About

Sociedad Deportiva Eibar, based in Eibar, Gipuzkoa, currently play in the Segunda División and bring a distinctive story to collectors and fans alike; founded on 30 November 1940, the club’s modest scale and long regional presence make its shirts meaningful provenance pieces and Walkouts lists signed retail items alongside match-issued examples.

The men’s side enjoyed seven consecutive seasons in La Liga from 2014 to 2021, and the club remains notable for its fan-owned structure, with about 8,000 shareholders across 48 countries. Home matches are staged at the compact Ipurua Municipal Stadium, a ground long admired for its atmosphere and notable for having been the smallest stadium in Spain’s top flight while Eibar competed there.

Collectors prize both match-worn and fanshop retail shirts, and Eibar’s kit narrative is clear: claret and blue shirts with blue shorts, a palette that traces back to FC Barcelona’s influence. Signed retail shirts, early fanshop runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases carry appeal; authenticated pieces accompanied by exact photo proof of signing or presentation attract particular attention, and Free worldwide shipping is offered on selected items.

Anniversary releases provide focused milestones for collectors, especially post-1970 commemoratives tied to the club’s decades of survival and promotion. The club’s 80th anniversary 2020 milestone, for instance, is a natural anchor for limited editions and framed retail shirts issued to mark longevity and community identity, while season shirts from breakthrough campaigns earn chasing interest for their narrative link to the club’s rise.

Away and alternative shirts often contrast with the home claret and blue, and certain colourways become iconic when tied to decisive results on the road. A popular variant among enthusiasts is a reverse palette described as blue with carmine trim, sought after when tied to decisive away wins during Eibar’s La Liga tenure. An important club-specific detail for provenance is Eibar’s ISO 9001 quality certificate, reflecting formal processes that can help trace issued runs and official club releases.

For people seeking signed Eibar shirts, prioritise clear provenance and documented release runs: look for early fanshop examples, region-limited retail editions and player-issue variants that match squad photos. The club’s competitive high points, especially the debut top-flight campaign and its most recent first-division season, are where shirt provenance is most easily linked to narrative: items associated with 2014-15 and the 2020-21 season carry recorded match context, and Walkouts displays a selection of signed retail and match-issued shirts with clear documentation to support collectors’ research.

Honours

SD Eibar’s achievements are defined by endurance and competitive consistency. The club rose to La Liga in 2014 and sustained its place among Spain’s elite for seven consecutive seasons, a landmark run for a team from a small town in Gipuzkoa. That top-flight presence was built on solid work across decades in the Segunda Division, where Eibar have accumulated many seasons and forged their identity as resilient competitors. While this record is not centred on cup finals in the information provided, the club’s progress and stability at higher levels stand out as headline milestones.

Eibar’s distinction also includes being a fan-owned institution, a model that has underpinned prudent growth, and holding the quality certificate UNE-EN-ISO 9001. The ascent to the top tier and the ability to remain there for multiple campaigns, despite a compact home ground and intense regional competition, mark the club’s most notable successes. In combination, these accomplishments reflect a culture of organisation, community backing and competitive focus.

Legends & Leadership

Marko Dmitrovic is a recent key player from the late 2010s, remembered for commanding goalkeeping that underpinned Eibar’s stability during their sustained spell in the top division and for bringing assurance to a compact defensive unit at Ipurua.

Dani Garcia is a recent key player from the mid-2010s, noted for tireless midfield work that set Eibar’s pressing tone and helped the team establish itself against heavyweight opposition during its early years back in the elite.

Jose Luis Mendilibar is the legendary manager from the late 2010s, guiding Eibar through season after season at the highest level with clear principles, improving players and maintaining competitive standards against larger budgets.

Amaia Gorostiza is recognised as a leading figure of the late 2010s, providing executive leadership within the club’s fan-owned structure and reinforcing transparent governance that supported Eibar’s sustained top-flight presence.

Stadium

Ipurua Municipal Stadium, often simply called Ipurua, is the compact fortress where SD Eibar stage their home fixtures. Nestled in the town of Eibar in Gipuzkoa, its intimate stands bring supporters close to the action, creating a concentrated noise that opponents feel from the first whistle. During Eibar’s time in La Liga, Ipurua was known as the division’s most modest venue by capacity, a point of pride for locals who saw a small ground sustain big performances.

Matchdays are coloured by claret and blue and a strong community spirit, with visiting fans and locals mingling before kick-off on the steep streets around the ground. The stadium comes alive for Basque derbies, when regional rivals visit and the atmosphere intensifies. Whether referred to as Ipurua or the full Ipurua Municipal Stadium, it remains central to the club’s identity and a symbol of doing more with less.

Also known as
Ipurua Municipal Stadium

FAQ

Q: Which league do SD Eibar currently compete in? A: The men’s first team plays in the Segunda Division, Spain’s second tier.

Q: Where is SD Eibar based and what is the home ground called? A: The club is based in Eibar, Gipuzkoa, in the Basque Country, and hosts matches at the Ipurua Municipal Stadium.

Q: What colours do SD Eibar wear and what is their nickname? A: The team wears claret and blue shirts with blue shorts, and the club is nicknamed the blue-and-carmines.

Q: Who owns SD Eibar? A: SD Eibar is a fan-owned club with around 8,000 shareholders from 48 countries.

Q: How can I verify the authenticity of signed SD Eibar items? A: Look for a COA from a trusted source and ensure the item’s details match the documentation.