southern Express, as a visual depiction of overpassing its opponents. It is also popularly called "Red" because of its kit shirt. The club was well known in its infancy, as "Red Flannel" because of the fabric and the color of their clothing. It is less commonly recognized as the "lion" because this is also the symbol of the city and is present in the emblem of the institution. Honors National Serie A: 2004 Serie B: 1972 E2, 1995 Records In Serie A: Seasons: 34 All-time position: 6 Best finish: 1st (2004) Worst finish: 8th (2006) Biggest win: 6–0 vs. Green Cross Biggest defeat: 6–2 vs. Macará Top scorer: Ángel Luis Liciardi (132 goals) Players Current squad Out on loan Top goalscorers Deportivo Cuenca has had two players become the top scorer of the Serie A, with one player repeating the feat. The club's all-time top goalscorer is Ángel Luis Liciardi with 132 goals. Ángel Luis Liciardi (1974; 19 goals) Ángel Luis Liciardi (1975; 36 goals) Ángel Luis Liciardi (1976; 35 goals) Juan Carlos Ferreyra (2007; 17 goals) Managers Notable managers Argentine Julio Asad is the only manager to win a title with Deportivo Cuenca, who led them to the Serie A title in 2004. References External links Deportivo Cuenca's profile Football clubs in Ecuador Association football clubs established in 1971 Cuenca, Ecuador 1971 establishments in Ecuador