UD Salamanca
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Unión Deportiva Salamanca is a Spanish football team based in Salamanca. Founded on March 16 1923, they currently play in Segunda División.
Nicknamed Los Charros, they play in white shirts and black shorts. Their home stadium is the Helmántico that seats 17,341 spectators.
History
Initially formed by Irish students, Salamanca first played in early Spanish championships in 1907, before official foundation much later. They have since fluctuated between the Segunda B and the Primera divisions. Their most recent success in the Primera División was between 1974 and 1981 under coach José Luis Garcia Traid, although the team has spent three subsequent seasons in the top division.
Seasons
- 2004/2005: Segunda División 21th - Relegated
- 2005/2006: Segunda División B 1st
- 2006/2007: Segunda División
- 12 seasons in La Liga
- 30 seasons in Segunda División
- 7 seasons in Segunda División B
- 19 seasons in Tercera División
- Champions of Segunda B division in 1987-88, 1991-92, 1993-94 and 2005-2006 seasons.
- Promotion to Primera División in 1973-74, 1981-82, and 1996-97 seasons.
2006/07 Squad
''The numbers are established according to the official website:[www.udsalamanca.es] and [www.lfp.es]As of February 1 2006
Squad changes during 2006/07 season
In:
- Alberto - Signed From Real Unión
- Gomes - On Loan From Real Sociedad B
- Jorge Pina - Signed From Málaga B
- Dani Lopez - Signed From Marino
- David Fas - Signed From Universidad de Las Palmas CF
- Dani Tortolero - Signed From Hércules CF
- Susaeta - On Loan From Real Sociedad B
- Miku - Return To Valencia B
Famous players
- Ariza Makukula
- Antonio Martínez
- Mutiu Adepoju
- Pauleta
- Gabriel Popescu
- Bogdan Stelea
- Salgado
- Enrique
- Huerta
- Balta
- Amantegui
Famous coaches
- Jorge D'alessandro di Ninno
- Juan Manuel Lillo
- Joao Alves
External links
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