Real Sociedad
- Location: Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
- Stadium: Reale Arena
- Coach: Imanol Alguacil
- La Liga Titles: 2
Current Squad / Roster
- Remiro
- Miguel Moya
- Matt Ryan
- Andoni Zubiaurre
- Unai Marrero
- Gaizka Ayesa
- Aritz Arambarri
- Aritz Elustondo
- Aihen Munoz
- Jeremy Blasco
- Diego Rico
- Gorosabel
- Nacho Monreal
- Robin Le Normand
- Jon P. Dozagarat
- Urko Gonzalez
- Alex Sola
- Jonathan Gomez
- Martin Zubimendi
- Asier Illarramendi
- Igor Zubeldia
- Mikel Merino
- Roberto Lopez
- Adnan Januzaj
- Rafinha
- Jon Guridi
- Takefusa Kubo
- Ander Guevara
- David Silva
- Luca Sangalli
- Brais Mendez
- Benat Turrientes
- Robert Navarro
- Nais Djouahra
- Jon A. Olasagasti
- Carlos Fernandez
- Jon Karrikaburu
- Mikel Oyarzabal
- Mohamed Ali-Cho
- Alexander Isak
- Ander Barrenetxea
- Julen Lobete
- Ander Martin
Championships:
Spanish Champion: 1981-1982, 1980-1981
Spanish Cup: 2019-2020, 1986-1987, 1908-1909
Spanish Super Cup: 1982-1983
Spanish Second Tier Champion: 2009-2010 , 1966-1967 , 1948-1949 , 1942-1943 , 1940-1941 , 1939-1940
Real Sociedad History
One of the founding members of La Liga, Real Sociedad began play in 1909 and enjoyed moderate success throughout the 20th century until the 1980s, when it became a powerhouse in Spanish football.
For much of its history, Real Sociedad signed and played only Basque players, similar to its rival Athletic Bilbao, but that changed in 1989 when the club signed the Republic of Ireland forward John Aldridge. It now boasts a diverse roster of Basque and foreign players, with representation from countries like Japan, Mexico, France, and Sweden. Real Sociedad has also developed world-renown youth players through its youth squad, including Xabi Alonso and Antoine Griezmann.
Known locally as Los Txuri-Urdin (The White and Blues), the team plays out of the 39,500-seat Anoeta Stadium and has been part of La Liga every year since 2010-11. It has finished top six in each of the last three years.
Real Sociedad – Historical Events
The first major historical event in Real Sociedad history came in 1931 when it changed its name to Donostia Club de Futbol. It reverted back to Real Sociedad, which translates to “Royal Society of Football,” in 1939 following the Spanish Civil War.
The 1989 signing of Aldrige was another major event in the club’s history. Aldridge led Real Sociedad players in scoring with 16 goals that year and finished fourth in La Liga. The club signed its first Black player, Dalian Atkinson, the following year.
Real Sociedad Records
- Most Appearances: Alberto Górriz (599)
- Most Goals: Jesús María Satrústegui (162)
- Largest Victory: 14-2 vs. Real Valladolid CF (1940-41)
- Most Goals in a Single Game: 14 vs. Real Valladolid CF (1940-41)
More about Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad won consecutive La Liga titles in 1980-81 and 1981-82 and finished as runners-up in 1979-80, 1987-88, and 2002-03. It won the Segunda División three times, the most recent of which was in 2009-10, the last time it played in the second tier.
In addition to its La Liga success, Real Sociedad won the Copa del Ray in 1909, 1986-87, and 2019-20.
What are the Real Sociedad Transfers?
Brais Méndez (M) from Celta de Vigo
Takefusa Kubo (M) from Real Madrid
Mohamed-Ali Cho (F) from Angers SCO
Joseba Zaldua (D) to Cádiz CF
Kévin Rodrigues (D) to Adana Demirspor
Jon Guridi (M) to Alavés
Willian José (F) to Real Betis
Jon Bautista (F) to SD Eibar
Who are the Real Sociedad's Best Coaches?
Current manager Imanol Alguacil is among the club’s longest-tenured and most successful managers of all time, having led the team to a Copa del Rey in 2019-20. He’s been at the helm since December 2018.
Alberto Ormaetxea managed Real Sociedad for seven seasons and was the club’s manager when it won back-to-back La Liga titles.
