About

Granada Club de Fútbol, based in Granada, Andalusia, currently plays in Segunda División, and its history is a rich context for collectors. Founded on 1 January 1931, the club rose through the Spanish leagues to record landmark seasons and cup runs, and Walkouts presents a focused selection of signed football shirts and related memorabilia with provenance notes and provenance cues for serious fans.

The club hosts its home fixtures at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes, a modern venue that replaced the old ground and acts as the primary source for match-issued material. Ownership under Desport and president Jiang Lizhang coincided with the club's most visible era in recent years, delivering a steady flow of retail releases, player-issue variants and limited regional runs that appear in secondhand markets.

Granada’s notable competitive milestones include being Copa del Rey runner-up 1959 and reaching the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals following the 2019-20 campaign, achievements that have made shirts from those campaigns particularly sought after. The 2019-20 league finish and subsequent European fixtures generated match programmes, framed shirts and signed retail editions that are now key provenance markers for collectors.

Anniversary releases matter to Granada supporters, especially centric decades since the club’s foundation. A common reference point in collections is the 50th Anniversary 1981 era, when commemorative runs tied to local identities and retro styling became popular among local dealers and fanshop specialists, creating identifiable early runs that surface at auction.

Season and match magnets for Granada include the 1959 Copa del Generalísimo final and the breakthrough 2019-20 campaign; shirts from these moments are chased for their match context and player associations, notably items connected to the club’s first European qualification and the knockout fixtures that followed. The 2019-20 season (7th place) remains a high-demand season because it directly led to those UEFA matches, and collectors prize both framed match-worn shirts and authenticated fanshop signatures from that period.

Iconic shirt variants also feature in collecting narratives, for example the classic away colourways, often recorded as white with red trim, that appear in away fixtures and cup ties and help pin a shirt to a decisive game. Signed retail demand is strong for fanshop shirts as much as for match-worn pieces; early retail runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases are collected with COAs and provenance notes, and many sellers now list a COA to verify signatures and production runs.

For those assembling a focused Granada selection, provenance words to watch include the stadium name, the 1959 final and the 2019-20 Europa run, because shirts linked to those fixtures and seasons typically carry clearer documentary context. The club’s modern era under Jiang Lizhang and the move to European competition created specific kit runs and signed retail releases that remain available through specialists. Closing a search with Walkouts will surface match and fanshop items tied to the 1959 cup final and the 2019-20 campaign, often accompanied by provenance notes and authentication, helping collectors compare items and condition.

Honours

Granada CF’s honours narrative highlights a club that has repeatedly punched above its weight on domestic and continental stages. The team’s most storied domestic cup run culminated in the Copa del Rey showpiece, finishing as runners-up in the 1959 final when the competition was known as the Copa del Generalisimo. In league play, Granada have completed 25 seasons in Spain’s top division, achieving sixth place on two occasions and placing themselves firmly within the historical top-flight landscape by cumulative points and seasons.

On the European front, Granada marked a milestone by qualifying for their first-ever continental campaign after finishing seventh in the league. That debut turned into a memorable journey in the UEFA Europa League, where the club progressed to the quarter-finals, underlining their ability to translate domestic momentum into success abroad. Together, these achievements reflect a competitive tradition that resonates with supporters and underscores the club’s capacity for standout cup runs and credible league finishes.

Legends & Leadership

Diego Mainz, Youssef El-Arabi, Dani Benítez and Allan Nyom were recent key players in the 2010s, shaping Granada CF’s resilience and identity as the club returned to and consolidated in top-level competition. Diego Mainz anchored the defence as a recent key player in the 2010s, Youssef El-Arabi delivered goals as a recent key player in the 2010s, Dani Benítez provided width and creativity as a recent key player in the 2010s, and Allan Nyom added drive from full-back as a recent key player in the 2010s.

Darwin Machís, Antonio Puertas, Carlos Fernández and Jorge Molina extended that modern era, each stepping up in crucial stages. Darwin Machís lifted the tempo and cutting edge as a recent key player in the 2010s, Antonio Puertas offered versatility as a recent key player in the late 2010s, Carlos Fernández made a decisive impact as a recent key player in the late 2010s, and Jorge Molina brought nous and leadership as a recent key player in the early 2020s.

Lucas Alcaraz is recognised as a legendary manager for his influence in the 2010s, guiding the team through demanding campaigns and reinforcing its competitive standards. Jiang Lizhang shaped the project as owner-president in the mid-2010s, providing executive leadership during a period of growth and European breakthrough.

Stadium

Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes, also referenced as Estadio Nuevo Los Cármeness, is the modern home of Granada CF and a focal point for football in the city. Matchdays bring a lively Andalusian atmosphere, with supporters from across Granada generating an intense but welcoming environment for league fixtures and Copa del Rey ties. The ground’s identity is tied to its urban setting and the club’s enduring connection to local communities, creating a sense of belonging that carries from turnstiles to the final whistle. Regional clashes add an edge typical of southern Spanish football, while family sections and vocal ends coexist to sustain a balanced crowd dynamic. As the venue for the club’s contemporary achievements, Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes stands as both a stage for ambitious performances and a symbol of Granada CF’s ongoing ambitions in domestic and European competition.

Also known as
Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes

FAQ

Q: Which league does Granada CF compete in and where do they play home matches? A: The club currently competes in the Segunda Division and plays its home fixtures at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes in Granada.

Q: When was the club founded and where is it based? A: Granada CF was founded in 1931 and is based in the city of Granada, Spain.

Q: Who owns or leads the club? A: The club’s main shareholder is the Chinese company Desport, and the president is Jiang Lizhang.

Q: What are Granada CF’s standout achievements in Spain and Europe? A: The team were runners-up in the Copa del Rey in 1959 and reached the quarter-finals in their first-ever European campaign, the UEFA Europa League.

Q: How can I verify the authenticity of signed Granada CF memorabilia and do you ship internationally? A: Look for a COA or LOA, a witnessed signing, clear photo proof, or secure digital/NFC verification from a reputable issuer. Free worldwide shipping.