Cordoba Club de Futbol

What Cordoba Club de Futbol does

Córdoba Club de Fútbol (legal entity: Unión Futbolística Cordobesa, S.A.D.) is a privately held Spanish professional football club founded in 1954, headquartered in Córdoba, Spain, with 101-250 employees. The club fields a men's football team that competes in LaLiga Hypermotion, Spain's second division, playing home matches at the 22,000-seat Estadio Bahrain Victorious Nuevo Arcángel, the principal sports venue in a city of 350,000 inhabitants that receives nearly 2 million tourists annually.

The club's core products span on-pitch competition, official merchandise, and fan experiences. On the commercial side, it operates a direct-to-consumer stack comprising the official website (cordobacf.com), an online store (tienda.cordobacf.com) shipping kits, training wear, casual apparel, accessories, baby items, and stationery worldwide; an online ticketing platform (entradas.cordobacf.com); a mobile app; and physical retail at the stadium. Its merchandise range is supplied under a partnership with Joma and incorporates the MICRO-MESH SYSTEM textile technology, with three match kits (Primera, Segunda, Tercera), goalkeeper kits, pre-match shirts, a dedicated training line, and the GAMBEA 'Match Day Every Day' lifestyle collection. Branding assets include the 'blanquiverde' white-and-green identity, the 'Pasióin Infinita' motto, the 'Koki' crocodile mascot, and the tradition of supporters singing the club anthem a cappella at every home match.

The business model operates through five revenue streams: (1) matchday ticket sales for LaLiga Hypermotion and Copa del Rey fixtures; (2) broadcasting rights distributed via LaLiga's collective pool; (3) direct merchandise sales through the online store and physical outlets at unit prices ranging from €5.50 to €69.95 with active promotional discounting; (4) sponsorship and naming-rights income, anchored by Bahrain Victorious (stadium naming) and Joma (technical kit supplier); and (5) recurring season-ticket subscriptions ('abonos') sold through annual campaigns such as the 26/27 cycle. Customers are individual fans and supporters (B2C) with no disclosed enterprise customers, and the club accepts payments via Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and BIZUM across Spanish and English-language digital storefronts.

Name

Cordoba Club de Futbol

Legal name

UNIÓN FUTBOLÍSTICA CORDOBESA, S.A.D.

Website

https://cordobacf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Córdoba Club de Fútbol is a privately held Spanish professional football club founded in 1954, competing in LaLiga Hypermotion (second division) at the 22,000-seat Estadio Nuevo Arcángel in Córdoba. It generates revenue from matchday tickets, LaLiga broadcasting rights, Joma-supplied merchandise, and season-ticket subscriptions sold to its fan base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Football Club & Licensed Sports Merchandise

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Sporting Goods Retailers (459110)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athlete & Team Sponsorship Deals (Official Partners, Jersey/Kit Sponsors) (MPAKALAA), Licensing, Merchandising & Co-Branded Products (Sponsored Merchandise, Collabs) (MPAKALAE), Soccer/Football Footwear & Apparel Retail (CRAMACAC)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Official football merchandise
• Matchday ticketing
• Season ticket subscriptions
• Sports brand licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Córdoba

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Matchday Revenue: Revenue generated from ticket sales for home matches in LaLiga Hypermotion and Copa del Rey fixtures. The team plays at Estadio Bahrain Victorious Nuevo Arcángel with a capacity of 22,000 spectators.
2. Broadcasting Rights: Revenue from television and media broadcasting rights distributed by LaLiga for participation in the second division.
3. Merchandise and Online Store: Direct sales of official merchandise including kits, training wear, accessories, and memorabilia through the club's online store (tienda.cordobacf.com) and physical outlets.
4. Sponsorship and Naming Rights: Revenue from kit sponsorship deals and stadium naming rights agreements. Current sponsors include Bahrain Victorious (stadium naming) and Joma (technical kit supplier).
5. Season Tickets (Abonos): Annual and seasonal subscription fees for match attendance packages, including campaigns such as 'Campaña de abonos 2026-2027'.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Córdoba Club de Fútbol operates a professional football club competing in LaLiga Hypermotion (Spain's second division) and the Copa del Rey. Its commercial operations encompass matchday ticketing (single-match and season tickets 'abonos'), broadcasting rights income, kit and stadium sponsorship deals (Bahrain Victorious, Joma), and a direct-to-consumer merchandise business selling official kits, training apparel, casual wear, accessories, and licensed products through its own online store and physical stadium retail.

Product overview

Córdoba Club de Fútbol operates an e-commerce platform offering official football kits and merchandise. The core product line includes three main player kits (Primera, Segunda, Tercera Equipación) plus goalkeeper kits and pre-match shirts. Supporting product lines encompass Training Apparel (training shirts, shorts, pants, warmup gear), Paseo Casual Wear (polos, tracksuits, anoraks), and GAMBEA lifestyle collection. The merchandise range includes accessories (scarves, keyrings, bags), baby/infant items, stationery, and Joma footwear. The store also offers customization services (Estampaciones) for personalizing jerseys, plus a dedicated OUTLET section for discounted previous-season products. All kits feature Joma technology including MICRO-MESH SYSTEM for moisture management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GAMBEA: A lifestyle brand sub-line created with fans for wearing club colors 365 days a year, described as 'Match Day Every Day' merchandise.

Products and services

• Primera Equipación 25/26 (Home Kit) Official home football kit featuring white and green colors (blanquiverde) representing the club's traditional colors. Sold to fans through the official online store.
• Segunda Equipación 25/26 (Away Kit) Away football kit with navy blue base and sky blue stripes, featuring premium Jacquard finishes and polo collar.
• Tercera Equipación 25/26 (Third Kit) Third kit in red as the main color, symbolizing passion and strength. Features sophisticated embossed technique with MICRO-MESH SYSTEM technology and 100% recycled polyester.
• Camiseta Prepartido 25/26 (Pre-match Shirt) Prematch jersey worn by players before matches, designed for pre-game warm-up with design similar to match-day kit.
• Goalkeeper Kits 25/26 Specialized kits for goalkeepers including first, second, and third kit versions, distinct from outfield player kits.
• Entrenamiento (Training) Collection 25/26 Training wear including player training shirts, technical body training shirts, shorts, long pants, goalkeeper training gear, warmup hoodies, and rain jackets. Features Joma branding.
• Paseo (Casual Wear) Collection 25/26

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JomacoreTechnology or IntegrationJoma is the official technical kit supplier for Córdoba CF, providing all official kits, training wear, goalkeeper equipment, and casual apparel. Products include first kit (white/green), second kit (navy blue with sky blue stripes), third kit (red), goalkeeper kits, and training collection with MICRO-MESH SYSTEM technology. Premium Jacquard finishes on second kit. 100% recycled polyester in third kit.
• Bahrain VictoriouscoreTechnology or IntegrationBahrain Victorious holds naming rights for the Estadio Nuevo Arcángel stadium (Estadio Bahrain Victorious Nuevo Arcángel). This naming rights sponsorship places the sponsor brand on the main venue where all home matches are played in LaLiga Hypermotion.
• GambeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Gambea for the 'Match Day Every Day' lifestyle merchandise collection. Shirts at €29.95 celebrating 365-day passion for the club. Design connects fans to 'Puerta 0' and views of San Rafael with vintage aesthetic. Two colorways available: navy blue and white.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Levante UD: Spanish second-division club with similar Mediterranean-market dynamics and Joma kit-supplier relationship; relevant benchmark for sponsorship and merchandise strategy.
• Elche CF: LaLiga Hypermotion peer; similar-sized Spanish second-tier club with comparable fan-base economics and stadium-revenue profile.
• UD Almería: Andalusian competitor in LaLiga Hypermotion with similar stadium size and second-division commercial economics; direct league rival in 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.
• CD Castellón: Direct LaLiga Hypermotion peer in 2025-26 season; comparable mid-tier Spanish second-division club competing for similar promotion playoff positioning.
• SD Eibar: LaLiga Hypermotion peer with a comparable mid-sized-city profile (Eibar, ~27,000 residents) and similar second-division commercial model; useful comparable on small-market revenue ceiling.
• Hércules CF: Historic Spanish club of similar scale to Córdoba CF competing in lower tiers; useful comparable for valuation benchmarking and small-market club economics.
• Granada CF: Andalusian rival competing in LaLiga Hypermotion 2025-26, comparable in city size, fan base, and second-division revenue profile. Both clubs fight for the same regional sponsorship and talent pool.
• Real Zaragoza: Historic Spanish club currently operating in the second tier; larger than Córdoba CF but the closest analog for a heritage-driven Spanish club with stadium naming-rights exposure and a broad merchandise range.
• Cádiz CF: Andalusian club competing in the same LaLiga Hypermotion 2025-26 division; comparable in target market and revenue model, with a slightly larger historic fan base.

Others

• Joma Sport: Technical kit supplier and partnership counterpart; a Spanish sportswear manufacturer serving many LaLiga clubs. Provides strategic context on kit-supplier economics and product positioning rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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