Leones F.C. (Ecuador)

Leones
Full nameLeones Fútbol Club
NicknamesLa Manada
El Felino
La Fiera
El Rugido del Norte
Founded4 November 2017 (2017-11-04)
GroundOlímpico Jaime Terán
Capacity10,000
ChairmanEsteban Paz
ManagerGiovanny Espinoza
LeagueEcuadorian Serie A
2025Serie B, 2nd of 12 (promoted)
Websitewww.leonesfc.com.ec

Leones Fútbol Club is an Ecuadorian professional football club from the city of Atuntaqui. Founded on 4 November 2017, they play in the Serie A after achieving promotion from the Serie B in 2025.

History

Founded on 4 November 2017 as Club Deportivo Profesional Leones del Norte, the club first reached the Segunda Categoría in the following year, winning their first regional title in 2020.[1] The club continued to win the Segunda Categoría de Imbabura in the following three years, before winning the national third division in 2023, achieving a first-ever promotion to the Serie B.[2]

In July 2024, Leones del Norte changed name to Leones Fútbol Club, also changing their kit and colors.[3] They finished eighth in their first season in the second division, and achieved a first-ever promotion to the Serie A on 24 October 2025.[4]

Achievements

References

  1. ^ "Historia" [History] (in Spanish). Leones FC. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  2. ^ "¡Leones del Norte se consagró campeón de Segunda Categoría!" [Leones del Norte became champions of the Segunda Categoría!] (in Spanish). Olé. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  3. ^ "Leones del Norte presentó su nuevo escudo y camisetas" [Leones del Norte presented their new logo and shirts] (in Spanish). Olé. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  4. ^ "Histórico: Leones del Norte concretó el ascenso y jugará la Liga Ecuabet Serie A" [Historic: Leones del Norte achieved promotion and will play the Liga Ecuabet Serie A] (in Spanish). ESPN. 24 October 2025. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
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