Leones F.C. (Ecuador)


Leones Fútbol Club is an Ecuadorian professional football club from the city of Atuntaqui. Founded on 4 November 2017, they play in the Serie A after achieving promotion from the Serie B in 2025.

History

Founded on 4 November 2017 as Club Deportivo Profesional Leones del Norte, the club first reached the Segunda Categoría in the following year, winning their first regional title in 2020. The club continued to win the Segunda Categoría de Imbabura in the following three years, before winning the national third division in 2023, achieving a first-ever promotion to the Serie B.
In July 2024, Leones del Norte changed name to Leones Fútbol Club, also changing their kit and colors. They finished eighth in their first season in the second division, and achieved a first-ever promotion to the Serie A on 24 October 2025.

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