Club Deportivo Leganés, S.A.D., commonly known as Leganés, is a professional football club based in Leganés, Community of Madrid, Spain. Established 23 June 1928.
CD Leganes 2024–25 squad list
| # | Player | Position | Age | Height | Appearances | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Borna Barišić | Defender | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 0 | Luís Duk | Forward | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 1 | Juan Soriano | Goalkeeper | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 2 | Adrià Altimira | Defender, Midfielder | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 3 | Jorge Sáenz | Defender | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 5 | Renato Tapia | Defender, Midfielder | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 6 | Sergio González | Defender | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 8 | Seydouba Cissé | Midfielder | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 9 | Miguel de la Fuente | Forward | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 10 | Dani Raba | Winger | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 11 | Juan Cruz | Defender | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 12 | Valentin Rosier | Defender | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 13 | Marko Dmitrović | Goalkeeper | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 14 | Darko Brašanac | Midfielder | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 15 | Enric Franquesa | Defender | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 17 | Yvan Neyou | Midfielder | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 19 | Diego García | Forward | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 21 | Roberto López | Midfielder | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 22 | Matija Nastasić | Defender | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 23 | Munir el Haddadi | Forward, Winger | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 24 | Julián Chicco | Midfielder | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 27 | Óscar Rodríguez | Midfielder | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 36 | Alvin Abajas | Goalkeeper | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
- Leagues
- La Liga
- Seasons
- 2024-25
- Home
- Estadio Municipal de Butarque
Club Deportivo Leganés, S.A.D., commonly known as Leganés, is a professional football club based in Leganés, Community of Madrid, Spain. Established in 1928, the club has steadily grown in stature and is recognized for its hard-working mentality and competitive spirit. Leganés currently competes in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football, where it continues to challenge established teams.
Major Achievements
- Promotion to La Liga – 2016 (First-ever top-flight appearance)
- Best La Liga Finish – 13th place (2018-19)
- Copa del Rey Semi-finalists – 2017-18
- Segunda División Runners-up – 2015-16
Despite not having major domestic or European trophies, Leganés has made a name for itself as a resilient and well-organized club, capable of competing against Spain’s elite teams.
Home Stadium: Estadio Municipal de Butarque
Leganés plays its home matches at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque, which has a capacity of 12,454 spectators. The stadium, named after the patron saint of Leganés, has been the club’s home since 1998 and provides a close-knit, passionate atmosphere for fans.
Club Identity & Playing Style
Leganés is known for:
- A disciplined, defensive approach
- Hard-working and physical play
- Counter-attacking football
Nicknamed “Los Pepineros” (The Cucumber Growers), a reference to Leganés’ agricultural history, the club embraces an underdog mentality, often upsetting bigger teams with well-organized and determined performances.
Iconic Eras
- Historic Promotion (2016): Leganés secured a spot in La Liga for the first time in club history.
- Copa del Rey Semi-finals (2017-18): The club shocked Real Madrid in the quarter-finals before falling to Sevilla.
- Recent Battles: After relegation in 2020, Leganés has been striving to return to Spain’s top division.
Rivalries
- Getafe CF: The South Madrid Derby is the club’s most significant rivalry, fueled by geographic proximity and competitive clashes.
- Rayo Vallecano: A strong Madrid-based rivalry in both La Liga and Segunda División.
Notable Players
- Martín Mantovani: A club legend who captained Leganés during its rise to La Liga.
- Javier Eraso: A key midfielder instrumental in Leganés’ La Liga success.
- Nabil El Zhar: Helped the club maintain its top-flight status with crucial goals.
- Youssef En-Nesyri: The Moroccan forward made a major impact before moving to Sevilla.
The Future of CD Leganés
CD Leganés continues to build a strong foundation for long-term success, with ambitions to return to La Liga and solidify its position in Spain’s top tier. With passionate supporters, a commitment to hard work, and a growing footballing identity, Leganés remains a club on the rise, eager to challenge the best teams in Spanish football.
