The 2025/26 season finds Sevilla FC in a state of determined reconstruction following several turbulent years that saw the club drift from Europa League dominance to mid-table mediocrity. The Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, one of Spanish football’s most intimidating stadiums, still echoes with memories of seven Europa League triumphs, but the current iteration of Sevilla bears little resemblance to the Unai Emery or Julen Lopetegui eras. García Pimienta, the former Barcelona B coach, has been entrusted with restoring the club’s identity—possession-based football, high pressing, and a connection to the famous Nervión faithful. Financial constraints have forced a shift away from the expensive signings that characterised the Monchi era (now at Aston Villa), with the club increasingly reliant on loan deals, free transfers, and homegrown products from the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios academy. This season’s squad reflects that new reality: experienced veterans, undervalued loanees, and emerging youngsters fighting to restore Sevilla’s reputation as La Liga’s undisputed kings of the Europa League. Below lies an exhaustive examination of Sevilla’s first-team roster for 2025/26, organised by position, with each player’s journey, financial details, and stylistic fingerprints dissected thoroughly.
Goalkeepers
1. Ørjan Nyland
Nationality: Norwegian
Former Clubs: Molde, Ingolstadt, Aston Villa, Norwich City, Bournemouth, RB Leipzig
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2024)
Ørjan Nyland has become Sevilla’s unexpected number one following a series of goalkeeping departures, the Norwegian journeyman finally finding stability in his mid-thirties after years as a backup across Europe. The 35-year-old’s reflexes (73% save percentage in 2024/25, 72% in 2025/26 to date) and command of the penalty area (84% cross-claiming success) have been instrumental in Sevilla’s mid-table consolidation. Nyland’s distribution (86% pass completion) remains functional rather than expansive, but his shot-stopping fundamentals have proven reliable. Having started 30 league matches in 2025/26, keeping 11 clean sheets, he has silenced pre-season sceptics. Nyland’s experience—including 60+ Norway caps and Premier League exposure—provides dressing room wisdom. Nyland’s contract runs through 2027, with Sevilla considering a one-year extension. Nyland’s performance against Real Betis in the Seville derby—making 8 saves, including a spectacular double stop—earned him instant cult hero status.
2. Álvaro Fernández
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Huesca, Osasuna, Brentford, Espanyol (loan)
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2025)
Álvaro Fernández’s summer 2025 arrival from Brentford added Spanish youth pedigree and La Liga experience as Nyland’s backup. The 27-year-old’s shot-stopping (71% save percentage in limited appearances) and distribution (87% pass completion) provide functional cover. Fernández started 10 matches in 2025/26 (cup competitions and Nyland’s rest), keeping 4 clean sheets. Fernández’s contract runs through 2028.
3. Alberto Flores
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Academy graduate
Transfer Fee: N/A (Academy)
Alberto Flores has graduated to emergency third-choice option following development with Sevilla B. The 23-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
Defenders
1. Nemanja Gudelj (Captain)
Nationality: Serbian
Former Clubs: NAC Breda, AZ Alkmaar, Ajax, Tianjin TEDA, Valencia
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2022)
Nemanja Gudelj has become Sevilla’s defensive captain and leader, entering his fourth season at the club and providing Serbian international experience, versatility, and tactical intelligence. The 34-year-old’s reading of the game—intercepting passes (2.3 per 90), cutting angles, covering for advancing full-backs—provides defensive security. His passing (4.8 progressive passes per 90, 89% completion), particularly his line-breaking verticals to midfielders, initiates attacks from deep. Gudelj’s aerial duel success (81%) and tackling (2.5 per 90) provide physical presence. His versatility across centre-back and defensive midfield offers Pimienta tactical options. Gudelj’s leadership, formalised as club captain in 2025 following Jesús Navas’s retirement, manages Sevilla’s dressing room through calm authority and professional standards. Gudelj’s contract runs through 2028, with a coaching role likely thereafter. Gudelj’s performance against Barcelona in 2025—organising the defence, winning 9 duels—demonstrated his value.
2. Loïc Badé
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: Rennes, RC Lens, Nottingham Forest
Transfer Fee: £10 million (2024, following loan)
Loïc Badé has emerged as Gudelj’s long-term partner, providing French physicality, aerial dominance, and recovery pace following his permanent signing from Nottingham Forest. The 25-year-old’s aerial duel success (84%) leads Sevilla’s defence, neutralising target forwards and providing set-piece security. His recovery pace (35.2 km/h) enables Pimienta’s moderately high defensive line. Badé’s tackling (2.7 per 90) and blocks (1.3 per 90) provide defensive security. Badé’s relationship with French-speaking teammates provides comfort; his Nottingham Forest experience provided Premier League exposure. Badé’s contract runs through 2029, with Sevilla rejecting January 2026 approaches. Badé’s performance against Real Madrid in December 2025—keeping Kylian Mbappé quiet, winning 10 duels—demonstrated his elite potential.
3. Marcos Acuña
Nationality: Argentine
Former Clubs: Ferro Carril Oeste, Racing Club, Sporting CP
Transfer Fee: £8 million (2020)
Marcos Acuña, now 34, remains Sevilla’s first-choice left-back, providing Argentine international pedigree (2022 World Cup winner), attacking thrust, and defensive aggression across six seasons at the club. The veteran’s overlapping runs (4.1 per 90) and crossing (39% accuracy) created 7 assists in 2025/26. His defensive positioning (2.0 interceptions per 90) and tackling (2.8 per 90) provide security. Acuña’s relationship with Spanish-speaking teammates provides comfort; his World Cup-winning experience provides invaluable big-game composure. Acuña’s contract runs through 2027, with a move to MLS or Argentina likely thereafter. Acuña’s performance against Atlético Madrid in 2025—assisting the winning goal, making 6 tackles—demonstrated enduring quality.
4. Gonzalo Montiel
Nationality: Argentine
Former Clubs: River Plate, Nottingham Forest (loan)
Transfer Fee: £8 million (2024, following loan)
Gonzalo Montiel has established himself as Sevilla’s first-choice right-back, providing Argentine international pedigree (2022 World Cup final penalty scorer), defensive diligence, and crossing quality. The 28-year-old’s overlapping runs (3.6 per 90) and crossing (38% accuracy) created 5 assists in 2025/26. His defensive positioning (2.1 interceptions per 90) and tackling (2.7 per 90) provide balance. Montiel’s relationship with Argentine teammates (Acuña, Ocampos) provides comfort. Montiel’s contract runs through 2029, with Sevilla rejecting January 2026 approaches.
5. Kike Salas
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Academy graduate
Transfer Fee: N/A (Academy)
Kike Salas has emerged as a reliable centre-back rotation option following his graduation from Sevilla’s academy, providing Spanish physicality and tactical discipline. The 23-year-old’s aerial duel success (79%) and tackling (2.4 per 90) provide functional depth. Salas’s contract runs through 2029.
6. Federico Gattoni
Nationality: Argentine
Former Clubs: San Lorenzo
Transfer Fee: £2.5 million (2023)
Federico Gattoni has provided emergency centre-back depth following his arrival from San Lorenzo, offering Argentine physicality and aerial presence. The 26-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
7. Adrià Pedrosa
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Espanyol
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2024)
Adrià Pedrosa has accepted a rotational role behind Acuña, providing Spanish left-back depth and crossing quality. The 27-year-old’s contract runs through 2027.
8. Jesús Navas
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Sevilla, Manchester City
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2023, second spell)
Jesús Navas, Sevilla’s legendary captain, announced his retirement from professional football at the end of the 2024/25 season, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable career that included two Europa Leagues with Sevilla (2006, 2007), a Premier League title with Manchester City (2014), a World Cup with Spain (2010), and a European Championship (2012). The 40-year-old’s final season provided 15 appearances off the bench, his overlapping runs and crossing still causing problems for tired defenders. Navas has transitioned into a coaching role within Sevilla’s youth setup, remaining connected to the club where he spent the majority of his career.
Midfielders
1. Joan Jordán
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Espanyol B, Valladolid (loan), Eibar
Transfer Fee: £12 million (2019)
Joan Jordán has become Sevilla’s midfield metronome, entering his seventh season at the club and providing Spanish passing security, set-piece delivery, and tactical intelligence. The 31-year-old’s passing (5.2 progressive passes per 90, 90% completion) and composure under pressure enable Sevilla to build play through midfield. His set-piece delivery (4 assists from corners and free kicks in 2025/26) adds value. Jordán’s work rate (11.3 kilometres per match) and tackling (2.4 per 90) provide defensive security. Jordán’s contract runs through 2028, with Sevilla viewing him as long-term midfield anchor. Jordán’s performance against Valencia in 2025—controlling tempo, completing 94% of passes—demonstrated his value.
2. Djibril Sow
Nationality: Swiss
Former Clubs: Borussia Mönchengladbach, Eintracht Frankfurt
Transfer Fee: £10 million (2023)
Djibril Sow has become Sevilla’s midfield engine, providing Swiss international energy, ball-carrying, and tactical discipline following his arrival from Eintracht Frankfurt. The 28-year-old’s ball-carrying (4.3 progressive carries per 90) through central areas bypasses opposition presses. His tackling (3.0 per 90) and interceptions (2.2 per 90) provide midfield security. Sow’s passing (88% completion) and work rate (11.6 kilometres per match) suit Pimienta’s demands. Sow’s contract runs through 2029.
3. Óliver Torres
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Atlético Madrid, Villarreal (loan), Porto
Transfer Fee: £8 million (2022)
Óliver Torres has provided creative midfield depth following his return from Porto, offering Spanish technical quality, dribbling, and passing range. The 31-year-old’s dribbling (3.3 successful take-ons per 90) and close control unlock packed defences. His finishing (4 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (5 assists) provide functional depth. Torres’s contract runs through 2027.
4. Lucien Agoumé
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: Inter Milan, Brest (loan), Troyes (loan)
Transfer Fee: £4 million (2025)
Lucien Agoumé’s summer 2025 arrival from Inter Milan added French physicality, tackling, and defensive midfield depth to Sevilla’s squad. The 23-year-old’s tackling (2.9 per 90) and aerial duel success (76%) provide functional cover. Agoumé’s contract runs through 2029.
5. Boubacar Soumaré
Nationality: French
Former Clubs: Lille, Leicester City
Transfer Fee: Loan from Leicester City (2025)
Boubacar Soumaré’s season-long loan from Leicester City added French physicality, ball-carrying, and Premier League experience to Sevilla’s midfield options. The 26-year-old’s tackling (2.8 per 90) and ball-carrying (3.6 progressive carries) provide midfield security. Soumaré’s loan expires at the end of the 2025/26 season.
6. Juanlu Sánchez
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Academy graduate
Transfer Fee: N/A (Academy)
Juanlu Sánchez has emerged as a promising midfield option following his graduation from Sevilla’s academy, providing Spanish work rate, passing, and versatility. The 22-year-old’s contract runs through 2030.
7. Manu Bueno
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Academy graduate
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Manu Bueno has provided emergency midfield depth following development with Sevilla B. The 23-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
Forwards
1. Lucas Ocampos
Nationality: Argentine
Former Clubs: Monaco, Marseille, Ajax (loan)
Transfer Fee: £15 million (2019)
Lucas Ocampos has become Sevilla’s attacking talisman and fan favourite, entering his seventh season at the club and providing Argentine flair, physicality, and goal threat from the left flank. The 31-year-old’s dribbling (3.7 successful take-ons per 90) and finishing (12 goals in 2025/26) provide consistent scoring threat. His work rate defensively—tracking full-backs (2.0 tackles per 90), pressing—sets Sevilla’s tone from the front. Ocampos’s relationship with Argentine teammates (Acuña, Montiel) provides comfort. Ocampos’s contract runs through 2028, with Sevilla rejecting January 2026 approaches. Ocampos’s performance against Real Betis in the Seville derby—scoring a brace, making 6 tackles—demonstrated his enduring quality.
2. Isaac Romero
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Academy graduate
Transfer Fee: N/A (Academy)
Isaac Romero has emerged as Sevilla’s homegrown striking hope, graduating from the academy to become a first-team regular and leading scorer in 2025/26. The 25-year-old’s finishing (14 goals in 2025/26) and movement off the shoulder (2.9 shots per 90) provide consistent scoring threat. His hold-up play (70% success receiving back to goal) and work rate pressing centre-backs (10.9 pressures per 90) suit Pimienta’s demands. Romero’s relationship with the club—academy since childhood—provides emotional connection supporters adore. Romero’s contract, extended in 2025 through 2031 with a €40 million release clause, protects Sevilla’s asset. Romero’s performance against Barcelona in 2025—scoring a stunning brace—announced his arrival.
3. Dodi Lukébakio
Nationality: Belgian
Former Clubs: Anderlecht, Watford, VfL Wolfsburg, Hertha Berlin
Transfer Fee: £8 million (2023)
Dodi Lukébakio has established himself as Sevilla’s first-choice right winger, providing Belgian pace, dribbling, and improving end product. The 28-year-old’s dribbling (3.8 successful take-ons per 90) and finishing (9 goals in 2025/26) provide consistent threat. His creativity (6 assists) and versatility across right wing and centre-forward offer Pimienta tactical options. Lukébakio’s contract runs through 2029.
4. Chidera Ejuke
Nationality: Nigerian
Former Clubs: Heerenveen, CSKA Moscow, Hertha Berlin
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2024)
Chidera Ejuke has provided wide depth following his free transfer from Hertha Berlin, offering Nigerian pace, dribbling, and creativity from the left flank. The 27-year-old’s dribbling (3.5 successful take-ons per 90) and finishing (5 goals in 2025/26) provide functional depth. Ejuke’s contract runs through 2028.
5. Kelechi Iheanacho
Nationality: Nigerian
Former Clubs: Manchester City, Leicester City
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2025)
Kelechi Iheanacho’s summer 2025 arrival from Leicester City added Nigerian finishing, Premier League experience, and penalty-box presence to Sevilla’s striking depth. The 29-year-old’s finishing (7 goals in 2025/26, primarily as substitute) and creativity (4 assists) provide functional depth. Iheanacho’s contract runs through 2029.
6. Peque
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Academy graduate
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Peque has emerged as a promising wide option following his graduation from Sevilla’s academy, providing Spanish dribbling and creativity from the flanks. The 23-year-old’s finishing (3 goals in 2025/26 in limited minutes) suggests potential. Peque’s contract runs through 2029.
7. Rafa Mir
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Wolverhampton Wanderers, Huesca (loan), Valencia (loan)
Transfer Fee: £12 million (2022)
Rafa Mir’s Sevilla career has seen limited opportunities, with the striker spending 2024/25 on loan at Valencia (4 goals). The 28-year-old remains an emergency option. Mir’s contract runs through 2028.
Conclusion
Sevilla’s 2025/26 squad represents the club’s most pragmatic and financially disciplined group assembled since the Monchi era ended, a testament to García Pimienta’s coaching, the academy’s continued production (Romero, Salas, Juanlu), and the willingness of veterans (Gudelj, Acuña, Ocampos) to lead a rebuilding project. The defence, anchored by Nemanja Gudelj’s Serbian intelligence and Loïc Badé’s French physicality, provides platform for Pimienta’s possession-based system. The midfield, dominated by Djibril Sow’s energy and Joan Jordán’s passing, controls matches through pressing and technical quality. The attack, headlined by Lucas Ocampos’s Argentine flair and Isaac Romero’s homegrown finishing, carries sufficient goal threat to challenge for European places. Crucially, Sevilla has balanced immediate competitiveness with financial reality; Badé, Sow, and Romero represent significant resale value while contributing immediately. The looming challenge involves restoring the club’s Europa League-winning pedigree—a competition Sevilla won seven times between 2006 and 2023—while competing with financially superior clubs. Yet the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán’s legendary atmosphere, amplified by supporters who remember the glory days of Kanouté, Fabiano, Rakitić, and Navas, provides emotional fuel. Sevilla no longer dominates Europe as they once did, but they are rebuilding. This squad appears equipped to deliver another European qualification campaign, continuing the club’s remarkable ability to reinvent itself. ¡Viva el Sevilla!
