About AFC Amsterdam

Amsterdamsche Football Club (AFC) is a Dutch football club based in Amsterdam, founded on 18 January 1895, making it the oldest football club in the city. It was created by a group of young local enthusiasts who wanted to establish an organised football team, and it quickly became part of the early development of Dutch football. The club is traditionally known for its red and black colours and has built a strong identity as a classic amateur institution with deep historical roots in Amsterdam.

Throughout its history, AFC has been one of the most successful amateur clubs in the Netherlands. It has won numerous regional and national amateur titles across different eras, regularly competing at the highest level of non-professional football. In modern times, the club has become a consistent participant in the Dutch top amateur divisions, including the Tweede Divisie, where it competes against other strong semi-professional sides.

In recent decades, AFC has become especially known for its stability, strong youth development, and ability to compete with professional reserve teams. While it has never been a professional Eredivisie club, it is highly respected in Dutch football for its longevity and sporting culture. The club continues to play an important role in Amsterdam’s football landscape as the city’s oldest active football institution, maintaining a strong balance between tradition and modern semi-professional competition.