A look at what Sevilla’s lineup could’ve been today if they’d kept all their best players in recent times, with many of their stars going on to become big names at the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City…
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GK: Diego Lopez
A fine goalkeeper who impressed at Sevilla before joining Real Madrid, Diego Lopez is now in Serie A with AC Milan.
DR: Dani Alves
One of the finest right-backs of the last decade or so, Dani Alves has become something of a club legend at Barcelona since leaving Sevilla in 2008, winning a whole host of honours at the Nou Camp.
DL: Alberto Moreno
A terrific prospect at Liverpool, Alberto Moreno left Sevilla last summer to become another big name departure from the club.
DC: Sergio Ramos
Having left Sevilla at a young age, Sergio Ramos has since become one of the finest defenders of his generation, winning all there is to win in the game with Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.
DC: Federico Fazio
Currently into a promising first season with Tottenham Hotspur, Federico Fazio emerged as a top class centre-back before leaving Sevilla last summer.
DM: Geoffrey Kondogbia
Signed by big-spending AS Monaco last season, Geoffrey Kondogbia is a highly promising French talent who first made a name for himself in La Liga with Sevilla.
MC: Seydou Keita
A long-serving midfielder at Barcelona who is now with AS Roma, Seydou Keita started off his career in Spanish football with some fine form for Sevilla.
MC: Ivan Rakitic
Signed by Barcelona last summer, Ivan Rakitic has shown himself to be a quality playmaker and put in some hugely impressive displays whilst with Sevilla.
MR: Jesus Navas
Brought to Manchester City last summer, Jesus Navas may not have quite hit top form in England, but was a key performer during his time with boyhood club Sevilla.
ML: Adriano
Yet another Barcelona player, Brazilian wing-back Adriano has had a good career at the Nou Camp since being poached from Sevilla.
FC: Alvaro Negredo
Now with Valencia on loan from Manchester City, Alvaro Negredo caught the eye of several top clubs whilst firing the goals in for Sevilla.
