About FC Groningen

FC Groningen is a professional football club from Groningen in the Netherlands, founded on 16 June 1971 as the successor of GVAV. The club emerged after a restructuring of local football in the city, with GVAV itself tracing roots back to the early 20th century. FC Groningen quickly became the main representative of northern Dutch football and is strongly associated with its identity as “Trots van het Noorden” (Pride of the North). The club plays its home matches at the Euroborg stadium, which replaced the historic Oosterpark Stadion in the mid-2000s.

Since its foundation, Groningen has mostly competed in the Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie, often moving between promotion and relegation. The club achieved one of its best historical results in the 1990–91 season, when it finished third in the Eredivisie and qualified for European competitions. In 2015, FC Groningen won its first major trophy by securing the KNVB Cup, marking a key milestone in its modern history. The club is also known for its strong youth academy, which has produced several top-level players who went on to succeed in European football.

In European competition, FC Groningen has had several appearances since the 1980s, including notable UEFA Cup runs where it achieved surprising results against stronger international opponents. Over the decades, it has built a reputation as a well-organized, competitive club that can challenge higher-ranked teams on its day. Today, Groningen remains an important mid-to-upper level Dutch club, valued for its regional identity, talent development, and passionate support base in the north of the Netherlands.