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For other uses, see C.D. Necaxa. Necaxa is a Mexican professional football club currently playing in the Mexican promotion league or Liga de Ascenso. The team is located in the city of Aguascalientes, in the state of the same name, after playing many seasons in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca. Necaxa is ranked 7th overall and 1st in ranking in Mexican football within the IFFHS Central and North America's Clubs of the Century in the CONCACAF behind CD Saprissa San Juan de Tibás of San Costa Rica. Currently the club is competing in the Mexican promotion league or Liga de Ascenso and seeking to win their 1st title of the Promotion league. Necaxa is a non membership-based club and with more than 35,000 members outside Mexico.[5] There are also more than 75 officially-registered fan clubs with about 35,000 members. Necaxa and Atlante share a long-standing rivalry within the Mexican Primera A league. Their meetings,have become known as the true Mexican Classic or "Clasico" among Aficionados of the Game. Currently, Both Football Teams overall are in direct Competition for the Highest Mexican ranking in FIFA's Club World Championship competitions. [edit] History[edit] Early years (1899–1908)  Necaxa was founded August 21, 1923. Its early history began when Englishman W.H. Frazer, an engineer and owner of the Compañia de Luz y Fuerza (Light and Power Company) decided to found a football team. Frazer, as a student was a devoted football player in the United Kingdom and was a strong advocate for the sport. He decided to merge the teams of the Compañia de Luz y Fuerza and Tranvías (The Streetcar Operators). Frazer economically supported the newly founded team with company revenue and funds. In addition, the Light and Power Company offered steady employment to players in an era where half of the players were playing at an amateur level. However, the Mexican football federation did not allow teams to be named after private companies, the team was decided to change its name to Necaxa, after the river of the same name that was in close proximity to the electrical plant. In that era, the team was called “Los Electricistas” (The Electricians). The team adopted the colors red and white as their primary team colors, earning them the nickname "Los roji-blancos". On September 14, 1930, having already been a 2-time champion of the amateur Copa Eliminatoria, Necaxa inaugurated its stadium named "Campo Necaxa" (Necaxa Field), located on the banks of La Piedad River on land donated by the Frazer Family. The stadium had a maximum capacity for 15,000 fans, and was known for its memorable clock tower displaying the team’s emblem. [edit] Golden years (1932–1938) Necaxa was very successful in its early days and were members of the Liga Amateur del Distrito Federal composed of Atlante, Real España, Germania, and Asturias, winning championships during the 1932-33, 1934-35, 1936-37, and 1937-38 seasons. The following season after the stadium's opening, iconic players such as Hilario López and Luis Pérez contributed to the team's success, leading Necaxa all the way to the League final against Atlante, losing 3-2. But Necaxa would rebound the next season, smashing Atlante by a scandalous 9-0 score. The line-up Necaxa used on that day was the following: José Ruíz, Roberto Jardón, Luis "Pichojos" Pérez, Alberto Carranza, Alfred Crowle,Marures, Conception Pérez, Garfias, Raul Chávez and the Peruvian Lorez. That same year,the team secured the title of Campeón de Campeones twice, in 1932-33 and 1935-36. During this decade, Necaxa became one of the most popular teams in Mexico. Under the direction of the Austrian Ernst 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'sThe 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] Club Necaxa 1971 to 1982
On September 19, 1971, Club Necaxa experiences financial trouble and becomes in debt with players and Management. Ownership, in the Federal District of Mexico City, decides to sell the club to wealthy businessmen from Spain which restructure contracts and makes Necaxa financially solvent. The Spanish ownership takes the organization with it already rich history to a new directive in order to attract more fans. This Necaxa plays under the name of the Spanish Athletic Bulls or " Toros del Atlético Español ". In this decade Necaxa loses many fans within Mexico city due to the new ownership decision to change its name and losing seasons. In 1975 the organization would win their first and only international title in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup, they played the final against Transvaal of Suriname defeating them 5-1 in aggregate. In 1973-74 they would reach the final against a strong Cruz Azul. They would play a two legged tie in which Atlético Español would win the first leg 2-1 but lose the second 3-0, becoming sub champion of the league. In 1982, new ownership within the Federal District of Mexico decides to sell the team and establish the organization's original name Necaxa. Necaxa struggles against two regulation matches. One in 1983 and another in 1985. [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.
[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
,Mario Perez,Jose Gonzalez,Eduardo Coudet,Federico Insua (loan from C.F America),Carlos Pavon,Alfredo Moreno(loan from C.F America)
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] StadiumAfter 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] Necaxa's FALL Liga de Ascenso Starting Lineup
Last updated: 4 August To 18 November 2009 [edit] Current roster
[edit] Current Technical Staff
Last updated: 08 August 2009 [edit] Club captains
[edit] Honours[edit] Domestic
[edit] Amateur Era
[edit] International Matches in the Amateur Era
[edit] International
[edit] Award winners of the CONCACAF Footballer of the YearThe following players have won the CONCACAF Footballer of the Year award while playing for Club Necaxa:
[edit] Player records[edit] Most appearances
[edit] Necaxa's strikers of the Amateur Football League or Liga Mayor de D.F
[edit] Necaxa's Season lead scorers in the Commercialized Primera A Leagueneed more research
[edit] Necaxa's Top three Single Season lead scorers in the Primera A LeagueSingle Season play began in 96
[edit] Necaxa's top ten leading strikers
[edit] Managerial historyMain article: List of Necaxa Club de Futbol managers
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