Walkouts Rayo Vallecano authentic signed football shirts

About

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D., based in the Villa de Vallecas district of Madrid, competes in La Liga and traces its roots to 1924, having been founded on 29 May 1924. Walkouts lists a range of signed football shirts and framed pieces that reflect the club’s working-class identity, while collectors prize both production fanshop releases and rarer player-issued shirts for provenance.

The club plays home matches at the compact, atmospheric Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas, a ground in use since 1976 and cited for its close view of the action and vocal support. Rayo’s headline domestic achievement is the 2017-18 Segunda División title, and the squad’s top continental milestone remains the UEFA Cup quarter-final run, a high-water mark that still attracts tournament-season interest.

Rayo’s white sash is an enduring visual, linked to distinct eras and memorable cup nights, including deep runs in the Copa del Rey and the club’s only UEFA campaign. The club’s barrio roots and the Derbi madrileño context shape shirt provenance, with signed jerseys often accompanied by match details, stadium photos and era-accurate tag information to help verify origin.

Anniversary releases after 1970 are central to the collector market, notably the Centenario 2024 crest and kit treatments issued to mark the club’s 100th year. Season magnets include the 2011-12 promotion season, and other listed collector seasons such as the 2000-01 UEFA Cup campaign, each valued for the narratives tied to promotion nights and continental fixtures that produced defining match-worn and retail pieces.

Away shirts form an active sub-market, with the 2015-16 black away variants and later black designs associated with key away results becoming sought after for distinct colourways and photographic evidence of use. Fanshop items are explicitly collected alongside match-worn shirts; early retail runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases are documented, and many signatures arrive with a supporting COA or equivalent photo proof to strengthen provenance.

For buyers looking for authenticated items there are regular opportunities from centenary drops to UEFA Cup season sets, and listings will note seasons such as 2000-01 and 2017-18 to help trace provenance. Free worldwide shipping is offered on selected items, and the Walkouts selection closes the page with a curated view of centenary, promotion and UEFA Cup shirts, each described with season, match context and available verification.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 2000–01 White sash UEFA Cup quarter-final run
  • 2011–12 White sash LaLiga promotion bounce
  • 2021–22 White sash Copa del Rey semi-finalists

Iconic away kits

  • 2014–15 Rainbow charity third iconic design
  • 2015–16 Black lightning bolt cult favourite
  • 2023–24 Black LaLiga key away wins

Anniversary shirts

  • 2024 Centenario special crest 1924–2024

Collector seasons

  • 2000–01 UEFA Cup quarter-finals
  • 2011–12 Segunda promotion season
  • 2024–25 LaLiga European qualification

Honours

Rayo Vallecano have carved out a distinctive record in Spanish football through sustained top-flight participation and notable milestones. The club has accumulated 22 seasons in La Liga, underpinned by promotion-winning campaigns and resilient survival runs. On the domestic front, the standout title is the Segunda Division crown in 2017-18, a campaign that returned the side to the elite and reinforced Vallecas grit. In knockout football, a modern highlight arrived as Copa del Rey semi-finalists in 2021-22, demonstrating competitive depth against major opposition. Continental football has been scarce but memorable: the one appearance in the UEFA Cup in 2000-01 produced a quarter-final run that remains a reference point for supporters. Within the Community of Madrid pecking order, Rayo are recognised historically behind the two giants from the capital, yet continue to punch above their weight. As an external benchmark, the club holds an IFFHS rank of 214, reflecting respectable international standing built across decades.

Legends & Leadership

Michel is remembered as a legend player of the late 1990s, a homegrown symbol of Vallecas resilience whose midfield craft and leadership embodied the club-first mentality that carried Rayo through testing top-flight battles.

Wilfred Agbonavbare is celebrated as a legend player of the early 1990s, providing commanding goalkeeping presence and calm under pressure, qualities that helped cement the team’s identity as a hard-working side rooted in its barrio support.

Piti emerged as a recent key player in the early 2010s, mixing creativity and end product to spearhead memorable performances that underlined Rayo’s ability to compete energetically against bigger budgets.

Jémez provides the managerial touchstone of the mid-2010s, imprinting an adventurous playing idea that aligned with the club’s spirit and gave Vallecas a clear identity against high-calibre opponents.

Stadium

Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, officially styled as Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, anchors Rayo Vallecano’s identity in the heart of the Villa de Vallecas district. With a compact 14,708 capacity and steep stands tight to the pitch, the ground channels the neighbourhood’s working-class character into a distinctive matchday rhythm. The white-and-red sash is mirrored in flags and murals that frame entrances and concourses, creating a lived-in football space rather than a neutral arena. Derby days intensify that feel, with the Derbi madrileno against Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid drawing out the stadium’s combative edge and communal pride. As a La Liga venue since the club’s returns to the top flight, it is known for honest noise, clear sightlines and a team-to-stands connection that visiting sides respect. Vallecas nights carry a certain charge, often turning tight matches into events that resonate beyond the district.

Also known as
Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas
Local derby
Derbi madrileño Real Madrid capital rivalry

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification UEFA vs RFEF patches differ
  • Suppliers Kelme/Capelli eras; check tags
  • Provenance rainbow shirts widely faked

FAQ

Q: Where is Rayo Vallecano based and which competition do they play in?A: The club is based in the Villa de Vallecas district of Madrid, Spain, and competes in La Liga.

Q: What is the home ground and capacity?A: Home matches are played at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, with a capacity of 14,708.

Q: Do you authenticate signed Rayo Vallecano items?A: Yes. Each autograph is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) or equivalent documentation for verification.

Q: Do you offer international delivery?A: Yes. Free worldwide shipping.

Q: Which seasons or shirts are most popular with collectors?A: Notable picks include the 2000-01 UEFA Cup quarter-final campaign, the 2011-12 promotion season, the centenary year 2024, and standout shirts such as the 2014-15 rainbow third and the 2015-16 black lightning-bolt design.