C.D. Fuerte San Francisco
| Full name | C.D Fuerte San Francisco | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Los Comandos Azules | ||
| Founded | 8 January 1953 | ||
| Ground | Estadio Correcaminos, San Francisco Gotera, Morazán, El Salvador | ||
| League | Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño | ||
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Fuerte San Francisco are a professional football club based in San Francisco Gotera, El Salvador.[1][2][3]
History[]
In 1991, Fuerte San Francisco obtained promotion to the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional for the first and so far only time and managed to stay there for three years. Sadly the club were relegated from the Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador after 1992/1993 season.[4] In 2009 they were relegated to the Third Division.[5] However, after winning both the Apertura 2014 and Clausura 2015 title Fuerte San Francisco were promoted to the Segunda Division for 2015–2016 seasons.[6]
Rivalries[]
The team's main historic and geographic rival is C.D. Vista Hermosa. The rivalry stems from the two teams being based in Morazon and regular competing to be promoted the primera divison. However the clubs have not played each other Since Vista became defunct for a few years before being reborn in the ADFA Morazon (Fourth tier) of el Salvador.
Kit history[]
Jersey Suppliers[]
| Manufacter | Period | Sponsor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mikasa Sports
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1974–1975 | None | |
 Umbro
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1975–1976 | None | |
 Milàn Sport
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1976–1983 | None | |
| None | 1984–2006 |
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| Aviva
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2007–2012 | Gotus, Balazar Liz,  Rinso
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| Milàn Sport
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2014–present |
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Stadium[]
The team's home venue is the Estadio Correcaminos with a capacity of 12,000. Which used to be the home of Vista Hermosa, However after the team become defunct Fuerte San Francisco took over as the sole tenant. They previously played at the Estadio Luis Amílcar Moreno in San Francisco Gotera. They share the stadium with Vista Hermosa.
- Estadio Luis Amílcar Moreno (1998−2012)
- Estadio Correcaminos (2013–)
Honours[]
Domestic honours[]
- Segunda División Salvadorean and predecessors
- Champions (1) : 1991
- Tercera División Salvadorean and predecessors
- Champions:(7) : 1974, 1978, Apertura 2001, Apertura 2013, Apertura 2014, Apertura 2015, Clausura 2015
- : (1)
- Champions (1): Clausura 1949
Non-playing staff[]
Coaching staff[]
| Name | Role |
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| Luis Ramírez Zapata |
Head Coach |
| TBD |
Assistant Coach |
| TBD |
Physical |
| TBD |
Goalkeeping coach |
| TBD |
Team Physician |
 TBD |
Utility |
Management[]
| Position | Name |
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| Owner | Asociacion Deportiva de Morazán
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| President | Ing. Roger Echeverria
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| Vice President | Ing. Jose Fausto
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| Administrative Director | Scr. Yanira Argueta
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| Deputy managing director | Sr. Hector Diaz
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| Executive Director | Sr. Cristobal Benitez
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| Sporting Director | Caja de Credito de Gotera
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Kit evolution[]
     Home:Full Uniform from Season 1953 FSF
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 Home:Full Uniform from Season 1980 FSF
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 Home:Full Uniform from Season 1988 FSF
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 Full Uniform from Season 1987 FSF |
 Full Uniform from Season 2005 FSF |
   Full Uniform from Season 2005–present |
 C.D. Fuerte San Francisco Azul year 2005–present |
Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador club coefficient ranking[]
(As of 30 May 2013), Source: Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador
El Salvador 1991/92
| Rank | Team |
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| 1 | Luis Ángel Firpo
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| 2 | Alianza
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| 3 | FAS
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| 4 | Fuerte San Francisco
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| 5 | Águila
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| 6 | Tiburones
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| 7 | Atlético Marte
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| 8 | ADET
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| 9 | Metapán
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| 10 |
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Goalie: Agustin Aguilar Died, December 2. 2007
Current squad[]
As for October, 2021 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable Players[]
Note: this list includes players that have appeared in at least 100 league games and/or have reached international status.
Sergio Ivan Munoz- Rolando Torres
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Elder Figueroa - Marlon Medrano
- Osmel Zapata
Erick Ortega
Ruben Alonso- Raul Esnal
- Gustavo Faral
List of Coaches[]
- Mario Rene Chacon (1984-1985)
- Henry Arias (1989–1990)
- Saúl Molina (1991–1992)
- Ricardo Guardado (1993)
- Esteban Melara
Marcelo Javier Zuleta- Omar Sevilla (2004)
Eraldo Correia (2005)- José Ramón Avilés
Efraín Núñez (2006)- Mauricio Alvarenga (2007)
- Rubén Alonso (2008)
- Manuel Ramos (2009–2010)
- Jorge Garay (2013)
- Marvin Hernandez (2014–September 2015)
Yahir Camero (September 2015 –December 2015)- Sergio Munoz (January 2016 – July 2016)
- Yahir Camero (August 2016 – September 2016)
- Luis Dagoberto Sosa (September 2016 – October 2016)
- Omar Sevilla (October 2016 – December 2016)
- Luis Carlos Asprilla (December 2016)
- Marvin Javier Hernández (2017 - June 2019)
- Nelson Alvarenga (July 2019 - October 2019)
- Luis Dagoberto Sosa (October 2019 - March 2020)
- Hiatus (April 2020 - July 2020)
- Omar Sevilla (August 2020 - June 2021)
- Marvin Garcia (June 2021 - September 2021)
- Luis Ramírez Zapata (September 2021 - Present)
Corporate management[]
| Position | Name |
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| chief executive officer | Tino Cardona
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| Chief Operating & Commercial Officer | Carla Ramos
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| Director of Football | Fausto Romero
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| Football Administration Officer | Caja de Crédito de San Francisco Gotera
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| managing director of the City Football Academy | Garay Pérez
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References[]
- ^ "Fuerte San Francisco había sido el último equipo con cinco expulsiones". elgrafico.com. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Apopa sorprende a Brujos Mario Calvo – Culebrita Macheteada – Futbol El Salvador". culebritamacheteada.com.sv. Archived from the original on 21 March 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Chagüite, Aspirante, Platense y San Rafael Cedros se juegan la permanecía la última jornada – Culebrita Macheteada – Futbol El Salvador". culebritamacheteada.com.sv. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ El Salvador 1992/93 – RSSSF
- ^ El Salvador 2008/09 – RSSSF
- ^ "Así fue el último almuerzo del Atlético Comalapa antes de enfrentar al Fuerte San Francisco". elgrafico.com. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
External links[]
- El adiós de los comandos – La Prensa Gráfica (in Spanish)
- Football clubs in El Salvador