Elche

Elche

Elche CF is a Spanish football club founded in 1923 in Elche, a city in the Valencia region of southeastern Spain, famous for its UNESCO-listed palm groves. The club plays at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero and competes in Spanish football. Nicknamed 'Los Franjiverdes' for their green and white striped shirts, Elche have spent periods in La Liga and in the second division throughout their history. The club enjoyed a notable return to the top flight in the early 2020s, competing in La Liga before relegation. Known for their passionate local support and the vibrant cultural backdrop of Elche, the club represents a city with deep traditions in footwear manufacturing and agriculture, striving consistently for a place among Spain's elite football clubs.