Last updated : 03/08/2023 20:58:28
Introduction
Emelec are a Grassroots football team made up of 1 team members.
The team is from Guayaquil, Cantón Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Emelec started using TeamStats in June 2023.
Team Details
Location
Guayaquil Cantón Guayaquil Ecuador
Team Type
Emelec Football Club
Emelec Football Club is an Ecuadorian sports club based in Guayaquil. The club is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Ecuadorian Serie A, the highest level of professional football in the country.
Emelec was founded on 28 April 1929 by a group of young men from Guayaquil. The club's name is an acronym for "Electricidad y Electricistas del Ecuador" (Electricity and Electricians of Ecuador).
History
- Emelec has won 14 Serie A titles, more than any other club in Ecuador.
- The club has also won the Copa Ecuador four times.
- Emelec has played in the Copa Libertadores, the top continental club competition in South America, 24 times.
- The club's best performance in the Copa Libertadores was reaching the semifinals in 1969.
Stadium
Emelec's home stadium is the Estadio Capwell, which is located in Guayaquil. The stadium has a capacity of 42,000 spectators.
Rivalries
Emelec's biggest rivals are Barcelona SC and Club Sport Patria. The matches between Emelec and Barcelona SC are known as the "Clásico del Astillero" (Shipyard Classic).
Sources
- Emelec Football Club on Wikipedia
- Emelec Football Club website
- Emelec Football Club on WorldFootball.net
