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Wrexham A.F.C.

Imagine a soccer team so old, it's like a dinosaur that still plays games today!

Key Facts

Team Nickname
The Dragons.
Location
Wrexham, Wales.
Founded Year
1864.
Oldest Club in
Wales.
Fun Fact
Owned by famous actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Meet the Dragons of Wrexham!

Wrexham A.F.C. is a super special soccer team from Wales! They are called the 'Dragons' because their team colors are red, and they play with a lot of fire! This team is super old, like, the oldest soccer team in all of Wales. They've been kicking balls around for a really, really long time, making them a legendary team that everyone loves to cheer for.

A Team Older Than Your Grandparents' Grandparents!

This team started way back in 1864. That's even older than the first cars! They are so old that they are the third oldest professional soccer team in the whole world. Think about it, they were playing soccer when people wore funny hats and rode horses everywhere. It's amazing they've kept playing for so long!

Winning Shiny Trophies!

Wrexham A.F.C. has won lots of cool trophies. They've won the Welsh Cup a whopping twenty-three times! That's more than you have fingers and toes! They also won the FA Trophy, which is another big prize. They even beat a famous team called Arsenal once, which is like a tiny ant beating a giant!

Hollywood Stars Love This Team!

Guess what? Two super famous movie stars, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, now own the team! They wanted to help Wrexham become even better. Because of them, lots of people all over the world are now watching Wrexham play. It's like a superhero movie where the team gets a special power-up!

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