Unión Deportiva Salamanca is a Spanish football team based in Salamanca. Founded on March 16 1923, they currently play in the Segunda División.
Nicknamed Los Charros, they play in white shirts and black shorts. Their home stadium is the Helmántico that seats 17,341 spectators.
Initially formed by Irish students, Salamanca first played in early Spanish championships in 1907, before official foundation much later. They have since fluctuated between the Segunda B and the Primera divisions. Their most recent success in the Primera División was between 1974 and 1981 under coach José Luis Garcia Traid, although the team has spent three subsequent seasons in the top division.
Honours
- Champions of Segunda B division in 1987-88, 1991-92 and 1993-94 seasons.
- Promotion to Primera División in 1973-74, 1981-82, and 1996-97 seasons.
Famous Players
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