Deportivo return to the big time: unbeaten and with several standout names to kick off the season

Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña

Deportivo got the season under way with two 1-1 draws against Elche and Málaga, but since then they have taken a step forward. First came a win over the Valencia at Riazor, and then a triumph of huge prestige against the Villarreal 2-3 at La Cerámica.

Aubameyang, Deportivo's great leader

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If there is one name that stands out above the rest, it is that of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabonese forward is starring in an outstanding start and has scored in the first four La Liga matchdays.

Against Villarreal, he was decisive again: he was directly involved in all three of Deportivo's goals, providing two assists and scoring the winning goal in the final minutes. Four matchdays, four goals, and a huge impact on the blue-and-white attack.

At 37 years old, Aubameyang is showing that he still has plenty of football in him and has quickly become the team's main attacking reference.

Leo Román answers from between the posts

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Another of the key players in this start is Leo Román. The goalkeeper has already made some big saves on the opening day against Elche and has again proved decisive at different moments during this campaign.

Deportivo are finding in the former Mallorca goalkeeper a keeper with reflexes, personality, and the ability to keep the team steady when the opposition turns the pressure up.

Luismi Cruz and Zakaria also knock on the door

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Not everything has been about Aubameyang. Against Villarreal, two other interesting names came to the fore. Luismi Cruz scored his first goal in La Liga to make it 1-1, while Zakaria Eddahchouri signed the second draw for the Galician side.

Both goals also came after assists from Aubameyang, underlining that Deportivo are starting to find different ways to cause damage in attack.

Giménez and Marc Casadó raise the squad's level even further

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The transfer market has also made it clear that Deportivo do not want to settle for fighting only to survive. The arrival of players such as José María Giménez and Marc Casadó significantly raises the squad's competitive level.

Giménez already got his first minutes as a starter at La Cerámica and left good impressions in central defense. His experience at Atlético de Madrid and in European competitions could prove crucial during the season.

Casadó, for his part, adds youth, quality, and options for a midfield where players like Mario Soriano and Riki are also appearing.

A Deportivo that is starting to inspire belief

It is only four matchdays, and there is still a huge amount of the season left, but the early signs are very positive. Deportivo have shown they can compete, the personality to respond when they find themselves behind, and above all, a squad with names capable of making a difference.

Aubameyang, Leo Román, Giménez, Marc Casadó, Luismi Cruz, Zakaria or Mario Soriano are some of the players to keep an eye on in a team that has returned to La Liga with far more force than many could have imagined.

For fantasy managers, Deportivo are also starting to become a team worth paying close attention to. Aubameyang is already a reality, while several team-mates could turn into very interesting opportunities if the Galician side keeps this level up over the coming matchdays.