About Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF is a Spanish football club from the small town of Villarreal in the Castellón province of the Valencian Community, competing in La Liga, the top division of Spanish football. Founded in 1923, the club is a remarkable example of a modest town side that has grown into a respected force in Spanish and European football, earning admiration far beyond its size through smart planning and consistent quality.
Villarreal play their home games at the Estadio de la Cerámica, an intimate and modern ground that reflects the club's close ties to its community and local industry. The team's bright yellow shirts, accented with blue, have given rise to the famous nickname the Yellow Submarine, an instantly recognisable identity throughout the football world.
Squad and Approach
The current squad combines technical quality with experience and attacking intent. The vastly experienced Dani Parejo orchestrates play from midfield with his passing and game intelligence, while Ayoze Pérez provides movement and a goal threat in attack. Alfonso Pedraza offers width and energy down the flank, and Alfonso González adds further attacking options. Goalkeeper Arnau Tenas and young full-back Alex Freeman contribute depth and promise to a well-balanced group.
Villarreal's success is built on stability, intelligent recruitment and an attractive, possession-based style that has become its hallmark. The club blends ambition with the grounded character of a town side that consistently overachieves. With a strong structure and a talented squad, the Yellow Submarine will keep striving to compete near the top of La Liga and continue its impressive presence on the European stage.
Key players
Full squadFrequently asked questions
Villarreal CF competes in the La Liga.
Villarreal CF is a football club based in Spain.
Villarreal CF was founded in 1923.
Villarreal CF play their home matches at Estadio de la Cerámica.