De Buffalo's KAA Gent
Belgium · Founded: 1864
KAA Gent is a professional football club based in Ghent, Belgium, with roots dating back to 1864 as a multi-sport association and a football section founded in 1900. The club competes in the Belgian Pro League and plays its home matches at the Planet Group Arena. Known as “The Buffalos,” Gent wears blue and white and has been a consistent presence in Belgium’s top division since the late 1980s.
Domestically, Gent achieved its greatest success in the modern era, winning its first and only Belgian league title in the 2014–15 season. In addition, the club has won multiple Belgian Cups across different periods, reflecting its steady competitiveness despite not being among the most dominant traditional powers. Over time, Gent has developed into a stable top-tier club with regular appearances near the top of the league.
On the European stage, Gent has participated in various UEFA competitions, with its most notable moment coming after its historic league win, which led to its debut in the UEFA Champions League group stage. The club has also had solid runs in other European tournaments, reinforcing its reputation as a competitive side beyond Belgium while continuing to grow in stature in recent decades.
| Tournament | Count | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Championship | 1 | 2014–15 |
| 3 | 1954–55 · 2009–10 · 2019–20 | |
| 9 | 1953–54 · 1956–57 · 1957–58 · 1969–70 · 1981–82 · 1990–91 · 1999–00 · 2015–16 · 2016–17 | |
| Cup | 4 | 1963–64 · 1983–84 · 2009–10 · 2021–22 |
| 2 | 2007–08 · 2018–19 |