About CD Tondela

CD Tondela is a Portuguese football club based in the town of Tondela, in the Viseu district of central Portugal. Founded in 1933, the club is nicknamed the “Auriverdes” (Gold and Greens) due to its traditional colours. For most of its early history, Tondela competed in regional and lower-tier competitions before gradually rising through the Portuguese football pyramid.

The club made a major breakthrough in the 21st century, climbing from the lower divisions into professional football. Its rise was particularly rapid after the mid-2000s, and it eventually reached the Primeira Liga for the first time in the 2015–16 season. During its spell in the top flight, Tondela became known as a competitive underdog, capable of challenging stronger and more established Portuguese teams.

In recent years, CD Tondela has moved between divisions but has remained an important club in Portuguese football. It plays its home matches at Estádio João Cardoso and has built a reputation for resilience, strong organization, and steady development despite limited resources. The club also achieved notable success in the 2024–25 season by winning the second division and earning promotion back to the top tier.