Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol

What Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol does

Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a privately held Spanish professional football club founded on June 20, 1928 and headquartered in Valladolid, Castilla y León. The club operates as a Sociedad Anónima Deportiva (Spanish sports public limited company) and currently competes in La Liga Hypermotion — Spain's second-tier football division — for the 2025-26 season and is preparing for 2026-27. Its core product is competitive professional football, anchored by a 27,618-capacity owned stadium (Estadio José Zorrilla, built for the 1982 World Cup) with 65 VIP boxes, and supported by a complete football pyramid: the first team, Promesas (B team), Real Valladolid Femenino (women), ValladoliDI (LaLiga Genuine inclusive team), Cantera youth academy (Juvenil through Alevín categories), Residencia de Jóvenes Jugadores residential program, Escuela football school, and Campus Verano summer camps.

The business model combines five revenue streams: (1) matchday revenue through ticket sales, Abonado season subscriptions and VIP/hospitality packages; (2) collective broadcasting and TV rights from La Liga / Segunda División; (3) commercial sponsorship, with Digi Spain as flagship main sponsor through 2028, Reebok as kit supplier, and Estrella Galicia, Volvo, Caja Rural de Zamora, Inexo and Alimerka among named partners; (4) merchandise sales via tienda.realvalladolid.es and a physical store at Calle Héroes de Alcántara 3; and (5) academy-driven player transfer income, illustrated by Real Madrid's exercise of a buy-back clause on academy product Carvajal.

The club is owned by co-presidents Gabriel Solares Jove and Enrique Uruñuela López (appointed December 2025) under the Ben Oldman Loan Partners shareholder designation, following the exit of former controlling shareholder Ronaldo Nazário. Operations are supported by a network of 65+ affiliated clubs across Spain and internationally (including Uruguay) and a digital ecosystem comprising the Pucela Play streaming platform, NFC Apple ticketing, and the Portal del Blanquivioleta membership platform. Total headcount is 101-250.

Name

Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol

Legal name

Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol S.A.D.

Website

https://realvalladolid.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol is a privately held Spanish professional football club (S.A.D.) founded in 1928 in Valladolid, competing in La Liga Hypermotion, operating an owned stadium, full academy pyramid, women's and inclusive teams, and commercial sponsorship, matchday, broadcasting, merchandise, and player-transfer revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Football Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Team Sports Clubs (Football/Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, etc.) (MPAKABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA), Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Youth football development
• Matchday ticket sales
• Official club merchandise
• Corporate sports sponsorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Valladolid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Matchday Revenue: Revenue from ticket sales, subscriptions (abonados), and hospitality services at Estadio José Zorrilla. The stadium has capacity for 27,618 spectators and includes 65 VIP boxes.
2. Broadcasting and TV Rights: Revenue from La Liga and Segunda División broadcasting rights participation
3. Sponsorship: Main sponsor Digi Spain (renewed until 2028), kit supplier Reebok, main sponsor Estrella Galicia, and various other commercial partners including Volvo, Caja Rural de Zamora, and Inexo
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of official club merchandise including kits, accessories, and memorabilia through the club's online store and physical retail location
5. Academy and Youth Development: Revenue generation through player development and transfers. The club operates a youth residency program and has produced notable players who have transferred to larger clubs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol operates a professional football club that competes in La Liga Hypermotion, Spain's second division, playing home matches at Estadio José Zorrilla in Valladolid. The club generates revenue from matchday ticket sales, season ticket subscriptions (abonados), official merchandise, broadcasting rights participation, and corporate sponsorship deals. Complementing the first team, the organization runs a multi-tiered youth academy (Cantera), a residential player development program (Residencia de Jóvenes Jugadores), a Football School (Escuela), summer football camps, and inclusive/integrated football teams including Real Valladolid Femenino and Real ValladoliDI (LaLiga Genuine).

Product overview

Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol operates as a professional football organization with a multi-tiered product portfolio. The core offering centers on competitive football through its First Team competing in La Liga Hypermotion (Spain's second division), supported by a comprehensive Youth Academy (Cantera) system including Promesas (B team), multiple youth categories (Juvenil A/B, Cadete A/B, Infantil A/B, Alevín A/B), and a Women's team. The club's digital products include Pucela Play for streaming content and match replays, an official online merchandise store, and a digital ticketing/membership platform. Hospitality services encompass premium stadium experiences at Estadio José Zorrilla. Youth development products include the Residencia de Jóvenes Jugadores (residential academy), Football School program, and Summer Campus camps. The organization also maintains affiliated club networks and a Foundation focusing on social initiatives including LaLiga Genuine (special needs football).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pucela Play Official streaming platform offering full match replays, historical match archives, wallpapers, and exclusive video content for Real Valladolid fans.
• Official Online Store E-commerce platform selling official club jerseys, shorts, socks, and accessories in home, away, and third kit variations under the KOMBAT brand, distributed globally.
• Hospitality Services Premium stadium experiences at Estadio José Zorrilla including Matchday Experience, Team Building, Bench Experience, Press Room access, Presidential Lounge, Pucela Open Space, pitch-side seating, and VIP Boxes (65 VIP boxes in stadium).
• Season Tickets and Memberships (Abonados / Simpatizantes) Annual season ticket (Abonados) subscription with the Portal del Blanquivioleta digital management platform, Sympathizers (Simpatizantes) membership option, and NFC Apple ticketing support for stadium access.
• Residencia de Jóvenes Jugadores (Youth Player Residence) Residential youth development program providing housing and training development for academy players at Calle Padre Llanos 77, Valladolid, inaugurated on June 22, 1999.
• Football School (Escuela) Football academy program for children providing a comprehensive training curriculum, visit opportunities, and integration with the club's network of affiliated clubs.
• Campus Verano (Summer Camp) Summer football camps organized at the Anexos facilities, Peñafiel location, and morning sessions, offering training programs for young players.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, secondary and minor.

• Digi SpainflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 July 2026Digi Spain, a Spanish mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) and subsidiary of Romania's Digi Communications Group, has renewed its sponsorship agreement to continue as the official sponsor of Real Valladolid CF until the end of the 2027-2028 season. The logo appears on the back of the club's shirts and Digi supports various club teams.
• Estrella GaliciaflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstrella Galicia is the main sponsor (Main Sponsor) of Real Valladolid CF. The brewery brand maintains prominent visibility on the club's official website and communications.
• ReebokcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReebok is the official kit supplier for Real Valladolid, providing all match kits and training wear for the club's teams. Partnership includes equipment for first team, youth academy, and women's team.
• VolvosecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolvo serves as a sponsor, providing automotive transportation support for the club.
• Caja Rural de ZamorasecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional banking institution from Zamora as a sponsor and financial partner.
• InexosecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology and services company listed as a principal sponsor.
• Over 65 Affiliated ClubscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal Valladolid has formal collaboration agreements with over 65 clubs across Spain and internationally (including Uruguay). These partnerships provide methodological advice, training, and organizational support in exchange for developing the club's youth recruitment network.
• Albion FC (Uruguay)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational affiliated club located in Montevideo, Uruguay, representing the club's international youth development network.
• AlimerkaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional supermarket chain from Asturias as a commercial sponsor.
• Diputación de ValladolidminorOthersInstitutional partner - provincial government of Valladolid supporting the club.
• Ayuntamiento de ValladolidminorOthersMunicipal government of Valladolid as an institutional partner.
• Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes (UEMC)minorOthersAcademic institution partner providing educational collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CD Leganés: Madrid-region Spanish club competing in Segunda División with a comparable mid-tier valuation, similar multi-revenue model, and recent promotion/relegation history.
• RCD Espanyol: Barcelona-based historic Spanish club that has cycled between La Liga and Segunda División in recent years, sharing Real Valladolid's profile as a mid-sized SAD with significant historical pedigree, a 40,000-seat stadium, and similar revenue scale.
• SD Eibar: Basque Country-based Spanish club with a small-market profile similar to Real Valladolid, sharing the dynamic of operating in a constrained regional market while competing in the professional Spanish football pyramid.
• Levante UD: Valencia-based Spanish football club competing in La Liga Hypermotion with a comparable regional identity, stadium-based matchday revenue, and similar revenue tier to Real Valladolid — directly comparable peer in the same league.
• SD Huesca: Aragonese football club competing in Spain's second tier with a comparable regional catchment, smaller market dynamics, and similar valuation range.
• Real Sporting de Gijón: Asturian historic Spanish club with deep roots, currently in Segunda División, sharing Real Valladolid's profile of historic La Liga presence, regional identity, and multi-revenue-stream operations.
• CD Tenerife: Canary Islands-based Spanish club competing in Segunda División, with comparable stadium capacity, regional fanbase concentration, and revenue mix — operates as a similar mid-tier historical Spanish club.
• Real Oviedo: Asturian historic Spanish football club in the same second division, sharing Real Valladolid's profile of historical La Liga presence, regional identity, and recent ownership turnover (Mexican investors).
• Elche CF: Historic Spanish football club with cyclical La Liga / Segunda División status, a regional identity in the Valencian Community, and a comparable mid-tier valuation profile directly relevant as a peer in the same second division.
• Real Zaragoza: Another historic Spanish football club currently competing in Segunda División, with a similar profile of historical La Liga presence, regional identity in Aragón, multi-revenue-stream operations (matchday, broadcasting, sponsorship, merchandise), and mid-tier valuation comparable to Real Valladolid.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/realvalladolid
• Facebookfacebook.com/RealValladolid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/real-valladolid-club-de-f-tbol-s.a.d.

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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