They currently play in the Eredivisie, the top level of football in the Netherlands . Sportclub Heerenveen was founded on 20 July 1920 in the town of Heerenveen, Friesland, as Athleta. It changed name twice, first to Spartaan and then to v.v. Heerenveen in 1922.
What does SC Heerenveen mean?
SC Heerenveen. Sportclub Heerenveen ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˈspɔrtklɵp ˌɦeːrə(n)ˈveːn]; West Frisian: Sportklub It Hearrenfean) football club that plays in the Eredivisie, the top level of football in the Netherlands .
Who are Heerenveen’s rivals?
The absence of Cambuur caused FC Groningen to be the nearest Eredivisie team and soon it became rivals with Heerenveen. Strikingly, both northern sides used to maintain more or less of a friendship in the past. Therefore, this Northern Derby rivalry is only based on geographical location.
When did Heerenveen win the Dutch Cup?
On 17 May 2009, the club defeated Twente 5–4 in a penalty shoot-out to win the Dutch Cup for the first time after a 2–2 draw in the final, with Gerald Sibon scoring the winning penalty. On 13 February 2012, it was announced that Marco van Basten would replace Ron Jans, who had led Heerenveen for two years, as team manager for the 2012–13 season .
Who is the new manager of Heerenveen?
On 13 February 2012, it was announced that Marco van Basten would replace Ron Jans, who had led Heerenveen for two years, as team manager for the 2012–13 season . The club plays its home matches at the Abe Lenstra Stadium, which opened in 1994 and holds 26,100 people.
Where does SC Heerenveen stand in the table?
Last and next matches, top scores, best players, under/over stats, handicap etc. SC Heerenveen is currently on the 4 place in the Eredivisie table.
