Real Sociedad
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Real Sociedad de Fútbol, more commonly referred to as Real Sociedad (pronounced [reˈal soθjeˈðað] es ; Royal Society) in English, and Erreala or Reala in Basque, is a Spanish professional sports club in the city of Donostia / San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909. They play their home matches at the Anoeta Stadium. Real Sociedad won the Liga title in 1980–81 and 1981–82, and finished runner-up in 1979–80, 1987–88, and 2002–03. The club has also won the Copa del Rey three times, in 1909, 1987, and 2020. It contests the Basque derby against rivals Athletic Bilbao. Real Sociedad was a founding member of La Liga in 1929; its longest spell in the top flight was for 40 seasons, from 1967 to 2007. Traditionally the club followed a policy (similar to that of its rival Athletic) of signing only Basque players, before signing Republic of Ireland forward John Aldridge in 1989. While a strong Basque contingent has been retained among its players, nowadays both non-Basque Spaniards and foreign players are represented at the club. Its youth academy subsequent to the all-Basque era has still been very successful in developing internationally renowned players, such as World Cup winners Xabi Alonso and Antoine Griezmann. The club has competed in the UEFA Champions League five times. Their first appearance was in the 1981–82 edition, where the club lost in the first round against CSKA Sofia. In the following season, the team reached the semifinals, only to lose narrowly against eventual winners Hamburger SV. In the 2003–04 season, the club progressed to the round of 16 before losing to Lyon. In the 2013–14 season, the team finished 4th place in the group stage. Their most recent appearance was in the 2023-24 season, where they progressed to the round of 16, losing 4–1 over two legs to PSG. Aside from football (including a women's team), Real Sociedad also has several sections in athletics, including track and field, field hockey, and basque pelota.
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| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | ESP | Álex Remiro |
| 2 | DF | VEN | Jon Aramburu |
| 3 | DF | ESP | Aihen Muñoz |
| 4 | MF | ESP | Jon Gorrotxategi |
| 5 | DF | ESP | Igor Zubeldia (3rd captain) |
| 6 | DF | ESP | Aritz Elustondo (vice-captain) |
| 7 | FW | ESP | Ander Barrenetxea |
| 8 | MF | ESP | Beñat Turrientes |
| 9 | FW | ISL | Orri Óskarsson |
| 10 | FW | ESP | Mikel Oyarzabal (captain) |
| 11 | FW | POR | Gonçalo Guedes |
| 12 | MF | VEN | Yangel Herrera |
| 13 | GK | ESP | Unai Marrero |
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 14 | MF | JPN | Takefusa Kubo |
| 15 | FW | NGA | Umar Sadiq |
| 16 | DF | CRO | Duje Ćaleta-Car (on loan from Lyon) |
| 17 | MF | ESP | Sergio Gómez |
| 18 | MF | ESP | Carlos Soler |
| 19 | FW | ESP | Jon Karrikaburu |
| 20 | DF | ESP | Álvaro Odriozola |
| 21 | MF | RUS | Arsen Zakharyan |
| 22 | FW | ESP | Mikel Goti |
| 23 | MF | ESP | Brais Méndez |
| 24 | MF | CRO | Luka Sučić |
| 28 | MF | ESP | Pablo Marín |
| 31 | DF | ESP | Jon Martín |
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 32 | GK | ESP | Aitor Fraga |
| 33 | DF | ESP | Iñaki Rupérez |
| 35 | GK | ESP | Egoitz Arana |
| 36 | MF | FRA | Alex Lebarbier |
| 38 | DF | ESP | Luken Beitia |
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 40 | FW | ESP | Arkaitz Mariezkurrena |
| 41 | GK | FRA | Theo Folgado |
| 42 | FW | ESP | Gorka Carrera |
| 43 | MF | ESP | Tomy Carbonell |
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| — | DF | ESP | Jon Pacheco (at Alavés until 30 June 2026) |
| — | DF | ESP | Javi López (at Oviedo until 30 June 2026) |
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| — | FW | ESP | Carlos Fernández (at Mirandés until 30 June 2026) |
| Season | Div. | Pos. | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Cup | Europe | Notes | |
| 2013–14 | 1D | 7th | 38 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 62 | 55 | 59 | Semi-final | UCL | Group stage | |
| 2014–15 | 1D | 12th | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 44 | 51 | 46 | Round of 16 | UEL | Play-off round | |
| 2015–16 | 1D | 9th | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 45 | 48 | 48 | Round of 32 | |||
| 2016–17 | 1D | 6th | 38 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 59 | 53 | 64 | Quarter-final | |||
| 2017–18 | 1D | 12th | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 66 | 59 | 49 | Round of 32 | UEL | Round of 32 | |
| 2018–19 | 1D | 9th | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 45 | 46 | 50 | Round of 16 | |||
| 2019–20 | 1D | 6th | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 56 | 48 | 56 | Winners | |||
| 2020–21 | 1D | 5th | 38 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 59 | 38 | 62 | Round of 16 | UEL | Round of 32 | |
| 2021–22 | 1D | 6th | 38 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 40 | 37 | 62 | Quarter-finals | UEL | Knockout round play-offs | |
| 2022–23 | 1D | 4th | 38 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 51 | 35 | 71 | Quarter-finals | UEL | Round of 16 | |
| 2023–24 | 1D | 6th | 38 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 51 | 39 | 60 | Semi-final | UCL | Round of 16 | |
| 2024–25 | 1D | 11th | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 35 | 46 | 46 | Semi-final | UEL | Round of 16 | |
| Season | Tier | Division | Place | Copa del Rey |
| 1929 | 1 | 1ª | 4th | Round of 16 |
| 1929–30 | 1 | 1ª | 7th | Round of 16 |
| 1930–31 | 1 | 1ª | 3rd | Round of 32 |
| Season | Tier | Division | Place | Copa del Rey |
| 1931–32 | 1 | 1ª | 8th | Quarter-finals |
| 1932–33 | 1 | 1ª | 6th | Round of 32 |
| 1933–34 | 1 | 1ª | 5th | Round of 16 |
| 1934–35 | 1 | 1ª | 11th | Fifth round |
| 1935–36 | 2 | 2ª | 6th | First round |
| Season | Tier | Division | Place | Copa del Rey |
| 1939–40 | 2 | 2ª | 1st | Round of 16 |
| 1940–41 | 2 | 2ª | 1st | Semi-finals |
| 1941–42 | 1 | 1ª | 14th | Round of 16 |
| 1942–43 | 2 | 2ª | 1st | Round of 16 |
| 1943–44 | 1 | 1ª | 13th | Round of 16 |
| 1944–45 | 2 | 2ª | 4th | Round of 16 |
| 1945–46 | 2 | 2ª | 6th | First round |
| 1946–47 | 2 | 2ª | 3rd | First round |
| 1947–48 | 1 | 1ª | 13th | Semi-finals |
| 1948–49 | 2 | 2ª | 1st | Quarter-finals |
| 1949–50 | 1 | 1ª | 8th | Round of 16 |
| 1950–51 | 1 | 1ª | 5th | Runners-up |
| 1951–52 | 1 | 1ª | 10th | Quarter-finals |
| 1952–53 | 1 | 1ª | 10th | Quarter-finals |
| 1953–54 | 1 | 1ª | 9th | Quarter-finals |
| 1954–55 | 1 | 1ª | 14th | Did not participate |
| 1955–56 | 1 | 1ª | 8th | Round of 16 |
| 1956–57 | 1 | 1ª | 12th | Semi-finals |
| 1957–58 | 1 | 1ª | 9th | Semi-finals |
| 1958–59 | 1 | 1ª | 10th | Round of 32 |
| Season | Tier | Division | Place | Copa del Rey |
| 1959–60 | 1 | 1ª | 14th | Round of 16 |
| 1960–61 | 1 | 1ª | 8th | Round of 16 |
| 1961–62 | 1 | 1ª | 15th | Round of 32 |
| 1962–63 | 2 | 2ª | 4th | Round of 32 |
| 1963–64 | 2 | 2ª | 6th | Round of 16 |
| 1964–65 | 2 | 2ª | 4th | Semi-finals |
| 1965–66 | 2 | 2ª | 10th | Round of 32 |
| 1966–67 | 2 | 2ª | 1st | Round of 32 |
| 1967–68 | 1 | 1ª | 14th | Round of 16 |
| 1968–69 | 1 | 1ª | 7th | Semi-finals |
| 1969–70 | 1 | 1ª | 7th | Round of 16 |
| 1970–71 | 1 | 1ª | 8th | Quarter-finals |
| 1971–72 | 1 | 1ª | 8th | Quarter-finals |
| 1972–73 | 1 | 1ª | 7th | Fifth round |
| 1973–74 | 1 | 1ª | 4th | Round of 16 |
| 1974–75 | 1 | 1ª | 4th | Quarter-finals |
| 1975–76 | 1 | 1ª | 8th | Semi-finals |
| 1976–77 | 1 | 1ª | 8th | Round of 16 |
| 1977–78 | 1 | 1ª | 11th | Semi-finals |
| 1978–79 | 1 | 1ª | 4th | Fourth round |
| Season | Tier | Division | Place | Copa del Rey |
| 1979–80 | 1 | 1ª | 2nd | Quarter-finals |
| 1980–81 | 1 | 1ª | 1st | Round of 16 |
| 1981–82 | 1 | 1ª | 1st | Semi-finals |
| 1982–83 | 1 | 1ª | 7th | Semi-finals |
| 1983–84 | 1 | 1ª | 6th | Round of 16 |
| 1984–85 | 1 | 1ª | 7th | Quarter-finals |
| 1985–86 | 1 | 1ª | 7th | Third round |
| 1986–87 | 1 | 1ª | 10th | Winners |
| 1987–88 | 1 | 1ª | 2nd | Runners-up |
| 1988–89 | 1 | 1ª | 11th | Round of 16 |
| 1989–90 | 1 | 1ª | 5th | Quarter-finals |
| 1990–91 | 1 | 1ª | 13th | Round of 16 |
| 1991–92 | 1 | 1ª | 5th | Fifth round |
| 1992–93 | 1 | 1ª | 13th | Quarter-finals |
| 1993–94 | 1 | 1ª | 11th | Fifth found |
| 1994–95 | 1 | 1ª | 11th | Fourth round |
| 1995–96 | 1 | 1ª | 7th | Second round |
| 1996–97 | 1 | 1ª | 8th | Second round |
| 1997–98 | 1 | 1ª | 3rd | Round of 16 |
| 1998–99 | 1 | 1ª | 10th | Round of 16 |
| Season | Tier | Division | Place | Copa del Rey |
| 1999–2000 | 1 | 1ª | 13th | First round |
| 2000–01 | 1 | 1ª | 13th | Round of 64 |
| 2001–02 | 1 | 1ª | 13th | Round of 64 |
| 2002–03 | 1 | 1ª | 2nd | Round of 64 |
| 2003–04 | 1 | 1ª | 15th | Round of 32 |
| 2004–05 | 1 | 1ª | 14th | Round of 32 |
| 2005–06 | 1 | 1ª | 16th | Third round |
| 2006–07 | 1 | 1ª | 19th | Round of 32 |
| 2007–08 | 2 | 2ª | 4th | Second round |
| 2008–09 | 2 | 2ª | 6th | Third round |
| 2009–10 | 2 | 2ª | 1st | Second round |
| 2010–11 | 1 | 1ª | 15th | Round of 32 |
| 2011–12 | 1 | 1ª | 12th | Round of 16 |
| 2012–13 | 1 | 1ª | 4th | Round of 32 |
| 2013–14 | 1 | 1ª | 7th | Semi-finals |
| 2014–15 | 1 | 1ª | 12th | Round of 16 |
| 2015–16 | 1 | 1ª | 9th | Round of 32 |
| 2016–17 | 1 | 1ª | 6th | Quarter-finals |
| 2017–18 | 1 | 1ª | 12th | Round of 32 |
| 2018–19 | 1 | 1ª | 9th | Round of 16 |
| Season | Tier | Division | Place | Copa del Rey |
| 2019–20 | 1 | 1ª | 6th | Winners |
| 2020–21 | 1 | 1ª | 5th | Round of 16 |
| 2021–22 | 1 | 1ª | 6th | Quarter-finals |
| 2022–23 | 1 | 1ª | 4th | Quarter-finals |
| 2023–24 | 1 | 1ª | 6th | Semi-finals |
| 2024–25 | 1 | 1ª | 11th | Semi-finals |
| 2025–26 | 1 | 1ª | TBD |
| Competition | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win% |
| European Cup / Champions League (5) | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 31 | 33 | −2 | 033.33 |
| UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 025.00 |
| UEFA Cup / Europa League (13) | 70 | 31 | 17 | 22 | 96 | 89 | +7 | 044.29 |
| Total | 107 | 43 | 29 | 35 | 130 | 123 | +7 | 040.19 |
| Position | Staff |
| Director of football | Roberto Olabe |
| Head coach | Sergio Francisco |
| Assistant coach | Iosu Rivas Felipe Sánchez Mateos Xabier Ruiz Ocenda |
| Fitness coach | David Casamichana Iñigo Almandoz |
| Chief analyst | Jose Rodriguez |
| Match analyst | Héctor Ibáñez |
| Mental coach | Imanol Ibarrondo |
| Goalkeeper coach | Jon Alemán |
| Scout | Mikel Aranburu |
| Match delegate | Miguel Díaz |
| Material managers | José Luis Sánchez Pablo Marañón Ion Jabat |
| Doctor | Xabi Valencia |
| Physiotherapist | Imanol Soroa Iñaki Ayuela Jon Igarzabal Iñigo Murua |
| Nutritionist | Natalia Ibáñez |
| Rehab fitness coach | Alain Gandiaga |
| Delegate | Juantxo Trezet |
| Loan player manager | Gorka Larrea |
| Dates | Coach |
| 1918–23 | José Berraondo |
| 1923–26 | Lippo Hertzka |
| 1926 | Luis Ortiz de Urbina |
| 1926–30 | Benito Díaz |
| 1930–35 | Harry Lowe |
| 1939–41 | Gaspar Gurruchaga |
| 1941–42 | Sebastián Silveti Patxi Gamborena |
| 1942–51 | Benito Díaz |
| 1951–55 | José Ignacio Urbieta |
| 1955–60 | Salvador Artigas |
| 1960 | Joseba Elizondo |
| 1960–62 | Baltasar Albéniz |
| 1962 | Joseba Elizondo |
| 1962–63 | Perico Torres |
| 1963–64 | Antonio Barrios |
| 1964–66 | Román Galarraga |
| 1966–70 | Andoni Elizondo |
| 1970–70 | Angel Segurola |
| 1970–72 | Andoni Elizondo |
| 1972–74 | Rafael Iriondo |
| 1974–76 | Andoni Elizondo |
| 1976–78 | José Antonio Irulegui |
| 1978–85 | Alberto Ormaetxea |
| 1 July 1985 – 8 May 1989 | John Toshack |
| 9 May 1989 – 14 January 1991 | Marco Antonio Boronat |
| Dates | Coach |
| 15 January 1991 – 30 June 1991 | Javier Expósito |
| 1 July 1991 – 21 November 1994 | John Toshack |
| 22 November 1994 – 27 November 1995 | Salva Iriarte |
| 28 November 1995 – 30 June 1997 | Javier Irureta |
| 1 July 1997 – 25 October 1999 | Bernd Krauss |
| 26 October 1999 – 23 October 2000 | Javier Clemente |
| 24 October 2000 – 21 December 2000 | Perico Alonso |
| 22 December 2000 – 11 March 2002 | John Toshack |
| 12 March 2002 – 30 June 2002 | Roberto Olabe |
| 1 July 2002 – 30 June 2004 | Raynald Denoueix |
| 1 July 2004 – 30 January 2006 | José María Amorrortu |
| 31 January 2006 – 23 March 2006 | Gonzalo Arconada |
| 23 March 2006 – 26 October 2006 | José Mari Bakero |
| 26 October 2006 – 30 June 2007 | Miguel Ángel Lotina |
| 1 July 2007 – 16 January 2008 | Chris Coleman |
| 15 January 2008 – 2 April 2008 | José Ramón Eizmendi |
| 3 April 2008 – 30 June 2009 | Juanma Lillo |
| 1 July 2009 – 30 June 2011 | Martín Lasarte |
| 1 July 2011 – 30 June 2013 | Philippe Montanier |
| 1 July 2013 – 3 November 2014 | Jagoba Arrasate |
| 10 November 2014 – 9 November 2015 | David Moyes |
| 9 November 2015 – 19 March 2018 | Eusebio |
| 19 March 2018 – 24 May 2018 | Imanol Alguacil |
| 24 May 2018 – 26 December 2018 | Asier Garitano |
| 26 December 2018 – 24 May 2025 | Imanol Alguacil |
| 24 May 2025 – present | Sergio Francisco |
| Rank | Player | Matches |
| 1 | Alberto Górriz | 599 |
| 2 | Juan Antonio Larrañaga | 589 |
| 3 | Jesús María Zamora | 588 |
| 4 | Luis Arconada | 551 |
| 5 | Xabi Prieto | 529 |
| 6 | Miguel Fuentes | 495 |
| 7 | Roberto López Ufarte | 474 |
| 8 | Agustín Gajate | 469 |
| 9 | Inaxio Kortabarria | 442 |
| 10 | Mikel Aranburu | 427 |
| Rank | Player | Goals |
| 1 | Jesús María Satrústegui | 162 |
| 2 | Roberto López Ufarte | 129 |
| 3 | Cholín | 127 |
| 4 | Mikel Oyarzabal | 117 |
| 5 | Sebastián Ontoria | 114 |
| 6 | Paco Bienzobas | 107 |
| 7 | Darko Kovačević | 107 |
| 8 | Pedro Uralde | 100 |
| 9 | José Mari Bakero | 91 |
| 10 | José Mari Pérez | 84 |
| Period | Presidentes |
| 1909–1912 | Adolfo Sáenz |
| 1912–1915 | Enrique Pardiñas |
| 1915–1917 | Antonio Vega de Seoane |
| 1917–1918 | Xabier Peña |
| 1918–1919 | Mariano Lacort |
| 1919–1921 | Camilo Rodríguez |
| 1921–1922 | José Gaytán de Ayala |
| 1922–1924 | Ramón Machimbarrena |
| 1924–1927 | Antonio Vega de Seoane |
| 1927–1929 | Luis Pradera |
| Period | Presidentes |
| 1929–1930 | Vicente Prado |
| 1930–1932 | Florentino Azqueta |
| 1932–1935 | Javier Peña |
| 1935–1937 | José María Gaztaminza |
| 1937–1942 | Francisco Molíns |
| 1942–1945 | Pedro Chillida |
| 1945–1954 | Felipe de Arteche |
| 1954–1956 | José María Gaztaminza |
| 1956–1960 | Emilio de Zulueta |
| 1960–1962 | Agustín Ciriza |
| Period | Presidentes |
| 1962–1967 | Antonio Vega de Seoane |
| 1967–1983 | José Luis Orbegozo |
| 1983–1992 | Iñaki Alkiza |
| 1992–2001 | Luis Uranga |
| 2001–2005 | José Luis Astiazarán |
| 2005–2007 | Miguel Ángel Fuentes |
| 2007 | María de la Peña |
| 2007–2008 | Juan Larzábal |
| 2008 | Iñaki Badiola |
| 2008–present | Jokin Aperribay |
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