Deportivo La Coruna is a professional football club in A Coruna, Galicia, Spain. The club was founded in 1906 as Club Deportivo de la Sala Calvet by Federico Fernandez-Amor Calvet. Deportivo has won one La Liga title, two Copa del Rey trophies, and three Supercopa de Espana titles. 

The club has also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Cup. Deportivo is one of the most successful Galician clubs and has a loyal fan base.

Throughout its history, Deportivo has seen many players who have achieved excellence and loyalty to its colours. They are Deportivo’s legends, who have left a mark on the club’s history and culture. Here are some of them:

Fran 

Francisco Javier Garcia Fernandez, or Fran, is one of Deportivo’s greatest players. He played for the club from 1994 to 2006 and was instrumental in the club’s success during the late 90s and early 2000s.

He won the La Liga title with Deportivo in the 1999-2000 season and helped the club reach the Champions League semi-finals that same year. He was known for his skill and vision on the pitch and his leadership on and off the field.

Mauro Silva

Brazilian midfielder Mauro Silva is another player considered a legend at Deportivo La Coruna.

He played for the club from 1992 to 2005, helping the club win the La Liga title in 2000 and reach the Champions League semi-finals in the same season. Silva was known for his tenacity and work rate in midfield and for his ability to read the game and intercept opposition attacks.

Bebeto

He was a striker who played for Deportivo from 1992 to 1996. He was one of the best Brazilian players of his generation and formed a lethal partnership with Rivaldo at Deportivo.

He helped Deportivo win their first Supercopa de Espana in 1995 and finish second in La Liga twice. He scored 86 goals in 131 games for Deportivo and won two World Cups with Brazil.

Juan Carlos Valeron 

Juan Carlos Valeron played for Deportivo La Coruna from 2000 to 2013 and is one of the most beloved players in the club’s history. He was known for his creativity and skill on the ball and for his ability to control the game’s tempo.

He was part of the Deportivo team that won the Copa del Rey in 2002 and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in the same year.

Djalminha 

Djalminha played for Deportivo La Coruna from 1997 to 2004 and was a key player during the club’s most successful period. He was known for his flair and technical ability on the ball and for his ability to score spectacular goals. He was part of the Deportivo team that won the La Liga title in 2000 and reached the Champions League semi-finals in the same year.

These players have helped to define the club’s identity and success, and the Deportivo faithful will never forget their contributions. They have made history for themselves, their club, their fans, and their region.