FC Santa Coloma

Not to be confused with UE Santa Coloma.

Association football club in Andorra

Football club

Santa Coloma

Full name| Fútbol Club Santa Coloma
Nickname(s)| FCSC
Colomencs
Coloma (Dove)
El Don (The Lord)
The Blues
Founded| 1986; 39 years ago (1986)
Ground| Andorra Football Federation stadiums
Chairman| Daniel Milstein
Manager| Federico Bessone
League| Primera Divisió
2024–25| Primera Divisió, 3rd of 10
Website| fclubsantacoloma.net

Home colours

Away colours

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FC Santa Coloma is an Andorran professional football club based in Santa Coloma, parish of Andorra la Vella, that competes in the Primera Divisió. It is the most successful team in both Primera Divisió and Copa Constitució, having won both titles thirteen and ten times respectively.

## History

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See also: List of FC Santa Coloma seasons

Fútbol Club Santa Coloma was founded in 1986 through the efforts of a group of football enthusiasts who represented the village of the same name that belongs to Andorra la Vella in the National Football Tournament (the former amateur league of Andorra).[1] Later on FC Santa Coloma became one of the founder members of Primera Divisió in 1995.[2] Since 2001 the club has enjoyed a great success in all Andorran competitions standing with all the records in the Premier Andorran League (13)[2] and Andorran Cup (10).[3]

At the end of 2017, the Spanish La Liga Villarreal CF team announced a collaboration agreement with the Andorran club at grassroots football level.[4]

In July 2022, Gold Star Sports Management Group, led by Ukrainian-American entrepreneur, Daniel Milstein, completed the acquisition of the club. With Milstein as chairman, he announced Alex Lubyansky as CEO and Annabel Llevot as the General Manager. [5] FC Santa Coloma and Gold Star FC Detroit are both under the Gold Star Football Club group of clubs.[6]

## FC Santa Coloma in Europe

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FC Santa Coloma has two unique achievements for an Andorran team in European competitions: it was both the first team from Andorra to win a match in any European competition and the first team from Andorra that did not concede a goal in a match in a European competition.

Both of these feats were achieved on three occasions: the first match in the 2007–08 UEFA Cup qualifying round against the Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv, in which FC Santa Coloma won 1–0 at home with a goal scored by Juli Fernandez, then in the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League First qualifying round when they beat Banants of Armenia 1–0, and in the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League Second qualifying, in which FC Santa Coloma won 1–0 at home against Valur of Iceland. On the first and last occasion, in the return leg they lost 4–0 to Maccabi and 3–0 to Valur, thus FC Santa Coloma were eliminated from the tournament.

Against Banants, they lost the second leg away in Armenia 3–2, however the game finished 3–3 on aggregate and FC Santa Coloma won by the away goals rule, thanks to a last minute goal by goalkeeper Eloy Casals.[7] It was the second time an Andorran club won a two-legged tie in Europe after Sant Julià.

The 2023–24 season saw FC Santa Coloma claim another first - becoming the first Andorran team to navigate two European two-legged ties in the same season. Entering at the first qualifying round of the 2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League, they eliminated Welsh club Penybont F.C., then Montenegrin club FK Sutjeska Nikšić, to reach the third qualifying round against Dutch club AZ.

## Colours and badge

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FC Santa Coloma dressed in all white since the creation of the Andorran Premier League, alternating the home kit with red or blue. Traditionally, the away kit has been all blue and third kit all red. However the original first kit at the beginning of the foundation of the club was blue and gives the nickname of Blues. In the club crest feature the colours of Andorra and the Holy Dove that gives the name of the Santa Coloma d'Andorra town[8] and therefore the name of the club.

Period  | Manufacturer  | Sponsor

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1994–10  | Joma | Don Pernil
2010–13  | Pidasa
2013–15  | None
2015–17  | Don Denis
2017  | Vall Banc

## Club rivalries

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### El Clàssic

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The main rival of FC Santa Coloma in Primera Divisió has been always Sant Julià playing in a derby called El Clàssic. Both teams are strong in the Andorran Premier League and since the creation of the championship the clubs have been competing for being the champion of the top flight.[9][10][11]

### El Derbi Colomenc

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The local rival of FC Santa Coloma is actually their neighbour's hometown football team UE Santa Coloma. The rivalry between these two teams has increased since the 2009/10 season when those teams were competing for winning the Premier Andorran League.[12]

## Honours

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* Primera Divisió:
* Winners (13): 1994–95, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19
* Runners-up (8): 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–00, 2006–07, 2008–09, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2019–20
* Copa Constitució:
* Winners (10): 1991, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2018
* Runners-up (7): 1996, 1998, 1999, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2023
* Supercopa Andorrana:
* Winners (7): 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2015, 2017, 2019
* Runners-up (10): 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020

## League history

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Season  | Division  | Pos.  | Pl.  | W  | D  | L  | GS  | GA  | P

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2011–12 | Primera Divisió | 2 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4  | 56 | 17 | 38
2012–13 | Primera Divisió | 2 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 1  | 30 | 15 | 39
2013–14 | Primera Divisió | 1 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4  | 50 | 12 | 42
2014–15 | Primera Divisió | 1 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4  | 64 | 14 | 42
2015–16 | Primera Divisió | 1 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 1  | 44 | 8 | 47
2016–17 | Primera Divisió | 1 | 27 | 18 | 6 | 3  | 57 | 21 | 60
2017–18 | Primera Divisió | 1 | 27 | 18 | 4 | 5  | 62 | 20 | 58
2018–19 | Primera Divisió | 1 | 27 | 15 | 9 | 3  | 41 | 18 | 54
2019–20 | Primera Divisió | 2 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 3  | 48 | 12 | 51
2020–21 | Primera Divisió | 3 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 4  | 28 | 19 | 32
2021–22 | Primera Divisió | 5 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 5  | 64 | 34 | 52
2022–23 | Primera Divisió | 3 | 28 | 15 | 8 | 5  | 55 | 19 | 53
2023–24 | Primera Divisió | 4 | 27 | 19 | 2 | 6  | 64 | 23 | 59
2024–25 | Primera Divisió | 3 | 27 | 16 | 4 | 7  | 42 | 28 | 52

## European results

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In 2014, Santa Coloma advanced for the first time in a knock-out round after beating FC Banants on the away goals rule. The deciding goal was scored by Coloma's goalkeeper in the 4th minute of added time.[13]

Season  | Competition  | Round  | Club  | Home  | Away  | Agg.

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2001–02  | UEFA Cup | 1QR  |  Partizan | 0–1  | 1–7  | 1–8
2003–04  | UEFA Cup | 1QR  |  Esbjerg | 1–4  | 0–5  | 1–9
2004–05  | UEFA Cup | 1QR  |  Modriča | 0–1  | 0–3  | 0–4
2007–08  | UEFA Cup | 1QR  |  Maccabi Tel Aviv | 1–0  | 0–4  | 1–4
2008–09  | UEFA Champions League | 1QR  |  Kaunas | 1–4  | 1–3  | 2–7
2009–10  | UEFA Europa League | 2QR  |  Basel | 1–4  | 0–3  | 1–7
2010–11  | UEFA Champions League | 1QR  |  Birkirkara | 0–3[a] | 3–4  | 3–7
2011–12  | UEFA Champions League | 1QR  |  F91 Dudelange | 0–2  | 0–2  | 0–4
2012–13  | UEFA Europa League | 1QR  |  Osijek | 0–1  | 1–3  | 1–4
2013–14  | UEFA Europa League | 1QR  |  Breiðablik | 0–0  | 0–4  | 0–4
2014–15  | UEFA Champions League | 1QR  |  Urartu | 1–0  | 2–3  | 3–3 (a)
2QR  |  Maccabi Tel Aviv | 0–1  | 0–2  | 0–3
2015–16  | UEFA Champions League | 1QR  |  Lincoln Red Imps | 1–2  | 0–0  | 1–2
2016–17  | UEFA Champions League | 1QR  |  Alashkert | 0–0  | 0–3  | 0–3
2017–18  | UEFA Champions League | 1QR  |  Alashkert | 1–1  | 0–1  | 1–2
2018–19  | UEFA Champions League | PR  |  Drita | 0–2 (a.e.t.)
UEFA Europa League | 2QR  |  Valur | 1–0  | 0–3  | 1–3
2019–20  | UEFA Champions League | PR  |  Tre Penne | 1–0
Feronikeli | 1–2
UEFA Europa League | 2QR  |  Astana | 0–0  | 1–4  | 1–4
2020–21  | UEFA Europa League | PR  |  Iskra Danilovgrad | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p)
2021–22  | UEFA Conference League | 1QR  |  Mons Calpe | 4–0  | 1–1  | 5–1
2QR  |  Hibernian | 1–2  | 0–3  | 1–5
2023–24  | UEFA Conference League | 1QR  |  Penybont | 2–0 (a.e.t.)  | 1–1  | 3–1
2QR  |  Sutjeska Nikšić | 3–0 (a.e.t.)  | 0–2  | 3–2
3QR  |  AZ | 0–1  | 0–2  | 0–3
2025–26  | UEFA Conference League | 1QR  |  Borac Banja Luka | 0–2  | 4–1  | 4–3
2QR  |  Polissya Zhytomyr | 1–4  | 2–1  | 3–5

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Match originally postponed due to bad pitch conditions caused by heavy rain. FC Santa Coloma suggested an alternative on 30 June, but UEFA awarded Birkirkara a 3–0 away win on 1 July.

Notes

* PR: Preliminary round
* QR: Qualifying round
* 1Q: First qualifying round
* 2Q: Second qualifying round

## Current squad

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As of 10 February 2025

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

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1  | GK |  AND | Josep Gómes
2  | DF |  ESP | Robert Ramos
3  | DF |  ESP | Aleix Cisteró
4  | DF |  ESP | Antonio Bioque
5  | DF |  ESP | Martín López Ross
6  | MF |  ESP | Daniel Toribio
7  | MF |  ESP | Víctor Vázquez
8  | MF |  ESP | David López
9  | FW |  ESP | Kilian Grant
10  | FW |  ESP | Mario Mourelo
11  | FW |  ESP | Rufo
13  | GK |  ESP | Adrià Collet
14  | DF |  AND | Jordi Rubio
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16  | FW |  ESP | Javier Duce
19  | FW |  ARG | Gonzalo Issa
21  | MF |  AND | Hugo Ferreira
23  | DF |  AND | Moisés San Nicolás
24  | FW |  VEN | Christian Novoa
25  | GK |  ESP | Saúl Gracia
27  | DF |  ESP | David Rodríguez
30  | MF |  ESP | Armand Font
31  | GK |  ESP | José Bejarano
33  | FW |  ESP | Iñigo Martín
77  | DF |  ESP | David Crespo
99  | FW |  ESP | David Virgili
-- | MF |  AND | Gerard Cerdeira

## Managers

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* Santos Ilatigo (2006-07)
* Xavier Roura (2007)
* Vicens Marques (2008-10)
* Xavier Roura (2010-11)
* Luis Blanco Torrado (2011-13)
* Richard Imbernón (2013-18)
* Marc Rodríguez (2018-20)
* Albert Jorquera (2020-)

## References

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1. ^ "HISTÒRIA – F. C. Santa coloma". Archived from the original on 2019-12-23. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
2. ^ a b "Competicions : Lliga Nacional de Futbol (1ª divisió)". Faf.ad. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
3. ^ "Competicions : Copa Constitució (futbol)". Faf.ad. Archived from the original on 2020-04-13. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
4. ^ "Fútbol base, amistosos, prioridad en fichajes…éstas son las claves del acuerdo entre Villarreal CF y Vallbanc FC Santa Coloma – la Jugada Financiera". Archived from the original on 2018-03-04. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
5. ^ Club, Gold Star Football. "GOLD STAR SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUP COMPLETES ACQUISITION". Gold Star Football Club. Archived from the original on 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
6. ^ Club, Gold Star Football. "Gold Star FC announces the acquisition of FC Santa Coloma". Gold Star Football Club. Archived from the original on 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
7. ^ "Europe's goalscoring goalkeepers". 9 July 2014. Archived from the original on 8 November 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
8. ^ "Iglesia de Santa Coloma – Hotel Andorra Patagonia". Andorrapatagonia.net. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
9. ^ "Andorran Football Federation-News". Fedandfut.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
10. ^ "Diari digital d'Andorra BonDia – Notícies d'última hora, cartellera, meteorologia, horòscop, informació..." Bondia.ad. Archived from the original on 2016-03-28. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
11. ^ "Notícies Futbol". Faf.ad. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
12. ^ "Diari digital d'Andorra BonDia – Notícies d'última hora, cartellera, meteorologia, horòscop, informació..." Bondia.ad. Archived from the original on 2013-08-20. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
13. ^ "Keeper Casals edges Santa Coloma past Banants". UEFA. 8 July 2014. Archived from the original on 23 October 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2014.

## External links

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* Official website
* Santa Coloma at UEFA.com
* Santa Coloma at Weltfussball.de (archived 17 December 2012)
* Santa Coloma at National-Football-Teams.com
* Santa Coloma at Football-Lineups.com

* v
* t
* e

Parish of Andorra la Vella

Villages|

* Andorra la Vella
* La Margineda
* Santa Coloma d'Andorra

Buildings|

* Andorra Monument
* Andorra National Library
* Antiga Vegueria Francesa
* Casa Felipó
* Casa dels Russos
* Casa Massip-Dolsa
* Casa de la Vall
* Castle and church of Sant Vicenç d'Enclar
* Church of Santa Coloma
* Església de Sant Esteve
* Hotel Bellavista
* Hotel Pyrénées
* Hotel Roc Blanc
* Pont de la Margineda
* Pont de la Paris

Parks and open spaces|

* Andorra Park
* Parc Central
* Parc Infantil
* Parc de Mola
* Plaça del Poble

Streets|

* Avinguda de Meritxell
* Avinguda de Salou

Sports|

* FC Andorra
* CE Principat
* Constel·lació Esportiva
* Estadi Nacional d'Andorra
* Estadi Comunal d'Andorra la Vella
* FC Lusitanos
* FC Rànger's
* FC Santa Coloma
* Poliesportiu d'Andorra
* UE Santa Coloma
* BC Andorra

Mayors|

* Lluís Viu Torres (1992–1999)
* Concepció Mora Jordana (1999–2003)
* Francesc Xavier Mora Baron (2003–2007)
* Maria Rosa Ferrer Obiols (2007–)

* Category
* Portal

* v
* t
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Primera Divisió

2023–24 teams|

* Atlètic Amèrica
* Atlètic d'Escaldes
* Carroi
* Esperança
* FC Santa Coloma
* Inter d'Escaldes
* Ordino
* Pas de la Casa
* Penya Encarnada
* UE Santa Coloma

Former teams|

* Aldosa
* Andorra Veterans
* Benito
* Carroi
* Casa del Benfica
* Constel·lació
* Construccions Emprimo
* Encamp
* Engolasters
* Engordany
* Extremenya
* Gimnàstic Valira
* Jenlai
* La Massana
* Les Bons
* Lusitanos
* Principat
* Ranger's
* Sant Julià
* Spordany Juvenil
* Sporting d'Escaldes

Seasons|

* 1995–96
* 1996–97
* 1997–98
* 1998–99
* 1999–2000
* 2000–01
* 2001–02
* 2002–03
* 2003–04
* 2004–05
* 2005–06
* 2006–07
* 2007–08
* 2008–09
* 2009–10
* 2010–11
* 2011–12
* 2012–13
* 2013–14
* 2014–15
* 2015–16
* 2016–17
* 2017–18
* 2018–19
* 2019–20
* 2020–21
* 2021–22
* 2022–23
* 2023–24
* 2024–25

Associated competitions|

* Relegation to Segona Divisió
* National cup: Copa Constitució
* Super cup: Supercopa Andorrana

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