Balearic Islands • Founded 1916 • La Liga

Real Club Deportivo Mallorca: The Pride of the Balearic Islands

A comprehensive guide to RCD Mallorca: from royal foundation in Palma and the maritime spirit of Los Piratas to the fully modernized Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, the 2003 Copa del Rey silverware, active first team squad, and bespoke team jersey sublimation printing.

1916 Year Founded
25,736 Son Moix Capacity
2003 Copa del Rey Champions
La Liga Spanish Top Flight
Fact Sheet

Official Club Dossier

Core governance, historical foundation, venue data, and management details for Real Club Deportivo Mallorca, S.A.D.

Full Name
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca, S.A.D.
Common Names
RCD Mallorca, Mallorca
Nicknames
Los Bermellones (The Vermilions), Els Barralets (The Wine Flasks), Los Piratas (The Pirates)
Date Founded
5 March 1916 (as Alfonso XIII Foot-Ball Club)
Royal Patronage
Granted Real title by King Alfonso XIII in 1916
Home Ground
Estadi Mallorca Son Moix (25,736 capacity, renovated 2024)
Location
Palma, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Club President
Andy Kohlberg
Head Coach
Jagoba Arrasate
Ownership Group
Andy Kohlberg, Steve Nash, Graeme Le Saux (Sports Advisor)
Primary League
La Liga (Primera División)
Traditional Kit Colors
Vermilion red shirts, black shorts, black socks
Balearic Heritage

The Story Behind the Three Nicknames

The cultural, maritime, and aesthetic origins that shape RCD Mallorca's proud identity across Spain and Europe.

Los Bermellones

The Vermilion Red Identity

Adopted in 1922 when the club updated its match shirts to intense vermilion red paired with black shorts. Bermellón represents the distinct scarlet shade that sets Mallorca apart in Spanish football, giving birth to the primary nickname used across Spain and Europe.

Els Barralets

The Historic Mallorquín Flask

In the island dialect of Catalan, a barralet is a traditional round belly glass or ceramic flask with a narrow neck, historically carried into the fields and docks for wine or fresh water. It remains the most affectionate cultural nickname among native Mallorcan supporters.

Los Piratas

The Maritime Corsair Heritage

Throughout Mediterranean history, the Balearic archipelago served as a frontline against maritime corsairs and North African pirate raids. Defended by island lookouts and naval navigators like Captain Antoni Barceló, the pirate badge stands for defensive defiance, bravery, and island unity.

Home Ground

Estadi Mallorca Son Moix: The 2024 Transformation

From the historic Estadio Lluís Sitjar to the modern pitch-side grandstands of Son Moix, experiencing world-class football in Palma.

1916 to 1945

Campo de Buenos Aires

Mallorca's first permanent venue, opened on 25 March 1916 with a fixture against Barcelona. Served the club for nearly three decades during its formative Balearic regional championships.

1945 to 1999

Estadio Lluís Sitjar

Named after former club president Lluís Sitjar Castellà, this atmospheric city ground hosted over five decades of triumphs, including the golden climb into the Primera División in 1960 and the European nights of 1998.

1999 to 2023

Son Moix Construction and Athletics Era

Built for the 1999 World University Games (Universiade) with a red running track separating spectators by up to 40 meters from the pitch. Known over the years as ONO Estadi, Iberostar Estadi, and Visit Mallorca Estadi.

January 2024

Complete Son Moix Modernization

A comprehensive redevelopment removed the athletics running track completely, lowered the pitch level, built brand new grandstands just 8.5 meters from the touchline, and enclosed 25,736 seats with new hospitality and roof canopies.

First Team Roster

Active Squad Register

First team players under head coach Jagoba Arrasate, grouped by position with squad numbers and nationalities.

Goalkeepers

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  • 1 Dominik Greif Slovakia • Goalkeeper
  • 13 Leo Román Spain • Goalkeeper
  • 25 Iván Cuéllar Spain • Veteran goalkeeper

Defenders

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  • 2 Mateu Morey Spain • Right back
  • 3 Toni Lato Spain • Left back
  • 5 Antonio Raíllo Spain • Centre back, Team Captain
  • 6 José Copete Spain • Centre back
  • 15 Pablo Maffeo Spain • Right back
  • 22 Johan Mojica Colombia • Left back
  • 23 Martin Valjent Slovakia • Centre back, Vice Captain
  • 24 Valery Fernández Spain • Full back and wide defender

Midfielders

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  • 4 Omar Mascarell Equatorial Guinea • Defensive midfielder
  • 8 Manu Morlanes Spain • Central midfielder
  • 10 Sergi Darder Spain • Central and attacking playmaker
  • 12 Samú Costa Portugal • Defensive midfielder
  • 14 Dani Rodríguez Spain • Attacking midfielder, Club Captain
  • 18 Robert Navarro Spain • Attacking midfielder and winger
  • 21 Antonio Sánchez Spain • Central midfielder
  • 27 Daniel Luna Colombia • Midfielder

Forwards

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  • 7 Vedat Muriqi Kosovo • Striker, El Pirata
  • 9 Abdón Prats Spain • Striker, Island Homegrown
  • 11 Takuma Asano Japan • Winger and forward
  • 17 Cyle Larin Canada • Centre forward
  • 19 Javi Llabrés Spain • Winger
  • 33 Marc Domènech Spain • Forward
Trophy Cabinet

Major Honours and Silverware

Domestic and continental milestones celebrating Mallorca's competitive pedigree in Spanish football.

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Copa del Rey Champions

2002/03 (3:0 victory over Recreativo de Huelva in Elche)

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Copa del Rey Finalists

1990/91, 1997/98, and 2023/24

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Supercopa de España Champions

1998 (defeating FC Barcelona 3:1 on aggregate)

1

UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Finalist

1998/99 (historic European final against Lazio in Birmingham)

2

La Liga Third Place Finishes

1998/99 and 2000/01 (qualifying for UEFA Champions League)

2

Segunda División Titles

1959/60 and 1964/65

Historical Arc

Key Eras and Managerial Milestones

From the tactical structure of Héctor Cúper and Luis Aragonés to the modern leadership of Javier Aguirre and Jagoba Arrasate.

  1. March 1916

    Adolfo Vázquez Humasqué founds Alfonso XIII Foot-Ball Club in Palma, which King Alfonso XIII honours with royal status later that year.

  2. 1931 to 1949

    With the proclamation of the Second Republic, royal emblems are removed and the side competes as Club Deportivo Mallorca before restoring the Real prefix in 1949.

  3. April 1960

    Under Argentine manager Juan Carlos Lorenzo, Mallorca earns promotion to the Primera División for the first time in club history.

  4. 1997 to 1999

    Héctor Cúper leads Mallorca to the 1998 Copa del Rey final, lifts the 1998 Supercopa against Barcelona, reaches the 1999 European Cup Winners' Cup final, and finishes third in La Liga.

  5. June 2003

    Gregorio Manzano directs Mallorca to its first major domestic silverware, winning the Copa del Rey 3:0 behind a brace from Samuel Eto'o.

  6. April 2024

    Javier Aguirre leads Los Bermellones to the 2024 Copa del Rey final in Seville, drawing 1:1 against Athletic Club before a narrow penalty shootout finish.

  7. July 2024 to Present

    Jagoba Arrasate takes charge as head coach, instilling a dynamic attacking philosophy alongside captain Antonio Raíllo and talisman Vedat Muriqi.

Icons of Son Moix

Club Legends and Historic Figures

The players and managers whose talent, leadership, and goals shaped RCD Mallorca's legacy on the world stage.

Samuel Eto'o

Forward, 2000 to 2004

Mallorca's all time top Primera División scorer with 54 league goals. Led the club to the 2003 Copa del Rey title with two memorable final goals and established himself as a world-class striker in Palma.

Dani Güiza

Striker, 2007 to 2008

The only player in club history to claim the Pichichi Trophy as La Liga's top goalscorer, bagging 27 league goals without a single penalty in 2007/08 before winning Euro 2008 with Spain.

Ariel Ibagaza

Playmaker, 1998 to 2003 and 2006 to 2008

Known as El Caño, the Argentine midfield maestro orchestrated Mallorca's creative rhythm during the Champions League years and supplied the golden assists for the 2003 cup triumph.

Miguel Ángel Nadal

Defender and Midfielder, 1986 to 1991 and 1999 to 2005

Manacor born rock in defence who made over 250 appearances for Mallorca across two separate spells, winning the 2003 Copa del Rey and captaining club and country.

Héctor Cúper

Head Coach, 1997 to 1999 and 2004 to 2006

Architect of Mallorca's greatest competitive era, transforming a newly promoted squad into Supercopa champions, European finalists, and third place finishers in La Liga.

Vedat Muriqi

Striker, 2022 to Present

The modern pirate icon. The Kosovan international won the hearts of the Son Moix faithful with his tireless work rate, physical aerial power, and clutch goals in La Liga survival battles.

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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Key facts regarding RCD Mallorca's history, nicknames, home stadium, and custom sports kit orders.

Why are RCD Mallorca players called Los Bermellones?

Los Bermellones translates to The Vermilions. In 1922 the club adopted its vivid scarlet and vermilion red shirts paired with black shorts, a color scheme that has defined the club kit for over a century.

What is the meaning behind the nickname Los Piratas?

Mallorca and the surrounding Balearic Islands hold a long maritime history of coastal defense against Mediterranean corsairs and pirate raids. The club adopted the pirate symbol to celebrate island resilience, navigational fortitude, and fearless team spirit, popularized further by striker Vedat Muriqi.

What was upgraded at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix in 2024?

The stadium underwent a comprehensive 30 million euro renovation completed in January 2024. The original athletics running track was completely excavated, stands were moved to within 8.5 meters of the pitch, spectator capacity was increased to 25,736, and modern hospitality suites and canopies were installed.

Who manages and owns RCD Mallorca today?

Jagoba Arrasate serves as head coach, appointed in July 2024. The club is owned by an American investment group led by Club President Andy Kohlberg, with NBA legend Steve Nash and former English international Graeme Le Saux serving as active board members and sporting advisors.

What are RCD Mallorca's major trophy achievements?

Mallorca won the 2002/03 Copa del Rey defeating Recreativo de Huelva 3:0, won the 1998 Supercopa de España against Barcelona, reached the 1998/99 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final, and reached two additional Copa del Rey finals in 1998 and 2024.

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