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Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF is a Spanish professional football club based in Vila-real, in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Villarreal CF is a Spanish professional football club based in Vila-real, in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community. Founded in 1923, the club plays in La Liga and is known by the nickname "El Submarino Amarillo" (The Yellow Submarine). The club's official full name is Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D.

History

Villarreal CF was founded on 10 March 1923 in Vila-real and grew from a local club into a long-standing top-flight team. It made its La Liga debut in 1998 and has since become a regular presence in Spanish and European football.

Stadium

The club plays home matches at Estadio de la Cerámica in Vila-real. The stadium has a listed capacity of 23,008 in the supplied sources, though some sources give slightly different figures.

Club identity

Villarreal CF is commonly associated with yellow kit colours and the nickname "The Yellow Submarine." The club is strongly identified with the town of Vila-real and the Roig ownership family.

Honours and European record

Villarreal CF’s major international trophy is the UEFA Europa League, won in 2021. Sources also note earlier UEFA Intertoto Cup wins and describe the club as one of the few European clubs to win a UEFA competition without having won a domestic league title.

Key facts

  • Villarreal CF was founded on 10 March 1923 and is based in Vila-real, Spain.
  • The club plays in La Liga and its home stadium is Estadio de la Cerámica.
  • Its nickname is "El Submarino Amarillo" (The Yellow Submarine).
  • Villarreal CF won the UEFA Europa League in 2021.
  • The club is owned by Fernando Roig.
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Canadian context

Villarreal CF is relevant to Canadian readers mainly through international football coverage, UEFA competitions, and the club’s matches against Canadian players or teams in global tournaments and friendlies.

Frequently asked questions

What is Villarreal CF?
Villarreal CF is a Spanish professional football club from Vila-real, Castellón, that plays in La Liga.
When was Villarreal CF founded?
The club was founded on 10 March 1923.
Where does Villarreal CF play its home matches?
It plays home matches at Estadio de la Cerámica in Vila-real, Spain.
What is Villarreal CF’s nickname?
Its nickname is "El Submarino Amarillo" or "The Yellow Submarine."
Who owns Villarreal CF?
The club is owned by Fernando Roig, who is also listed as president in the supplied sources.
Has Villarreal CF won a major European trophy?
Yes. The club won the UEFA Europa League in 2021.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villarreal_CF
    Supports: Full name, founded date, stadium, capacity, owner, president, league, nickname
  2. LaLiga — https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/clubs/villarreal-cf
    Supports: Club identity, founding year, home stadium, ownership name
  3. Villarreal CF — https://villarrealcf.es/en/datos-del-club/
    Supports: Official club details including foundation, stadium, club location, training facilities
  4. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.com/fc-villarreal/startseite/verein/1050
    Supports: Official club name, founded date, location, membership
  5. VAVEL USA — https://www.vavel.com/en-us/data/villarreal/bio/
    Supports: Club founded in 1923 and based in Villarreal
  6. Field Insider — https://fieldinsider.com/villarreal-cf
    Supports: Club location, La Liga membership, debut in La Liga in 1998
  7. Wikipedia (Italian) — https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villarreal_Club_de_F%C3%BAtbol
    Supports: UEFA Europa League 2020-21 and Intertoto Cup wins
  8. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villarreal
    Supports: Vila-real town context and club association with the city