2016–17 Cardiff City F.C. season

The 2016–17 season was Cardiff City's 118th season in their existence and the 89th in the Football League. Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the FA Cup and League Cup. It was Paul Trollope's first season in charge since replacing Russell Slade as head coach. Trollope was sacked on 5 October, whilst Cardiff were in the relegation zone, their lowest position in 11 years, and was replaced with Neil Warnock. The season covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

First-Team squad
Appearances and goals for the club are up to date as of 7 May 2017

Statistics

 * colspan=14|First team players out on loan:
 * colspan=14|First team players out on loan:


 * colspan=14|First team player(s) that left the club:
 * colspan=14|First team player(s) that left the club:


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In

 * Expenditure – Undisclosed (£3,700,000+)

Out

 * Income – Undisclosed (£5,000,000+)