Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, often simply called Valladolid, is a historic Spanish club currently competing in the Segunda División. Based in the city of Valladolid in the Castile and León region, the team plays at the Estadio José Zorrilla. Founded in 1928, their traditional colors are violet and white. The club is notably owned by former Brazil and Real Madrid striker Ronaldo Nazário. Valladolid's history has been one of oscillation between La Liga and the second tier, with their most successful period in the top flight coming in the late 1980s when they finished as high as fourth and competed in the UEFA Cup. The club is known for its strong youth academy and has produced talents like Fernando Hierro. In recent years, under Ronaldo's ownership, the club has aimed for stability and a return to La Liga, often coming close via the promotion playoffs. The fan base, known as *Pucelanos*, are passionate and fill the José Zorrilla with a sea of violet, hoping to see their team establish itself once more among Spain's elite.