AD Alcorcón
Encyclopedia
Agrupación Deportiva Alcorcón is a Spanish football team based in Alcorcón
, in the autonomous community of Madrid. Founded in 1971, it currently plays in Segunda División
, holding home matches at Municipal de Santo Domingo
, with a 5,430 seat capacity.
and the regional leagues. In 2000–01, it made its Segunda División B
debuts, finishing in 12th place, and spending the following seasons immersed in mid-table positions.
In 2008–09, a third place in the regular season meant Alcorcón was allowed to appear in the promotion play-offs for the first time in its history: after disposing of UE Sant Andreu
and CD Alcoyano
, the club was ousted by Real Unión
of Irun
in the final round with a 3–1 aggregate.
However, in the following season
, Alcorcón finally promoted to level two
, after defeating Pontevedra CF
(3–0 on aggregate) and Ontinyent CF
(4–3 on aggregate).
powerhouse Real Madrid
4–0 at home, in the first leg of its round of 32 match in the Copa del Rey. In the club's first ever official match against a team from the top flight, its opponent fielded nine international players in its starting eleven, lining up Jerzy Dudek
, Álvaro Arbeloa, Raúl Albiol
, Christoph Metzelder
, Royston Drenthe
, Mahamadou Diarra
, Guti, Esteban Granero
, Raúl
, Rafael van der Vaart
and Karim Benzema
, with Ruud van Nistelrooy
, Fernando Gago and Marcelo all appearing in the second half.
On 10 November, in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu
, the club lost 1–0, but won 4–1 on aggregate, thereby going through to the next round of 16, where the club was ousted by Racing de Santander
(2–3 on aggregate).
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(captain)
Dani Evuy
Derek Decamps
Nathaniel Revetria
Matar Diop
Raúl Arribas Asen
José Luis Capdevila Diego López
Roberto Rojas
Gonzalo García
Alcorcón
Alcorcón is a city in the metropolitan area of Madrid, Spain; , it had a population of 168,229. It is located 13 km to the south-west of Madrid....
, in the autonomous community of Madrid. Founded in 1971, it currently plays in Segunda División
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
, holding home matches at Municipal de Santo Domingo
Municipal de Santo Domingo
The Estadio Municipal de Santo Domingo is a football stadium located in Alcorcón, Community of Madrid, Spain. It is currently the home ground of AD Alcorcón.- External links :*...
, with a 5,430 seat capacity.
History
Founded in 1971 by Dionisio Muñoz Jerez, Alcorcón spent roughly its first thirty years in between the fourth divisionTercera División
Tercera División is the fourth level of the Spanish football league system. The top three are the Primera División, often referred to as "La Liga" in English, the Segunda División, and Segunda División B.-Current Format:...
and the regional leagues. In 2000–01, it made its Segunda División B
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
debuts, finishing in 12th place, and spending the following seasons immersed in mid-table positions.
In 2008–09, a third place in the regular season meant Alcorcón was allowed to appear in the promotion play-offs for the first time in its history: after disposing of UE Sant Andreu
UE Sant Andreu
Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu is a Spanish football team based in the city of Barcelona, in the district of Sant Andreu, Catalonia. Founded in 1925, it plays in Segunda División B - Group 3, holding home matches at Camp Municipal Narcís Sala, with an all-seated capacity of 6,900.-Club background:*Club...
and CD Alcoyano
CD Alcoyano
Club Deportivo Alcoyano is a Spanish football team based in Alcoy, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1929, it plays in Segunda División, holding home games in Estadio El Collao, with a 5,000-seat capacity...
, the club was ousted by Real Unión
Real Unión
Real Unión Club de Irún, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Irun, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country, in the province of Gipuzkoa, near the border with France...
of Irun
Irun
Irun is a town of the Bidasoa-Txingudi region in the province of Gipuzkoa in the Basque Autonomous Community, Spain...
in the final round with a 3–1 aggregate.
However, in the following season
2009–10 Segunda División B
The 2009–10 Segunda División B season was the 79th since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 29 August 2009, and the season ended on 20 June 2010 with the promotion play-off finals.- Group 1:...
, Alcorcón finally promoted to level two
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
, after defeating Pontevedra CF
Pontevedra CF
Pontevedra Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia. It was founded in 1941, and currently plays in Tercera División - Group 1, holding home matches at Estadio Municipal de Pasarón, with a capacity of 12,000 seats.Having enjoyed...
(3–0 on aggregate) and Ontinyent CF
Ontinyent CF
Ontinyent Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football team based in Ontinyent, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1947, it plays in 2ªB - Group 3, holding home games at Estadio El Clariano, with a capacity of 5,000 seats.-Season to season:...
(4–3 on aggregate).
2009–10 Copa del Rey
On 27 October 2009, Alcorcón secured the most famous victory in its history, as it defeated first divisionLa Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
powerhouse Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
4–0 at home, in the first leg of its round of 32 match in the Copa del Rey. In the club's first ever official match against a team from the top flight, its opponent fielded nine international players in its starting eleven, lining up Jerzy Dudek
Jerzy Dudek
Jerzy Henryk Dudek is a retired Polish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.After beginning his career in his home country, he went on to have successful spells in Netherlands and England, winning the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, appearing in 186 official games for the club over...
, Álvaro Arbeloa, Raúl Albiol
Raúl Albiol
Raúl Albiol Tortajada is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.His main asset is his versatility, as he can play as a central defender, right back or defensive midfielder.-Valencia:...
, Christoph Metzelder
Christoph Metzelder
Christoph Tobias Metzelder is a German footballer who plays for FC Schalke 04 as a central defender....
, Royston Drenthe
Royston Drenthe
Royston Rickie Drenthe is a Dutch footballer who plays for Everton on loan from Real Madrid.Mainly a midfielder, and regarded as one of football's fastest players, he can also operate as a defender or forward, but always on the left side of the pitch.-Youth:Born in Rotterdam, Drenthe joined local...
, Mahamadou Diarra
Mahamadou Diarra
Mahamadou Diarra is a Malian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Mali national team. He is captain of the national team.-Early career:Diarra started his career with Greek side OFI Crete...
, Guti, Esteban Granero
Esteban Granero
Esteban Félix Granero Molina is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Madrid.A versatile element, known as El Pirata , he can play as an attacking midfielder or behind the strikers...
, Raúl
Raúl González
Raúl González Blanco , known simply as Raúl, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a striker. He currently plays for German club Schalke 04....
, Rafael van der Vaart
Rafael van der Vaart
Rafael Ferdinand van der Vaart is a Dutch footballer who plays for English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Dutch national team. His preferred position is as an attacking midfielder; he can, however, also operate in other positions, such as second striker...
and Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema is a French international footballer who currently plays for Real Madrid in the Spanish La Liga. He primarily plays as a striker whose influence can extend out to the wings and is known for his technical ability, powerful style of play, and vast goal-scoring ability...
, with Ruud van Nistelrooy
Ruud van Nistelrooy
Rutgerus Johannes Martinus "Ruud" van Nistelrooy, , is a Dutch footballer who plays as a striker for Málaga CF in Spain's La Liga. He is the second-highest goalscorer in Champions League history with 60 goals...
, Fernando Gago and Marcelo all appearing in the second half.
On 10 November, in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
The Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is an all-seater football stadium in Madrid, Spain. It was inaugurated on 14 December 1947 and is owned by Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. It has a current capacity of 85,454 spectators....
, the club lost 1–0, but won 4–1 on aggregate, thereby going through to the next round of 16, where the club was ousted by Racing de Santander
Racing de Santander
Real Racing Club de Santander, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1913, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio El Sardinero, with a capacity for 22,400 spectators....
(2–3 on aggregate).
Season to season
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- 2 seasons in Segunda DivisiónSegunda DivisiónThe Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
- 10 seasons in Segunda División BSegunda División BSegunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
- 15 seasons in Tercera DivisiónTercera DivisiónTercera División is the fourth level of the Spanish football league system. The top three are the Primera División, often referred to as "La Liga" in English, the Segunda División, and Segunda División B.-Current Format:...
- 14 seasons in Categorías RegionalesDivisiones Regionales de FútbolThe Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol are the Spanish football lower divisions. They are administered by the Autonomous football federations. The level immediately above is the Tercera División. The autonomous regional divisions are:-External links:*...
Current squad
The numbers are established according to the official website: www.adalcorcon.com and www.lfp.es(captain)
Notable players and managers
Alfredo Bayarri Germán Burgos (as goalkeeper coach) ChupeFrancisco Salvador Elà
Francisco Salvador Elà , known as Chupe, is an Equatoguinean football striker, who plays for the Noja in the Spanish Tercera División ....
Dani EvuyDaniel Vázquez Evuy
Daniel Vázquez Evuy , known as Evuy, is a naturalized Equatoguinean football defender. He currently plays for the Villaviciosa de Odón in the Spanish Tercera División .-Career:...
Derek Decamps
Derek Decamps
Derek Decamps aka Derek is a French football player who currently plays in the Norwegian Tippeligaen for FK Haugesund.- Career :...
Nathaniel Revetria
Nathaniel Revetria
Nathaniel Revetria full name Nathaniel Revetria Soñora , is a Mexican-Uruguayan footballer. He plays for Sport Ancash in Peruvian First Division.-Career:...
Matar Diop
Matar Diop
Matar Diop Martins , is a Senegalese footballer who plays for Real Oviedo as a Forward.-External links:*http://www.bdfutbol.com/en/j/j400083.html*http://www.futbolme.com/com/jugadores.asp?id_jugador=12962...
Raúl Arribas Asen
Jaime Asensio de la Fuente
Jaime Asensio de la Fuente, aka Asen , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Recreativo de Huelva as a striker.-External links:** *...
José Luis Capdevila Diego López
Diego López Rodríguez
Diego López Rodríguez |Lugo]], Galicia) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Villarreal CF as a goalkeeper.-Club career:A youth graduate from hometown's CD Lugo, López moved to Real Madrid at almost 19...
Roberto Rojas
Roberto Rojas (Spanish footballer)
Roberto Rojas González is a retired Spanish footballer, who played as a defender.-Football career:Rojas graduated from Real Madrid's youth academy, and appeared in five first team matches during 1998–99...
Gonzalo García
Gonzalo García García
Gonzalo Manuel García García , simply Gonzalo, is an Uruguayan-Spanish footballer who plays for AEK Larnaca F.C. in Cyprus, as an attacking midfielder.-Early years:...