David Mella


David Mella Boullón is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Deportivo de La Coruña.

Club career

Mella was born in Teo, A Coruña, Galicia, and joined Deportivo de La Coruña's youth setup from San Tirso SD. On 1 June 2021, while still a youth, he renewed his contract with the club until 2024.
Mella made his senior debut with the reserves on 12 September 2021, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 0–0 Tercera División RFEF home draw against Racing Club Villalbés. He scored his first senior goal the following 24 April, netting the B's third in a 3–0 home win over Rápido de Bouzas.
Mella made his first team debut with Dépor on 20 May 2023, replacing fellow youth graduate Yeremay Hernández in a 4–0 Primera Federación home routing of Algeciras CF. On 19 July, he renewed his link until 2026, and scored his first goal with the main squad on 3 September, in a 3–0 win at CD Lugo.
On 1 February 2024, Mella was definitely promoted to the first team of Deportivo, being assigned the number 3 jersey. He finished the season with nine goals overall in 33 appearances, as the club achieved promotion to Segunda División as champions.
Mella made his professional debut on 17 August 2024, starting in a 1–0 home loss to Real Oviedo.

International career

Mella represented Spain at under-15, under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels, playing in the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and the 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship and winning the latter tournament.

Personal life

Mella's father Gonzalo was also a footballer. A forward, he too was developed at Deportivo.

Honours

Deportivo La Coruña
Spain U19