Have you ever wondered about La Liga clubs and their owners currently this season? Well, I have made a detailed list for you. So without the fluff, let us head straight to the point.
List of La Liga clubs (teams) and their owner in alphabetical order
1. Deportivo Alaves
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Deportivo Alaves usually known as Alaves is one of the teams that have consistently competed in the Spanish La Liga. The club was founded in 1920 and is based in the autonomous Basque country.
Alaves may not be your average successful team in the Spanish La Liga, but they are considered to be one of the most successful teams in the Basque country.
Who owns Deportivo Alaves?
As of 2024, Deportivo Alaves S.A.D is owned by the Baskonia-Alaves Group, a global leader in sports management.
Baskonia-Alaves Group
Baskonia-Alaves Group is one of the most famous sports management brands in the world. The company has been involved in various sporting projects. Some of the company's projects include sports management, gaming, technology in sports and innovation.
2. Athletic Club Bilbao
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Athletic Club Bilbao is one of the most super teams in the Spanish La Liga. They're one of the most famous not just in Spain, but across the world.
Bilbao is one of the famous La Liga teams in the autonomous Basque country region of Spain.
Athletic Bilbao is the fourth most successful team in La Liga and arguably the most successful in the Basque region.
Who owns Athletic Club Bilbao
Athletic Club Bilbao interestingly is owned by club members who have the right to appoint or remove the board members in charge of running the day to day affairs of the club.
How do people become club members?
Well that is easy, people become club members by simply registering. The moment you do so, you will be given a membership card or any form of identification. This gives you voting rights as you are after a while of being part of the club.
3. Atletico Madrid
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Atletico Madrid is one of the biggest teams in the Spanish La Liga. The club has enjoyed considerable success in the top flight since their promotion. Atletico was founded in 1903 and is based in the Spanish capital city of Madrid.
Atletico is one of the most successful teams in Spain with a considerable success rate in European football.
Who owns Atletico Madrid
Atletico is the second team on my list that is owned by an entity or a person. As of 2024, Atletico Madrid is officially owned by Atletico HoldCo (65.98%) Idan Ofer (33%) and Club members (1%)
Atletico HoldCo: It is an entity that is composed of a group of inventors who are referred to as shareholders of the club.
Idan Ofer: He is an Israeli businessman with interest in the energy sector, shipping and mining.
Club members: With an active membership program, club members have a 1% share of the club.
4. FC Barcelona
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FC Barcelona needs no introduction as you know. The Catalan club is one of the most successful teams in the world. Barca was founded in 1899 and is based in Barcelona, Catalonian.
FC Barcelona has won a record number of trophies including the La Liga, Copa del Rey, Champions League, Club World Cup, etc.
Who owns FC Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the founding members of the La Liga. They are owned and controlled by club members. Barca's rich history revolves around the influence and contributions from its club members.
5. RC Celta de Vigo
They may not be your average club, but Celta is very well known in Spanish soccer. I have watched the league and I can tell you that the team has been consistent in the top flight.
Celta was founded in 1923 and is based in the Galicia region of Spain. The club has recorded some impressive results in the domestic scene and in Europe.
Who owns Celta de Vigo
As of 2024 upon writing this article, RC Celta de Vigo is owned by the Holding Company Grupo Corporation Ges.
6. RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is one of the regular names in the Spanish top flight. Although not as popular as its city neighbours FC Barcelona, they have a considerable history in the league.
Espanyol was founded in 1900. They've won the Copa del Rey up to four times.
Who owns RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
As of 2024, Espanyol is owned solely by Rastar Group which operates in areas like integrated sports, entertainment, games & toys, culture, etc.
Rastar Group is a global company.
7. Getafe CF
Getafe is also one of the regular names in the Spanish La Liga. The club is based in the community of Madrid. The club was founded in 1983.
Getafe may not be your average La Liga team, but they've enjoyed a presence in the Spanish top flight over the years. They've also played in the national finals.
Who owns Getafe CF
As of 2024, Getafe is solely owned by Spanish businessman Ángel Torres Sánchez who bought the club in 2002.
8. Girona CF
Girona is one of the household names in the Spanish La Liga. The club was founded in 1930 and is based in Catalonia. Girona CF is not one of the biggest La Liga teams, but has enjoyed a significant success in the lower divisions.
If you watch the La Liga, you can recall the teams success in the 2023/24 season where they finished third on the table.
Who owns Girona CF
As of 2024, Girona CF is owned by three to four entities which includes the City Football Group (47%), Marcelo Claure (35%), Girona Football Group (16%) and Others (1-2%).
City Football Group: in 2024, City Football Group announced it would be part of the ownership of the Spanish club.
Marcelo Claure: He is an investor, technology entrepreneur, and a businessman.
Girona Football Group: It is a collection of a group of investors with shares in the club.
Other( Minority investors).
9. CD Leganes
Club Deportivo Leganés is one of the household names in La Liga even though they drift between the top and second tier.
Leganes was founded in 1928 and is based in the Community of Madrid. They have made success in the lower divisions.
Who owns CD Leganes
CD Leganes is currently owned by Blue Crow Sports Group, a multi-club organization.
The company is focused on the soccer club management which includes player development, talent identification, technology and innovation.
10. UD Las Palmas
Unión Deportiva Las Palmas is also a regular name in the Spanish top flight. They were established in 1949 and are based in the Canary Islands.
Las Palmas has enjoyed a significant success in the lower divisions of Spanish football. They have also made regular appearances in La Liga.
Who owns UD Las Palmas
As of 2024, Miguel Ángel Ramírez is the majority shareholder of UD Las Palmas his Ownership of the team is estimated to be 70-80%. The remaining shares or ownership structure remains unknown.
11. RCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is one of the teams with regular appearances in the Spanish La Liga. The club was founded in 1916 and is based Balearic Islands.
Mallorca has won the national cup and other trophies in the lower divisions.
Who owns RCD Mallorca
RCD Mallorca is owned by Andy Kohlberg (majority), Steve Nash (minority) and Steve Kerr (minority).
Andy Kohlberg: He is the majority shareholder of the club even though the exact percentage is made available.
12. CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna is one of the traditional teams in the Spanish top flight.
Osasuna was founded in 1920 and is based in Pamplona, Navarre. The club recorded significant achievement in the lower divisions and has reached the national finals multiple times.
Who owns CA Osasuna
Osasuna is one of the four teams that is owned and controlled by members of the club.
13. Real Madrid CF
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Real Madrid CF is arguably one of the most successful teams in the world. The Los Blancos have made significant success at the biggest stage of soccer, winning every major trophy.
Real Madrid is a unique club. It was founded in 1902 and is based in Madrid.
Who owns Real Madrid CF
Real Madrid CF is owned by fans who control the affairs of the club. Its members are called socios.
14. Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano is also one of the names in the division this season. The club was founded in 1924 and is based in Madrid. Vallecano's success has been largely in the lower divisions.
Who owns Rayo Vallecano
As of 2024, Rayo Vallecano is solely owned by Raúl Martín Presa. He completed the takeover in 2011.
15. Real Sociedad
Another top team in the Spanish La Liga this season is Real Sociedad. The club was founded in 1909 and is based in the Basque country.
Real Sociedad is one of the most successful teams in La Liga, winning the La Liga, Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de España.
Who owns Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. is the owner of the club. Interestingly, it is one of the clubs whose ownership is not publicly available.
16. Real Betis
Real Betis is one of the household names in Spain. They're known for their consistency in the league and the national competitions. Betis was founded in 1907 and is based in Seville, Andalusia.
The club has won the La Liga, Copa del Rey and other trophies in the lower divisions.
Who owns Real Betis
The Real Betis ownership structure is shared. The club members (supporters) own 55% while other investors (Ángel Haro García and José Miguel López Catalan) hold the remaining shares.
17. Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid is also a consistent name on the list. The team plays in the la Liga.
Valladolid was founded in 1928 and is based in Castile and León.
Who owns Real Valladolid
As of 2024, Soccer legend Ronaldo de Lima owns the majority share of Real Valladolid (82%) following the takeover in 2018. The owner of the remaining shares is unknown.
18. Sevilla CF
Another name on this list is Sevilla CF. It is one of the household names in European soccer. Sevilla CF was founded in 1905 and is one of the biggest teams in Andalusia.
The club became famous following its impressive run in the Europa League, when it won seven titles.
Who owns Sevilla CF
Sevilla CF is owned by Sevillistas de Nervión S. A., Rafael Carrión Moreno, 777 Partners and Accionistas Unidos.
19. Valencia CF
On our list comes Valencia CF, another big name in La Liga soccer. It has been one of the most consistent in the top flight. Valencia was founded in 1919 and is based in Valencia.
They are one of the most successful Spanish soccer teams and the trophies in their cabinet includes La Liga, Copa del Rey, Super Cup.
Who owns Valencia CF
Valencia is solely owned by Peter Lim, Singaporean business magnate into diverse areas including the palm oil, healthcare, property, etc.
20. Villarreal CF
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Villarreal CF, the yellow submarine completes our list. It was founded in 1924 and is based in Castellón. Villarreal is not one of the big names based on achievements domestically, but they've won the UEFA Europa League.
Who owns Villarreal CF
As of 2024, Fernando Roig Alfonso is the owner of Villarreal CF. He is the majority shareholder of Mercadona and owner of Ceramic company Pamesa.