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Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF is a Spanish professional football club based in Vila-real, in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Villarreal CF is a Spanish professional football club based in Vila-real, Castellón, known as "El Submarino Amarillo" (The Yellow Submarine). Founded in 1923, it competes in La Liga and has a notable European trophy.

What it is

Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. was founded on 10 March 1923 in Vila-real, eastern Spain. The club plays its home matches at Estadio de la Cerámica, capacity 23,008, and is owned by Fernando Roig. Its nickname comes from its yellow kit colours.

Why it matters

Villarreal made its La Liga debut in 1998 and has since become a regular top-flight side. It won the UEFA Europa League in 2021, a rare achievement for a club without a domestic league title. The club is also known for its strong local identity and consistent European presence.

Key details

The club’s head coach is Iñigo Pérez. Villarreal’s major honours include the 2021 UEFA Europa League and earlier UEFA Intertoto Cup wins. For Canadian readers, the club appears in international football coverage, UEFA competitions, and matches involving Canadian players or teams.

In short

  • Founded in 1923 in Vila-real, Spain.
  • Nicknamed "The Yellow Submarine" for its yellow kits.
  • Won the UEFA Europa League in 2021.
  • Plays in La Liga at Estadio de la Cerámica.
Canadian angle

Villarreal CF is relevant to Canadian readers mainly through international football coverage, UEFA competitions, and the club’s matches against Canadian players or teams in global tournaments and friendlies.

Quick questions

What is Villarreal CF?
A Spanish professional football club from Vila-real, Castellón, that plays in La Liga.
When was Villarreal CF founded?
10 March 1923.
Has Villarreal CF won a major European trophy?
Yes, the UEFA Europa League in 2021.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villarreal_CF
    Supports: Full name, founded date, stadium, capacity, owner, president, league, nickname
  2. LaLiga — https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/clubs/villarreal-cf
    Supports: Club identity, founding year, home stadium, ownership name
  3. Villarreal CF — https://villarrealcf.es/en/datos-del-club/
    Supports: Official club details including foundation, stadium, club location, training facilities
  4. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.com/fc-villarreal/startseite/verein/1050
    Supports: Official club name, founded date, location, membership
  5. VAVEL USA — https://www.vavel.com/en-us/data/villarreal/bio/
    Supports: Club founded in 1923 and based in Villarreal
  6. Field Insider — https://fieldinsider.com/villarreal-cf
    Supports: Club location, La Liga membership, debut in La Liga in 1998
  7. Wikipedia (Italian) — https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villarreal_Club_de_F%C3%BAtbol
    Supports: UEFA Europa League 2020-21 and Intertoto Cup wins
  8. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villarreal
    Supports: Vila-real town context and club association with the city