Valencia

Club Information

Club History

Valencia CF were founded in 1919 and have been one of Spain's most successful clubs, winning six La Liga titles and eight Copa del Rey trophies. The club enjoyed a golden era around the turn of the millennium, winning two consecutive La Liga titles in 2002 and 2004 and reaching two Champions League finals under Hector Cuper. Mestalla, their historic home since 1923, is one of the steepest and most intimidating stadiums in European football. The club has faced significant financial challenges in recent years under the ownership of Peter Lim.

Trophy Cabinet

• La Liga: 6
• Copa del Rey: 8
• Cup Winners' Cup: 1
• Europa League: 1
• Super Cup: 2
• Supercopa: 1

Did You Know?

• Mestalla's incredibly steep stands make it one of the most intimidating away grounds in European football
• Valencia reached back-to-back Champions League finals in 2000 and 2001
• The club won consecutive La Liga titles in 2002 and 2004
• Valencia's bat emblem comes from the legend of a bat landing on King James I's flag during the reconquest of Valencia
• David Villa is the club's most beloved modern player having scored over 100 goals
• Plans for the new Nou Mestalla stadium have been stalled for over a decade due to financial issues
• The Mestalla has been Valencia's home since 1923 making it one of the oldest continually used stadiums in Spain