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Real Racing Club de Santander, S.A.D., based in Santander, Spain, currently competes in the Segunda División and is a long established name in Spanish football, first formed on 23 February 1913. Walkouts features a focused selection of signed football shirts and memorabilia that tie the club’s local identity to collectors who value provenance and club lineage.

The club plays home matches at El Sardinero, a seaside ground that holds 22,222 spectators and has framed many of Racing’s most memorable league fixtures. Racing was one of the ten founding members of La Liga, and that foundation gives shirts from early national campaigns an archival appeal. The stadium name, the city of Santander and Racing’s role in the formation of national competition are recurrent provenance markers when assessing signatures and shirt issues.

Anniversary releases have particular resonance here, because the club’s centenary in 2013 was celebrated across fan and retail channels. Limited centenary runs, commemorative prints and specially numbered retail editions from that period are often singled out by local collectors when they surface, tying an anniversary release back to the club’s long history rather than a single match moment.

Shirts linked to milestone seasons or notable away fixtures are chased for the narrative they carry. Items associated with Racing’s early national campaigns, including its inaugural La Liga campaign, and shirts produced for seasons around the centenary year have collector appeal because they anchor a jersey to a documented era of the club’s story. Match provenance, team sheets and period photography are commonly used to verify such links.

There is steady demand for signed retail shirts as well as match-issued examples; fans and collectors explicitly seek official fanshop editions, early retail runs and player-issue variants that were sold or distributed locally. Provenance statements that note a witnessed signing or a COA are frequently cited by UK and international buyers, and these cues help differentiate a signed fanshop shirt from a piece that is merely associated with a player name.

For enthusiasts assembling framed displays or archive shelves, shirts from the Centenary 2013 activities and items tied to the club’s inaugural La Liga season are repeatedly referenced in sales and auction descriptions. Whether you are sourcing an official fanshop shirt, a player-issue variant or a framed signature with photographic proof, the context of the 2012-13 centenary season and the early La Liga campaigns remains central to Racing de Santander provenance, and Walkouts can source pieces that reflect those concrete seasons.

Honours

Racing de Santander’s honours narrative is grounded in a singular distinction: the club is one of the ten founding clubs of La Liga. Established in 1913, Racing’s early participation in the national championship helped shape the landscape of Spanish football. Across more than a century, the Green and White have competed in Spain’s leading competitions, with El Sardinero providing the stage for many significant league campaigns. Today the team plays in the Segunda Division, carrying forward a heritage defined by resilience and regional identity. That lineage, rooted in 1913 and Santander’s footballing culture, remains a reference point for supporters and a benchmark for future squads. While seasons may bring different challenges, the ambition is consistent: to translate tradition into modern performance and to add meaningful chapters to a storied record. The club’s standing as a La Liga founder ensures that its name retains enduring recognition within Spain’s football history, regardless of the division in which it is competing.

Legends & Leadership

Paco Gento is a legend player associated with the early 1950s, symbolising a formative era that connected local talent with national recognition. Quique Setien is a legend player from the 1980s, remembered for midfield influence and leadership that mirrored the club’s footballing identity.

Jose Maria Ceballos is a legend player of the 1990s, noted by fans for dependable goalkeeping in a competitive decade. Alvaro Cervera is a legend player from the early 1990s, bringing pace and directness that suited Racing’s approach. Nando Yosu is a legend player linked with the 1960s, representing commitment and continuity that endeared him to the Santander crowd.

Pedro Munitis is a recent key player from the 2000s, a homegrown forward whose energy and drive resonated on matchdays at El Sardinero. Ezequiel Garay is a recent key player from the mid-2000s, offering assured defensive play that underpinned the team during that period.

Stadium

Campos de Sport de El Sardinero, commonly known simply as El Sardinero, is the home of Racing de Santander. Located in the city of Santander, the stadium accommodates 22,222 spectators and serves as a focal point for supporters across Cantabria. Matchdays blend tradition and community, with Green and White colours prominent and a committed home backing as Racing competes in Spain’s second tier. Local fixtures naturally carry extra intensity and visiting sides from across northern Spain help create a charged atmosphere. The venue’s dual naming and recognisable profile make it a familiar stop on the Spanish football map. When El Sardinero fills, the occasion underscores the club’s long history in the national game and provides a distinct backdrop for the team’s pursuit of results on the pitch.

Also known as
El Sardinero

FAQ

Q: When was Racing de Santander founded? A: The club was founded in 1913 in Santander, Cantabria, Spain.

Q: Which league does Racing de Santander currently play in? A: Racing competes in the Segunda Division, the second tier of Spanish football, and is one of the ten founding clubs of La Liga.

Q: Where does the team play its home matches? A: Home games are held at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero (commonly called El Sardinero) with a capacity of 22,222.

Q: How do you ensure the authenticity of signed items? A: Every signed item is backed by a recognised COA/LOA or equivalent verification, with clear photo proof where available. Free worldwide shipping.