UD Melilla
Union Deportiva Melilla is a Spanish football team based in the autonomous city of Melilla. Founded in 1943 and refounded in 1976 it currently plays in Segunda División B – Group 4, holding home matches at Estadio Municipal Álvarez Claro, with a 12,000-seat capacity.
History
Unión Deportiva Melilla was founded in 1943, disappearing 13 years later. It was refounded in 1976, first reaching Segunda División B in 1987, and remaining there for the subsequent decades.
Club background
- Juventud Español — (1940–43)
- Melilla Fútbol Club — (1921–43)
- Unión Deportiva Melilla — (1943–56)
- Sociedad Deportiva Melilla – (1971–76)
- Gimnástico de Melilla – (1976–80)
- Unión Deportiva Melilla – (1976–)
Other clubs from Melilla
- Club Deportivo Real Melilla — (1939–)
- Club Deportivo Tesorillo — (1944–56)
- Melilla Club de Fútbol – (1956–76)
- Club de Fútbol Melilla Industrial – (1968–74)
- Club de Fútbol Industrial Melilla – (1975–85)
- Melilla Fútbol Club — (1985–91)
Rivalry
The Ceuta-Melilla derby was between Melilla and AD Ceuta, who were dissolved in 2012. The two clubs travelled to face each other via the Spanish mainland to avoid entering Morocco.[1]
Season to season
Current squad
- As of 1 November 2014
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Famous players
see also Category:UD Melilla footballers
Famous managers
References
- ↑ Hawkey, Ian (2009). Feet of the chameleon : the story of African football. London: Portico. ISBN 978-1-906032-71-5.
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Cristóbal Sánchez
