FC Groningen

FC Groningen (Football Club Groningen) is a historic professional football club based in the city of Groningen in the northern Netherlands. Founded in 1971 on the foundations of the former GVAV club, FC Groningen has become one of the most respected football clubs in Dutch football and proudly carries the nickname “Trots van het Noorden” (Pride of the North). Throughout its history, the club has built a strong reputation through its distinctive playing style, determined fighting spirit, and the passionate support of its fans at the iconic Euroborg Stadium. In addition to regularly competing in the Eredivisie, the highest level of Dutch football, FC Groningen places great emphasis on youth development, providing talented players with outstanding opportunities to progress into professional football. One of the club’s greatest achievements came in the 2014–15 season, when it won the KNVB Cup, marking a historic milestone in its history. With a professional organizational structure, modern facilities, and a sustainable vision for the future, FC Groningen continues to strengthen its position as one of the leading football clubs in the northern Netherlands while making a valuable contribution to the development of youth and professional football in the Netherlands and on the international stage.