Ground Capacity 12,600 Founded 1 February 1954 Manager Jan Vreman League Eerste Divisie | Chairman Hans Veldhorst Arena/Stadium De Vijverberg Location Doetinchem, Netherlands | |
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Full name Vereniging Betaald Voetbal
De Graafschap Nickname(s) Superboeren (Super Farmers) Ground De Vijverberg
Doetinchem 2015–16 Eredivisie, 17th (relegated) | ||
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De Graafschap ( [də ˈɣraːfsxɑp]) is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of football in Netherlands.
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- Brigata fanatico we winnen echt nooit wat fc emmen de graafschap
- Fc twente de graafschap 12 12 2015
- History
- Honours
- Results
- Current squad
- On loan
- Notable former players
- References
It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the De Vijverberg stadium. The stadium was opened on 12 August 2000 and stands on the site of the club's old pitch. The club name means "The County" in Dutch. They are nicknamed Superboeren ("Super Farmers").
While not a large club by European club football standards, the club has remained a semi-permanent fixture in the Eredivisie (top league); although to date it has never won any silverware of importance. It also has a large stadium and a large fan base when compared to many other Dutch teams, particularly those in the Eerste Divisie. They have a fierce rivalry with Vitesse.
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History
In 1995, their first season back in the top flight, De Graafschap lost out in the play-offs and were relegated from the Eredivisie. In 2003, it was defeated again in the playoffs, this time as a promotion candidate.
They were crowned champions of the Eerste Divisie for the 2009–10 season. At the end of the 2011–12 season, De Graafschap were again relegated from the Eredivisie. They finished 6th in the 2014–15 Eerste Divisie, but won promotion to the top tier after beating Volendam in the promotion/relegation play-offs.
Their colors are blue and white hooped shirts with white shorts and blue socks.
Honours
Results
Below is a table with De Graafschap's domestic results since the introduction of the Eredivisie in 1956.
Current squad
As of 28 August 2016For recent transfers, see List of Dutch football transfers summer 2016
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
On loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Notable former players
The players below had senior international cap(s) for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed represented their countries while playing for De Graafschap.
