Elche CF
The palm tree club. Elche CF are one of the Valencia region's most characterful clubs, with a distinctive green and white identity and a loyal fanbase in the city of Elche. A Copa del Rey final appearance and periods in La Liga make them a club with genuine history and ambition.
History
Founded in 1923 in the city of Elche — famous for its UNESCO-listed palm grove — Elche CF have spent periods in La Liga throughout their history and reached the Copa del Rey final in 1969. They are one of the most recognisable clubs in the Valencia Community and have a loyal local following.
Elche enjoyed a La Liga stint between 2020 and 2023, competing at the top level before relegation, then won promotion again in 2025 and are back in the top flight. The club has faced financial challenges in recent years but retains its identity and ambition, with the goal of establishing themselves as a stable top-flight presence once again.
Kit History & Colours
Green and white stripes — one of the most distinctive kits in Spanish football. Elche CF's home shirt is immediately recognisable and unique in La Liga, with the green and white combination reflecting the club's connection to the palm groves that define their city's identity.
Their kits carry the character of a club with a strong local identity, and the green and white of Elche is a colour combination that stands out in any stadium and carries the pride of the Ilicitano community.
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Facts checked: 22 October 2026.