The most successful team in the history of the UEFA Europa League, Sevilla FC, has crossed paths with several Brazilian legends throughout its rich history, which has been full of national and international successes.
Therefore, today at Sambafoot, we wanted to remember the illustrious journey of several Brazilian stars through the legendary Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, highlighting figures such as Dani Alves, Fernando, or Júlio Baptista, all international football legends who left their mark on the Andalusian club.
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Luís Fabiano
- Periods: 2005-2011
- Statistical summary: 228 matches played – 103 goals – 16 assists – 6 titles
The lethal Luís Fabiano could not be missing from this ranking, as after arriving at Sevilla in 2005 from Porto, the striker born in Campinas had an ideal adaptation to Spanish football, scoring no less than 103 goals in 228 matches with the Andalusian team.
These goal-scoring figures make him the third top scorer in the club’s history and the second top foreign scorer in its history, behind only the legendary Kanouté (135) and the Spaniard Guillermo Campanal (104).
In addition, Luís Fabiano managed to win six titles with Sevilla, highlighting the two consecutive Europa Leagues in 2005/06 and 2006/07, two Copa del Rey titles, one Spanish Super Cup, and one UEFA Super Cup. A true legend.
Renato Dirnei Florêncio
- Periods: 2004-2011
- Statistical summary: 282 matches played – 39 goals – 15 assists – 6 titles
A fantastic Brazilian footballer who also knew how to write his name in Sevilla’s history is midfielder Renato, who arrived at the Andalusian club in 2004 from Santos and stayed until 2011, increasing his legend in the Spanish club match by match.
In addition to playing a key role in Sevilla’s continental successes, Renato also entered the TOP-10 of players with the most matches in the club’s history, playing a total of 282 games. He won, among other things, two Europa Leagues and a UEFA Super Cup.
Daniel Alves da Silva (Dani Alves)
- Period: 2003-2008
- Statistical summary: 246 matches played – 13 goals – 30 assists – 5 titles
Controversies aside, the masterful career of Dani Alves in European football is, at the very least, unforgettable and even unattainable for many. The full-back began his adventure in the European elite with Sevilla, a club he joined in January 2003, from EC Bahía.
He played a total of 246 matches between 2003 and 2008, playing a key role in the back-to-back Europa League championships (2005/06 and 2006/07), in addition to adding a UEFA Super Cup, a Copa del Rey, and a Spanish Super Cup to the Andalusian club’s trophy cabinet.
Fernando Francisco Reges
- Periods: 2019-2024
- Statistical summary: 167 matches played – 7 goals – 10 assists – 2 titles
The legendary Fernando Reges arrived at Sevilla with the intention of competing and earning a place, and he ended up leaving the club as an idol and reference for a Sevilla generation that knew how to dominate again in their favorite competition: the UEFA Europa League.
The Brazilian midfielder was an important part of the team that managed to win the Europa League on two occasions, once in the 2019/20 season and in 2022/23. Despite being there for only four years, Fernando played a total of 167 matches with the team, scoring seven goals and providing 10 assists.
Júlio César Pereira Baptista (Júlio Baptista)
- Periods: 2003-2005
- Statistical summary: 84 matches played – 50 goals – 0 assists – 0 titles
One of the best scorers to ever step onto the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán is Júlio César Pereira Baptista, the mythical striker who arrived from São Paulo in 2003 and who, from the moment he donned the Sevilla jersey, began scoring non-stop and was nicknamed “La Bestia” (The Beast).
In just two seasons at Sevilla, Baptista scored an impressive 50 goals in 84 matches, a performance that caught the attention of Real Madrid, which paid 20 million euros for his services in 2005.
Unfortunately, in his brief time at the Andalusian club, Baptista could not win any titles, and his decision to go to Real Madrid did not turn out as expected.
Honorable Mentions
- Adriano
- Diego Carlos
- Mariano
- Bebeto
- Pintinho
