Club Deportivo Fuerte San Francisco is a football club based in San Francisco Gotera, El Salvador that plays in the Primera División, the top flight of Salvadoran football. Nicknamed Los Comandos Azules (The blue commanders), the club has won two league second division titles, Seven third divisions titles and one promotional titles.[1][2][3]
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| Full name | Club Deportivo Fuerte San Francisco | |||
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| Nicknames | Los Comandos Azules Los Morazanicos | |||
| Founded | 8 January 1953 | |||
| Stadium | Estadio Correcaminos | |||
| Chairman |  Paul Guzman | |||
| Manager |  Daniel Corti | |||
| League | Primera División | |||
| 2026 Clausura | Overall: 11th Playoffs: Did not qualify | |||
| Website | https://clubdeportivofuerte.com/ | |||
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History
editThe club was founded on the 8th of January, 1953 and began their league journey Liga Federada in 1954 with their first president being Enrique Ferrufino [4] In 1991, Fuerte San Francisco obtained promotion to the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional for the first and so far only time and managed to stay there for three years. The club was relegated from the Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador after 1992/1993 season.[5] In 2009 they were relegated to the Third Division.[6] However, after winning both the Apertura 2014 and Clausura 2015 title Fuerte San Francisco were promoted to the Segunda Division for 2015–2016 seasons.[7]
The team remained in the second tier until the 2022-23 season, when they secured their first promotion to the Primera Division in 30 years after defeatingTitan in the promotion play-offs.[8]
Rivalries
editThe team's main historic and geographic rival is C.D. Vista Hermosa. The rivalry stems from the two teams being based in Morazán and regular competing to be promoted to the primera division. However the clubs have not played each other since Vista became defunct for a few years before being reborn in the ADFA Morazán (Fourth tier) of El Salvador.
Kit history
editJersey suppliers
edit| Manufacturer | Period | Sponsor | Notes |
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 Mikasa Sports |
1974–1975 | None | |
 Umbro |
1975–1976 | None | |
| Milàn Sport |
1976–1983 | None | |
| None | 1984–2006 | Gigante Express |
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| Aviva |
2007–2012 | Gotus, Balazar Liz,  Rinso |
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| Milàn Sport |
2014–present | Gotus |
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| TBD |
2019–2020 | Gotus Caja Credito San Francisco Gotera Agua Las Perlitas |
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| J&M Bordados Sublimacion |
2021–2023 | Achorra Express Tegs Chicharronera Y Carnicera |
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| Innova Sport |
2023–2024 | Agua Las Perlitas Padilla desde 1960 Rosticeria  Electrolit Salvador express TEGO |
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| J&M Bordados Sublimacion |
2025-Present | Torque Digital Padilla desde 1960 Electrolit Pupuseria Roxy |
Stadium
editThe team's home venue is the Estadio Correcaminos with a capacity of 12,000. Which used to be the home of Vista Hermosa, However, after the team become defunct Fuerte San Francisco took over as the sole tenant. They previously played at the Estadio Luis Amílcar Moreno in San Francisco Gotera. They share the stadium with Vista Hermosa.
- Estadio Luis Amílcar Moreno (1998−2012)
- Estadio Correcaminos (2013–Present)
Honours
editDomestic honours
edit- Segunda División Salvadorean and predecessors
- Champions (2): 1991, 2022 Apertura
- Play-off winners: 2022–23
- Tercera División Salvadorean and predecessors
- Champions (7): 1974, 1978, Apertura 2001, Apertura 2013, Apertura 2014, Apertura 2015, Clausura 2015
- Liga Afederada Salvadoreña:
- Champions (1): Clausura 1949
Club records
edit- First victory in the Primera Division for Fuerte San Francisco: 2-1 TBD, August 17, 2019
- First goalscorer for Fuerte San Francisco: TBA v TBD, August 10, 2019
- First goalscorer in the Primera Division for Fuerte San Francisco: TBA v TBD, August 10, 2019
- Largest Home victory, Primera División: 3-0 v TBD, 9 March 2020
- Largest Away victory, Primera División: 4-0 TBD, November 18, 2019
- Largest Home loss, Primera División: 4-0 v TBD, 25 August 2019
- Largest Away loss, Primera División: 0-6 TBD, 18 October 2020.
- Highest home attendance: 2,000 v Primera División, 2018
- Highest away attendance: 1,000 v Primera División, San Salvador, 2018
- Highest average attendance, season: 00,000, Primera División
- Most goals scored, TBD season, Primera División: 21, TBD, 2018
- Worst season: Primera Division Apertura 2019: 3 win, 5 draws and 14 losses (14 points)
- First CONCACAF Champions League match: N/A
Individual records
edit- Record appearances (all competitions): TBD, 89 from 2019 to Present
- Record appearances (Primera Division): Salvadoran TBD, 89 from 2019 to Present
- Most capped player for El Salvador: 63 (0 whilst at Fuerte San Francisco), TBD
- Most international caps for El Salvador while a Fuerte San Francisco player: 2, TBD.
- Most caps won whilst at Fuerte San Francisco: 2, TBD.
- Record scorer in league: TBD, 16
- Most goals in a season (all competitions): TBD, 62 (1927/28) (47 in League, 15 in Cup competitions)
- Most goals in a season (Primera Division): TBD, 12
- All time Record goal scorer (Primera Division): Rubén Alonso, 34
- First goal scorer in International competition: N/A
Top goalscorers
edit| No. | Player | period | Goals |
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| TBD |
TBD-TBD | TBD | |
| TBD |
TBD-TBD | TBD | |
| TBD |
TBD-TBD | TBD | |
| TBD |
TBD-TBD | TBD | |
| TBD |
TBD-TBD | TBD | |
| TBD |
TBD-TBD | TBD | |
| TBD |
TBD-TBD | TBD | |
| TBD |
TBD-TBD | TBD | |
| Alexander Marquez |
2020-2022 | 40 | |
 Rubén Alonso |
1991-1992 | 31 | |
 Jorge Martínez Ugalde |
1992-1993 | 17 |
Note: Players in bold text are still active with Fuerte San Francisco
Overall seasons table in Primera División de Fútbol Profesional
editAs of 2 July 2023n
Pos. Club Season In D1 Pl. W D L GS GA Dif. TBA Fuerte San Francisco 3 109 25 43 41 112 147 -35
Players
editCurrent squad
edit- As of January 2026[9]
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Coaching staff
editAs of December 2025 [10]
| Position | Name |
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| Head Coach | Omar Sevilla (*) |
| Assistant coach | Jose Romero (*) |
| Goalkeeper coach | Kristhian Reyes (*) |
| Fitness coach | Rafael Mariona (*) |
| Team Doctor | Dr. Jose Alexander Martinez (*) |
| Kineslogist | Monica Cabrera (*) |
| Utility | Isais Hernandez (*) |
| Reserve coach | Rolando Torres (*) |
| Reserve Assistant coach |  Elder Figueroa |
| Ladies coach | Numan Asensio |
| Under 17 coach | Brian Zamora (*) |
| Sporting director | Kelvin Argueta |
Notable players
editNote: this list includes players that have appeared in at least 100 league games and/or have reached international status.
- Pablo Martinez “La Perla Negra”
- Victor Coreas
- Luis Amilcar Moreno
- Sergio Ivan Munoz
- Rolando Torres
- Elder Figueroa
- Marlon Medrano
- Osmel Zapata
- Omar Sevilla
- Agustin Aguilar (Died, December 2. 2007)
- Jorge Martínez Ugalde
Erick Ortega- Ruben Alonso
- Raul Esnal
- Gustavo Faral
Captains
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Non-playing staff
editManagement
editAs of May 17, 2024/25
| Position | Name |
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| Owner | Asociacion Deportiva de Morazán |
| President | Wilbert Argueta |
| Vice-President | Rómulo Gómez |
| Gerente Deportivo | Ing. Jose Fausto |
| Administrative Director | Scr. Yanira Argueta |
| Deputy managing director | Sr. José Batallon |
| Executive Director | Sr. Henry Giron |
| Sporting director | Caja de Credito de Gotera |
| General director | Vacant |
Kit evolution
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     Home:Full Uniform from Season 1953 FSF
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 Home:Full Uniform from Season 1980 FSF
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 Home:Full Uniform from Season 1988 FSF
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 Full Uniform from Season 1987 FSF |
 Full Uniform from Season 2005 FSF |
   Full Uniform from Season 2005–present |
 C.D. Fuerte San Francisco Azul year 2005–present |
List of coaches
editManagement since 1950
editManagers of the club since 1950:
| Name | Period | Honours |
| Pablo Martinez “La Perla Negra” |
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| Esteban Melara |
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| Marcelo Javier Zuleta |
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| José Ramón Avilés |
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| Mario Rene Chacon |
1984-1985 | |
| Henry Arias |
1989-1990 | Segunda División Salvadorean (1) 1991 |
| Armando Hernandez |
1991 | |
| Saúl Molina |
1991-1992 | |
| Ricardo Guardado |
1993 | |
| Mario Ramón Sandoval Plummer |
April 1993 - May 1993 | |
| Omar Sevilla |
2004 | |
 Eraldo Correia |
2005 | |
| Tomas Good Lopez |
August 2006 -2006 | |
| Efraín Núñez |
2006 | |
| Mauricio Alvarenga |
2007 | |
| Rubén Alonso |
2008 | |
| Henry Arias |
2009 | |
| Manuel Ramos |
2009-2010 | |
| Jorge Garay |
2013 | |
| Marvin Hernandez |
2014–September 2015 | |
 Yahir Camero |
September 2015–December 2015 | |
| Sergio Munoz |
January 2016 – July 2016 | |
| Yahir Camero |
August 2016 – September 2016 | |
| Luis Dagoberto Sosa |
September 2016 – October 2016 | |
| Omar Sevilla |
October 2016 – December 2016 | |
| Luis Carlos Asprilla |
December 2016 | |
| Marvin Javier Hernández |
2017 - June 2019 | |
| Nelson Alvarenga |
July 2019 - October 2019 | |
| Luis Dagoberto Sosa |
October 2019 - March 2020 | |
| Hiatus | April 2020 - July 2020 | |
| Omar Sevilla |
August 2020 - June 2021 | |
| Marvin Garcia |
June 2021 - September 2021 | |
| Luis Ramírez Zapata |
September 2021 - December 2021 | |
| Pablo Quiñones |
December 2021 – November 2023 | 1 Segunda División Salvadorean (2022 Apertura); 1 Segunda División Play-off winners (2022-23) |
| Jesus Alvarez (Interim) |
November 2023 - December 2023 | |
| Fabio Gaston Larramendi |
January 2024 - February 2024 | |
| Nelson Ancheta |
February 2024 - May 2024 | |
| Jorge Martinez Merino |
May 2024 - October 2024 | |
| Ruben Alonso |
October 2024 - April 2025 | |
| Rolando Torres (Interim) |
April 2025 - May 2025 | |
| Daniel Corti |
May 2025 - September 2025 | |
| Rolando Torres |
September 2025 - March 2026 | |
| Omar Sevilla |
March 2026 - Present |
Notable managers
editThe following managers have won at least one trophy while in charge at Fuerte San Francisco:
| Name | Nationality | From | To | Honours |
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| Henry Arias | El Salvador |
1 December 1989 | 28 May 1991 | 1 Segunda División Salvadorean (1991) |
| Pablo Quinonez | Uruguay |
1 December 2021 | 28 November 2023 | 1 Segunda División Salvadorean (2022 Apertura]); 1 Segunda División Play-off winners (2022-23) |
Other departments
editFootball
editReserve team
editThe reserve team serves mainly as the final stepping stone for promising young players under the age of 21 before being promoted to the main team. The second team is coached by Rolando Torres. the team played in the Primera División Reserves, The team greatest success was finishing TBD in the Apertura 2024.
As of: March, 2025 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Manuel Acevedo | |
July 2024 - December 2024 | |
| Angel Orellana | |
January 2025 - March 2025 | |
| Rolando Torres | |
March 2025 - April 2025 | |
| Ruben Alonso | |
April 2025 - May 2025 | |
| Rolando Torres | |
May 2025 - Present |
Junior teams
editWomen's team
editThe women's first team, which is led by head coach Kevin Martinez, features several members of the El Salvador national ladies team. Their greatest successes were reaching the semi-finals the in Apertura .
As of: March, 2025 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Nathan Rivera | |
TBD - December 2024 | |
| Kevin Martinez | |
January 2025 - December 2025 | |
| Brian Zamora | |
December 2025 - Present |
References
edit- ↑ "Fuerte San Francisco había sido el último equipo con cinco expulsiones". elgrafico.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ↑ "Apopa sorprende a Brujos Mario Calvo – Culebrita Macheteada – Futbol El Salvador". culebritamacheteada.com.sv. Archived from the original on 21 March 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ↑ "Chagüite, Aspirante, Platense y San Rafael Cedros se juegan la permanecía la última jornada – Culebrita Macheteada – Futbol El Salvador". culebritamacheteada.com.sv. Archived from the original on 25 March 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ↑ "Fuerte San Francisco celebra 73 años de historia". ElGrafico.com (in Spanish). ElGrafico. 8 January 2026.
- ↑ El Salvador 1992/93 Archived 2023-07-13 at the Wayback Machine – RSSSF
- ↑ El Salvador 2008/09 Archived 2023-04-06 at the Wayback Machine – RSSSF
- ↑ "Así fue el último almuerzo del Atlético Comalapa antes de enfrentar al Fuerte San Francisco". elgrafico.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ↑ "Fuerte San Francisco regresa a la Primera División" [Fuerte San Francisco returns to the first division]. elsalvador.com (in Spanish). elsalvador.com. 25 June 2023. Archived from the original on 26 June 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ↑ fsf.com/player/ "Игроки". In "Comando Azules" / CD "FSF" – hincha azul (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ↑ "Daniel Corti, nuevo técnico del Fuerte San Francisco". El Grafico. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
External links
edit- El adiós de los comandos – La Prensa Gráfica (in Spanish)