About KV Kortrijk

KV Kortrijk (Koninklijke Voetbalclub Kortrijk) is a Belgian professional football club based in Kortrijk, West Flanders. It was founded in 1901 and in its current form established after a merger in 1971. The club is known as “De Kerels” and plays its home matches at the Guldensporenstadion.

Throughout its history, KV Kortrijk has mostly moved between the top two divisions of Belgian football. It first reached the top flight in the early 20th century, returned more consistently from the 1970s onward, and re-established itself in the Belgian Pro League in 2008. One of its best performances came in the 2009–10 season when it finished 4th after the playoffs.

In more recent years, the club has experienced both mid-table stability and relegation battles. Despite financial and sporting challenges at times, KV Kortrijk remains an established name in Belgian football, supported by a loyal local fan base and a strong regional identity.