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Top 10 Sevilla Players of All Time

These are Los Rojiblancos' biggest legends!

by Konstantin Simidchiyski
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With the fantastic 8 European trophies won since 2006, Sevilla is Andalusian football’s beating heart. This special club never stops surprising us with its achievements. Just a few days ago, Los Rojiblancos won Europa League for the 7th time in their history, which makes them the best club since the competition’s genesis.

In the same season they had to fight against relegation, Sevilla reached the Europa League final and won it dramatically against Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma. José Luis Mendilibar’s boys needed a penalty shootout to do it, but they showed some iron nerves and did the job brilliantly. 

Typically for this part of Spain, passion is a substantial part of Sevilla’s DNA. It starts with their unique fans and ends with how they play – with all their heart and always fighting until the end. They might not have the same level of success as Real Madrid or Barcelona, but Sevilla already has a special place in Spanish and European football.

So, who are Sevilla’s Top 10 players of all time? Let’s see who are the legends that the Andalusian fans will never forget. 

Dani Alves

Before making history as Barcelona’s most extraordinary right-back of all time, Brazilian star Dani Alves was making waves in La Liga with Sevilla’s shirt. He moved to Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in 2002, quickly becoming one of the most exciting players in the league. With a unique flair for attack, Alves made assists and scored goals for fun. In 2008 Barcelona paid 32.5 million euro to acquire him, making him part of Pep Guardiola’s Dream Team. During his career, Alves has won 43 trophies, making him the most decorated player of all! Was he part of the Sevilla best squad ever? Some might say he was.

Jesús Navas

Starting his glamorous career as a right winger and transforming into a right-back at the end, Jesús Navas is one of the most loved players in Sevilla’s history. It’s the only club he has ever played for alongside Manchester City. Navas was an unstoppable winger with an extreme pace during his peak years. He was terrorizing defenses and provided tons of assists for his teammates. Navas was part of Spain’s legendary team, which won the World Cup in 2010 and the European Cup in 2012. In 2011 he received the Medal of Andalusia for his achievements in football. He’s now one of the most significant Sevilla FC legends.

Juan Arza

Juan Arza

One of the best Sevilla players of all time, Juan Arza, was the club’s most efficient striker between 1943 and 1959. During this time, Arza played 349 matches in La Liga and scored 182 goals. He was part of the team that won Sevilla’s only league trophy to date – in 1946. Two years later, he triumphed in the Copa del Rey as well. The fans called him El Niño de Oro – The Golden Boy. You can imagine how good he was.

Marcelino Campanal

Marcelino Campanal

Arguably one of the greatest Sevilla players, Marcelino Campanal led the team’s defense by example between 1950 and 1966. Today the club’s fans recognize him as the best defender Los Rojiblancos ever had. In 2011 Campanal was accepted into Sevilla’s Hall of Fame and played 11 times for Spain’s national team. During his 16 seasons with the club, Marcelino Campanal made 350 appearances and even switched to athletics after retirement. 

Jose Antonio Reyes

An incredibly talented winger with enormous potential, Jose Antonio Reyes is one of the former players who will always have a special place in the fans’ hearts. Sadly he died at just 35 years of age in 2019 when he was killed in a car crash. With Sevilla’s shirt, Reyes won Europa League thrice between 2014 and 2016. During his career, Jose Antonio Reyes also played for massive clubs such as Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid. He had quick feet and was extremely dangerous during his peak years. We will always remember him as one of the best ex Sevilla players.

Diego Armando Maradona

With Diego Maradona, we’re not talking about one of Sevilla’s greatest players in history, but one of football’s most legendary sons. The Argentine phenomenon played just one season for Sevilla after leaving Napoli, but indeed it was something the club’s fans would never forget while they are alive. For the Andalusians, Maradona played 26 games in La Liga and scored five goals before returning to Argentina. Sevilla’s supporters can be proud of the fact that one of the best players in the history of football played for their club. 

Juan Araujo

Juan Araujo

As mentioned, Sevilla won their only La Liga title in 1946. It was Juan “Pato” Araujo who will always be remembered as the hero in that case. The legendary striker scored the decisive goal, which allowed Sevilla to win the league for the first time in their history. It happened against Barcelona at their own stadium Les Corts. But this goal is not everything Juan Araujo had to offer. With Sevilla’s shirt, he made 206 appearances and scored 139 goals – such a good ratio. 

Manolo Jimenez

Manolo Jimenez

Playing as a left-back, Manolo Jimenez spent 13 seasons with the club between 1984 and 1997. With 350 matches on his name, Manolo is one of the most capped players in the club’s history. He was a loyal player who always gave his best for the team, even becoming a captain. Jimenez represented Spain during the 1990 World Cup and managed Sevilla between 2007 and 2010. Sadly, he didn’t win any trophies with Los Rojiblancos. Still, he remains a legend.

José María Busto

Jose Maria Busto

It was about time to introduce a goalkeeper to our list as well. We chose José María Busto, who spent his entire career with Sevilla’s shirt. He’s an iconic player for the club as he was part of the team which won the Spanish league in 1946. Busto served the club for 16 years, and now his name is written with golden letters in Los Rojiblancos’ history. He’s undoubtedly one of the best goalkeepers this club ever had. And one of the best players that played for Sevilla.

Ivan Rakitić

Having enjoyed two different spells at Sevilla, Croatian midfield maestro Ivan Rakitić is one of the most impressive players we have seen with the club’s shirt. His first spell on the team ended with a move to Barcelona in 2014, but in 2020 he returned home. Rakitić will be remembered as a creative midfielder who knows how to use his vision and passing ability. He’s currently one of the team’s captains and a true leader in the dressing room.

Bonus: Frédéric Kanouté

When the Malian international Frédéric Kanouté left Tottenham Hotspur and moved to Sevilla in 2005, he probably didn’t expect to become such a legend of the Spanish club. But he did. Kanoute’s spell at Spurs was not impressive at all, but he started playing his best game in Spain. Kanouté scored 137 goals in 290 matches for the club, quickly becoming a fan favorite. The striker also won six trophies with Los Rojiblancos, making him a decorated player as well. 

So, these are some of the best Sevilla players ever. Surely we missed some – it’s inevitable when you create a list like this. It’s a big club, and many brilliant footballers defended its colors. Tell us in the comment section who else we can include!

FAQ:

Which Sevilla player died because of a heart attack?

Former Sevilla wing-back Antonio Puerta died of a heart attack on 28 August 2007. He collapsed on the pitch during a La Liga game against Getafe. He was just 22 years old.

Who’s the most-capped Sevilla player in history?

Jesús Navas is Sevilla’s most-capped player of all time. He has played more than  600 games for the club.

Who’s the top scorer in Sevilla FC history?

Guillermo Campanal is Sevilla’s top scorer of all time. Between 1929 and 1946, he scored 226 goals for the club.

When was the last time Sevilla won La Liga?

Sevilla has won La Liga once in the club’s history – during the 1945/46 season.

What’s the Sevilla playing style?

Being Andalusians, Sevilla is always trying to play exciting attacking football. They show a lot of heart in their matches, which is why even neutral fans love them.

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