# Real Sociedad B

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Spanish football team based in San Sebastián

Not to be confused with [UD San Sebastian de los Reyes](/source/UD_San_Sebastian_de_los_Reyes).

Football club

Real Sociedad B Full name Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. "B" Nickname Sanse Founded 1955; 71 years ago (1955) as Real Sociedad de Fútbol Junior[1] Ground Anoeta Stadium Capacity 39,500[2] President Jokin Aperribay Head coach Ion Ansotegi League Segunda División 2025–26 Segunda División, 15th of 22 Home colours Away colours

**Real Sociedad de Fútbol "B"** (also known as **Sanse**) is a [Spanish football team](/source/List_of_football_clubs_in_Spain) based in [San Sebastián](/source/San_Sebasti%C3%A1n), in the autonomous community of [Basque Country](/source/Basque_Country_(autonomous_community)). Founded in 1955, it is the [reserve team](/source/Reserve_team) of [Real Sociedad](/source/Real_Sociedad) and plays in [Segunda División](/source/Segunda_Divisi%C3%B3n), holding home games at *Campo José Luis Orbegozo* holding 2,500 spectators[3] of the [Zubieta Facilities](/source/Zubieta_Facilities).

Unlike in nations such as [England](/source/English_football_league_system), reserve teams in [Spain](/source/Spanish_football_league_system) play in the same football pyramid as their senior team rather than a separate league. However, reserve teams cannot play in the same division as their senior team. Therefore, the team is ineligible for promotion to [La Liga](/source/La_Liga), the division in which the main side plays. Reserve teams are also no longer permitted to enter the [Copa del Rey](/source/Copa_del_Rey).

## History

The team's origin dates from 1952 when the [Real Sociedad](/source/Real_Sociedad) youth team were runners-up in the [Copa del Rey Juvenil](/source/Copa_del_Rey_Juvenil) and the club's board sought to bridge the gap between the talented teenagers and the senior team: the concept of *Real Sociedad de Fútbol Junior* was introduced, but economic problems delayed its first official match until 1955, immediately after the youth team won the Copa Juvenil.[1] After quickly gaining promotion to the third tier to become part of the national football pyramid, a name change was required to differentiate them from the senior team, and *San Sebastián Club de Fútbol* was chosen.[1] They first reached the [second division](/source/Segunda_Divisi%C3%B3n) in [1959–60](/source/1959%E2%80%9360_Tercera_Divisi%C3%B3n), and achieved a best ever classification in the category after finishing fifth [two years later](/source/1961%E2%80%9362_Segunda_Divisi%C3%B3n); however, as the main squad was [relegated](/source/1961%E2%80%9362_La_Liga) from [La Liga](/source/La_Liga), San Sebastián was ineligible for promotion, being relegated instead.[1]

In 1980, *Sanse* was promoted to the newly created [Segunda División B](/source/Segunda_Divisi%C3%B3n_B), remaining in that category for 17 consecutive seasons. Afterwards they fluctuated between the third and fourth tiers, reaching the promotion playoffs of the former in 1991 and 2006 but subsequently falling short. In 1991, the club was renamed *Real Sociedad de Fútbol B*, due to [Liga de Fútbol Profesional](/source/Liga_de_F%C3%BAtbol_Profesional)'s rules prohibiting B clubs from having different names from their parent club, the exceptions being [Real Madrid Castilla](/source/Real_Madrid_Castilla) and [Sevilla Atlético](/source/Sevilla_Atl%C3%A9tico). Upon celebrating its 50-year anniversary in 2007, the team had used 486 players, preparing dozens to represent the first team including the vast majority of the squad that won the Spanish championship twice in succession ([1980–81](/source/1980%E2%80%9381_La_Liga) and [1981–82](/source/1981%E2%80%9382_La_Liga)).

A change in the club structure from 2016 meant that most Sanse players would be promoted from a new subsidiary, [Real Sociedad C](/source/Real_Sociedad_C) (previously known as Berio), who would play in [Tercera División](/source/Tercera_Divisi%C3%B3n) with under-20 graduates of the club's [youth system](/source/Real_Sociedad_Cantera). The Real Sociedad C team must play at least one division below Real Sociedad B.

In the [2017–18 season](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Segunda_Divisi%C3%B3n_B), the team finished third in Segunda División B.[4] In [2020–21](/source/2020%E2%80%9321_Segunda_Divisi%C3%B3n_B), *Sanse* won the Segunda Division B and gained promotion to the Segunda Division, 59 years since their last appearance, after defeating [Algeciras](/source/Algeciras_CF) in the [promotion play-off finals](/source/2021_Segunda_Divisi%C3%B3n_B_play-offs).[5][6] On 22 May 2022, Sanse was relegated back to the third tier after only one season in the second tier.

### Club names

- *Real Sociedad de Fútbol Junior* – *(1955–57)*

- *San Sebastián Club de Fútbol* – *(1957–91)*

- *Real Sociedad de Fútbol "B"* – *(1991–92)*

- *Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. "B"* – *(1992–)*

## Season to season

- As a reserve team of [Real Sociedad](/source/Real_Sociedad)

Season Tier Division Place Copa del Rey 1955–56 5 2ª Reg. 1st 1956–57 4 1ª Reg. 4th 1957–58 3 3ª 5th 1958–59 3 3ª 3rd 1959–60 3 3ª 1st 1960–61 2 2ª 9th First round 1961–62 2 2ª 5th Round of 32 1962–63 3 3ª 9th 1963–64 3 3ª 5th 1964–65 3 3ª 13th 1965–66 3 3ª 8th 1966–67 3 3ª 11th 1967–68 3 3ª 5th 1968–69 3 3ª 4th 1969–70 3 3ª 3rd Third round 1970–71 3 3ª 8th First round 1971–72 3 3ª 6th 1972–73 3 3ª 8th Season Tier Division Place Copa del Rey 1973–74 3 3ª 10th 1974–75 3 3ª 6th 1975–76 3 3ª 7th 1976–77 3 3ª 12th 1977–78 4 3ª 3rd 1978–79 4 3ª 3rd 1979–80 4 3ª 1st 1980–81 3 2ª B 8th 1981–82 3 2ª B 11th First round 1982–83 3 2ª B 6th 1983–84 3 2ª B 9th 1984–85 3 2ª B 17th 1985–86 3 2ª B 8th 1986–87 3 2ª B 15th Fourth round 1987–88 3 2ª B 6th Second round 1988–89 3 2ª B 3rd Third round 1989–90 3 2ª B 5th 1990–91 3 2ª B 4th DNP

- Merged with [Real Sociedad](/source/Real_Sociedad)

Season Tier Division Place 1991–92 3 2ª B 8th 1992–93 3 2ª B 9th 1993–94 3 2ª B 7th 1994–95 3 2ª B 10th 1995–96 3 2ª B 13th 1996–97 3 2ª B 17th 1997–98 4 3ª 3rd 1998–99 4 3ª 1st 1999–2000 4 3ª 1st 2000–01 4 3ª 2nd 2001–02 3 2ª B 17th 2002–03 4 3ª 2nd 2003–04 3 2ª B 10th 2004–05 3 2ª B 5th 2005–06 3 2ª B 2nd 2006–07 3 2ª B 7th 2007–08 3 2ª B 12th 2008–09 3 2ª B 18th 2009–10 4 3ª 1st 2010–11 3 2ª B 11th Season Tier Division Place 2011–12 3 2ª B 12th 2012–13 3 2ª B 11th 2013–14 3 2ª B 12th 2014–15 3 2ª B 14th 2015–16 3 2ª B 7th 2016–17 3 2ª B 10th 2017–18 3 2ª B 3rd 2018–19 3 2ª B 12th 2019–20 3 2ª B 5th 2020–21 3 2ª B 1st 2021–22 2 2ª 20th 2022–23 3 1ª Fed. 5th 2023–24 3 1ª Fed. 9th 2024–25 3 1ª Fed. 3rd 2025–26 2 2ª 15th 2026–27 2 2ª

- **5** seasons in [Segunda División](/source/Segunda_Divisi%C3%B3n)

- **3** seasons in [Primera Federación](/source/Primera_Federaci%C3%B3n)

- **35** seasons in [Segunda División B](/source/Segunda_Divisi%C3%B3n_B)

- **27** seasons in [Tercera División](/source/Tercera_Divisi%C3%B3n)

## Current squad

- *As of 18 February 2026*[7]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under [FIFA eligibility rules](/source/FIFA_eligibility_rules); some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK ESP Aitor Fraga 2 DF ESP Iñaki Rupérez 3 DF ESP Jon Balda 4 DF ESP Luken Beitia 6 MF FRA Alex Lebarbier 7 FW ESP Dani Díaz 8 MF ESP Mikel Rodríguez 9 FW ESP Ekain Orobengoa 10 FW ESP Arkaitz Mariezkurrena 11 FW KEN Job Ochieng 13 GK ESP Egoitz Arana 14 MF ESP Tomy Carbonell No. Pos. Nation Player 15 DF JPN Kazunari Kita (on loan from Kyoto Sanga) 16 MF ESP Gorka Gorosabel 17 MF ESP Lander Astiazaran 18 FW ESP Gorka Carrera 19 FW ESP Alex Marchal 21 MF ESP Jon Eceizabarrena 22 MF ESP Alberto Dadie 23 DF ESP Unax Agote 26 FW ESP Darío Ramírez 27 DF ESP Eneko Astigarraga 29 FW ESP Jon Garro 45 GK ESP Lander Olasagasti

### Reserve team

Main article: [Real Sociedad C](/source/Real_Sociedad_C)

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under [FIFA eligibility rules](/source/FIFA_eligibility_rules); some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 31 MF ESP Ibai Aguirre 32 GK FRA Theo Folgado 33 FW ESP Jakes Gorosabel 34 MF ESP Joan Oleaga 35 GK HUN Ákos Tompa 36 DF ESP Anartz Segurola No. Pos. Nation Player 37 DF ESP Iker Calderón 38 MF ESP Manu Sáenz 39 DF ESP Unax Ayo 41 FW GHA Andrews Adjabeng 42 DF ESP Pello Arana 44 MF ESP Jon de Orue

### Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under [FIFA eligibility rules](/source/FIFA_eligibility_rules); some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player — DF ESP Iker Ropero (at Barakaldo until 30 June 2026)

### Current technical staff

Position Staff Head coach Ion Ansotegi Assistant coach Imanol Agirretxe Goalkeeping coach Luis Castro Analyst Jon Gorrotxategi Fitness coach Karla Larburu Mental coach Jon Ollora Physiotherapist Asier Caballe Txomin Zinkunegi Nutritionist Natalia Ibañez Match delegate Iñaki Arostegi

Last updated: 14 July 2025 Source: [Sanse](https://www.realsociedad.eus/en/team/squad/sanse) (in Spanish)

## Honours

- **[Segunda División B](/source/Segunda_Divisi%C3%B3n_B)**: - **Winners**:[a] [2020–21](/source/2020%E2%80%9321_Segunda_Divisi%C3%B3n_B#Group_2)[b][5]

- **[Tercera División](/source/Tercera_Divisi%C3%B3n)**: - **Winners**:[a] [1959–60](/source/1959%E2%80%9360_Tercera_Divisi%C3%B3n#Group_4)[c] - **Winners**:[d] [1979–80](/source/1979%E2%80%9380_Tercera_Divisi%C3%B3n#Group_3),[e] [1998–99](/source/1998%E2%80%9399_Tercera_Divisi%C3%B3n#Group_4),[f] [1999–2000](/source/1999%E2%80%932000_Tercera_Divisi%C3%B3n#Grupo_IV),[g] [2009–10](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_Tercera_Divisi%C3%B3n#Group_IV_-_Basque_Country)[h]

### Notes

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-3rdtier_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-3rdtier_8-1) [Third tier](/source/Spanish_football_league_system#Evolution_of_the_Spanish_league_system)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Won First Phase group and Second Phase group; promoted in [play-offs](/source/2021_Segunda_Divisi%C3%B3n_B_play-offs)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Promoted in [play-offs](/source/1959%E2%80%9360_Tercera_Divisi%C3%B3n#Promotion_play-off)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** [Fourth tier](/source/Spanish_football_league_system#Evolution_of_the_Spanish_league_system)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Promoted directly

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Not promoted in [play-offs](/source/1998%E2%80%9399_Tercera_Divisi%C3%B3n#Promotion_play-offs)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Not promoted in [play-offs](/source/1999%E2%80%932000_Tercera_Divisi%C3%B3n#Promotion_play-offs)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Promoted in [play-offs](/source/2010_Tercera_Divisi%C3%B3n_play-offs#Eliminatories)

## Stadium

Real Sociedad B hold home games at *[Instalaciones de Zubieta](/source/Zubieta_Facilities)*, which holds 2,500 spectators.

Players of both the first and the second teams train in these facilities, with Sanse's players being nicknamed "Potrillos" ("[Colts](/source/Colt_(horse))") as the grounds are located near the city's [horse racetrack](/source/Hippodrome).

## Former coaches

Xabi Alonso Imanol Alguacil Periko Alonso José Ramón Eizmendi Imanol Idiakez Meho Kodro Asier Santana

## See also

- [Category:Real Sociedad B footballers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Real_Sociedad_B_footballers)

- [Real Sociedad](/source/Real_Sociedad)

- [Real Sociedad C](/source/Real_Sociedad_C)

- [Real Sociedad cantera](/source/Real_Sociedad_cantera) – youth section

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mediasiglo_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mediasiglo_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-mediasiglo_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-mediasiglo_1-3) [El Sanse cumple medio siglo](https://www.diariovasco.com/20070915/deportes/mas-futbol/sanse-cumple-medio-siglo-20070915.html) [Sanse turns half a century], El Diario Vasco (in Spanish), 15 September 2007

1. **[^](#cite_ref-color_2-0)** ["Anoeta: bienvenido el fútbol en color"](https://real-sociedad.diariovasco.com/anoeta-bienvenido-futbol-20190908004111-ntvo.html) [Anoeta: welcome football in color]. *El Diario Vasco* (in Spanish). 8 September 2019. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190923073853/https://real-sociedad.diariovasco.com/anoeta-bienvenido-futbol-20190908004111-ntvo.html) from the original on 23 September 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Spain - Real Sociedad de Fútbol - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news"](https://uk.women.soccerway.com/teams/spain/real-sociedad-de-futbol/7269/venue/). *Soccerway*. Retrieved 24 January 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Histórico R. Sociedad B - Segunda División B G 2 2017/2018"](https://www.resultados-futbol.com/historico/Real-Sociedad-B/2018). *resultados-futbol.com*. Retrieved 23 December 2019.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Up21_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Up21_5-1) [La Real Sociedad 'B' regresa a Segunda División sesenta años después (1-2)](https://www.rfef.es/noticias/cronica-real-sociedad-b-regresa-segunda-division-sesenta-anos-despues-1-2) [Real Sociedad 'B' returns to the Second Division sixty years later (1-2)], [RFEF](/source/RFEF) (in Spanish), 22 May 2021

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [El ascenso del Sanse ofrecerá beneficios deportivos, económicos y sociales a la Real](https://www.naiz.eus/es/info/noticia/20210523/el-ascenso-del-sanse-ofrecera-beneficios-deportivos-economicos-y-sociales-a-la-real) [The promotion of Sanse will offer sporting, economic and social benefits to the Real], Naiz (in Spanish), 23 May 2021

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Sanse"](https://www.realsociedad.eus/en/team/squad/sanse). *realsociedad.eus*. Retrieved 22 July 2021.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.realsociedad.eus/en/team/sanse) (in Spanish, Basque, and French)

- [Futbolme team profile](http://www.futbolme.com/coj/index_equipo.asp?modo_e=2&id_equipo=20) (in Spanish)

- [La Preferente team profile](http://www.lapreferente.com/E3993C8276-3/real-sociedad-de-futbol-b) (in Spanish)

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