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Girona Futbol Club, S.A.D. is a professional soccer club situated within Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It was founded on July 23, 1930 the club is a part of La Liga, to which they were promoted during the 2022 Segunda Division play-offs.

Girona hosts games at home in the stadium with a capacity of 11,810-capacity Estadi Montilivi. Girona also has amateur and youth women's teams that compete.

1. History

The sport of football became a major fascination in Girona in the early part in the second decade of 20th century. First major city club is Strong Esport (founded in 1902 with the initial name FC Gerundense). It was in the 20s that in Girona there were two new clubs: CE Gironi and UD Girona. After the dissolution of UD Girona, it was decided to form an entirely new football club located in Girona.

On July 23, 1930, inside the Cafe Norat situated in La Rambla of Girona, Girona Futbol Club was founded after the dissolution Unio Esportiva Girona for economic reasons. On August 1, 1930, the Girona City Council approved the club to ensure that it could put its city's logo on their badges. This was made possible by the efforts of the fans that were led by the club's first President Albert de Quintana de Leon. The team then entered two divisions of the Catalan Championships. The first match that the team played in was played against Colonia Artigas. The team consisted of: Florenza, Teixidor, Farro, Flavia, Comas, Corradi, Ferrer, Escuder, Clara, Torrellas and Taradellas.

1935-36 was the season that Girona was a part of the Segunda Division, and the team finished at the top within its group. It then playing in the playoffs with Celta of Vigo Real Zaragoza, Arenas Club, Real Murcia and Xerez however, they finished last, and thus being out of the La Liga promotion zone.

Following during the Spanish Civil War, the club was split between the second and the Tercera Division, falling into the category of the latter in 1959, before was further relegated in the year 1980. The Segunda Division B was created as the third division in 1977. The team lasted for an entire three seasons in competition. In 1968, the construction of the Estadi Montilivi stadium was completed and home games were held at the stadium on a continuous basis starting in 1970 after more than five decades of playing at Vista Alegre. Vista Alegre stadium.

In the years following, Girona alternated between the third and fourth division, including three seasons at the regional championships in the years 1982-83 and 1997-99. 16 June 2008, after beating Ceuta by 1-0 in the play-offs Raul Agne-led team earned another consecutive promotion to the second division after an absence of 49 years.

On the 22nd of July, 2010 a group of local businessmen, led by Ramon Vilaro, Joaquim Boadas and Josep Slim bought 72 percent of the shares that were previously held by the club's former president Josep Guso, and Josep Rofes. They became club owners for the first time in Girona. Vilaro was elected as the new president. Agne following a stint in Recreativo de Huelva, returned as manager for the second division season. He remained as manager until 14 January 2012, when Agne was fired after a loss of 0-3 to Recreativo.

In 2011 Girona formed a reserve squad that was previously grass on a natural pitch in Palau. On May 9, 2013, the director's board, with their slogan "El Girona FC tambe es me too" ("Girona FC also is mine") and approved an increase in the club's capital by EUR300,000 which will be distributed as EUR10 shares. The goal is to equalize the club's estate.

On the final day of the 2014-15 season Girona had to defeat Lugo at home to secure the right to be promoted in La Liga, but were prevented by a goal in the final minute by the hosts. Girona were forced to be content with a play-off position however, they were defeated in their semi-finals, defeating Real Zaragoza, despite winning the first match by 3-0. The following season, they made it to the play-off final , but they were defeated by Osasuna. Girona was promoted in La Liga after the 2016-17 season, when they finished second to Levante. It marked the very first time Girona had been elevated to La Liga in their 87-year history.

On August 23, 2017 it was announced that City Football Group (CFG) had acquired 44.3 percent of the ownership stake in Girona. A further 44.3 percent was owned through Girona Football Group, led by Pere Guardiola, brother of CFG's Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. On October 29, 2017 Girona won a thrilling match against the reigning European Cup winners Real Madrid by a score of 2-1.

In July 2018 , it was revealed the fact that Girona FC would be participating in their first international pre-season tournament, which was held in India by Nippon Toyota. Girona FC faced the Indian team Kerala Blasters and the Australian Melbourne City FC. Melbourne City FC.

The day of the final match in the 2017-19 La Liga season, Girona were dropped to the Segunda Division, ending their two-year stay at the top of the Spanish top division.

2. Training centre

The new facilities for training at the club are in construction from December 2017 in the PGA Catalunya Golf Course in South of Girona. With a total area of 220,000 square meters (220,000 sq feet) the new facility will serve as the only training facility that the team will use for the coming 3 1/2 years. It will host an 110 m x72 meters (361 feet x 236 feet) training pitch made of hybrid grass , as and a 160m 72 m (525 feet x 236 feet) pitch made of natural grass and Indoor training areas.

3. Season to season

 

Season Tier Division Place Copa del Rey
1933-34 3 1st  
1934-35 2 4th Third round
1935-36 2 1st Round of 16
1939-40 2 3rd First round
1940-41 2 4th Third round
1941-42 2 5th  
1942-43 2 6th  
1943-44 3 5th Second round
1944-45 3 3rd  
1945-46 3 6th  
1946-47 3 4th  
1947-48 3 1st Third round
1948-49 2 10th Round of 16
1949-50 2 9th Third round
1950-51 2 16th  
1951-52 3 6th  
1952-53 3 8th  
1953-54 3 2nd  
1954-55 3 1st  
1955-56 3 2nd  
1956-57 2 9th  
1957-58 2 9th  
1958-59 2 15th First round
1959-60 3 11th  
1960-61 3 4th  
1961-62 3 2nd  
1962-63 3 4th  
1963-64 3 6th  
1964-65 3 7th  
1965-66 3 7th  
1966-67 3 3rd  
1967-68 3 8th  
1968-69 3 11th  
1969-70 3 3rd Second round
1970-71 3 2nd First round
1971-72 3 8th First round
1972-73 3 2nd Second round
1973-74 3 3rd First round
1974-75 3 6th Second round
1975-76 3 3rd First round
1976-77 3 2nd Third round
1977-78 3 2ª B 6th Third round
1978-79 3 2ª B 13th Third round
1979-80 3 2ª B 19th First round
1980-81 4 7th  
1981-82 4 18th  
1982-83 5 Reg. Pref. 1st  
1983-84 4 9th  
1984-85 4 7th  
1985-86 4 2nd  
1986-87 4 7th First round
1987-88 3 2ª B 19th  
1988-89 4 1st First round
1989-90 3 2ª B 12th  
1990-91 3 2ª B 7th Second round
1991-92 3 2ª B 3rd  
1992-93 3 2ª B 15th Third round
1993-94 3 2ª B 15th First round
1994-95 3 2ª B 18th First round
1995-96 4 13th  
1996-97 4 19th  
1997-98 5 1ª Cat. 5th  
1998-99 5 1ª Cat. 1st  
1999-2000 4 7th  
2000-01 4 8th  
2001-02 4 9th  
2002-03 4 2nd  
2003-04 3 2ª B 7th  
2004-05 3 2ª B 17th Round of 32
2005-06 4 1st  
2006-07 4 2nd  
2007-08 3 2ª B 1st  
2008-09 2 16th Third round
2009-10 2 14th Third round
2010-11 2 11th Second round
2011-12 2 15th Second round
2012-13 2 4th Second round
2013-14 2 15th Round of 32
2014-15 2 3rd Third round
2015-16 2 4th Second round
2016-17 2 2nd Second round
2017-18 1 10th Round of 32
2018-19 1 18th Quarter-finals
2019-20 2 5th Round of 32
2020-21 2 5th Round of 16
2021-22 2 6th Round of 16
2022-23 1    

4. Players

As per detail below.

4.1. First team squad

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Spain ESP Juan Carlos
2 DF Colombia COL Bernardo Espinosa
3 DF Spain ESP Miguel Gutiérrez
4 DF Spain ESP Arnau Martínez
5 DF Spain ESP David López
6 MF Mali MLI Ibrahima Kebe
7 FW Uruguay URU Cristhian Stuani (captain)
8 MF Spain ESP Ramon Terrats
9 FW Argentina ARG Valentín Castellanos (on loan from New York City FC)
10 MF Spain ESP Samuel Sáiz
11 FW Spain ESP Valery
12 MF Spain ESP Toni Villa
13 GK Argentina ARG Paulo Gazzaniga (on loan from Fulham)
14 MF Spain ESP Aleix García
15 DF Spain ESP Juanpe (vice-captain)
16 DF Spain ESP Javi Hernández (on loan from Leganés)
17 FW Spain ESP Rodrigo Riquelme (on loan from Atlético Madrid)
18 MF Spain ESP Oriol Romeu
19 MF Brazil BRA Reinier (on loan from Real Madrid)
20 DF Brazil BRA Yan Couto (on loan from Manchester City)
21 MF Venezuela VEN Yangel Herrera (on loan from Manchester City)
22 DF Uruguay URU Santiago Bueno
23 MF Spain ESP Iván Martín (on loan from Villarreal)
24 MF Spain ESP Borja García
25 FW Spain ESP Manu Vallejo
26 GK Spain ESP Toni Fuidias

4.2. Reserve team

No. Pos. Nation Player
30 GK Spain ESP Lluc Matas
32 FW Spain ESP Oscar Ureña
33 FW Spain ESP Joel Roca
36 MF Spain ESP Ricard Artero

4.3. Out on loan

No. Pos. Nation Player
DF Spain ESP Eric Monjonell (at Lommel until 30 June 2023)
MF Spain ESP Álex Sala (at Sabadell until 30 June 2023)
MF Spain ESP Pau Víctor (at Sabadell until 30 June 2023)
FW Spain ESP Arnau Ortiz (at Murcia until 30 June 2023)
FW Spain ESP Gabri Martínez (at San Fernando until 30 June 2023)
FW Morocco MAR Ilyas Chaira (at San Fernando until 30 June 2023)

5. Club officials

As per detail below.

 

5.1. Current technical staff

Position Staff
Head coach Spain Míchel
Assistant coach Spain Salva Fúnez
Fitness coach Spain David Porcel
Goalkeeping coach Spain Juan Carlos Balaguer

5.2. Board of directors

Office Name
President Delfí Geli
Board president Pere Guardiola
Vice president Diego Gigliani
Board members Marcelo Claure
Andy Young
Roger Solé
Simon Cliff
CEO Ignacio Mas-Bagà

6. Coaches

 

  • Spain Francisco Bru (1937–39)
  • Spain Josep María Nogués (2005)
  • Hungary Károly Plattkó (1948–49)
  • Spain Joan Carrillo (2006–07)
  • Spain Hilario (1949–50)
  • Spain Domènec Balmanya (1952)
  • Spain Raül Agné (2007–09)
  • Spain Emilio Aldecoa (1955–57), (1959–60)
  • Spain Javi Salamero (2009)
  • Uruguay Dagoberto Moll (1965–66)
  • Spain Miquel Olmo (2009)
  • Spain Emilio Aldecoa (1967–68)
  • Spain Cristóbal Parralo (2009)
  • Spain Vicenç Sasot (1972–74)
  • Spain Narcís Julià (2009–10)
  • Spain Emilio Aldecoa (1974–76)
  • Spain Raül Agné (2010–12)
  • Spain Lluís Coll (1976)
  • Spain Josu Uribe (2012)
  • Spain Vicenç Sasot (1979–80)
  • Spain Javi Salamero (2012)
  • Spain Pepe Pinto (1980–81), (1981–82)
  • Spain Rubi (2012–13)
  • Spain Luis Costa (1981–82)
  • Spain Ricardo Rodríguez (2013)
  • Spain Emilio Aldecoa (1982)
  • Spain Antonio Lagunas (1987)
  • Spain Pablo Machín (2014–18)
  • Spain Alfonso Muñoz Jaso (1987–88), (1993–95)
  • Spain Eusebio Sacristán (2018–19)
  • Spain José Manuel (1988)
  • Spain Juan Carlos Unzué (2019)
  • Spain Paco Bonachera (1993)
  • Spain José Luis Martí (2019–20)
  • Spain Pere Gratacós (1997–99)
  • Spain Francisco (2020–21)
  • Spain Narcís Julià (2003)
  • Spain Míchel (2021–)
  • Spain Agustín Abadía (2003–04)
 

7. Honours

As per detail below.

7.1. National

Segunda Division B

  • Winners (1): 2007–08

Tercera Division

  • Winners (5): 1933–34, 1947–48, 1954–55, 1988–89, 2005–06

7.2. Regional titles

Supercopa de Catalunya

  • Winners (1): 2019

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