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Founded in San Sebastián in 1909, Real Sociedad is one of Spain’s most distinctive football institutions, known as La Real and Erreala. The blue-and-white Txuri-Urdin identity links the club to Gipuzkoa and the wider Basque Country, while its Reale Arena home gives that tradition a modern setting. The club combines a strong local culture with an outward-looking sporting outlook, and its history spans domestic prominence, European nights and a long relationship with youth development at Zubieta. This profile sets that identity in context.
Xtra rating
1711
Conservative: 1234
Rank club
181
Updated: 13 September 2026
Real Sociedad Upcoming matches by league
La Liga
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- Regular Season - 7
Valencia
Real Sociedad
Estadio de Mestalla -
- Regular Season - 8
Real SociedadNo H2HDeportivo La Coruna
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- Regular Season - 9
MalagaNo H2HReal Sociedad
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- Regular Season - 10
Real SociedadNo H2HLevante
UEFA Europa League
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- League Stage - 1
Real Sociedad
Bournemouth
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- Group Stage
Union St. Gilloise
Real Sociedad
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- Group Stage
Lillestrom
Real Sociedad
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- Group Stage
Real Sociedad
Lyon
Real Sociedad Last matches by league
La Liga
UEFA Europa League
Friendlies Clubs
Copa del Rey
Real Sociedad Team Roster
Real Sociedad’s recorded squad contains 35 players: nine attackers, 12 defenders, five goalkeepers and nine midfielders. The group includes Mikel Oyarzabal, T. Kubo, Barrenetxea and Gonçalo Guedes, alongside forwards including Jon Karrikaburu and O. Óskarsson. Defensive options include Aihen Muñoz, J. Aramburu, Jon Pacheco, Sergio Gómez and Zubeldia, with Álex Remiro and Unai Marrero among the listed goalkeepers. Midfield is represented by Beñat Turrientes, Carlos Soler, Jon Gorrotxategi, L. Sučić and Y. Herrera. The roster also features Alex Garcia, Dani Díaz, Gorka Carrera and several players listed with squad numbers from 31 to 47.
position Goalkeeper
1
Aitor Fraga Torres
GK
Spain
1
Alejandro Remiro Gargallo
GK
Spain
13
Theo Mickael Kevin Folgado
GK
Spain
13
Unai Marrero Larrañaga
GK
Spain
position Defender
2
Jon Mikel Aramburu Mejías
DEF
Venezuela
3
Aihen Muñoz Capellán
DEF
Spain
5
Kazunari Kita
DEF
Japan
5
Igor Zubeldia Elorza
DEF
Spain
6
Jon Martín Vicente
DEF
Spain
16
Jon Pacheco Dozagarat
DEF
Spain
17
Sergio Gómez Martín
DEF
Spain
19
Mamadou Sarr
DEF
France
22
Héctor Fort García
DEF
Spain
22
Iñaki Rupérez Urtasun
DEF
Spain
34
Luken Beitia Aguirregomezcorta
DEF
Spain
position Midfielder
4
Jon Gorrotxategi Etxaniz
MID
Spain
6
Alex Douma Johan Lebarbier
MID
France
8
Ibai Aguirre Basurco
MID
Spain
8
Beñat Turrientes Imaz
MID
Spain
11
Gonçalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
MID
Portugal
12
Job Nguono Ochieng
MID
Kenya
15
Pablo Marín Tejada
MID
Spain
18
Carlos Soler Barragán
MID
Spain
21
Yangel Clemente Herrera Ravelo
MID
Venezuela
23
Arsen Zakharyan
MID
Russia
position Attacker
7
Ander Barrenetxea Muguruza
FWD
Spain
7
Daniel Díaz Gándara
FWD
Spain
9
Orri Steinn Óskarsson
FWD
Iceland
10
Mikel Oyarzabal Ugarte
FWD
Spain
14
Takefusa Kubo
FWD
Japan
17
Lander Astiazarán Escabias
FWD
Spain
18
Gorka Carrera Zarranz
FWD
Spain
24
Luka Sučić
FWD
Austria
29
Alex Marchal García
FWD
Spain
Last Real Sociedad Coachs
The recorded coaching chronology places Sergio Francisco’s appointment at the latest start date, 1 July 2025, but the timeline does not establish him as the current holder of the role. Imanol Alguacil appears in the timeline from 1 December 2018, after an earlier spell beginning in March 2018, while Asier Garitano’s listed period ran from May to December 2018. Gonzalo Arconada is recorded from 21 November 2017. The chronology therefore records successive appointments and open-ended entries without assigning a present-tense coach beyond the verified information.
Sergio Francisco Ramos
Spain
Coach since
1 August 2025
Coach until
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Francisco Ramos | Spain | 1 August 2025 | |
| Imanol Alguacil Barrenetxea | Spain | 1 December 2018 | |
| Asier Garitano Aguirrezábal | Spain | 1 May 2018 | 1 December 2018 |
| Imanol Alguacil Barrenetxea | Spain | 1 March 2018 | 1 May 2018 |
| Gonzalo Arconada Echarri | Spain | 21 November 2017 | |
| Eusebio Sacristán Mena | Spain | 1 November 2015 | 1 March 2018 |
| Asier Santana Clavo | Spain | 1 November 2014 | 1 November 2014 |
| David William Moyes | Scotland | 1 November 2014 | 1 November 2015 |
| Jagoba Arrasate Elustondo | Spain | 1 June 2013 | 1 November 2014 |
| Philippe Jacques William Montanier | France | 1 July 2011 | 1 June 2013 |
| Martín Lasarte Arrospide | Uruguay | 1 July 2009 | 1 May 2011 |
| Christopher Coleman | Wales | 1 July 2007 | 1 January 2008 |
| Miguel Ángel Lotina Oruecheberría | Spain | 1 October 2006 | 1 June 2007 |
| José María Bakero Escudero | Spain | 1 March 2006 | 1 October 2006 |
| Gonzalo Arconada Echarri | Spain | 4 February 2006 | 23 March 2006 |
| Javier Clemente Lazaro | Spain | 1 July 1999 | 1 June 2000 |
Real Sociedad Transfers
The recorded arrivals show several types of movement rather than a single transfer pattern. K. Kita is listed as arriving from Kyoto Sanga in a transfer entry dated 30 June 2026, while Jon Pacheco, Carlos Fernández, Javi López, I. Ropero and Mikel Goti are recorded as returning from loans on 29 June. Wesley Gassova is listed on loan from Al-Nassr in January 2026. Earlier entries record Carlos Soler and Y. Herrera as transfers, Gonçalo Guedes as a transfer, and D. Ćaleta-Car as a loan. Z. Shuaib is listed as a free agent, alongside further loan returns in July 2025. These listed arrivals represent a recent selection, not a complete seasonal total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Héctor Fort |
Barcelona
|
Transfer | 28 August 2026 |
| M. Sarr |
Chelsea
|
Loan | 27 August 2026 |
| K. Kita |
Kyoto Sanga
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Iker Ropero |
Barakaldo
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Mikel Goti |
Cordoba
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| I. Ropero |
Barakaldo
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Javi López |
Oviedo
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Carlos Fernández |
Mirandes
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Jon Pacheco |
Alaves
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Wesley Gassova |
Al-Nassr
|
Loan | 30 January 2026 |
| Y. Herrera |
Girona
|
Transfer | 1 September 2025 |
| Carlos Soler |
Paris Saint Germain
|
Transfer | 1 September 2025 |
| Carlos Soler |
Paris Saint Germain
|
Transfer | 31 August 2025 |
| Gonçalo Guedes |
Wolves
|
Transfer | 4 August 2025 |
| D. Ćaleta-Car |
Lyon
|
Loan | 1 August 2025 |
The recorded departures include free-agent moves, transfers, loan returns and a loan. Carlos Fernández left for Oviedo as a free agent on 24 July 2026, while Mikel Rodríguez and Brais Méndez are listed as transfers to Alaves and Columbus Crew in July. Several other free-agent departures include S. Samuyiwa, D. Ramirez, Alberto Dadie, Arana and Elustondo. K. Kita, D. Ćaleta-Car and Wesley Gassova are recorded as returning to Kyoto Sanga, Lyon and Al-Nassr respectively, while Mikel Goti went to Cordoba on loan. This is a recent selection of departures, not a complete transfer total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikel Goti |
Oviedo
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Loan | 31 August 2026 |
IF Brommapojkarna
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Transfer | 29 August 2026 | |
| Jon Karrikaburu |
Burgos
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Free agent | 27 August 2026 |
| Javi López |
Feyenoord
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Loan | 16 August 2026 |
| Carlos Fernández |
Oviedo
|
Free agent | 24 July 2026 |
| Carlos Fernández |
Oviedo
|
Free agent | 23 July 2026 |
| S. Samuyiwa |
Start
|
Free agent | 22 July 2026 |
| S. Samuyiwa |
Start
|
Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| Mikel Rodríguez |
Alaves
|
Transfer | 15 July 2026 |
| Brais Méndez |
Columbus Crew
|
Transfer | 12 July 2026 |
| Dario Ramirez |
Gimnastic
|
Free agent | 8 July 2026 |
| D. Ramirez |
Gimnastic
|
Free agent | 8 July 2026 |
| Alberto Dadie |
Burgos
|
Free agent | 4 July 2026 |
| Alberto Dadie |
Burgos
|
Free agent | 3 July 2026 |
| Z. Shuaib |
FC Saarbrücken
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recorded movement around Real Sociedad between July 2025 and July 2026 shows a mixed pattern of transfer arrivals, loans, free-agent additions, loan returns and exits. The incoming side includes recorded transfer entries for Carlos Soler, Y. Herrera and Gonçalo Guedes, alongside returning loanees and temporary moves such as Wesley Gassova and D. Ćaleta-Car. The outgoing side features transfer departures including Brais Méndez and U. Sadiq, free-agent exits, Mikel Goti’s loan to Cordoba, and several players returning to parent clubs. K. Kita appears in both incoming and outgoing entries across the period, illustrating why individual movements should be considered separately. The recorded sample therefore describes a changing squad pathway rather than a complete accounting of recruitment or departures. No financial amounts are given in these entries, so the movement can be assessed by type, destination and timing, not by fee or net-spend measures.
Leagues Real Sociedad has participated in
Real Sociedad’s participation record includes La Liga, listed from 2010 through 2025 and treated as recently active, alongside Copa del Rey participation from 2018 through 2025. Friendlies Clubs is also recorded from 2020 to 2025 with recent activity. The UEFA Europa League entry spans 2014 to 2024 and is historical, while the UEFA Champions League record runs from 2013 to 2023 and is likewise historical. A Super Cup entry is recorded for 2020 only. These records show sustained domestic participation and recurring continental involvement, without establishing a current 2026 campaign or a competition standing.
More about Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, founded in 1909, is the historic club of San Sebastián in Gipuzkoa, within Spain’s Basque Country. Commonly called Real Sociedad or La Real, it is also associated with the Basque name Erreala. Its blue-and-white identity, known as Txuri-Urdin, reflects the colours of San Sebastián and remains central to the club’s visual language. The crest combines a football, a blue-and-white flag and a royal crown granted by King Alfonso XIII in 1910, a design that links the institution to the city and its long history.
The club plays at the Reale Arena, traditionally called Anoeta, in San Sebastián’s Amara neighbourhood. The ground replaced Atocha in 1993 and underwent a major redevelopment completed in 2019. Removing the athletics track created a more intimate football venue with capacity of approximately 40,000. The stadium is both a modern home and a visible marker of the club’s continuity in the city.
Real Sociedad operates as a Sociedad Anónima Deportiva, while its sporting identity remains strongly community-rooted. Zubieta is the central expression of that culture. The academy has long supplied local talent and continues to support a pathway in which homegrown players form an important part of the senior environment, complemented by selected recruits from beyond the region. The club moved away from a strict Basque-only recruitment policy in 1989, but its regional character remains unmistakable.
On the pitch, Real Sociedad has been a durable presence in Spain’s top flight and a recurring participant in the Copa del Rey and UEFA competitions. Its recorded profile includes La Liga participation from 2010 through 2025, Copa del Rey entries from 2018 through 2025, and earlier Champions League and Europa League involvement. The Basque derby with Athletic Club adds a distinctive regional dimension, blending sporting rivalry with shared cultural heritage. Together, the city, colours, academy, stadium and competitive continuity define one of Spanish football’s most recognisable institutions.
Last matches statistics for Real Sociedad
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aston Villa
2 - 4
Real Sociedad
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Toulouse
2 - 1
Real Sociedad
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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1.FC Köln
2 - 1
Real Sociedad
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Chelsea
3 - 1
Real Sociedad
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Real Betis
1 - 0
Real Sociedad
|
3 / 9 |
|
85 | 12 | 3 | 6 |
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Real Madrid
4 - 1
Real Sociedad
|
3 / 10 |
|
90 | 8 | 3 | 7 |
|
Real Sociedad
2 - 1
Espanyol
|
10 / 17 |
|
82 | 19 | 2 | 2 |
|
Real Sociedad
0 - 0
Celta Vigo
|
5 / 16 |
|
0% | 15 | 2 | 2 |
|
Elche
2 - 3
Real Sociedad
|
6 / 13 |
|
0% | 8 | 1 1 | 8 |
|
Real Sociedad
0 - 3
Atletico Madrid
|
3 / 8 |
|
0% | 13 | 2 | 2 |
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