Club Deportivo Castellón, the Spanish football club founded on 20 July 1922 in Castellón de la Plana, has used a succession of shield-shaped crests throughout its history. The club’s official history credits sculptor Tomás Colón with designing its first badge. The current crest, in use since 2015, is a refinement of the version introduced in 2005, which itself marked a significant departure from the design that had been in place since 1987. [1] [2]
Design and History
The first official crest appeared in 1922, the year of the club’s founding. While it shared certain similarities with later versions, it differed considerably from the modern mark. The club’s official history records that the original escudo was designed by Tomás Colón, a sculptor. [2] [3]
Over the decades the badge underwent multiple revisions. A documented timeline of previous shields lists versions for the periods 1922-1924, 1924-1932, 1932-1941, 1941-1962, 1962-1964, 1964-1972, 1972-1974, 1974-1987, 1987-2005 and 2005-2015, before the current design adopted in 2015. [4] The 2015 crest is described as a small evolution of the 2005 version, which had introduced a major variation relative to the emblem that had been in use since 1987. [1]
In January 2022, the club presented a separate commemorative logo for its centenary year. That emblem was inspired by the club’s anthem, specifically a verse referencing a flag with the club’s colours shining under the sun. Club president Vicente Montesinos explained that the design emphasised a waving flag representing the supporters. The centenary logo was created with professional participation from Joanrojeski. [5] [6]
Meaning and Symbolism
The upper section of the current crest features a bird, with sources noting uncertainty over whether it is an eagle or a vulture, perched above a castle. The castle is a symbol of the city of Castellón. Below the club name appears the Senyera of the former Crown of Aragon, and beneath that an old-style football. [1]
The eagle motif has remained a distinctive element of the club’s identity. Recent kit releases have continued to feature the eagle from the shield as a design element, with the 2024-2025 second jersey displaying the eagle on the back of the shirt and the 2024-2025 home shirt showing it near the collar. [7] [8]
Typography and Design
The club’s traditional playing colours are black and white vertical stripes, a design adopted in 1925 to distinguish the team from Valencia CF, with whom they had previously shared an identical all-white kit. This albinegro identity is reflected in the crest’s colour scheme. [2]
In 2021, brand specialist Iván Catalán joined the club and has since been credited with reshaping the entity’s visual image, combining history and emotion in his designs. [9]
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