The history of Sevilla FC is studded with European triumphs, domestic glory, and moments of heartbreak. But when it comes to choosing Sevilla’s most successful season, one campaign stands out above all: the 2006-07 season, in which Sevilla reached the peak of club history by combining domestic and continental titles in a way never before seen in their annals.
In this article, KorKick will journey through Sevilla’s trophy-laden past, compare the club’s best-performing seasons, and make the case for why 2006-07 remains the defining high watermark for the Andalusian giants.
A brief history of Sevilla’s trophy haul
To understand what makes a season “most successful,” we must first look at Sevilla’s overall honors and context.
- Sevilla have won one La Liga title (1945-46) and five Copa del Rey trophies (most recent in 2009-10).
- On the European level, the club has been a force especially in the UEFA Cup / Europa League, holding the record number of titles (seven) by 2023—claiming victories in 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2023.
- They also lifted the UEFA Super Cup (2006) and hold a Spanish Su.
Given that Sevilla historically have limited domestic league dominance, their “greatest” season naturally tilts toward a year where they maximized impact across all fronts.
Two seasons consistently enter the conversation: 2006-07 and 2015-16. Below, we contrast them and make the case.
The 2006-07 season: a perfect storm of trophies
Trophy breakdown and historic milestones
- La Liga: Finished 3rd (their best league finish in modern times) under Juande Ramos.
- Copa del Rey: Champions, defeating Getafe in the final.
- UEFA Cup / Europa League: Champions again, earning their second consecutive UEFA Cup title (having won in 2005-06).
- UEFA Super Cup: Won on penalties against Barcelona.
Thus, Sevilla claimed three major titles in one season—domestic cup, European cup, and European super cup—while also competing strongly in the league.
Dominant performances and stats
- In La Liga, Sevilla recorded 21 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses and amassed 71 points.
- The top scorer was Frédéric Kanouté with 21 league goals (30 in all competitions).
- The squad included stars like Jesús Navas, Dani Alves, Javi Navarro, Luis Fabiano, and Kanouté.
- In UEFA Cup runs, Sevilla defeated heavyweight opponents across knockout stages to reach the final.
The synergy of domestic and continental success, particularly when league title contention was involved, makes 2006-07 a unique high-water mark in the club’s modern era.
The 2015-16 season: the genius of Rafa Emery and threepeat
While 2006-07 is the classic reference point, the 2015-16 season also stakes a claim on “most successful” by delivering a record-setting European achievement.
Key achievements
- Sevilla won the UEFA Europa League, their third in a row—an unprecedented European feat.
- They finished 7th in La Liga, missing out on a top-four finish.
- Advanced to the Copa del Rey final (runner-up) and played in the UEFA Super Cup (runner-up).
Why it’s still heroic (but not supreme)
- The Europa League three-peat is unmatched in modern European club competition, cementing Sevilla’s identity as kings of the second-tier continental cup.
- Yet domestically, finishing 7th limited their league prestige achievement.
- They did not combine a major domestic title with Europe in the same season, unlike 2006-07.
In short: 2015-16 was perhaps Sevilla’s most emblematic European season, but by many metrics still falls short of the full sweep in 2006-07.
Comparative table: 2006-07 vs 2015-16
| Metric | 2006-07 | 2015-16 |
| Major trophies won | 3 (Copa del Rey, UEFA Cup, Super Cup) | 1 (Europa League) |
| League finish | 3rd | 7th |
| Domestic cup performance | Won Copa del Rey | Runner-up |
| European feat | UEFA Cup champions + Super Cup | Europa League champions (3rd in row) |
| Squad balance (domestic + European) | Strong all-round | Strong European, weaker league impact |
While the 2015-16 season resonates strongly with fans thanks to European dominance, 2006-07 remains unmatched in overall balance, ambition, and trophy haul.
Why 2006-07 deserves the label Sevilla’s most successful season
Putting it all together:
Trophy count and diversity: Few clubs in Spanish football combine a domestic cup, European cup, and European su. Sevilla did just that in 2006-07.
League competitiveness: Third place in La Liga in that era was a major achievement, especially for a club without deep financial muscle.
Momentum and legacy: It established Sevilla on the European stage, catalyzing future successes.
Squad greatness: Players like Kanouté, Navas, Dani Alves, and Fabiano were all vital pieces in the machine—and many later left for top European clubs.
Narrative symbolism: For many fans, that campaign still represents the moment when Sevilla transformed, added to Sevilla’s legend. But if someone asks “What was Sevilla’s most successful season?”, I’ll always point to 2006-07—when history, balance, and glory converged.
Final thoughts
Sevilla’s most successful season remains, in all likelihood, 2006-07—the year they blended domestic and continental dominance in a way never before seen in their club’s annals. The genius of that run continues to echo in the club’s DNA.
If you enjoyed reliving Sevilla’s peaks, drop a comment below! KorKick will next explore how Sevilla’s Europa League identity shaped its transfer policies and rivalries.
