Real Betis inspire a devotion few clubs can match, and their history is rich with flair and folk heroes. These are the ten greatest to wear the green and white.

1. 1

   Joaquín

   Real Betis · Spain

   A beloved winger and the club’s emblem, whose loyalty and longevity are legendary.

2. 2

   Rafael Gordillo

   Real Betis · Spain

   A tireless, attacking star and one of the most iconic players in the club’s history.

3. 3

   Rubén Castro

   Real Betis · Spain

   The club’s all-time leading goalscorer, a relentless and prolific finisher.

4. 4

   Poli Rincón

   Real Betis · Spain

   A powerful, prolific striker and a hero of the 1980s.

5. 5

   Alfonso Pérez

   Real Betis · Spain

   A gifted, record-signing forward and the star of the late-1990s side.

6. 6

   Denílson

   Real Betis · Brazil

   A dazzling winger and, briefly, the most expensive player in the world.

7. 7

   Luis del Sol

   Real Betis · Spain

   A fine midfielder who emerged at the club before major honours elsewhere.

8. 8

   Finidi George

   Real Betis · Nigeria

   A quick, skilful winger of the club’s Copa del Rey-winning era.

9. 9

   Julio Cardeñosa

   Real Betis · Spain

   A cultured, long-serving midfielder and a much-loved club figure.

10. 10

    Nabil Fekir

    Real Betis · France

    A creative modern talisman and a Copa del Rey winner.

A LeaguePaper editorial ranking — opinion, offered for argument.