Last update 25 February, 2025 by Alberto Llopis
The Real Sporting de Gijón, It is one of the clubs with the greatest tradition of Spanish football. Over the years, by The Molinón Players have passed who have left their mark, Footballers who made the fans vibrate with their delivery and talent and others that passed more sorrow than glory.
But if there is something that defines sporting, It is his quarry, the Mareo Soccer School, authentic cradle of stars that have shone inside and outside Gijón. Your quarry, It has been a seedbed of talent that has given the world legendary players.
Throughout its more than 115 years of history, The Asturian team has seen exceptional soccer players parade through the Molinón. In this article, We explore the best players in the history of Sporting de Gijón. Players who contributed to raising the name of the club to the top.
The best players in the history of Sporting de Gijón
Enrique Castro “Quini”: The Wizard, Maximum sportinguista idol
Talking about Sporting is talking about Quini, The most iconic striker who has dressed the rojiblanca elastic. Born in Oviedo 23 September 1949, Quini arrived at Sporting in 1968 and became synonymous with goal.
Con 165 many, It is the top historical scorer of the club in the First Division. Your record includes five pichichi trophies (Three with Sporting: 1973-74, 1975-76 y 1979-80), A record that places it among the best gunners in LaLiga's history, only surpassed by Telmo Zarra and Lionel Messi.
Quini led the team to the league runner -up in the season 1978-79, The best historical classification of the club. After a successful stage at FC Barcelona (1980-1984), He returned to Gijón to close his career between 1984 y 1987, demonstrating his eternal commitment to Sporting. His charism and connection with the stands made him “The Wizard”, an immortal legend whose death in 2018 He left an indelible vacuum in Asturian football.
Juan Carlos Ablanedo: El salt, Guardian of El Molinón
In goal, Juan Carlos Ablanedo, known as “El salt”, It is a name that resonates strongly. Born on 2 September 1963 In Mieres, Ablanedo defended the sportinguist arch between 1982 y 1999, competing 479 Official matches with Sporting de Gijón, 399 of them in the First Division.
His feline agility and extraordinary reflexes led him to conquer three Zamora trophies (1984-85, 1985-86 y 1989-90), A milestone for a goalkeeper of a half -table club. Dizziness product, Ablanedo was a symbol of perseverance and security, Key in large sporting campaigns during the years 80. His record of matches in the elite makes him one of the longest and most respected players in rojiblanca history.
Enzo Ferrero: The Argentine magician
Argentino Enzo Ferrero brought a touch of international class to Sporting between 1975 y 1985. Born on 3 of January of 1953 In bell, This left end disputed 241 parties in the First Division and scored 54 goals, leaving an indelible brand with its dribbles and electric overflows by the band.
Ferrero was fundamental in the golden era of the club, including the league runner -up 1978-79 And the Copa del Rey finals of 1981 y 1982. Considered by many the best foreigner in the history of Sporting, His playing style made him an eternal idol of El Molinón, where their shoulders are still remembered after memorable games.
Joaquin Alonso: Sporting's heart
Born on 9 June 1956 In Oviedo, rival city, It is another historical pillar of Sporting. This midfielder played uninterruptedly between 1976 y 1992, accumulating 479 first division matches and more than 600 Official meetings with the club. International with Spain in the World Cup 1982, Joaquín was the engine of the team in his best decade, highlighting for your vision, Sacrifice and leadership. Your contribution to the runner -up of 1978-79 And his role as Captain makes him an emblem of the Sportinguista claw.
David Villa: The Guaje, dizzy
David Villa Sánchez, (Under, 1981), It is the maximum modern exponent of the rojiblanca quarry. Debuted with the first team in 2001 y, between that year and 2003, frame 40 goals in 80 Second Division matches.
Although Sporting did not rise in the season 2002-03, His talent took him to Real Zaragoza in the summer of 2003, where he definitely exploded and ended up playing in teams such as Valencia, FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid. Villa became the top historical scorer of the Spanish team (59 goals) and world champion in 2010, always carrying the pride of their roots in dizziness. His passage through Gijón, although brief, It is a pride for the fans.
Luis Enrique: Versatility and character
Born in 1970 In Gijón, It is another illustrious dizziness product. Between 1989 y 1991, He stood out as a versatile player capable of shining in the center of the field or in attack. After only two seasons, His quality took him to Real Madrid and then FC Barcelona, where it was consolidated as a legend. With Sporting, He left flashes of his winning character and talent, being key in his first debut before conquering Europe and the world as a player and coach.
Antonio Maceda: The wall
Antonio Maceda, Sagunto original, Valencia, It was an imposing central between 1974 y 1985. His defensive solidity was essential in the runner -up of 1978-79 And on the great European nights of Sporting. International with Spain, He scored a historic goal in the Eurocup of 1984. Maceda played more than 200 games with the club before making the leap to Real Madrid, Leaving a legacy of leadership and hierarchy in defense.
Cundi: The tireless side
Secondine Suárez, known as Cundi, It is one of the legends of the history of Sporting de Gijón. This left side played between 1975 y 1989, surpassing 300 Parties with Sporting. His physical deployment and reliability made it essential in the decade of the 80, contributing to successes such as the Copa del Rey finals and the participations in the UEFA Cup. Cundi is a symbol of the delivery that defines the Sportinguista character.
His son Rubén Suárez was also a footballer and trained in dizziness although he was in Valencia with the Levante shirt where he triumphed in football. In fact, is one of the best players in the history of the Levant.
