Halcones Fútbol Club, formerly Club Deportivo Zap and Halcones de Zapopan, is a Mexican professional football team which originally played in the Liga de Balompié Mexicano, and in July 2021 was affiliated into Liga Premier de México – Serie A.[2]
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| Full name | Halcones Fútbol Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 12 June 2020 | ||
| Ground | Estadio Olímpico de Querétaro Querétaro City, Mexico | ||
| Capacity | 4,600 | ||
| Owner | Dante Eludier Vargas Caro[1] | ||
| Chairman | Dante Eludier Vargas Caro | ||
| Manager | Vacant | ||
| League | Liga Premier - Serie A | ||
| 2023–24 | 14th, Group II | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
History
In May 2020 the team began its registration to be part of the inaugural season of the Liga de Balompié Mexicano.[3] On June 12 their incorporation into the new league was made official, in addition to announcing the Tres de Marzo Stadium as their stadium.[4][5] On June 20, Jorge Hernández González was announced as the first team's manager.[6] On July 18, Jesús Roberto Chávez was presented as the first player in the club's history.[7]
On December 30, 2020, the team withdrew from the season due to financial problems, planning to come back next season as long as the league had adjustments in its structure and had financial stability,[8] however, on January 12, 2021 the team left the LBM due to lack of compliance with the league board and announced their goal of seeking to join another competition.[9]
On June 1, 2021, the club announced changes in its structure, the team was renamed Club Deportivo Zap and was relocated to Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, 45 km from its original location, this with the aim of obtaining its affiliation to the Liga Premier de México, affiliated with the Mexican Football Federation.[2] On July 30, 2021, the team was confirmed as a member of the Serie A de México, being placed in Group 2.[10]
On May 25, 2022, the club returned to its original name, Halcones de Zapopan.[11]
In June 2024 the team was renamed Halcones F.C. after a change of ownership,[1] in addition to being relocated to Querétaro City.[12]
Stadium
The Estadio Olímpico de Querétaro, also called Estadio Olímpico Alameda, is a multi-use stadium in Querétaro City, Querétaro, Mexico. It is currently used mostly for football matches and athletics. The stadium has a capacity of 4,600 people, was opened in 1939 and renovated in 2021.
Players
First-team squad
- As of 13 January 2024[13]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | MF |  MEX | Cristian Ávalos |
| 21 | DF | MEX | Joshua Reyes |
| 22 | MF | MEX | Rodrigo Macías |
| 23 | MF | MEX | Néstor Martínez |
| 24 | FW | MEX | Dayton Chávez |
| 25 | MF | MEX | Andrés Cervantes |
| 26 | DF | MEX | Salvador Arzate |
| 27 | DF | MEX | Francisco López |
| 28 | FW | MEX | Jorge Ibarra |
| 29 | MF | MEX | David Pulido |
| 30 | FW | MEX | Octavio Alcalá |
| 31 | DF | MEX | Kevin Chávez |
| 32 | FW | MEX | Luis Pelayo |
| 33 | DF | MEX | Jonathan Vázquez |
| 34 | MF |  COL | Wilson Torres |
| 35 | GK | MEX | Emilio Von Hauke |
| 37 | DF | MEX | Marco Gómez |
Reserve teams
- Halcones AFU
- Reserve team that plays in the Liga TDP, the fourth level of the Mexican league system.
Managers
Jorge Hernández (2021–2022)- Héctor Medrano (2022)
- Jesús Cota (2023)
- Óscar Romero (2023–2024)