Sevilla FC is one of the most emblematic clubs in Spanish and European football, characterised by passion, resilience and an identity deeply rooted in the city of Seville. Founded in 1890, it is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Spain. It ranks sixth in the historical La Liga rankings, after Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Valencia and Athletic Bilbao, but in terms of international titles it is the fourth Spanish club with the most titles, only surpassed by Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Atlético.

Sevilla FC with 1946  Liga title

SEVILLA FC ACHIEVEMENTS

Sevilla FC achieved important successes :  1 Spanish Championship (1945/46) 

•    1 Spanish Championship (1945/46) 
•    5 Spanish Cups (1935, 1939, 1948, 2007 and 2010) 
•    1 Spanish Super Cup (2007) 
•    7 UEFA Europa League (2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2023) 
•    1 European Super Cup (2006) 

This impressive international record makes Sevilla FC the club with the most UEFA Europa League titles in history, specifically it has won 7 and far behind are Liverpool, Juventus, Inter and Atlético de Madrid with 3.

Historical rivalry Sevilla vs Betis

Sevilla FC's most intense rivalry is with Real Betis Balompié, also from Seville. The "Seville Derby" is one of the most passionate clashes in Spanish football, with a history full of intense moments and fierce competition both on and off the field.

It is also carried with humor in families, both in the Nervión neighborhood where Sevilla's field is located, the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, and in the Heliópolis neighborhood where Betis' stadium is located. This rivalry reflects the great passion with which the inhabitants of the city of Seville live football. 

But let's look at the data. The Great Derby has a favorable record for Sevilla FC. 

In the First Division League Sevila and Betis have met on 108 occasions since 1935 of which Sevilla have won on 50 occasions, Betis on 31 and have drawn on 27. 

There have been 19 meetings in the Spanish Cup, of which Sevilla FC has won 9, Betis 5 and there have been 5 draws.

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Foundation of Sevilla FC

Sevilla FC was founded on January 25, 1890 by a group of Sevillians and British residents of the city, being the Scotsman Edward Johnston its first president. Although it was initially thought that the foundation was in 1905, recent research confirmed the date of 1890, which makes it the oldest club in Spain after RC Recreativo de Huelva which was founded a year earlier. 

During the first decades of the twentieth century, the club consolidated itself as a regional power, winning multiple Andalusian Cups and establishing itself in the elite of Spanish football. In 1946, he won his only League title under the management of Ramón Encinas.

History of Sevilla FC football shirts

The white shirt with red details has been a constant in the history of the club, symbolizing purity and passion. During the history of the club, variations were introduced in the design, adapting to the trends of each era. Following the path that other clubs had had, in the 70s and 80s, shirts began to incorporate more modern details and synthetic materials, reflecting the technological evolution in sports technology. In addition, from 1980 they incorporated the logo of the sponsors. But sometimes football Clubs go back, to look at their history replicating shirts from previous years, perhaps reflecting moments of change or golden eras.

An anecdote regarding the first shirts; in the beginning the club was going to wear a white and red vertical striped shirt that Sunderland had sent, since founding members were part of a shipping company based in that city of England, but the shirts did not arrive on time and the club decided to wear white shirts so usual in many of the teams of those beginnings.

We show you two retro shirts from different periods to give you an idea of what we are talking about :

Sevilla FC 1980-81 retro shirt  A polo neck shirt that reflects the classic spirit of the team. Stars such as Juanito, Enrique Montero, Carlos Morete, El Puma, Argentine striker, among others, played with this shirt. The team led by Miguel Muñoz, reputed coach of Real Madrid and who was later coach of the Spanish national team, ended the season in the 8th position.

Sevilla FC 1992-93 vintage shirt  As you can see this shirt with red edgings is more modern than the previous one. It is the Sevilla shirt of Maradona, Davor Suker and Simeone. The team was finally ranked 7th in the League table. How much history this design holds!

Sevilla FC crest

The first emblem of the Club was round with the acronym SFC and was used at the beginning of the 20th century. 

The current crest of Sevilla FC was designed in 1921 by Pablo Rodríguez Blanco, taking the form of a Swiss shield. It includes the patron saints of Seville (San Fernando, San Isidoro and San Leandro), the interlocking "SFC" acronyms and the representative red and white bars of King Ferdinand III the Saint in 1248. It includes the colors of the Club and the city of Seville.

Legendary Sevilla FC players

Sevilla FC, like all clubs has its fetish players, revered legends, emblematic players who left a mark that still endures today, we have chosen some but they are not the only ones, The list as you can imagine is long, but we are going to reduce it to five, and we already know that there would be as many lists of stellar Sevilla players as the club has members :

Guillermo Campanal : He currently holds the title of the club's top scorer with around 217 goals. He arrived at Sevilla in 1929 and did not leave the club until 1946. He therefore played in two golden decades the 30s when the club won two Cups and in the 40s when it conquered a La Liga title in 1946 and the Copa del Rey in 1948.

Juan Arza : The club's second all-time top scorer with 206 goals and winner of the Pichichi Trophy in 1955. He arrived at Sevilla in 1943 and did not leave the club until 1959. With this player captain of the team, the team also won its only ever League title in 1946 and the Cup in 1948..

Enrique Lora : The midfielder was decorated with the number VII legendary squad number. This star player of the 60s and 70s spent eleven seasons at the club, playing 331 games and overcoming beginnings that were not easy. For seven seasons he was the team captain. He was also a famous international of the Spanish national team.

Alhaji Momodo Njie Biri-Biri : Gambian player and the first black player of the club, idol between 1973 and 1978 marked an era as he arrived at the Club after relegation to the Second Division in 1968. He was one of the most charismatic players in the history of the club, who marked an era for his talent and connection with the fans.

Diego Maradona :  It is still surprising to see that many football lovers do not know that Maradona played for Sevilla during the 1992-1993 season. He was convinced by Bilardo, the Argentine coach to join the team. He didn't come to the club in his best time, he was 32 years old and after his sanction for positive in drugs. However, he played 30 matches between League and Cup and scored 7 goals, he also played several friendly matches. It was a dream for Sevilla and it still is that the best player in the world will play for Sevilla FC.

Diego Maradona, Sevilla FC player in the 1992-93 season

Among other outstanding players we do not want to forget Manolo Jimenez, Jose Antonio Reyes, Rafa Paz, Juan Velasco, Pablo Blanco, Antonio Puerta or the foreigners Daniel Bertoni, Hector Scotta, Davor Suker or Anton Polster. As in all teams, all the players, the remembered, the forgotten, the recovered, the stars, the more discreet, all contribute to forging the identity and legacy of Sevilla FC during the twentieth century.

To close this section, we also want to introduce you to two nostalgic football figures who were great personality coaches of Sevilla, Helenio Herrera and Max Merkel who, although they did not win titles, also helped the growth of the Club.

And as a tribute to them, we present you two vintage tracksuit jackets from Sevilla. The jackets worn by both the players and the coaches of the team in the 50s and in the 70s..

Sevilla FC historical football jackets 

Sevilla FC 1970-71 retro jacket  A jacket in the style of the 70s, red with a white band on the side of the shoulders. This season coach Max Merkel took the reins of the team that finished in the championship in seventh position.

Sevilla FC retro football Jacket 1950s This jacket corresponds to the time when the great Helenia Herrera was coach of the Sevillian club between 1953 and 1957.

Helenio Herrera, coach of Sevilla FC in the 50s

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Sevilla FC is not just a football team but an authentic expression of the Sevillian soul and the fervor of its fans. Over the years, the club has lived through moments of glory and difficulty, but it has never lost its combative character or pride. Its career is marked by the effort and quality of great footballers. The team continues to be a protagonist both in the national Spanish league and in European competitions, writing its history with ambition and being a source of inspiration for new generations of Sevillians.