RCD Mallorca
![]() | ||||
Full name | Real Club Deportivo Mallorca, S.A.D. | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Nickname(s) | Los Piratas(The Pirates) Los Bermellones(The Vermilions) Els Barralets(The Barralet) | |||
Founded | 5 March 1916 | asAlfonso XIII Foot-Ball Club|||
Ground | Estadi Mallorca Son Moix | |||
Capacity | 26,020 | |||
Owner | Andy Kohlberg(majority) Steve Nash(minority) Steve Kerr(minority) | |||
President | Andy Kohlberg | |||
Head coach | Jagoba Arrasate | |||
League | La Liga | |||
2023–24 | La Liga,15th of 20 | |||
Website | Club website | |||
| ||||
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca,S.A.D.(Spanish:[reˈalˈkluβðepoɾˈtiβomaˈʎoɾka],Catalan:Reial Club Deportiu Mallorca[rəˈjalˈklubdəpuɾˈtiwməˈʎɔɾkə],Royal Sporting Club Mallorca), commonly known asReal MallorcaorRCD Mallorca,is a Spanish professionalfootballclub based inPalmaon theisland of Mallorcain theBalearic Islands.Founded on 5 March 1916, they currently compete inLa Liga,holding home games at theEstadi Mallorca Son Moixwith a 23,142-seat capacity.
The club had its peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s, reaching a best-ever third place inLa Ligain1999and2001and winning theCopa del Reyin2003following final defeats in1991,1998and2024.Mallorca also won the1998 Supercopa de España[1]and reached the1999 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final.
Mallorca traditionally play in red shirts with black shorts and socks.
History
[edit]The early years
[edit]Founded on 5 March 1916, what would later become RCD Mallorca was registered at the Spanish Football Federation under the name ofAlfonso XIII Foot-Ball Club.
Weeks after its establishment, the club wasted little time forming the directors of Alfonso XIII FBC, headed by engineer Adolfo Vázquez Humasqué and eight other football fans. Their first stadium, the Buenos Aires field, was inaugurated with a competitive fixture against FC Barcelona just 20 days after registering further fast-tracked development. Despite the fixture ending in a disappointing 8–0 defeat, it was not long before King Alfonso XIII himself requested the royal adoption of ‘Real’ in the team's title, therefore becomingReal Sociedad Alfonso XIII Foot-Ball Club.
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/RCD_Mallorca_first_match.jpg/325px-RCD_Mallorca_first_match.jpg)
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Acta_fundacional_RCDMallorca.jpg/324px-Acta_fundacional_RCDMallorca.jpg)
In 1917, the Catalan Federation granted Real Sociedad Alfonso XIII admission into the second-tier league championship as an unofficial champion of the Balearic Islands. Booking a place in the final, Los Bermellones went on to record their first title with a resounding 3–1 victory over Futbol Club Palafrugell, in Barcelona.
Until the 1930s, the board of directors managed to organise fixtures against peninsular clubs such as RCD Espanyol and Real Murcia, while also hosting rare exhibitions against foreign sides including: Ajax in 1923, Uruguay's national team in 1925, Chilean outfit Colo-Colo in 1927 and one of the Czech Republic's oldest teams, Prague Meteor, in 1930, the latter under coachJack Greenwell,and withAntolín Arnau,Felipe Ferrer,andPedro Pizáamong its players.[2]
In 1931, following the establishment of the Second Spanish Republic which prohibited any form of reference to monarchy, the club was renamed toClub Deportivo Mallorca.
Although major fixtures and competitions across Spain were soon interrupted by the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936, the squad enjoyed a highly successful spell by winning every possible championship they entered into, as football on the island remained resistant to the deferral experienced throughout the country. When the war finally ended, matches with teams from the Peninsula were quick to resume and the Second Division was inaugurated, based on five groups of eight teams each.
It was during a period in the Second Division that, on 22 September 1945, the time had come to wave goodbye to Buenos Aires Field and up sticks to Es Fortí, a 16,000-maximum capacity stadium which would be called home for over half a century and undergo several expansions. A line-up featuring forward Sebastián Pocoví, defender Saturnino Grech and goalkeeper Antoni Ramallets beat Jerez 3–0 on the opening game of the new campaign the following day, with Carlos Sanz scoring Es Fortí's first goal in front of packed-out terraces. The title Es Fortí was short-lived however, with the board later changing the name of the stadium to Lluís Sitjar, in honour of the man who had driven the construction of the field.
During the 1949–1950 season, the Balearic club recovered their "Real" title, becomingReal Club Deportivo Mallorca
1960–1990
[edit]![]() | This sectionneeds expansion.You can help byadding to it.(February 2020) |
1990s and 2000s: Peak
[edit]![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2b/Real_Club_Deportivo_Mallorca_league_performance_1929-2023.svg/326px-Real_Club_Deportivo_Mallorca_league_performance_1929-2023.svg.png)
In1990–91,Mallorca reached theCopa del Reyfinalfor the first time, losing by one goal toAtlético Madrid.[3]
ArgentineHéctor Cúperwas hired as manager in 1997. In his first season, the club reached the1998 Copa del Rey Final,and lost on penalties toFC Barcelonaafter a 1–1 draw inMestalla.However, as Barcelona also won the league, Mallorca were their opponents in the1998 Supercopa de Españaand won 3–1 on aggregate for their first major honour.[4]Barcelona's double also meant Mallorca entered the1998–99 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup,the final staging of the tournament – they lost thefinal2–1 to Italy'sS.S. LazioatVilla Park.[5]
In 1999, Mallorca also finished a best-ever 3rd and qualified for the first time to theUEFA Champions League,but were eliminated on theaway goals rulebyMolde FKof Norway before the group stage.Luis Aragonésmatched 3rd place in 2001, before leaving for anAtlético Madridstill in the second tier.[6]On 28 June 2003, Mallorca won the Copa del Rey with a 3–0 win overRecreativo de Huelvain thefinalinElche;the goals were scored byWalter PandianiandSamuel Eto'o(two).[7]
2010s: Decline and return
[edit]![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Spain_mallorca_palma_stadium_Estadi_de_Son_Moix.jpg/220px-Spain_mallorca_palma_stadium_Estadi_de_Son_Moix.jpg)
Mallorca was relegated from La Liga on the last day of the 2012–13 season.[8]In January 2016, with the team at risk of relegation to the third tier, American investorRobert Sarverand formerNBAplayerSteve Nashbought the club for just over €20 million.[9]
On 4 June 2017, Mallorca fell into the third tier for the first time since 1981, with one game of the season still to play.[10]A year later, they bounced back in the2017–18 seasonafter winning theplay-offfinal againstCF Rayo Majadahonda,under new managerVicente Moreno.[11]In June 2019, Mallorca secured a second consecutive promotion to the2019–20 La Liga,following a 3–2 win on aggregate overDeportivo de La Coruñain the2019 Segunda División play-offs– having lost the first game 2–0.[12]However, they were relegated a year later.[13]A year later, Mallorca bounced back to the top tier following anAlmeríadefeat toCartagena.[14]In2024,Mallorca reached the Copa del Rey final for the first time since last winning the competition in 2003.
Season to season
[edit]
|
|
|
- 32seasons inLa Liga
- 37seasons inSegunda División
- 3seasons inSegunda División B
- 12seasons inTercera División
- 7seasons inDivisiones Regionales
Players
[edit]Current squad
[edit]- As of 2 September 2024[15]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules.Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
|
|
Reserve team
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules.Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
|
Out on loan
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules.Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
|
Management and staff
[edit]Technical staff
[edit]Position | Staff |
---|---|
Head coach | ![]() |
Assistant coach | ![]() |
Goalkeeping coach | ![]() |
Fitness coach | ![]() ![]() |
Analysts | ![]() ![]() |
Delegate | ![]() ![]() |
Kit man | ![]() ![]() |
Head of medical staff | ![]() |
Nutritionist | ![]() |
Physiotherapist | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Rehab fitness coach | ![]() |
Last updated: 1 September 2021
Source:[1]
Board of directors
[edit]President:Andy Kohlberg
Board of Directors Member:Robert Sarver
Board of Directors Member:Steve Nash
Board of Directors Member:Graeme Le Saux
Board of Directors Member:Utz Claassen
Honorary Secretary:Rosemary Mafuz
Sports directors
[edit]Football Director:Joe Metcalf
Steering committee
[edit]CFO:Steve Washington
Head of Sales & Marketing:Phillip Tisdell
Legality Department:Waylon Wilkinson Jr.
Head of Communications:Stan Cooper
Ticketing & Social area:Charity Donalds
Presidents
[edit]Real Sociedad Alfonso XIII Football Club
- Adolfo Vázquez Humasqué(1916)
- Antoni Moner(1916–19)
- Josep Ramis d'Ayreflor(1919–24)
- Antoni Moner(1924–26)
- Lluís Sitjar(1926–27)
- Sebastià Sancho(1927)
- Manuel Villalonga(1927–29)
- Josep Ramis d'Ayreflor / Sebastià Sancho(1929–30)
- Antonio Parietti / Lluís Sitjar(1930–31)
Club Deportivo Mallorca
- Lluís Sitjar / Josep Sancho / Ramón Cavaller(1931–32)
- Miquel Seguí(1932–34)
- Llorenç Lladó / Andreu Homar(1934–35)
- Andreu Homar(1935–43)
- Lluís Sitjar(1943–46)
- Félix Pons Marqués(1946–47)
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca
- Joaquín Fuster / Andreu Homar / Joan de Vidal(1948–51)
- Antoni Buades / Josep Tous(1951)
- Antoni Buades / José María del Valle(1952)
- Llorenç Munar(1955)
- Jaume Rosselló(1956–61)
- Llorenç Munar(1961)
- Joan de Vidal(1964–66)
- Josep Barona(1966–67)
- Josep Barona / Pau Servera(1967–68)
- Pau Servera / Guillem Ginard(1969–70)
- Guillem Ginard / Josep Fandós(1970–71)
- Josep Fandós(1971–72)
- Joan de Vidal(1972–74)
- Joan de Vidal / Antoni Seguí(1974–75)
- Antonio Seguí / Joan Ferrer(1975–76)
- Guillem Ginard(1976-77)
- Guillem Ginard / Miquel Contestí(1977–78)
- Miquel Contestí(1978–92)
- Miquel Dalmau(1992–95)
- Bartomeu Beltrán(1995–98)
- Guillem Reynés(1998–00)
- Mateu Alemany(2000–05)
- Vicenç Grande(2005–08)
- Mateu Alemany(2008–09)
- Tomeu Vidal(2009–10)
- Josep Maria Pons(2010)
- Jaume Cladera(2010–12)[16]
Honours
[edit]Domestic competitions
[edit]International competitions
[edit]- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup
- Runners-up (1):1998–99
Records
[edit]Team
[edit]- BestLa Ligaposition:Third (1998–99,2000–01)
- Record La Liga win:7–1 vRecreativo de Huelva(h), 9 March 2008
- Record La Liga defeat:7–0 vAtlético Madrid(a), 7 Feb 1988
- Fastest goal:22 seconds -
Dani GarcíavReal Oviedo,21 Feb 1999.
- Most goals scored in a season:69 (2007–08)
Individual
[edit]Notable players
[edit]Most appearances
[edit]# | Name | Matches |
---|---|---|
1° | ![]() |
255 |
2° | ![]() |
222 |
3° | ![]() |
206 |
4° | ![]() |
204 |
5° | ![]() |
197 |
6° | ![]() |
183 |
7° | ![]() |
175 |
8° | ![]() |
171 |
9° | ![]() |
168 |
10° | ![]() |
167 |
11° | ![]() |
164 |
12° | ![]() |
161 |
Top scorers
[edit]# | Name | Goals |
---|---|---|
1° | ![]() |
70 |
2° | ![]() |
52 |
3° | ![]() |
46 |
4° | ![]() |
37 |
5° | ![]() |
28 |
6° | ![]() |
27 |
7° | ![]() |
27 |
World Cup players
[edit]The following players have been selected by their country in theWorld CupFinals, while playing for Mallorca.
Club information
[edit]- Members:12,107 (2020–21)
- Total Attendance in La Liga:205,828 (2019–20)[A]
- Average Attendance:10,836 Spectators (2019–20)
- Official shirt manufacturer:Nike
- Official shirt sponsors:αGEL
- Other sponsors:Coca-Cola,CaixaBank,[19]Estrella Damm,PayPal,Fibwi, juaneda,Air Europa,Specialized Bicycle Components,okmobility, Alua Hotels & Resorts
- ^The attendance numbers are affected due to theCOVID-19 pandemic
Stadium information
[edit]- Name–Visit Mallorca Stadium[20]
- City–Palma de Mallorca
- Capacity– 23,142
- Inauguration– June 1999
- Pitch size– 107 m x 69 m
- Other Facilities:– Antonio Asensio Sports Complex (aka "Son Bibiloni" )[21]
- Google Maps Location–Visit Mallorca Stadium
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/42/LTU_A320_D-ALTD_20060424_STR_800x533.jpg/250px-LTU_A320_D-ALTD_20060424_STR_800x533.jpg)
Affiliated teams
[edit]RCD Mallorca B- Reserve team
References
[edit]- ^"22 August 1998 | Supercopa de España | Barcelona - Mallorca 0-1".Football Memories | Football History and Actuality(in Italian). 22 August 2017.Retrieved19 February2021.
- ^"Squad of Alfonso XIII 1930-31 Republic President Cup".www.bdfutbol.com.Retrieved5 May2024.
- ^Mazarrasa, Gonzalo (29 June 2011)."Atlético 1-0 Mallorca: Al Mallorca se le escapó su primera Final"[Atlético 1-0 Mallorca: Their first final got away from Mallorca] (in Spanish). RCD Mallorca.Retrieved27 February2020.
- ^Bazúa, J. (7 March 2016)."Supercopa de España 1998: el club estrena la vitrina"[Supercopa de España 1998: the club starts off the trophy cabinet].Diario de Mallorca(in Spanish).Retrieved7 February2020.
- ^"Freeze frame Villa Park May, 1999: Lazio win the last ever UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final".The Scotsman.23 May 2009.Retrieved7 February2020.
- ^"Aragones bound for Atletico Madrid".BBC News. 13 June 2001.Retrieved28 February2020.
- ^"Mallorca win King's Cup".Eurosport. 28 June 2003.Retrieved28 February2020.
- ^Lowe, Sid (3 June 2013)."Celta Vigo defy odds as four becomes relegated three in La Liga finale".The Guardian.Retrieved27 February2020.
- ^Corrigan, Dermot (5 January 2016)."Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, Steve Nash seal Mallorca takeover".ESPN FC.Retrieved27 February2020.
- ^Dunne, Robbie (4 June 2017)."Former NBA star Steve Nash's Mallorca relegated to Spanish third tier, Girona promoted".Diario AS.Retrieved27 February2020.
- ^"Mallorca champions of Segunda B".Majorca Daily Bulletin.10 June 2018.Retrieved27 February2020.
- ^"Mallorca return to La Liga after stunning turnaround over Deportivo".Euronews. 24 June 2019.Retrieved27 February2020.
- ^"Real Mallorca are relegated".Majorca Daily Bulletin.16 July 2020.Retrieved16 July2020.
- ^"Real Mallorca are promoted to La Liga".www.majorcadailybulletin.com.18 May 2021.Retrieved1 November2021.
- ^"Official RCD Mallorca staff in 2022/23".Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional.Retrieved30 July2022.
- ^"Jaume Cladera nuevo presidente del RCD Mallorca"[Jaume Cladera new RCD Mallorca president] (in Spanish). RCD Mallorca. 27 September 2010.Retrieved28 November2010.
- ^"Palmarés en"(in Spanish).MARCA.Retrieved22 June2010.
- ^Carnicero, José; Torre, Raúl; Ferrer, Carles Lozano (28 August 2009)."Spain – List of Super Cup Finals".Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation(RSSSF).Archivedfrom the original on 8 March 2010.Retrieved22 June2010.
- ^"Caixabank partnership extension".(official website). 17 September 2020.
- ^"Club stadium".(official website).Retrieved27 August2020.
- ^"Son Bibiloni, RCD Mallorca's heart".Retrieved27 August2020.
External links
[edit]![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/30px-Commons-logo.svg.png)
- Official website(in Catalan, Spanish, and English)
- BDFutbol team profile
- ca:Trofeu Ciutat de Palma de Futbol