Villarreal CF is one of the most consistent teams in the Spanish La Liga. The Castellón-based club, also known as the Yellow Submarines, is already a household name in European soccer.
The club may not be your average La Liga side, but has recorded a considerable amount of success.
Who owns Villarreal CF?
Villarreal CF is owned by an individual. As of 2024, the club is owned by Spanish businessman Fernando Roig Alfonso.
Fernando Roig Alfonso Source of Wealth and Net Worth
Fernando Roig Alfonso is a billionaire businessman with stakes in big companies across the country. He is the president of Pamesa, a Spanish ceramic company, and owns a 9% Mercadona supermarket chain.
Pamesa
Pamesa specializes in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of ceramic products.
Mercadona
Mercadona is a supermarket chain that has over 1,618 stores across Spain, with a considerable number of stores in neighboring Portugal. His shares at the company are 9%.
Net worth
According to figures from Forbes, Fernando Roig Alfonso is worth over $1.7 billion dollars.
Club net worth and value
Villarreal CF isn't one of the biggest and richest teams, but the club has a sizable market value in Spanish soccer.
According to figures from Transfermarkt, the club is worth €230.70m.
The club makes money from player sales, merchandise, and ticket sales.
Club full name
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is the original name of Villarreal CF.
When was the club founded?
Villarreal CF is also one of the oldest soccer teams in Spain. It was founded in 1923.
Stadium
Villarreal play their home games at the Estadio de la Cerámica.
The Estadio de la Cerámica is a football stadium that was built in 1923. It has a seating capacity of 23,008 seats.
About the club and trophies won
Villarreal CF isn't one of the successful teams domestically, but the club has considerable success in Europe.
The club has won the UEFA Europa League, which was a major success for the club in the 2020–21 season.