Sevilla Linces

Sevilla Linces (Seville Lynxes in English language) is an American football team based in Seville, Andalusia (Spain).

Sevilla Linces
Team helmet
Team logo
Founded1992
Based inSeville  Spain
Home stadiumI.D. La Cartuja
Head coachAlfonso Chico Germany
Team presidentJ.A. "Fali" Ascasibar Spain
LeagueLNFA
Colors
  Purple
  Yellow
  black
Sevilla Linces 2008/09.

History

The team has an interesting history as they were founded by three fans (Antonio Cornejo Dueñas, Santiago Vega García and Basilio Parrado Parrado ) brought together by an advertisement published in a football magazine called 100 yards asking for people to play football for fun. After playing at local parks, decision was taken to join official competition.

After a friendly game against Cádiz Corsarios played on May 14, 1993, which was the first ever football game in Andalusia, they joined the Spanish second division.

In 1999 the team finally promoted to the elite league in Spain, the LNFA, where they have been competing since.

Current roster

Sevilla Linces roster (Junior)
Quarterbacks
  • 13 Edward RamirezUnited States
  • 15 Luis Navarro

Running backs

  • 26 Jairo Camacho
  • 32 Izzi Martinez

Wide receivers

  • 1 Fernando Pardo Vicente
  • 22 Alejo Gago Sanchez
Tight ends
  • 44 Alejandro Ortiz
  • 81 Alexander PeretokinUkraine

Offensive linemen

  • 78 Alejandro Regaña
  • 76 Manuel Villadiego
  • 66 Nacho Lorenzo

Defensive linemen

  • 50 Nacho Lorenzo
  • 52 Yiannis EspinaSpain
  • 55 Juan Carlos GarciaUnited States
Linebackers
  • 52 Yiannis Espina
  • 55 Juan Carlos GarciaUnited States

Defensive backs

  • 12 Ricky KoonsUnited States
  • 7 Julio Garcia
  • 30 Santiago Tabara
  • 24 Nacho Rodriguez

Special teams

  • 7 Julio Garcia
Staff
  • HC Alfonso Chico Germany
  • Assistant Coach Jose Luis Rodriguez Jimenez
  • Offence Captain Edward Ramirez United States
  • Defence Captain Juan Carlos Garcia United States

Notable coaches

  • Italy Alfonso Genchi (1993)
  • Spain David González (2000)
  • Spain J.A. "Fali" Ascasibar (2004)
  • Spain Jose Luis Corrochano (2007)
  • Spain Antonio Laguna (2009)
  • Mexico Sergio Gonzalez (2010)
  • United States Orlando Pantoja (2011)
  • Spain Raúl Laguna (2012)
  • Spain Antonio Garrido (2012)

Notable players

Antonio Laguna, Head Coach and Linebacker, and Diego Christe, strength coach

Spanish players

  • Spain Manuel Fernandez Gomez, All-Spain Team,(1994).
  • Spain Antonio Laguna, All-Spain Team, (2003).
  • Spain Sergio Forte, All-Spain Team(2003).
  • Spain Antonio Ferro, Junior All-Spain Team (2004).
  • Spain Alexis Harrelson, Junior All-Spain Team (2006).
  • Spain Antonio Coleman, Junior All-Spain Team (2008).
  • Spain Jairo Camacho, Junior All-Spain Team (2010).
  • Spain Juan Carlos Garcia, Junior All-Spain Team (2010).

International Players

  • United States Cameron Scripture, former Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties player (2000).
  • Mexico Alejandro Garay, former ITESM CCM Borregos Salvajes player (2001).
  • Mexico Gerardo Torrado, former UDLA Aztecas player (2001).
  • Mexico Manuel Herrera, former UDLA Aztecas player (2001).
  • Mexico Ezra Valencia, former UDLA Aztecas player (2002).
  • Mexico Oscar Vaca, former CGP Centinelas player (2002).
  • United States Sean Michael Moore, former Princeton Tigers player (2002).
  • United States Andre Warner, former Hopkins School Hilltoppers player (2003).
  • Italy Marco Mantovani, former Ferrara Aquile player (2003).
  • Italy Michele Ventorre, former Ferrara Aquile player (2003).
  • Mexico Jorge Sanchez, former UDLA Aztecas player (2005).
  • United States Mark Pituch, former Grinnell Pioneers player (2005).
  • Italy Matteo Bigliardi, former Bologna Warriors player (2005).
  • Italy Paolo Arcilesi, former Palermo Corsari player (2005).
  • France Thomas Griette, former La Courneuve Flash player (2005).
  • Mexico Pablo Hernandez, former Naucalpan Perros Negros player (2006).
  • United States Ryan Crawford, former Oakwood High School, Dayton Ohio player (2006).
  • United States Edward Ramirez, former Valley Highschool, Las Vegas player (2007).
  • United States Colten Crist, former Smithson Valley HS Rangers player (2008).
  • United States Ryan Baxter, former Highland Park HS Scots player (2008).
  • United States Alex Garfio, former UC Davis Aggies player (2009).
  • United States Cameron Martin, former Millard North HS Mustangs player (2009).
  • Mexico Sergio Gonzalez, former UDLA Aztecas player (2009)
  • United States Ricky Koon, St. Louis (2010)
  • United States Ulises (ElChingon) Rafael Escamilla Peña, former St. Joseph Academy Bloodhounds player (1994)
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