measured not only by victories, but also by the ability to rise from falls.\"","sporting_achievements":"## History of \"Valencia\": great victories and difficult times\n\n**Valencia** was born in **1919**, when a group of enthusiasts decided to create their club in a city where football was just **starting to develop**. As early as **1931**, the team reached **La Liga** for the first time, and since then almost **did not leave the elite**.\n\n**The first golden period of the club** began in the 40s**. **Valencia** won **three Spanish championships** (**1942, 1944, 1947**) and **two Spanish Cups**. The team played **attacking football** and was one of the **most dangerous opponents** in the country.\n\n**The next big boom** – the end of the **90s** – the beginning of the **2000s**. Then **Valencia** reached the **Champions League final** twice (**2000, 2001**), but lost twice – first to **Real Madrid**, then to **Bavaria** in a penalty shootout.\n\n> \"However, already in 2004, the club under the leadership of Rafa Benitez took the championship of La Liga and won the UEFA Cup, becoming the strongest team in Europe after the giants.\"\n\n**And then - the fall.** Financial problems, constant changes of coaches, selling of leaders. The club went through **difficult times**, but each time found the strength to rise. In **2019**, **100 years after its foundation**, **\"Valencia\"** did the impossible - won the **Cup of Spain**, defeating **\"Barcelona\"** in the final.\n\n**Today the team** is going through a bad period, but if we know anything about **Valencia**, it always **finds a way to come back**.","club_identity":"## Valencia Stadium\n\nThe home arena of **Valencia** is **Mestalla**, one of the **oldest and most atmospheric stadiums in Spain**. Opened in **1923**, it accommodates more than **48 thousand fans**.\n\n**What makes Mestalla special?** These are **very cool stands** that create a **pressure effect on the opponent**. The visiting players don't just feel the fans - they **literally see them**.\n\n> \"Valencia fans are some of the most loyal in Spain. They can boo their own team for a poor performance, but when they need to support them, they will do it in such a way that the stadium shakes.\"\n\n**The only thing** that overshadows the legend of **\"Mestali\"** is the **unfinished construction of the new stadium**, which has been going on since **2007**. But until that day comes, **\"Mestalja\"** remains **the real fortress of the club**.\n\n## Achievements of \"Valencia\"\n\n**Valencia** is one of **the most titled clubs in Spain**:\n\n* **Champion of Spain (6 times)** – **1942, 1944, 1947, 1971, 2002, 2004**.\n* **Cup of Spain (8 times)** – **1941, 1949, 1954, 1967, 1979, 1999, 2008, 2019**.\n* **UEFA Cup (1 time)** – **2004**.\n* **UEFA Super Cup (2 times)** – **1980, 2004**.\n* **Champions League finalist (2 times)** – **2000, 2001**.","current_status_and_future":"## Famous players of \"Valencia\": who created the history of the club\n\n**\"Valencia\"** brought up and introduced to the world **many great football players**:\n\n1. **Mario Kempes** – **Argentine forward** who brought the club **first European Cup title in 1980**.\n\n2. **Gayska Mendieta** – **symbol of \"Valencia\"** of the beginning of the **2000s**, an incredible leader of the midfield.\n\n3. **David Villa** is one of the **best strikers in the history of Spain**, who became a star in **Valencia**.\n\n4. **Santiago Cañizares** is a **legendary goalkeeper** who **saved the team** for years.\n\n5. **David Silva** is a **student of the club**, who later became a legend of **\"Manchester City\"**.\n\n## Interesting facts about \"Valencia\"\n\n1. **The oldest anthem** among **La Liga** clubs – **Valencia** has an official anthem that has been sung since the **1920s**.\n\n2. **The bat on the emblem** is the **symbol of the city of Valencia**, and its history dates back to the days of the **Reconquista**.\n\n3. **Two Champions League final defeats in a row** – **2000 and 2001** remain **the most painful moments** in the club's history.\n\n4. **Record season 2004** – **championship, UEFA Cup and UEFA Super Cup** – **best year** in modern history.\n\n5. **Dramatic struggle for survival** – in **2016** the club was almost relegated to **Segunda**, but held on.\n\n> \"Valencia reminds us that true champions are those who find the strength to fight even in the darkest moments.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Valencia** remains **one of the most respected clubs** in Spanish football, despite all the **financial and sporting difficulties**. Can the team **bring back the golden days** of the early **2000s**? One thing can be said for sure — the **spirit of Mestalla** and **bat traditions** make **Valencia** a special place where **history lives** in every corner, and **faith in rebirth** never fades. This is a club that **proves** that true greatness is measured not only by **trophies**, but also by **the ability to get back up** after every fall.","stb_internal_id":"0192fbe5-afe3-758d-81d7-a8e1c8f70ed9","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":"

Football team \"Valencia\"

Founded in 1919, the team from the city of the same name has always been among the main forces of La Liga. At different times, she fought for the championship, experienced financial disasters, and trained future stars of world football.

This is a club that knew how to stop giants, win European Cups, and then fall into crisis and resurrect again. \"Valencia\" is always a history of struggle. And regardless of whether it is currently at the top or in crisis, one thing is constant: this team has a heart that beats stronger than all difficulties.

\n
\"Valencia is a club that proves that true greatness is measured not only by victories, but also by the ability to rise from falls.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

History of \"Valencia\": great victories and difficult times

Valencia was born in 1919, when a group of enthusiasts decided to create their club in a city where football was just starting to develop. As early as 1931, the team reached La Liga for the first time, and since then almost did not leave the elite.

The first golden period of the club began in the 40s**. Valencia won three Spanish championships (1942, 1944, 1947) and two Spanish Cups. The team played attacking football and was one of the most dangerous opponents in the country.

The next big boom – the end of the 90s – the beginning of the 2000s. Then Valencia reached the Champions League final twice (2000, 2001), but lost twice – first to Real Madrid, then to Bavaria in a penalty shootout.

\n
\"However, already in 2004, the club under the leadership of Rafa Benitez took the championship of La Liga and won the UEFA Cup, becoming the strongest team in Europe after the giants.\"
\n

And then - the fall. Financial problems, constant changes of coaches, selling of leaders. The club went through difficult times, but each time found the strength to rise. In 2019, 100 years after its foundation, \"Valencia\" did the impossible - won the Cup of Spain, defeating \"Barcelona\" in the final.

Today the team is going through a bad period, but if we know anything about Valencia, it always finds a way to come back.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Valencia Stadium

The home arena of Valencia is Mestalla, one of the oldest and most atmospheric stadiums in Spain. Opened in 1923, it accommodates more than 48 thousand fans.

What makes Mestalla special? These are very cool stands that create a pressure effect on the opponent. The visiting players don't just feel the fans - they literally see them.

\n
\"Valencia fans are some of the most loyal in Spain. They can boo their own team for a poor performance, but when they need to support them, they will do it in such a way that the stadium shakes.\"
\n

The only thing that overshadows the legend of \"Mestali\" is the unfinished construction of the new stadium, which has been going on since 2007. But until that day comes, \"Mestalja\" remains the real fortress of the club.

Achievements of \"Valencia\"

Valencia is one of the most titled clubs in Spain:

Champion of Spain (6 times) – 1942, 1944, 1947, 1971, 2002, 2004.
Cup of Spain (8 times) – 1941, 1949, 1954, 1967, 1979, 1999, 2008, 2019.
UEFA Cup (1 time) – 2004.
UEFA Super Cup (2 times) – 1980, 2004.
Champions League finalist (2 times) – 2000, 2001.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Famous players of \"Valencia\": who created the history of the club

\"Valencia\" brought up and introduced to the world many great football players:

Mario Kempes – Argentine forward who brought the club first European Cup title in 1980.
\n
Gayska Mendieta – symbol of \"Valencia\" of the beginning of the 2000s, an incredible leader of the midfield.
\n
David Villa is one of the best strikers in the history of Spain, who became a star in Valencia.
\n
Santiago Cañizares is a legendary goalkeeper who saved the team for years.
\n
David Silva is a student of the club, who later became a legend of \"Manchester City\".
\n

Interesting facts about \"Valencia\"

The oldest anthem among La Liga clubs – Valencia has an official anthem that has been sung since the 1920s.
\n
The bat on the emblem is the symbol of the city of Valencia, and its history dates back to the days of the Reconquista.
\n
Two Champions League final defeats in a row – 2000 and 2001 remain the most painful moments in the club's history.
\n
Record season 2004 – championship, UEFA Cup and UEFA Super Cup – best year in modern history.
\n
Dramatic struggle for survival – in 2016 the club was almost relegated to Segunda, but held on.
\n

\n
\"Valencia reminds us that true champions are those who find the strength to fight even in the darkest moments.\"
\n

It is worth noting that Valencia remains one of the most respected clubs in Spanish football, despite all the financial and sporting difficulties. Can the team bring back the golden days of the early 2000s? One thing can be said for sure — the spirit of Mestalla and bat traditions make Valencia a special place where history lives in every corner, and faith in rebirth never fades. This is a club that proves that true greatness is measured not only by trophies, but also by the ability to get back up after every fall.

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The team represents the **Balearic Islands** and is one of the **few Spanish clubs** based **not on the mainland**. For more than a century, **Mallorca** managed to be among the **Primera leaders** and in **Segunda B**, but always kept its **stubbornness**, color and commitment to **its own style**.\n\nThe club managed to go from a **modest island team** to the **European Cup final**. He is **not always in earshot**, but always ready to **surprise**.\n\n> \"Mallorca is proof that even the most remote corners can give birth to great football.\"","sporting_achievements":"## History of Mallorca since 1916\n\nThe history of football in the **Balearic Islands** dates back to **1916**, when a club called **\"Alfonso XIII FBC\"** was founded. Subsequently, it was renamed **Real Mallorca\"** and began to gradually overcome the path from the **regional leagues** to the **national level**.\n\n**The first real ascents** began in the **1960s**, when the club first established itself in **La Liga**. But **the main pages of history** were written at the end of the **90s** - that's when the team played in the **UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final (1999)**, losing to **\"Lazio\"**, and also won the **Cup of Spain in 2003**, which became a **historic victory**.\n\n> \"Mallorca was also relegated from the elite more than once: in 2013, it ended up in Segunda, then even in Segunda B, but returned in 2019.\"\n\n**And since that time** she has been in **Example**, demonstrating that she is capable of not just surviving, but **imposing a fight** on strong opponents.","club_identity":"## Mallorca Stadium\n\nThe team plays at **Son Moish**, a stadium located in **Palma**. The arena was built in **1999** and accommodates about **23 thousand spectators**.\n\nIt is a stadium with **great visibility** and a **special atmosphere**: **sea air**, bright sun, and football, which is **more than a sport** for the locals. On game day, **the whole town** flocks here — from old-timers to tourists who want to experience a **real island match**.\n\n> \"Son Moish is not the biggest stadium in Spain, but it's definitely one of the coziest.\"\n\n**And here they always know** how to support their team, especially in **difficult moments**.\n\n## Achievements of \"Mallorca\"\n\nThe club has **not many trophies** in its assets, but the ones that are there are **important**:\n\n* **Spanish Cup (2002/03)** — victory in the final over **Recreativo Huelva**.\n* **Spanish Super Cup (1998)** — won after victory over **\"Barcelona\"**.\n* **UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final (1998/99)** - a heroic path to the decisive match with **\"Lazio\"**.\n* **Second place in La Liga (1998/99)** is a **historic achievement** that has already become a legend for the club's fans.\n\n**Each of these events** is a bright page in the club's history and proof that **a team from the island** can also play at the **highest level**.","current_status_and_future":"## Famous players of \"Mallorca\"\n\nA lot of strong football players played for **\"Mallorca\"**, who left behind **good memories**:\n\n1. **Samuel Eto'o** is a player who **grew in the club** to the level of a **world star**.\n\n2. **Dani Guise** is **the top scorer of La Liga 2007/08**, which helped the team stay in the **Primera**.\n\n3. **Ariel Ibagaza** — **the brain of the midfield** in the **golden years of the club**.\n\n4. **Miguel Angel Nadal** — **uncle of the famous tennis player**, a true leader of defense.\n\n5. **Taakefusa Kubo** is a young talent who was remembered for his **bright game** in recent seasons.\n\n## Interesting facts about Mallorca\n\n1. **The only big club of the Balearic Islands** is the **football pride** of the entire autonomy.\n\n2. **Financial drama and renaissance** - the club almost disappeared due to debts, but was saved by **new management**.\n\n3. **Now the club belongs** to a group of investors from the **USA**, including actor **Andy Garcia**.\n\n4. **The team always plays** with a special atmosphere at home: here every opponent feels like a **guest**.\n\n5. **Eto'o was brought up** — it was here that the Cameroonian got the chance that made him a **legend**.\n\n> \"Mallorca reminds us that real football can flourish in the most unexpected places, where the sea meets a dream.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **\"Mallorca\"** remains a **unique phenomenon** in Spanish football, proving that **geographical isolation** cannot become an obstacle to **big ambitions**. Will the club be able to **establish itself in the elite** and repeat the **glorious times of the late 90s**? One thing is certain — the **spirit of the Balearic Islands** and the **special atmosphere of Son Moish** make **Mallorca** a special place where **island passion** combines with **football traditions** and **every match** is a **holiday for the whole island**. This is a club that **proves** that real strength lies in **unity with the native land** and **loyalty to one's roots**.","stb_internal_id":"0192fbe5-f2dd-7c49-a330-2a7351c302eb","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":"

\"Mallorca\": what is known about the club

This is a professional football club from Palma, founded in 1916. The team represents the Balearic Islands and is one of the few Spanish clubs based not on the mainland. For more than a century, Mallorca managed to be among the Primera leaders and in Segunda B, but always kept its stubbornness, color and commitment to its own style.

The club managed to go from a modest island team to the European Cup final. He is not always in earshot, but always ready to surprise.

\n
\"Mallorca is proof that even the most remote corners can give birth to great football.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

History of Mallorca since 1916

The history of football in the Balearic Islands dates back to 1916, when a club called \"Alfonso XIII FBC\" was founded. Subsequently, it was renamed Real Mallorca\" and began to gradually overcome the path from the regional leagues to the national level.

The first real ascents began in the 1960s, when the club first established itself in La Liga. But the main pages of history were written at the end of the 90s - that's when the team played in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final (1999), losing to \"Lazio\", and also won the Cup of Spain in 2003, which became a historic victory.

\n
\"Mallorca was also relegated from the elite more than once: in 2013, it ended up in Segunda, then even in Segunda B, but returned in 2019.\"
\n

And since that time she has been in Example, demonstrating that she is capable of not just surviving, but imposing a fight on strong opponents.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Mallorca Stadium

The team plays at Son Moish, a stadium located in Palma. The arena was built in 1999 and accommodates about 23 thousand spectators.

It is a stadium with great visibility and a special atmosphere: sea air, bright sun, and football, which is more than a sport for the locals. On game day, the whole town flocks here — from old-timers to tourists who want to experience a real island match.

\n
\"Son Moish is not the biggest stadium in Spain, but it's definitely one of the coziest.\"
\n

And here they always know how to support their team, especially in difficult moments.

Achievements of \"Mallorca\"

The club has not many trophies in its assets, but the ones that are there are important:

Spanish Cup (2002/03) — victory in the final over Recreativo Huelva.
Spanish Super Cup (1998) — won after victory over \"Barcelona\".
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final (1998/99) - a heroic path to the decisive match with \"Lazio\".
Second place in La Liga (1998/99) is a historic achievement that has already become a legend for the club's fans.

Each of these events is a bright page in the club's history and proof that a team from the island can also play at the highest level.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Famous players of \"Mallorca\"

A lot of strong football players played for \"Mallorca\", who left behind good memories:

Samuel Eto'o is a player who grew in the club to the level of a world star.
\n
Dani Guise is the top scorer of La Liga 2007/08, which helped the team stay in the Primera.
\n
Ariel Ibagaza — the brain of the midfield in the golden years of the club.
\n
Miguel Angel Nadal — uncle of the famous tennis player, a true leader of defense.
\n
Taakefusa Kubo is a young talent who was remembered for his bright game in recent seasons.
\n

Interesting facts about Mallorca

The only big club of the Balearic Islands is the football pride of the entire autonomy.
\n
Financial drama and renaissance - the club almost disappeared due to debts, but was saved by new management.
\n
Now the club belongs to a group of investors from the USA, including actor Andy Garcia.
\n
The team always plays with a special atmosphere at home: here every opponent feels like a guest.
\n
Eto'o was brought up — it was here that the Cameroonian got the chance that made him a legend.
\n

\n
\"Mallorca reminds us that real football can flourish in the most unexpected places, where the sea meets a dream.\"
\n

It is worth noting that \"Mallorca\" remains a unique phenomenon in Spanish football, proving that geographical isolation cannot become an obstacle to big ambitions. Will the club be able to establish itself in the elite and repeat the glorious times of the late 90s? One thing is certain — the spirit of the Balearic Islands and the special atmosphere of Son Moish make Mallorca a special place where island passion combines with football traditions and every match is a holiday for the whole island. This is a club that proves that real strength lies in unity with the native land and loyalty to one's roots.

\n","logo":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/730_106a3c8f32.png","mime":"image/png","caption":null,"formats":{"large_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/large_avif_730_106a3c8f32.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"large_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/large_webp_730_106a3c8f32.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"small_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/small_avif_730_106a3c8f32.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"small_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/small_webp_730_106a3c8f32.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"medium_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/medium_avif_730_106a3c8f32.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"medium_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/medium_webp_730_106a3c8f32.webp","mime":"image/webp"}}}},"start_date":"2022-07-01","end_date":"2025-07-28","stats":{"goals":0,"assists":0}}]

Transfer	Goal	Assists
Valencia July 2025 - Now	0	0
Mallorca July 2022 - July 2025	0	0

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