Definition
Atlético Arteixo is a Spanish association football club based in the municipality of Arteixo, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia.
Overview
The club competes in the regional leagues of the Galician football federation, having previously taken part in the national Tercera División. Atlético Arteixo achieved promotion to the Segunda División B for the 2004–05 season but was relegated after one campaign. The team plays its home matches at the Estadio Municipal de Arteixo, a municipal stadium with an approximate capacity of 2 000 spectators. The club’s activities include senior, youth, and women’s football programs, contributing to local sport development.
Etymology/Origin
The name “Atlético” is a common Spanish term used in football club titles, denoting an athletic or sporting orientation. “Arteixo” refers to the town of Arteixo, situated on the Atlantic coast of north‑western Spain. Together, the name signifies an athletic organization representing the community of Arteixo.
Characteristics
- Sport: Association football (soccer).
- Location: Arteixo, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain.
- Home Ground: Estadio Municipal de Arteijo (capacity ≈ 2 000).
- League Participation: Primarily the Galician regional divisions; historically played in the Tercera División and briefly in the Segunda División B.
- Club Structure: Operates senior men’s team, youth academies, and, where applicable, women’s teams.
- Colors and Crest: The official kit colors and club crest are not consistently documented in widely available sources; accurate information is not confirmed.
Related Topics
- Football in Galicia
- Tercera División (Spain)
- Segunda División B (historical)
- Club Deportivo Arteixo (another local football entity)
- Spanish football league system
Note: Certain details such as the exact founding year, official kit colors, and crest design lack confirmation from reliable public records.