The 2016–17 season was Sporting de Gijón's111th season in existence and the club's 42nd season in the top flight of Spanish football. It covered a period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.
Season overview
Despite earning seven points in the first three games, a streak of five losses dropped Real Sporting to the relegation positions. The club was unable to leave them during the rest of the season and finally was relegated to Segunda División despite winning 1–0 at Ipurua.
Source: Ages as of 30 June 2017. Stats updated as of the end of the 2015–16 season. Only league and playoff games included.
Ordered by squad number.
From the reserve team
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.