Twente

FC Twente were founded on 1 July 1965 through the merger of Sportclub Enschede, the 1926 Dutch champions, and Enschedese Boys. Based in Enschede and named after the Twente region of eastern Overijssel, the club play in red and are widely known as De Tukkers, the local name for people from Twente. Since 1998 their home has been De Grolsch Veste, which opened as the Arke Stadion and replaced the old Diekman Stadion.

Twente won the Eredivisie for the first time in 2009-10. They have also lifted three KNVB Cups, in 1977, 2001 and 2011, two Johan Cruyff Shields, in 2010 and 2011, and the 2018-19 Eerste Divisie title. Their first great side, with players such as Epi Drost and Theo Pahlplatz, finished second in 1973-74 and reached the 1975 UEFA Cup final, knocking out Juventus before losing to Borussia Moenchengladbach.