Full name Delfín Sporting Club President Franklin Ripalda Arena/Stadium Estadio Jocay League Ecuadorian Serie A | Ground Capacity 20,000 Manager David Bravo Location Manta, Ecuador Founded 1989 | |
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Nickname(s) El ídolo de Manta (Manta's Idol)
El ídolo del Puerto (Idol of the Port)
Los auriazules (The golden-blues)
El Equipo Cetáceo (The Cetacean Team) Ground Estadio Jocay
Manta, Ecuador Profiles | ||
Delfín Sporting Club is a football club based in Manta, Ecuador. Founded on March 1, 1989. They play in the Serie B, but have spent several seasons in the top-flight Serie A.
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History
Delfín was founded on March 1, 1989 after Club Deportivo 9 de Octubre was ceded to the founder. The club start got off on a strong note when it gained promotion to the top-flight in its first season. Surprisingly, the young team was able to stay in the top-flight Serie A until 1995, when it was relegated back to the Serie B. During their time in the Serie A, the club gained the nickname El ídolo de Manta (Manta's Idol), a nickname previously given to Manta, which was Manta's previous team in the top-flight.
In 1998, the club returned to the top-flight, only to return to the Serie B in 1999 and bounce back up in 2000. Their last season in the Serie A was in 2001. In 2007, they were relegated to the third-level Segunda Categoría, where they have played since.
Rivalries
The clubs biggest rival is LDU Portoviejo with whom they contest the Clásico Manabita.
Achievements
Serie A
Squad
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