Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club is a professional football club based in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, competing in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football.
Achievements:
- UEFA Cup/Europa League: Record seven-time winners, most recently in 2023.
- Oldest Football Club in Spain: Founded on January 25, 1890.
- National Titles:
- La Liga: 1945–46
- Spanish Cup: Five titles (1935, 1939, 1948, 2007, 2010)
- Spanish Super Cup: 2007
- Andalusian Cup: 18 titles
- UEFA Super Cup: 2006
- International Federation of Football History & Statistics: Named World’s Best Club in 2006 and 2007.
Founders and Early History:
- First President: Scottish-born Edward Farquharson Johnston.
- Articles of Association: Registered on October 14, 1905, under President José Luis Gallegos Arnosa.
Rivalries:
- Long-standing rivalry with cross-city club Real Betis.
Youth and Related Teams:
- Sevilla Atlético: Youth team, founded in 1958, playing in Primera División RFEF.
- Women’s Team: Part of the club’s broader sports organization.
- Rowing Team: Competes in the annual Sevilla-Betis boat race, featuring professional rowers who are club supporters.
Home Ground:
- Stadium: Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium.
- Capacity: 43,883 seats.
- Location: Nervión neighborhood, Seville.
- Named After: Former president Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, who served for 17 years.
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Achievement
| Type | Competition | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | La Liga | 1 | |
| Segunda División | 4 | ||
| Copa del Rey | 5 | ||
| Supercopa de España | 1 | 2007 | |
| Continental | UEFA Europa League | 7 | 2005–06, 2006–07, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2019–20, 2022–23 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 2006 | |
| Regional | Campeonato Regional Sur | 17 | 1916–17, 1918–19, 1919–20, 1920–21, 1921–22, 1922–23, 1923–24, 1924–25, 1925–26, 1926–27, 1928–29, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1931–32, 1935–36, 1938–39, 1939–40 |
Notable Player
Ivan Rakitić
First Stint: 2011-2014
- Joined: January 2011 from Schalke 04
- Appearances: 149
- Goals: 32
- Key Achievement: Captained the team to win the UEFA Europa League in 2014
Return: 2020-present
- Transferred From: Barcelona
- Role: Key midfielder, bringing experience and leadership
Style of Play: Known for his playmaking ability, vision, and passing skills
Fan Favorite: Highly regarded for his contributions and leadership on the field
Jesus Navas
- Youth Academy: Joined at age 15
- First Team Debut: 2003
- First Stint: 2003-2013
- Appearances: 393
- Goals: 34
- Key Achievements:
- Two UEFA Cups (2006, 2007)
- Two Copa del Rey titles (2007, 2010)
- One UEFA Super Cup (2006)
- One Supercopa de España (2007)
- Return: 2017-present (after a spell with Manchester City)
- Appearances: Over 200 (continuing to add)
- Key Achievement: UEFA Europa League Winner (2020)
- Position: Originally a winger, later transitioned to right-back
- Style of Play: Known for his speed, dribbling, and crossing ability
- Club Legend: Holds record for most appearances in club history
- Captain: Current team captain, exemplifying leadership and loyalty