Founded in 1922 it plays in Tercera Federación – Group 9, holding home matches at Nuevo Estadio de La Victoria, with a capacity of 12,569 spectators.

[2] The club's biggest achievement has been playing 3 seasons in La Liga, the Spanish top tier, during the 1950s.

During Real Jaén's first ever season in the Spanish top tier (1953–54) the team finished 14th with 11 wins, 6 draws, and 13 defeats, meaning they obtained 28 points.

Jaén finished in last place with only one win and were relegated after just one season in the Spanish top flight.

Following their relegation from La Liga in 1954, key players departed from the team and Jaén finished in 7th place the following season.

Jaén stayed in the third level until 1986, when the team was relegated to the Tercera Division, this time the fourth tier.

[5] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: this list includes players that have appeared in at least 100 league games and/or have reached international status.