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San Luis Fútbol Club was a Mexican professional
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club from the city of
San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí, officially the Free and Sovereign State of San Luis Potosí, is one of the 32 states which compose the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 59 municipalities and is named after its capital city, San Luis Potosí. It ...
, San Luis Potosí. The club was founded in 1957, when they were known as Santos (saints). The team's nickname of ''Tuneros'', a reference to the tuna fruit, was later changed to ''Gladiadores''. The nickname for the team was then changed to ''Reales''. The nickname ''Tribu Real'' was a reference to the fact that the team was once named ''Real San Luis''. Another nickname recently given to the team was ''El Equipo del Milagro'' (The Miracle team) because of the last-minute "miracle" to stay in the
Liga MX Liga MX, also known as Liga BBVA MX for sponsorship reasons, is a professional association football league in Mexico and the highest level of the Mexican football league system. Formerly known as Liga Mayor (1943–1949) and also as Primera Divis ...
, the highest division of Mexican professional football. San Luis played their home games at Alfonso Lastras Ramirez Stadium. On May 28, 2013 it was confirmed the team would be moved to
Tuxtla Gutiérrez Tuxtla Gutiérrez, or Tuxtla, (, ) is the capital and the largest city of the Mexico, Mexican southeastern state of Chiapas. It is the seat of the municipality of the same name, which is the most developed and populous in the state. A busy govern ...
, Chiapas, and be renamed
Chiapas Fútbol Club Jaguares Fútbol Club is a Mexican football club based in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, that plays in Liga Premier, the third level division of Mexican football. Founded in 2002 as Jaguares de Chiapas Fútbol Club, then changed its name to Chiapas ...
.


History

The team began playing the
Tercera División de México Liga TDP is a professional association football league in Mexico and the fourth level of the Mexican football league system. Formerly known as Tercera División de México (1967–2017). It has 223 participating clubs, divided into 17 regional gro ...
where they were able to win the 1969–70 season gaining promotion to the Segunda División de México. In the 1970–71 season San Luis was able to win the
Segunda División The Campeonato Nacional de Liga de Segunda División, commonly known as Segunda División or La Liga 2, and officially known as LaLiga HyperMotion for sponsorship reasons, is the men's second professional association football division of the Spa ...
. This automatically gave them the promotion to go to the
Primera División de México Liga MX, also known as Liga BBVA MX for sponsorship reasons, is a professional association football league in Mexico and the highest level of the Mexican football league system. Formerly known as Liga Mayor (1943–1949) and also as Primera Divi ...
for the 1971–72 season. Their stint in the Primera División was cut short after losing the relegation playoff against Laguna in the 1973–74 season. It did not take long for San Luis to once again win the Segunda División and in 1975–76 they achieved the title and the right for promotion for the 1976–77 season. This would lead to the Potosino classic in the top flight since
Atlético Potosino Club Atletico Potosino was a Mexican football team that played most of their years in the Mexican First Division. Was last held in the city of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. They were known by the nickname of ''Cachorros'' and played with blue unifor ...
had achieved promotion in the 1973–74 season as semi finalist. Once again their stay in the Primera División did not last long. In the end of a great season in 1976–77 where they reached the championship playoff, the franchise was moved and sold to
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,
Tamaulipas Tamaulipas, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Tamaulipas, is a state in Mexico; one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 federal entities of Mexico. It is divided into 43 municipalities. It is located in nor ...
and renamed
Tampico Madero Club Jaiba Brava, formerly known as Tampico Madero, is a Mexican professional association football, football club based in Tampico and Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, that plays in Liga de Expansión MX, the second level division of Mexican football ...
, who took over their spot in the Primera División. The team returned to the Primera División in the 2002–03 season, ending in the mid-table position. This stint was short-lived, since in the tournaments after that they did not do well, and they ended up being relegated after the 2003–04 season. Their last stint in the Primera División was in the 2005–06 season, when they gain promotion after winning the 2004–05 Primera División 'A' de México. After the 2012–13 season
Querétaro Querétaro, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Querétaro, is one of the Political divisions of Mexico, 32 federal entities of Mexico. It is divided into Municipalities of Querétaro, 18 municipalities. Its capital city is Querétaro Cit ...
was relegated to the
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after accumulating the lowest coefficient over the past three seasons. Querétaro would have been replaced by the 2012 Apertura Ascenso MX champion
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, who won promotion after defeating the Clausura 2013 winner Neza in a promotional play-off. However, on May 28, 2013, Querétaro's ownership announced that it bought out
Jaguares de Chiapas Jaguares Fútbol Club is a Mexican football club based in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, that plays in Liga Premier, the third level division of Mexican football. Founded in 2002 as Jaguares de Chiapas Fútbol Club, then changed its name to Chiapas ...
and relocated the team to
Querétaro Querétaro, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Querétaro, is one of the Political divisions of Mexico, 32 federal entities of Mexico. It is divided into Municipalities of Querétaro, 18 municipalities. Its capital city is Querétaro Cit ...
,
Querétaro Querétaro, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Querétaro, is one of the Political divisions of Mexico, 32 federal entities of Mexico. It is divided into Municipalities of Querétaro, 18 municipalities. Its capital city is Querétaro Cit ...
, dissolving the old Querétaro team and ensuring that Querétaro would still have a team in the Primera División. It was also announced that San Luis would be moved to
Tuxtla Gutiérrez Tuxtla Gutiérrez, or Tuxtla, (, ) is the capital and the largest city of the Mexico, Mexican southeastern state of Chiapas. It is the seat of the municipality of the same name, which is the most developed and populous in the state. A busy govern ...
,
Chiapas Chiapas, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Chiapas, is one of the states that make up the Political divisions of Mexico, 32 federal entities of Mexico. It comprises Municipalities of Chiapas, 124 municipalities and its capital and large ...
and be renamed Chiapas F.C., replacing the new outgoing Querétaro. Finally, La Piedad confirmed that it would also be relocated to
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and be renamed as C.F. Veracruz. These changes have sparked controversy in the Mexican press as Querétaro effectively bought its place back in the first division and newly promoted La Piedad completely lost its team. With this, the state
San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí, officially the Free and Sovereign State of San Luis Potosí, is one of the 32 states which compose the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 59 municipalities and is named after its capital city, San Luis Potosí. It ...
was left without a team in top flight now having only
Atlético San Luis Club Atlético de San Luis is a Mexican professional football club based in San Luis Potosí. It competes in the Liga MX, the top division of Mexican football. Founded in 2013, replacing the defunct club of the city ( San Luis FC) after its re ...
, was formed in 2013, in the
Ascenso MX Ascenso MX, also known as Ascenso BBVA MX for sponsorship reasons, was a professional association football league in Mexico and the second level of the Mexican football league system. Formerly known as Primera División A de México (1994–2009 ...
after C.F. Veracruz was moved to the city of
San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí, officially the Free and Sovereign State of San Luis Potosí, is one of the 32 states which compose the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 59 municipalities and is named after its capital city, San Luis Potosí. It ...
. Atlético San Luis is currently playing in the Primera División as of 2019, taking the original San Luis team's place.


Honours


National

*
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: (2) ::Verano 2002, Apertura 2004 * Campeón de Ascenso: (2) ::2002, 2005 * Segunda División de México: (2) ::1970–71, 1975–76 *
Tercera División de México Liga TDP is a professional association football league in Mexico and the fourth level of the Mexican football league system. Formerly known as Tercera División de México (1967–2017). It has 223 participating clubs, divided into 17 regional gro ...
: ::1969-70


Club records

* Seasons in 1st: 26 * Seasons in 2nd: 4 * Most Goals in Favor: 6–3 vs
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(27-Oct-2002) * Most Goals Against: 1–6 vs América (31-Oct-1971) * Best Position in Table: 1º (Apertura 2008) * Worst Position in Table: 19º * Best Scorer: Oscar Ariel González Mezzenasco (51 Goals) * GK with less goals against: Adrián Martínez * Most Games Played: Adrián Martínez (160 Games)


Top goalscorers

* Players in bold are currently active with San luis. * Players in ''italic'' are still active but are not currently with San Luis.


Managers

* Juan Antonio Luna (July 2002 – March 3) * Abel Alves (July 2003 – Oct 03) * Wilson Graniolatti (Oct 2003 – March 4) *
Carlos Reinoso Carlos Enzo Exzequiel Reinoso Valdenegro (born 7 March 1945) is a Chilean former footballer and manager who recently managed Mexican club UAT. He began his career in the 1960s playing for Audax Italiano in his native Chile. In 1970 Reinoso w ...
(2004) * Cristóbal Ortega (2005) * Raúl Arias (Nov 2005 – Dec 08) * Luis Scatolaro (Jan 2009 – June 9) * Juan Antonio Luna (July 2009 – Oct 09) * Miguel Ángel López (Oct 2009 – Dec 09) * Ignacio Ambriz (Jan 2010 – Dec 11) * Isidoro García (Jan 2012 – Feb 12) * Sergio Bueno (Feb 2012 – May 12) *
José Luis Trejo José Luis Trejo Montoya (born 4 August 1951) is a Mexican former professional footballer and current manager of Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala club Cobán Imperial. Career Trejo played club football for Atlético Español and Tec ...
(July 2012 – Aug 12) *
Álex Aguinaga Álex Darío Aguinaga Garzón (, born 9 July 1969) is an Ecuadorian former professional football player and Manager (association football), manager. A midfielder during his playing career, he is one of the all-time cap leaders for Ecuador nati ...
(Aug 2012 – Nov 12) *
Eduardo Fentanes Eduardo Fentanes Orozco (born 9 July 1977) is a Mexican football manager. Career Eduardo Fentanes who never played professional football had been an assistant coach in club Monarcas Morelia from 2006-2007. Soon after he assisted Sven-Göran ...
(Jan 2013 – Feb 13) * Carlos María Morales (Feb 2013 – March 13) *
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(March 2013 – May 13)


References


External links

*{{official website, http://www.clubsanluis.com.mx/
Hinchas Web
San Luis Association football clubs established in 1957 Association football clubs disestablished in 2013 1957 establishments in Mexico 2013 disestablishments in Mexico