Las Palmas

Club Information

Club History

UD Las Palmas were founded in 1949 on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. The club enjoyed their golden era in the 1960s and 1970s when they were a regular fixture in La Liga, producing several Spanish international players. Las Palmas face unique logistical challenges as the only La Liga club based in the Canary Islands, requiring lengthy flights to all away matches on mainland Spain. The club returned to La Liga in 2023 after a six-year absence.

Trophy Cabinet

• No major trophies
• Segunda Division: 6

Did You Know?

• Las Palmas are the only La Liga club based in the Canary Islands requiring flights of 3+ hours to every away game
• The Estadio de Gran Canaria was a venue for the 1982 FIFA World Cup
• The legendary Juan Carlos Valeron spent his formative years at Las Palmas before starring for Deportivo La Coruna
• Las Palmas enjoy some of the best weather for football in Europe with year-round sunshine
• The club is the most successful team from the Canary Islands in Spanish football history
• David Silva grew up in the Las Palmas academy before becoming a Manchester City legend
• The island location means Las Palmas travel more kilometers per season than any other La Liga club