Santa Tecla Fútbol Club is a Salvadoran multi-sport club based in Santa Tecla since being formed in 2007. Although they compete in a number of different sports, Santa Tecla is mostly known for its professional

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team. The club has competed in

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, the nation's top tier, since being promoted there for Apertura 2012. Santa Tecla was founded in 2007, and currently plays its home games at the 10,000 capacity soccer-specific Estadio Las Delicias.

History

Santa Tecla Fútbol Club was formed in 2007 as a means for the "Tecleños" citizens to support a local team. It had been almost 40 years since the demise of former league champions

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. They took over the Telecom FC licence and made their debut in professional football in the 2007–08 season. During their first competitive season, the team managed to reach the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Promotion to La Primera

Santa Tecla won their first title in 2012, winning the 2012 Apertura second division title by defeating Brasilia 2–1. A week later Santa Tecla defeated Titán (the champion of the 2011 Clausura title) 2–1 with goals by

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and Roberto González, allowing for Santa Tecla to be promoted to the

(La Primera) for the first time in club history.

Champions

In 2015, the club had its most successful period in its history under the guidance of Argentinian Osvaldo Escudero. The club were able to win their first championship (the Clausura 2015) in club history. Santa Tecla won on a penalty shootout 3–1 after the match finished 1–1;

was the lone goal-scorer for Santa Tecla in the final.

Second championship

Santa Tecla finished in third place in the regular season, advancing to the 2016 Apertura Playoffs, where they met Isidro Metapan in the first round. They drew the first leg 2–2, but Santa Tecla won the second leg at

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, to win 3–2 on aggregate. Santa Tecla faced the

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in the semi-final, winning 4–3 on aggregate to advance to La Primera's championship game. Santa Tecla faced the

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for the championship. Santa Tecla won 3–2 on a game-winning brace by Sebastian Abreu in the second half, with Gerson Mayen scoring the other goal in the first half, thus winning their second title in La Primera.

Third championship

Santa Tecla finished in third place in the regular season, advancing to the 2017 Clausura Playoffs, where they met

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in the first round. They drew the first leg 0–0, but Santa Tecla won the second leg at Estadio Las Delicias 1–0, to win 1–0 on aggregate. Santa Tecla faced the

in the semi-final, winning 5–2 on aggregate to advance to the championship game. Santa Tecla faced the

for the championship for the second straight tournament. Santa Tecla once again won La Primera's championship title with a comprehensive 4–0 victory, with Marlon Cornejo, Gerson Mayen William Canales and

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Contenders and fourth championship

Following their third La Primera championship, the team made two consecutive finals (Apertura 2017 and Clausura 2018) against

, losing 4–1 and 1–0 respectively. During that period they were coached by Argentinian Ernesto Corti and Uruguayan

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. On 16 December 2018, Santa tecla won their fourth La Primera championship, defeating their rival

2–1 thanks to a double from Wilma Torres. The title end their recent losses and dominance by Alianza in the finals

Stadium

* Estadio Las Delicias (2007–''present'') **

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;

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(2012) played in TBD during Estadio Las Delicias renovation. **

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;

(2019, 2023-''present'') played in Clausura 2019 during Estadio Las Delicias renovation. **

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;

(2019–2020) played in Clausura 2019 during Estadio Las Delicias renovation and again in Apertura 2020 due to dispute with INDES the owner of the stadium. **

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;

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(2023) played for both the Apertura/Clausura 2023 season while the Estadio Las Delicias renovation Santa Tecla Fútbol Club has forged its entire history, from 2007 to the present, in the Estadio Las Delicias, but during stadium renovations they played their matches in the

and

Sponsorship

Companies that Santa Tecla FC currently has sponsorship deals with for 2023–2024 includes: * AriJam – Official kit suppliers * Electrolit – Official sponsors * Sistema Fedecredito – Official sponsors * Las Perlitas – Official sponsors * Plaza Merlot – Official sponsors * Transportes Galindo – Official sponsors * ElQuijote – Official sponsors * Laboratorios Proquifar – Official sponsors

Honours

Domestic honours

Leagues

and predecessors ** Champions (4) : Clausura 2015, Apertura 2016, Clausura 2017, Apertura 2018 * Segunda División Salvadorean and predecessors ** Champions (1) : Clausura 2012

Cups

* Copa El Salvador and predecessors ** Champions (2) : 2016–17, 2018–19

Minor Cups

* Jaguar Sportic Cup ** Champions (1) : 2015–16

Current squad

''As of August 16, 2023.''

Out on loan

In

Out

Coaching staff

''As of 25 October, 2023''

Personnel

Management

Presidential history

List of notable players

Captains

World Cup players

Players that have played for Santa Tecla in their career and played in a

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: * Sebastian Abreu

Copa America players

Players that have played for Santa Tecla in their career and played in a

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: * Sebastian Abreu *

Players with 50 or more goals/appearances for Santa Tecla

Includes competitive appearances only. Current players in bold * Ricardinho (207 games, 80 goals) * Juan Barahona (190 games) * Gerson Mayen (180 games) * Marlon Cornejo (148 games) * Bryan Tamacas (153 games) * Joel Almeida (139 games) * Alexander Mendoza (130 games) * Gilberto Baires (113 games) * Facundo Simioli (83 games) * Rodrigo Rivera (74 games)

List of coaches

Santa Tecla has had 20 permanent managers since it first appointed

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as coach in 2007. The longest serving manager was

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, who managed Santa Tecla for two years from May 2014 to May 2016. Edgar Henríquez "Kiko" won the club's first title, winning the Segunda División title in 2011, while

"El Pichi" won the club's first

(La Primera) title in 2015. This was followed by Ernesto Corti, who coached then to a second (2016) and third (2017) consecutive La Primera titles. Corti also won Copa El Salvador in 2017. Argentinian

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made it four consecutive with the 2018 Apertura title. The current coach is Salvadorian

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Club records

* First victory for Santa Tecla 2–1 Once Municipal, 6 August 2012 * Record League victory: 8-0 v Pasaquina, Primera division, 14 February 2016 * Record League Defeat: 1-7 v Alianza, Primera division, 22 July 2012

International level

* ''As of 24 January, 2023''

League season performance

(La Primera): Apertura 2012 – Clausura 2023

Other departments

Football

Reserve team

The reserve team serves mainly as the final stepping stone for promising young players under the age of 21 before being promoted to the main team. The second team is coached by Primera_División_Reserves,_their_greatest_successes_were_winning_the_Primera_División_Reserves_(El_Salvador).html" ;"title="Primera División Reserves (El Salvador)">Primera División Reserves, their greatest successes were winning the Primera División Reserves (El Salvador)">Reserve championships in Clausura 2017, Apertura 2017, Clausura 2019 and Apertura 2021.

Junior teams

The youth team (under 17 and under 15) has produced some of El Salvador's top football players, including

and

. They are currently coached by Douglas Vidal Jiménez

Women's team

The women's first team, which is led by head coach René David López, features several members of the El Salvador national ladies team including Damaris Quelez (who won golden boot 42 goals). Their greatest successes was winning the 2023 title

Other sports

Santa Tecla has other departments for a variety of sports.

Basketball

Santa Tecla Básquetbol Club was founded on 2015 and play Liga Mayor de Baloncesto (LMB) which is the highest level in El Salvador league tier. the club is led by head coach Ernesto “el Colocho” Rodríguez , the club features several key members including Puerto Rican Bryan Vásquez and TBD. Their greatest successes were winning the 2016 Clausura, 2018 Clausura, 2019 Apertura, Apertura 2023

Baseball

Santa Tecla Béisbol Club was founded on 2016 and play Liga Nacional de Béisbol (LNB) which is the highest level in El Salvador league tier. the club is led by head coach Venezuelan Jesús Cartagena, the club features several key members including Puerto Rican Bryan Vásquez and TBD. Their greatest successes were reaching the

Volleyball

Santa Tecla Voleibol Club was founded on 2016 and play Campeonaro Nacional which is the highest level in El Salvador league tier. the club is led by head coach

, the club features several key members including

and TBD. Their greatest successes were reaching the

References

External links

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