Sevilla FC

Foundation to Civil War

The practice of football was introduced in Seville at the end of the 19th century by the large British expatriate population in the city, composed by owners or managers of manufacturing companies based in the capital of Andalusia. Sevilla Fútbol Club was founded on Burns Night 25 January 1890 as Sevilla Foot-ball Club (in English). Sevilla FC was duly formed on 25 January 1890 while a group of young British, mainly Scots, along with other young men of Spanish origin, celebrated Burns Night in Seville. The club's founding document, published on the Dundee Courier's edition of 17 March 1890 describes in full detail the formation of the club and how those young founding members decided first to play under Association Rules, secondly to bear the word "football" within its name and thirdly, to elect their "office-bearers". The following paragraph is an extract of that article:

Some six weeks ago a few enthusiastic young residents of British origin met in one of the cafés for the purpose of considering a proposal that we should start an Athletic Association, the want of exercise being greatly felt by the majority of us, who are chiefly engaged in mercantile pursuits. After a deal of talk and limited consumption of small beer, the "Club de Football de Sevilla" was duly formed and office-bearers elected. It was decided we should play Association rules (...) We were about half and half Spanish and BritishThe club's first president was the Scot Mr.…

Throughout its history, Sevilla has won trophies at the regional, national and European level – including a record seven UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League – and is the most successful club in Andalusia. In 2010 Sevilla was given permanent possession of the Copa del Rey after their victory in the competition to celebrate Spain winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

s shared record

Friendly tournament

Antonio Puerta Trophy Winners (11): 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 Ramón de Carranza Trophy Winners (7): 1955, 1956, 1957, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013 Costa del Sol Trophy Winners (2): 1964, 2004 Achille & Cesare Bortolotti Trophy Winners (1): 2010 Ciudad de la Línea Trophy Winners (3): 2001, 2002, 2003 Teresa Herrera Trophy Winners (4): 1946, 1954, 1960, 2011 Colombino Trophy Winners (4): 1975, 1985, 1996, 2005 City of Seville Trophy Winners (7): 1972, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1984, 1994 Russian Railways Cup Winners (1): 2008 Trofeo de la Sal Winners (1): 2010 Antonio Camacho Memorial Winners (1): 2012 Costa Brava Trophy Winners (1): 2012 Supercopa Euroamericana Winners (1): 2016

Other awards, records, and recognitions

Medal of Andalusia (2005), issued by the Junta de Andalucía. Best club team of the world in 2006 and 2007 according to the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). In 2006, Best team as voted by the Federation of Sports Journalists of Andalucía. Prize for the best team of 2006 according to the…