A.D. Chalatenango

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A.D. Chalatenango
Full nameAsociación Deportiva Chalatenango
Nickname(s)
  • Los Duros del Norte (The Hard Ones of the North)
  • Los Alacranes (The Scorpions)
Founded
  • 1950; 74 years ago (1950)
  • as Club Deportivo Chalatenango
  • 2009; 15 years ago (2009)
  • as Alacranes Del Norte
  • 2012; 12 years ago (2012)
  • as Clube Deportivo Chalatenango-Vendaval
  • 2013; 11 years ago (2013)
  • as Club Deportivos Chalatenango
  • 10 July 2017; 6 years ago (10 July 2017)
  • as Asociación Deportiva Chalatenango
GroundEstadio José Gregorio Martínez
Capacity15,000
Coordinates14°02′34″N 88°58′05″W / 14.04278°N 88.96806°W / 14.04278; -88.96806
ChairmanBertilio Henríquez Ayala
ManagerRicardo Serrano
LeagueFirst Division of Salvadoran Football
2022 ClausuraOverall: 10th
Playoffs: Did not qualify
Current season

Asociación Deportiva Chalatenango is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Chalatenango, El Salvador, they are currently playing in the top-tier Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador.

The club was founded in 1950 as C.D. Alacranes, and reformed in 1975, as C.D. Chalatenango.[1]

In 1975, the club relocated to their current stadium, the Estadio José Gregorio Martínez stadium.[2][3]

They initially competed in the regional and national competition before eventually joining the full Salvadoran Second Division in 1960s, and subsequently enjoyed promotion to the top flight for the 1979 season.

Since its formation in 1950, the club has won three Segunda División Salvadoreño titles (1979, 1990, 2003) and one Tercera División Salvadoreño (2013 Clausura).[4][5][6]

Its emblem and mascot is a scorpion.[7]

History[edit]

Early history[edit]

In 1977 Gregorio Martínez, started a club naming them Alacranes and purchased the spot of Independiente de San Vicente in the Liga de Ascenso for five Colon. They eventually changed their name to Club Deportivo Chalatenango.

Club Deportivo Chalatenango success and insolvency (1979–2009)[edit]

In 1979, the club was promoted to the First Division for the first time in its history.[8] The club finished the 1979–80 season in 7th place, accumulating 18 points from 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses. Chalatenango finished in last place during the 1983 season but was not relegated.[9] It remained in the first division until being relegated to the Second Division following its last place finish during the 1989–90 season.[8][10] During the club's first 11 seasons it was in the First Division, it never qualified for the postseason tournament.[9]

They stayed in the Segunda División battling promotion for 13 years until they won promotion in 2003, but a year later they were relegated again.

However they were able to quickly return to the Primera División de Fútbol Professional by purchasing the spot of Coca-Cola for $250,000.[11]

In the 2008 Apertura, Chalatenango reached the final for the first time in the club's history under the direction of Carlos Antonio Meléndez. After a 3–3 draw in normal time, they lost 4–3 on penalties, which allowed Isidro Metapán to become champions for the second time.[12]

The team qualified for the 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions league knockout phase based on their record in apertura and clausura. On 26 June 2009, due to financial trouble, sold their spot in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional to Municipal Limeño. Because the club failed to fill out the necessary paperwork to compete in the Second Division before the 23 July 2009 deadline, CD Chalatenango did not compete during the 2009–10 season.

At the time, the club owed its former players $17,000 in unpaid salaries, and it owed CONCACAF $7,500 for pulling out of the CONCACAF Champions League.[13]

Merger years (2009–2013)[edit]

At the end of 2009, some of Chalatenango's former players created a new team, merging it with Nejapa FC to establish Alacranes Del Norte.

In 2010, the club filed the necessary paperwork to be able to compete in the Second Division.[14]

In 2012, The club merged with Vendaval to form Chalatenango-Vendaval and they played in the second division. However, after one season, in 2013, the partnership between Chalatenango and Vendaval ended and they split into two teams again, with Vendaval remaining in the Second Division while Chalatenango descending down a level to play in the third division.

Rebirth and another bankruptcy (2013–2017)[edit]

Chalatenango as a sole entity for the first time in five years, they were able to win promotion to the segunda division via promotion playoff and they continued several attempts to gain promotion to the first division, they were unsuccessful

However, on 18 June 2015 the team purchased a franchise license in the new expansion of the Primera Division and will be able to compete in the Primera Division for the Apertura 2015 season.[15]

Financial troubles precipitated a succession of ownership changes and the club's eventual bankruptcy in June 2017 with total liabilities of €218 thousand dollars and months of unpaid salaries. The club was allowed to finish the season but finished bottom of the league in 12th place. They had License stripped and owner Francisco Perraza were suspended.

Another rebirth (2017–present)[edit]

The re-founded club, A.D. Chalatenango, was formed in July 2017, taking its name from the predecessor club and beating off competition from rival clubs to secure a place in the 2017–2018 season as the representative of Chalatenango.[16] Rigoberto Mejia was appointed as president and former coach Ricardo Serrano was chosen as head coach.

The club was relegated to the second division in May 2023.[17]

On 28 July 2023, the Segunda División confirmed the administrative relegatation of Chalatenango to Tercera Division due to their financial crisis, which meant all players contracts were voided. [18]

On 26 March 2024, FESFUT announced that Chalatenango will disaffiliate and we no longer be able to register or participate with ADFA and any professional league, every member of the board will be banned for 10 years and FESFUT will take responsibility of payments of the remaining debts.[19]

Stadium[edit]

Estadio José Gregorio Martínez panoramic view of the stadium
Name Location Years in use
Estadio José Gregorio Martínez Chalatenango 1975 – present
TBD TBD 2003; 1 game in U.S. Open Cup
TBD TBD 2007–present

Chalatenango plays its home games at Estadio José Gregorio Martínez in Chalatenango. The Estadio José Gregorio Martínez is a 15,000-seat soccer-specific stadium.

In 2018, INDES stated that Estadio José Gregorio Martínez will undergo renovations to allow them to satisfy the ability to host CONCACAF matches [2]

Rivalry[edit]

Chalatenango's current biggest rivalry was with fellow Chalatenango based team Atlético Comalapa, against whom they contest the derby chalateco.

Another of Chalatenango's rivalry was with fellow Chalatenango based but now defunct team Alacranes Del Norte, against whom they contest the derby chalateco. The rivalry stems from Alacranes Del Norte 's relocation from Nejapa to Chalatenango and using the same colours and stadium as Chalatenango

Sponsorship[edit]

Companies that Chalatenango currently has sponsorship deals with for 2021 Apertura include:

  • Arijam Sports – Official kit suppliers
  • Electrolit – Official sponsors
  • Powerade – Official sponsors
  • Canal 4 – Official sponsors
  • Aqua Sport – Official sponsors
  • Eurofarma – Official sponsors
  • Omnicom – Official sponsors
  • Fitness Sports – Official sponsors

Honours[edit]

Domestic honours[edit]

Leagues[edit]

Club records[edit]

Individual records[edit]

  • Record appearances (all competitions): TBD, 822 from 1957 to 1975
  • Record appearances (Primera Division): Salvadoran TBD, 27 from 2018
  • Most capped player for El Salvador: 74 (7 whilst at Chalatenango), Ramón Sánchez
  • Most international caps for El Salvador while a Chalatnenago player: 1, TBD
  • Most caps won whilst at Chalatenango: 1, TBD.
  • Record scorer in league: TBD, 396
  • Most goals in a season (all competitions): TBD, 62 (1927/28) (47 in League, 15 in Cup competitions)
  • Most goals in a season (Primera Division): René Andrés Ubau, 13 [4]

Top scorers[edit]

Position Player Season Goals Scored
1 Colombia Bladimir Díaz 2017 11

Most appearances[edit]

No. Player Period Appearances
1 El Salvador Miguel Ángel Díaz 1977–1989 tbd
2 El Salvador Ramón Martínez de Paz [5] 2000–2008, 2016 tbd
3 El Salvador Hector Cruz 2015–2018, 2019–2022 193
5 El Salvador Miguel Lemus 2015–2016, 2018–2022 161
4 El Salvador Henry Reyes 2015, 2017–2021 146
6 El Salvador Jose Ortega 2015–2023 137
8 El Salvador Brayan Josue Landaverde 2015–2023 130
7 Colombia Bladimir Díaz 2015–2017, 2021 111
9 El Salvador Israel Landaverde 2016–2019 90
10 El Salvador Henry Hernandez 2018, 2020–2022 80
11 El Salvador Henry Alvarenga 2015–2019 79
12 El Salvador TBD 2019 tbd
13 El Salvador TBD 2015-2018 105

Note: Players in bold text are still active with Chalatenango

Top goalscorers[edit]

No. Player period Goals
1 El Salvador TBD 2019 tbd
2 El Salvador Miguel Ángel Díaz 1977–1989 tbd
3 Colombia Bladimir Díaz 2015–2017, 2021 59
4 El Salvador TBD 2019 TBD
5 El Salvador TBD 2019 tbd
6 El Salvador TBD 2019 tbd
7 El Salvador TBD 2019 tbd
8 El Salvador Hugo Burgos 2019 tbd
9 El Salvador Andres Rene Ubau 1979–1989 tbd
10 Honduras Franklin Vinisos Webster 2005–2007 23
11 Jamaica Kemal Malcolm 2020–2022 21
12 Jamaica Craig Foster 2019, 2021 16

Note: Players in bold text are still active with Chalatenango

Current squad[edit]

As of 20 January 2024: Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
El Salvador SLV TBD
El Salvador SLV TBD (vice-captain)
El Salvador SLV TBD (captain)
El Salvador SLV TBD
No. Pos. Nation Player
El Salvador SLV TBD
El Salvador SLV TBD
El Salvador SLV TBD

Out on loan[edit]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
FW El Salvador SLV TBD (at TBD for the 2023–24 season)
MF El Salvador SLV TBD (at TBD for the 2023–24 season)
No. Pos. Nation Player
MF El Salvador SLV TBD (at TBD for the 2023–24 season)
DF El Salvador SLV TBD (at TBD for the 2023–24 season)

In[edit]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
El Salvador SLV TBD (From TBD)
El Salvador SLV TBD (From TBD)
El Salvador SLV TBD (From TBD)
No. Pos. Nation Player
El Salvador SLV TBD (From TBD)
El Salvador SLV TBD (From TBD)
El Salvador SLV TBD (From TBD)

Out[edit]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
El Salvador SLV Dany Cetre (To Isidro Metapan)
El Salvador SLV Steven Guerra (To Dragon)
El Salvador SLV TBD (To TBD)
El Salvador SLV TBD (To TBD)
El Salvador SLV TBD (To TBD)
El Salvador SLV TBD (To TBD)
El Salvador SLV TBD (To TBD)
No. Pos. Nation Player
El Salvador SLV TBD (To TBD)
El Salvador SLV TBD (To TBD)
El Salvador SLV TBD (To TBD)
El Salvador SLV TBD (To TBD)

Players with dual citizenship[edit]

  • El Salvador United States Josué Dubon
  • El Salvador Canada Fernando Estrada
  • El Salvador Canada Philippines Matthaus García


Captains[edit]

Years Player
1978-1979 El Salvador Miguel Arevalo
1979 Chile Hugo Ottensen
1985-1986 El Salvador Miguel Arevalo
1987 El Salvador Martin Velasco
1988-1990 El Salvador Miguel Arevalo
2015-2016 Colombia Miguel Solis
2016-2017 El Salvador Carlos Carrillo
2020 El Salvador Henry Reyes
2023 El Salvador Brayan Landaverde
2023 El Salvador Leonardo Menjivar

Personnel[edit]

Coaching staff[edit]

As of January 2024

Position Staff
Manager El Salvador TBD *
Assistant Managers El Salvador TBD *
Reserve Manager El Salvador TBD *
Under 17 Manager El Salvador TBD *
Under 15 Manager El Salvador TBD *
Ladies team Manager El Salvador TBD *
Sporting Director El Salvador TBD *
Goalkeeper Coach El Salvador TBD *
Fitness Coach El Salvador TBD *
Team Doctor El Salvador TBD
Knesliogiocal El Salvador TBD
Utility El Salvador TBD *

Management[edit]

Position Staff
Owner El Salvador Asociación Deportiva Henríquez
President El Salvador Bertilio Henriquez Ayala
Vice President El Salvador Rafael Alexander Zelaya
Management Representative El Salvador Óscar Guardado
Assistant Representative El Salvador TBD
Administrative Manager El Salvador Edwin Sa
Administrative Assistant Manager El Salvador TBD
Sports Manager El Salvador TBD

Reserve League squad[edit]

Chalatenango's reserve squad plays in the twelve-team Primera División Reserves (El Salvador). Updated 9 May 2023 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
37 El Salvador SLV Walter Menjivar
52 El Salvador SLV Bruno Flores
32 El Salvador SLV F. Palencia
34 El Salvador SLV F. Ochoa
35 El Salvador SLV D. Fuentes
36 El Salvador SLV D. Flores
38 El Salvador SLV Javier Peraza
39 El Salvador SLV Vladimir Adame
41 El Salvador SLV Hamilton Lemus
42 El Salvador SLV Anthony Ochoa
43 El Salvador SLV E Ardon
45 El Salvador SLV Angel Guandique
No. Pos. Nation Player
46 GK El Salvador SLV A Casco
47 El Salvador SLV A Orellana
49 El Salvador SLV Jesus Orellana
50 El Salvador SLV Erick Menjivar
53 El Salvador SLV I. Arevalo
54 El Salvador SLV M. Soriano
55 El Salvador SLV Carlos Martinez
59 El Salvador SLV John Lemus
60 El Salvador SLV Alejandro Dubon

Presidential history[edit]

Name Year
El Salvador Humberto Romero 1984–??
El Salvador Jesús Navas ??–03
El Salvador José Elías Romero 2003–04
El Salvador José Salvador Cardoza 2005–06
El Salvador Lisandro Pohl 2006–08
El Salvador José Salvador Cardoza 2008–09
El Salvador Rigoberto Mejía 2009–15
El Salvador Reynaldo Cardoza 2015–16
El Salvador Francisco Peraza 2016
El Salvador Fernando Alas 2017
El Salvador Rigoberto Mejía 2017–2020
El Salvador Bertilio Henríquez Ayala[20][21] 2020–May 2023
El Salvador Hiatus 2023-Present

Coaches[edit]

Chalatenango has had 22 permanent managers and two caretaker managers since the club's first appointed Oscar Rene Serrano as a professional manager in 1960. The longest-serving manager in terms of time was Armando Contreras Palma, who managed Chalatenango for three years from 1986 to 1990. Raúl Héctor Cocherari, who managed the club from 2002 to 2003, was the first Chalatenango manager to achieve a championship.

Name Period Trophies
Argentina Raúl Héctor Cocherari 2002–2003 Segunda División (Champion)
El Salvador Carlos Antonio Meléndez 2008 Primera Division 2008 Apertura (Runner up)
Honduras German Pérez 2013 Tercera División (Champion)

References[edit]

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