Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D., is a Spanish professional football club based in Villarreal, Castellón, that plays in La Liga. Founded on 10 March 1923 (1923), the club has risen from regional football to steady top‑flight presence, and collectors looking for authenticated shirts will find specialist pieces at Walkouts. The club is commonly known as Villarreal CF and wears its distinctive yellow kit.
After decades in the lower divisions the side established a La Liga foothold from 1998, with notable European runs from the mid 2000s onwards. The club plays home fixtures at the Estadio de la Cerámica, and its continental profile has grown to the point that it is ranked 139 by IFFHS, reflecting wider recognition beyond Spain.
Villarreal’s steady domestic record has not included a top‑flight championship, a fact that focuses much collector interest on memorable seasons and cup runs; the team’s headline domestic count is 0 La Liga titles, while its most prominent continental achievement is being UEFA Europa League winners 2021, when they beat Manchester United in the final. Local rivalry features in kit provenance, often referenced as the Derbi de la Comunitat.
For collectors, anniversary releases and special trims are valuable. Post‑1970 commemoratives and centenary motifs are particularly sought after because they frequently carry unique crests or limited trim runs, and provenance notes tied to match day wear further elevate rarity. Shirts issued for season celebrations or released in small regional runs are chased for their relative scarcity and clear link to a club milestone.
Seasonal magnets include the Riquelme era and the coaches who shaped modern Villarreal, with match and season provenance driving interest: early Champions League campaigns and the nearer term European trophy season are repeatedly requested on the secondary market. Away shirts also carry stories, for example the navy choices used in pivotal continental ties, and fans prize player‑issued variants as well as early retail runs that differ from later mass releases.
Collectors should note specific highlights such as Centenary 2023 releases and memorable domestic campaigns like the 2007-08 LaLiga runners-up season, which produce sought after framed shirts and limited editions. Demand covers both match‑worn and retail fanshop shirts, with attention paid to early runs, player‑issue variants and region specific releases that make a seemingly ordinary retail shirt a desirable piece.
The most collectible items tie to visible matches and colourways, for example the Navy away kit 2005-06 linked to the Champions League semi‑final run and pieces connected to the COA verified Europa League final items from the 2020-21 triumph and the 2005-06 campaign. Provenance often mentions Estadio de la Cerámica, the Derbi de la Comunitat, Manchester United and Gdańsk, and where available, exact photo proof or player issue notes are flagged. Free worldwide shipping is offered on selected framed shirts and limited editions, and Walkouts lists authenticated, signed and match‑issued pieces alongside retail variants for comparison.
