Club Necaxa
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| Full name | Necaxa Club de Fútbol | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Rayos, Hidro-rayos, Los Electricistas, Los rojiblancos (Lightning Bolts,The Electricians,the red and whites ) |
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| Founded | August 21, 1923 | |||
| Ground | Estadio Victoria Aguascalientes, Ags. (Capacity: 25,000[1]) |
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| Manager |  Omar Arellano Nuño |
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| League | Liga de Ascenso | |||
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- Other uses: Río Necaxa, a river in the states of Puebla and Veracruz.
Necaxa is a Mexican professional football club currently playing in promotion league or Liga de Ascenso. The team is located in the city of Aguascalientes, in the state of Aguascalientes after playing many seasons in Mexico City in Estadio Azteca or Aztec Stadium.
[edit] History
[edit] Early years (1923–29)
Necaxa was founded August 21, 1923, its early history begins with it owner W.H Frazer, an Englishman, an engineer and owner of the Light and Power company with in a region of Puebla on the outskirts of Mexico City's built infrastructure. W.H Frazer, as a student was a devoted football player in the United Kingdom and was a strong advocate for the sport. W.H Frazer economically supports the newly founded team with company revenue and funds. In addition, the Light and Power Company under W.H Frazer offered steady employment to players in an era where half of the players were playing at an amateur level (players had other jobs other than playing Football) and not exclusively at a professional level. Because the local Power Company was at close approximation to a local River,the name, Necaxa was taken in honor of the local river within the region. In that era the Team were called The “Los Electricistas", or,“The Electricians”, "Los rojiblancos" or "The White and Reds", Necaxa was very successful in the early days and = members of the Liga Mayor De La Ciudad (Atlante,Necaxa Real España, Germania, and Asturias)winning championships spanning from 1932-33, 1934-35, 1936-37, and 1937-38 seasons.
On September 14 1930 having already participating in several tournament cups and having winning seasons ,Necaxa inaugurated it stadium named “ Campo Necaxa “,or “Necaxa Field” in which the land was donated by the Frazer Family. Due to the field’s close distance to the river banks of La piedad, Mexico, The stadium maximum capacity was 15,000 for local aficionados. Also, the stadium was known for its memorable local stadium clock displaying the team’s now iconic emblem.
[edit] Golden years(1932–38)
The following season of 1926, several iconic figures of Necaxa emerged to the spotlight. The era of “then all things Guadalajara” Hilario Lopez y Luis Perez contributed for the teams success in competing in the final league match against the Atlante, losing 3-2.
The following year, Necaxa would acquire a need victory overcoming them by a scandalous 9-0, the alignment of Necaxa was, Jose Ruiz, Jardón Robert,” Pichojos” Perez, Alberto Carranza, Alfredo Crowle, Lonergan, Marures, Conception Perez, Garfias, Raul Chávez and the Peruvian Lorez. That same year,the team secured the Title of Champion of Champions. In the 1930 `s Necaxa became one of the most popular teams of Mexico. Mexicans, of all regions of mexico in this era were by far indeed "Necaxistas". Under the direction of the Austrian Ernesto Pauler, Necaxa, in one season of play (1935-1936), the team dominated and won unforgettable titles. Titles ranging from Champion of Champions, Champion of the Liga Mayor De La Ciudad, National Champion of League, National Champion and Central American Champions. Their last title, The Central American Championship in El Salvador, where, according to History, it was the first incident were a club masquerade itself as the national team and won all of their matches and winning and propelling Mexico Futbol into the international spotlight with in the region. Paco Martinez de la Vega ,a coach,would coin the surname for the very first time” Campeonismo” or “Championshipism” in which Necaxa’s would later use to justify their achievements and titles.
[edit] "Once Hermanos" Era 1930's
The Once Hermanos or “Eleven Brothers” period was coined by many in that era due to that team’s ability of working and playing as a team, great communication on the field and to execute perfectly on the field during competition play. This team was composed of many talented individuals. This Necaxa team ,by 1936, wins “La Copa Mexico” or “Mexican Cup”. And in that same year, the emergence of a talented individual gained popularity within Necaxa’s benches and competitive play. Even though he was not one of the original "once hermano" or "eleventh brother" Horacio Casarìn, was one a formatable player in the Mexican league national ranks, Casarin great ability and qualities as a striker, propelled him to succeed and excel on the field, his success even took him to the big screen in Mexican Cinema.
Necaxa's "Once Hermanos" lineup Raúl “Pipiolo” Estrada, “Pichojos” Pérez, Toño Aspiri, “Chamaco” García, Hilario López, “Poeta” Lozano, “Abuelo” Camarena, “Calavera” Ávila, Marcial “Ranchero” Ortiz, ”Chino” López, "Ivan el terrible"vazquez morales y “Perro” Ortega.
[edit] Necaxa brief Retirement from Mexican Football(1943-1949)
Necaxa disappears from competitive play with in the Mexican League altogether due to the professionalization of Mexican Football. As new ownership and new heirs of the team attempt to take the team in a new direction, stating its famous phrase "the competitive spirit of Club Necaxa is not reasonable with the Commercialization of Football". it would be half a decade were the Necaxa emblem and uniform would be represented on the field again.
[edit] Resurgance of Necaxa (1950-1960)
Seven years later, Club Necaxa returns to competitive play under the conditions of the commercialization of the Mexican league. Under the new ownership of the Union of Electricians and Juan Jose Rivas Rojas, Club Necaxa plays their first game on September 25 1950 in in the old district of Oblatos, in a stadium called “Parque Oblatos" or "Oblatos Stadium" other wise called the Municipal Stadium of Felipe Martinez Sandoval in Guadalajara, Mexico. This park inaugurated Necaxa's comeback to the Football which would lodge them in the heart of Guadalajara, counting on great facilities for the time which became the great grand stage of Jalisco,Mexico. Necaxa won many afincionados in Jalisco at this time.
Through out the 1950’s Necaxa struggled financially to keep afloat In 1955, large debts obligate Necaxa to sell the majority of its star players. Miguel Ramierz Vazquez a new owner, contracts the services of the Uruguayan coach Donald Ross, who eventually took Guadalajara to a championship 1957, begins a road to stability, yet, not winning championships.
The electricians won the Title cup in 1960 and the following year, in the University Olympic stadium in Brazil, "the electricians" defeated Rey Pele and the talented club and team of the Santos of Brazil in a official match. This was an impressive feat in that era, “Morocho” Dante Juarez assisted in two victorious goals in Necaxa’s win over the Santos de Brazil.
Through the early 60's, Necaxa struggles financially until it is sold and new ownership,Juilo Arbanos purchases the team and brings a championship in 1965-1966.
[edit] Renewed International and Commercial success (1990–2000)
In 1988, Futbol Club Necaxa is purchased by monopoly Mexican telecommunications giant Grupo Televisa S.A C.V . The now late owner ,Emilio Azcárraga Milmo( father of Emilio Azcárraga Jean), and several associates take a new directive in the acquisition of the team. The management of football operations showed key and important personnel decisions with respect to the livelihood of the Club.
In the season of 1989 and 1990, then director of football operations Anibal Ruiz takes on the campaign and renovation of the management decisions in acquiring the services of the then now great Ecuadorian midfielder, Alex Aguinaga, one of the iconic figures of the Necaxa in the 90’s and one of the most talented foreign players, who has ever set foot on Mexican soil.
Necaxa has a great season, previously in the 80’s they battled twice against the First division A regulations rules of the Mexican League. In that Year Necaxa classified to the finals losing to the well built team of Pumas of the University of Mexico. The following season Aníbal Ruiz was replaced with new coach ,the Argentine ex defender, Eduardo Lujan Manera who contracted the services of the Chilean Ivo Basay, who was an instrumental part of the team in the following season. Under Manera, Necaxa didn’t qualify to the finals of the championship, yet, his team did show show a talented offensive line. However, unsatisfied, managements decisions of the team’s play, the acquisition of new coach Roberto Marcos Saporitti, marked the beginning of the seriousness of a commitment toward excellence a period known to Necaxa fans as “La Epoca Necaxista” or “the new era of Necaxa”.
In 1992, the talented footballer, deeply rooted in the Institution of producing great footballers Pumas of UNAM,Ex-Puma player Enrique Borja is under contract and heads the clubs football operations to continue the commitment of excellence with in the organization and leaving Saporitti as head coach of Necaxa. The following season the team loses a decisive match and key to Saporitti future. Eventually,Saporitti is replaced. The team Saporitti, Manera, Ruiz leave is an offensive minded team, that was disciplined, yet lack great defensive talent. The following season, management asks the services of Manuel Lapuente, who balanced the mind set of the teams needs. Both in offense, which was already there and defense. Sergio “El Ratón” Zarate, Octavio “Picas” Becerril, the Chilean Eduardo “Lalo” Vilches, y José María “El Chema” Higareda were key figures in the defense and offense of the football Club. Manuel Lapuente manages Club Necaxa to three successful Championship titles in Mexico's Primera "A" Division.
After 56 years, once again Necaxa found itself with the title of “Campeonismo” and contributing great talent in the 90's and late in the millennium and with in all of the first Division of the Mexican League and within the Mexican national team. Winning the Champions cup of the league, Champion of CONCACAF and champion of champions, A reminisces of the era of 20 and 30’s. Once again, with in the fore shadows and the legacy of the “once hermanos” which was reestablished in within the clubs values and mind set. The Necaxa team of the 90's and the cohesion and ability of working and playing as a team, great communication on the field and to execute perfectly on the field during competition play is was a great reminder and tradition of the spirit of "Los Once hermanos" or " the Eleven Brothers".
Necaxa lineup of 94-95 Nicolás Navarro, José Maria Higareda, Eduardo Vilches, Octavio Becerril, Gerardo Esquível, Ignacio Ambriz, Alex Aguinaga (Luis Hernandez), Alberto García Aspe, Efraín Herrera, Ricardo Pelaez (Sergio Zarate) e Ivo Basay. D.T. Manuel Lapuente.
Necaxa lineup of 95-96 Nicolás Navarro, José Maria Higareda (Efraín Herrera), Eduardo Vilches, Octavio Becerril, Gerardo Esquível,Uwe Wolf,Alex Aguinaga, Alberto García Aspe, Ricardo Pelaez, Luis Hernandez y Sergio Zarate. D.T. Manuel Lapuente.
Necaxa lineup Winter of 98 Adolfo Rios, José Maria Higareda, Sergio Almaguer, Markus López, Jose Luis Montes de Oca, Salvador Cabrera, Jose Manuel de la Torre (Marco Antonio Sanchez), Alex Aguinaga, Sergio Vázquez, Sergio Zarate (Raul Gordillo) y Carlos Hermosillo (David Oliva). D.T.Raúl Arias.
To start the millennium, Club Necaxa participated in the 2000 FIFA Club World Championship in Brazil. Necaxa's third place finish in the 2000 FIFA Club World Championship is the highest by any Mexican club team (Club America played in the Consolation Round but lost in 2006). No other club in Mexican league history, in FIFA World Club Championship play has managed to surpass or challenge Necaxa's 3rd place finish.
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[edit] Necaxa 2000-today
After having a successful decade, many children and adults who witnessed and watched Necaxa success have a team to root for. In one and many occasions, Club Necaxa teams in the latter half of 1990's and with in the new millennium have been dismembered to fortify the ambitions of the C.F America of Mexico squad(2004-2005-2006-2007-2008-2009). The debate is still on going within FIFA, which is a monopoly in itself,the owners of Monopolies , and Emilio Azcárraga Jean and the integrity of the sport.
Today's Necaxa, and some of its players wear and wore the emblem with pride, and some players devoted serious time, effort and energy to keep the team alive from the regulation rules with in commercialized Primera "A" league of Mexico.
On May 9, 2009, with the starting line up of
- Ivan Vazquez,Carlos Infante,Pablo Quattrocchi,Luis Omar Hernandez,Ricardo Francisco Rojas (loan from C.F America )
,Mario Perez,Jose Gonzalez,Eduardo Coudet,Federico Insua (loan from C.F America),Carlos Pavon,Alfredo Moreno(loan from C.F America)
- DT: Raul Arias
- 63´ Diego Cervantes for Carlos Pavon # 81´ German Villa (loan from C.F America) for Eduardo Coudet # 81´ Marco Antonio Gomez for Jose Gonzalez
6 out 11 having a Monetary policy and an affinity with the C.F America or San Luis F.C. This Necaxa was represented on the field and played their final 2009 match within the first division A in the 2009 season after losing 1-0 vs Club America,Under the rules of regulation of the Mexican league. Necaxa would not be able to participate in the 1st division competition play in the next year.
[edit] Stadium
After playing many seasons in Estadio Azteca in Mexico City June 5, 1966. Necaxa's current home is the city of Aguascalientes Estadio Victoria located in the Mexican city of Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes. The first Eco- stadium opened in the year 2003 and has a capacity of 28,000 seats. The first football match in the Estadio Victoria was on the 29th of July 2003 (Necaxa vs Guadalajara. The stadium is multi-use capable but mostly used for football games. This venue is named after a leading brand of beer brewed by Grupo Modelo, who owns the naming rights of the stadium.
[edit] Honours
[edit] National
- Mexican Championship: 3
- 1994-1995, 1995-1996, Invierno 1998
- Copa México: 3
- 1959-60, 1965-66, 1994-95
- (Mexican Super Cup): 2
- 1966, 2008
- interliga
- 2007
[edit] International
- Campeon de campeones
- CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup: 1
- 2000 World Cup of Clubs
- 3th place
[edit] Necaxa's leading scorers of Liga Mayor de D.F
- 1926-27 Miguel Ruiz (13 Goles)
- 1931-32 Julio Lores (20 Goles)
- 1932-33 Julio Lores (8 Goles)
- 1934-35 Hilario López (17 Goles)
- 1935-36 Hilario López (14 Goles)
- 1936-37 Hilario López (11 Goles)
[edit] Necaxa all time leading Team strikers
Ricardo Pelaez (138) Ivo Basay (101) Alex Aguinaga (82) Alberto G. Aspe (65) Julio Palleiro (64) Guillermo Ortiz (63) Alfredo Moreno (58) Javan Marinho (55) Francisco Noriega (47) Agustin Delgado (40)
[edit] References
- La serie Mexico Nuevo Siglo: Rueda de la Fortuna Los Rayos
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