Zamora

What Zamora does

Zamora Club de Fútbol (legal entity ZAMORA C.F.S.A.D., CIF A01993872) is a Spanish professional football club founded in 1968 and headquartered in Zamora, Castile and León. The club competes in Primera Federación, the third tier of Spanish football, and operates out of the Estadio Ruta de la Plata, a modern venue inaugurated in September 2002 with a capacity serving the senior team. Zamora CF's core operations center on competitive football: it fields a senior first team, a reserve side (Zamora CF B), and a youth development structure (Cantera) covering age categories from Benjamín through Juvenil Nacional, anchored by the Fundación Zamora CF.

Revenue is generated through six identifiable streams: matchday ticket sales, recurring season ticket (abono) subscriptions, merchandise and retail (kits, training wear, casual apparel, accessories and souvenirs), corporate sponsorship (anchored by Caja Rural de Zamora as primary financial partner and kit sponsor), occasional player transfer fees, and streaming/media income through partnerships with LALIGA+ and Football Club y Eventos. The merchandising channel is operated through a single physical store in Zamora city center (Calle Pelayo 8) and a WooCommerce-based e-commerce platform (zamoracf.es/tienda) with national and international shipping via SEUR, Redsys payment processing, and PayPal integration. Season tickets are sold with installment financing through Caja Rural Zamora, and community engagement is executed through the 'Kilómetros de Ilusión' mobile promotional tour reaching towns across Zamora province.

The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer across three layers: a local/regional physical footprint (stadium, retail store, provincial truck tour), a nationwide and international e-commerce storefront, and a digital engagement layer including streaming, social media, and a 2025/26 digital collector album developed with Cromowin. The customer base is overwhelmingly composed of individual supporters and season ticket holders (Socios) within Zamora province, supplemented by a roster of local and regional corporate sponsors. The club's reported employee count is 101-250 and it is organized as a Sociedad Anónima Deportiva with no public equity listing and no disclosed external funding rounds.

Name

Zamora

Legal name

ZAMORA C.F.S.A.D.

Website

https://zamoracf.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Zamora Club de Fútbol is a Spanish third-tier football club founded in 1968 that operates a senior team, reserve side, and youth academy, generating revenue through matchday sales, season tickets, merchandise e-commerce, local sponsorship, and player transfers for fans and businesses in Zamora province.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Football Club Operations

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fan Apparel & Wearables Retail (Licensed) (CRAMAOAE), Soccer Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAC), Event & Tournament Sponsorship (Title/Presenting Sponsors, Official Suppliers) (MPAKALAB)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Sports merchandise retail
• Season ticket sales
• Football youth academy
• Matchday ticket sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Zamora

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Matchday Revenue: Revenue generated from ticket sales for home league matches at Estadio Ruta de la Plata, Copa RFEF matches, and friendly matches. Playoff matches for promotion to Segunda División carry separate ticket arrangements.
2. Season Tickets (Abonos): Annual season ticket sales providing access to league matches, designated Copa RFEF matches, and friendly matches. Season tickets include reserved seating until renewal deadline and various promotional discounts (e.g., Carné Joven 20% discount, new member referral discounts).
3. Merchandise and Retail: Sale of official club merchandise including kits, training wear, casual clothing, accessories, and memorabilia through both physical store and online e-commerce platform. Products include personalized items (player name shirts) with no-return policy.
4. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship deals with local and regional businesses. Main sponsors include Caja Rural de Zamora (main sponsor/financial partner), along with Flores de Queso, Autobuses Tamame, Grupo Recoletas, and others. Sponsorship covers kit sponsorship, stadium advertising, and promotional partnerships.
5. Player Transfers: Transfer fees received when players move to other clubs. The club has completed transfers both as selling club and has brought players in through transfers from other clubs.
6. Streaming and Media Rights: Revenue from streaming home matches for fans unable to attend, in partnership with Football Club y Aventos. Additionally, LALIGA+ partnership offering 50% discount to subscribers generates affiliate-type revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zamora Club de Fútbol operates a professional men's football team competing in Spain's Primera Federación, monetising the franchise through matchday tickets, annual season tickets (Abonos), and official merchandise sold via a physical store and a WooCommerce e-commerce site. Supplementary offerings include a youth academy (Cantera), a club membership programme (Socios) with priority access and discounts, and digital fan engagement products including the Cromowin-powered digital collectible album and LALIGA+ live-streaming for remote supporters.

Product overview

Zamora Club de Fútbol operates a unified product portfolio centered on football entertainment and fan engagement. The core offering consists of matchday experiences (tickets and season tickets/abonos), supported by an e-commerce merchandise platform (Tienda Online) selling official products including jerseys (Equipaciones), training apparel (Ropa de Entrenamiento), casual wear (Ropa de Paseo), winter clothing (Ropa de Invierno), and general merchandising items. Additional products include youth academy membership (Cantera) for player development, club membership (Socios) with various advantages, and the digital fan engagement tool (Álbum Digital via Cromowin). Streaming services for remote match viewing are delivered through partnerships with LALIGA+ and Football Club y Eventos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zamora CF Tienda Oficial: Official online store for club merchandise including jerseys, training wear, accessories, and memorabilia.
• Escuela de Fútbol Zamora CF

Products and services

• Tienda Online Zamora CF E-commerce storefront for purchasing official Zamora CF merchandise including jerseys, training apparel, casual wear, accessories and souvenirs, with national and international shipping, Redsys/PayPal payment options and IVA-inclusive EUR pricing.
• Abonos (Season Tickets) Annual season ticket memberships granting access to all league home matches, designated Copa RFEF matches and friendly matches at Estadio Ruta de la Plata, with reserved seating, promotional discounts (Carné Joven 20%) and installment payment options through Caja Rural de Zamora.
• Entradas (Match Tickets) Individual match tickets for home games including league fixtures, Copa RFEF cup matches and playoff encounters, with special allocations for away supporters and members of CD Villaralbo via club comunicados.
• Cantera (Youth Academy) Youth football development programme (Escuela de Fútbol / Cantera) covering age categories from Benjamín to Juvenil Nacional, with annual recruitment campaigns (captaciones) and enrolment for children from age 3 upwards.
• Socios (Club Membership) Club membership programme offering advantages such as priority ticket access, member pricing, discounts and participation in club activities and supporter events.
• Álbum Digital Zamora CF Digital collectible album for the 2025/26 season, powered by Cromowin, enabling fans to collect digital player cards and stickers as a modern fan engagement experience.
• Ropa de Entrenamiento Official Zamora CF training apparel line including green jerseys, red tracksuits, training trousers, burgundy and green shorts and burgundy and green sweatshirts.
• Ropa de Paseo Casual apparel line including Bermuda shorts, white and red polo shirts for the 25-26 season, red hoodies and other everyday wear items.
• Ropa de Invierno Winter apparel including black and red parkas priced at €78, shield-themed pyjamas at €29.90 and other club-branded cold-weather items.
• Merchandising Club souvenirs and accessories including ZCF magnets, mouse pads, pens, thermal water bottles, scarves, pencil cases, caps, stickers, mugs, socks, pillow covers and large pennants.
• Equipaciones (Official Kits) Official Zamora CF match jerseys and kits (home, away and alternate configurations) supplied by Macron for the current season, with personalised name variants available.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Flores de QuesominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 August 2025New sponsor for 2025-26 season. Local/regional business providing sponsorship support. Partnership described as reinforcing ties with companies 'from excellence' in the region.
• CD VillaralbocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2025Collaboration agreement signed between Zamora CF and CD Villaralbo. Agreement aims to develop football in Zamora city and province. Zamora CF president Francisco Javier Páez and CD Villaralbo president Juan Ramón Saludes signed the agreement. Includes Copa Federación match collaboration and ongoing player loan relationships.
• Caja Rural de ZamoracoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary sponsor and financial partner of Zamora CF. Main sponsor for jersey and official communications. Provides season ticket installment payment option (3 payments) for members. Co-hosts annual 'Bicicleta Solidaria' charity event with Banco de Alimentos. Presentación de campañas de abonados held at Caja Rural offices.
• CromowinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for digital collector album of 2025-26 season. Creates modern digital fan experience through collectible stickers and album technology. Initiative reinforces connection between club and fans.
• LALIGA+coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial streaming partner for Zamora CF home match broadcasts. Offers 50% discount on annual subscription to club's season ticket holders. Provides access to all Primera Federación matches for remote fans.
• Football Club y AventoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreaming partner for live match broadcasts at Estadio Ruta de la Plata. Enables fans unable to attend matches to watch via online streaming platform.
• MacronminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnical kit supplier for club uniforms. 2025-26 kit developed through collaboration with Macron headquarters in Italy. Design process included visits to Macron facilities in Italy.
• Ayuntamiento de ZamoracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity government partnership. Collaborates on initiatives like 'Zamora Move' sports promotion program. Co-sponsor of Copa Federación matches. Supports club activities and fan engagement events.
• Diputación de ZamoracoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvincial government sponsor. Provides bus transportation for fans to away playoff matches (e.g., Villarreal). Co-sponsor of Copa Federación matches and fan events.
• Autobuses TamameminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBus transportation sponsor. Partner for official team and fan travel logistics.
• Grupo Recoletas HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare sponsor. Local hospital group providing sponsorship support for the club.
• Federación de Fútbol de Castilla y LeónminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional football federation partner in 'Juntos Somos Fútbol' initiative. Campaign aimed at promoting youth base sports in the province alongside Caja Rural.
• LEO MotorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUsed car dealer sponsor visible on club communications. Partner for pre-owned vehicle sales referenced in club website advertising.
• Carné Joven Castilla y LeónminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth card program partnership offering 20% discount on season tickets to Carné Joven cardholders in Castile and León region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CF Talavera de la Reina: Another Spanish third-tier (Primera Federación) club operating at a similar regional scale with comparable revenue mix (matchday, merchandise, local sponsorships). Isaiah Navarro transferred from CF Talavera to Zamora in 2026, demonstrating the directly comparable player labor market and competitive positioning between the two clubs.
• CD Mirandés: Miranda de Ero-based club that has historically competed in Spain's second and third tiers. Similar small-city provincial profile, with comparable community-driven fan model and merchandise operations.
• SD Ponferradina: Castile and León club that has spent multiple seasons in Spain's second division. Comparable regional Spanish football club model with similar merchandise, sponsorship, and matchday revenue profile at a slightly larger scale.
• Racing Club de Ferrol: Galician club that has oscillated between Segunda and Primera Federación. Comparable Spanish provincial football club with similar merchandise, sponsorship, and matchday revenue structures.
• Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa: León-based club with long history in Spanish lower divisions. Direct regional rival in Castile and León with similar fan-driven, small-market commercial model and recurring league encounters with Zamora CF.
• Unionistas de Salamanca: Castile and León regional rival competing in the same Primera Federación tier. Played Zamora CF in the 2025 Copa Federación final. Comparable small-city identity, community-owned ethos, and reliance on regional fan engagement and sponsorship.
• Arenas Club de Getxo: Historic Spanish lower-division club based in the Basque Country. Source of Zamora CF's 2026/27 signing Álex Hidalgo. Operates a similar regional club model with matchday, merchandise, and sponsorship revenue at a comparable scale.
• Real Unión Club de Irun: Historic Basque club with deep roots in Spain's lower divisions. Operates a similar community-driven model with merchandise, sponsorship, and matchday revenue at a comparable small-club scale.

Regional players

• CD Villaralbo: Local Zamora province club that signed a collaboration agreement with Zamora CF in June 2025 for football development in Zamora city and province. Operates at a much smaller scale (likely lower regional divisions) and serves as a feeder/loan partner rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Real Valladolid: Larger Castile and León incumbent currently in LaLiga / Segunda División. Competes with Zamora CF for regional fan attention and sponsorship share in the same broader geography, though at a materially larger commercial scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zcfoficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/zamoracfpaginaoficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zamora-cf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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