Roda

José Roda, CD Roda founder, wanted his children to play sports. That is why in 1974 he decided to found his own football club, named after his family name.

Over the following decades, the club grew into one of the most respected football academies in the Valencian Community. Its philosophy emphasized player education, discipline, teamwork, and respect for the game. For years, it was known primarily for its youth categories, competing across regional and national tournaments.

In 1999, the club created its first senior team, entering the regional leagues of Castellón. This allowed CD Roda to retain its homegrown players and offer them a natural progression from academy to adult football.

The most significant turning point came in 2006, when CD Roda signed a formal partnership with Villarreal CF, one of Spain’s most successful football clubs. The agreement enabled Roda to use Villarreal’s training facilities, including the newly built Ciutat Esportiva Pamesa Ceràmica, and to integrate its youth programs with Villarreal’s academy structure. Since then, the club has become an essential part of Villarreal’s development network, producing players who have later joined professional clubs in Spain and abroad.

In recent years, CD Roda has maintained consistent performances in the Tercera Federación, consolidating its position among the best amateur teams in the Valencian Community. In the 2024–25 season, the club achieved its best-ever result, finishing **2nd in Group 6 of the Tercera Federación**, only a few points short of promotion to the Segunda Federación.