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FC Twente '65

FC Twente '65

Netherlands
Joseph Oosting
Joseph Oosting
Coach
Eredivisie
Previous match
FC Twente '65
3 – 2Finished
PSV
Eredivisie
Next match
Fortuna Sittard
18:0010/10
FC Twente '65
👤 President
Dominique Scholten
Stadium
De Grolsch Veste, Enschede
30,205 seats
Domestic competition
Eredivisie
Continental competition
Europa League

Standings

Eredivisie
PDIFFPTS
Qualification
1AZ7+1219
2Feyenoord Rotterdam7+1817
3PSV7+1416
4FC Twente '657+816
5AFC Ajax7+1214
6Fortuna Sittard7-113
7SBV Excelsior7+611
8FC Groningen7+211
9Go Ahead Eagles7+210
10SC Heerenveen7+29
11NEC Nijmegen7-18
12Sparta Rotterdam7-75
13Telstar 19637-75
14Cambuur7-95
15FC Utrecht7-135
Relegation
16PEC Zwolle7-144
17ADO Den Haag7-102
18Willem II7-142
Rules and legend
  • Qualification
  • Relegation

Top Players

Season Statistics

EredivisieSeason 2026
4
Position
7
MP
5
W
1
D
1
L
15
GF
7
GA
16
Pts
🏆
71%
Win rate
⚽
2.1
Goals / game
🛡️
1.0
Conceded / game
🧤
2/ 5
Clean sheets
Goal distribution
GF15
GA7
GD8
All competitions
CompetitionMPWDLGFGAPts
Eredivisie2026
751115716
Eredivisie2025
3415136594058
Eredivisie2024
3415910624954
Eredivisie2023
342167693669
Eredivisie2022
3418106662764
Eredivisie2021
342086553768
Eredivisie2020
34101113485041
Eredivisie2019
267613344627
Eredivisie2017
234415264316

History of FC Twente

Founding and Early Years

FC Twente was founded on 1 July 1965 in Enschede, from the merger of Sportclub Enschede, Dutch champions in 1926, and Enschedese Boys, founded in 1906, after neither club could afford to finance professional football separately.

Club Evolution

Nicknamed "De Tukkers" or "Trots van het Oosten" (Pride of the East), the club plays at De Grolsch Veste, opened in 1998 and expanded several times to its current capacity of over 30,000.

Great Managers

Kees Rijvers (1966-1972) built the club's first competitive era, while Englishman Steve McClaren (2008-2010) led FC Twente to their only-ever league title in 2009-10, becoming the first English coach to win the Dutch championship since Bobby Robson.

Iconic Players

Blaise Nkufo, the club's all-time top scorer (114 goals) and honored with a statue at De Grolsch Veste, embodied the 2010 title alongside Wout Brama. Marko Arnautović, Luuk de Jong and Dušan Tadić also passed through the club before going on to major European careers.

Major Achievements

FC Twente won their only-ever league title in 2009-10 and three KNVB Cups (1977, 2001, 2011), along with reaching the 1975 UEFA Cup final, lost to Borussia Mönchengladbach.

The Club Today

Coached by Dutchman John van den Brom, FC Twente have recovered from a 2018 relegation tied to financial difficulties and have re-established themselves as a regular top-half presence.

Frequently asked questions

When is FC Twente '65's next match?+

FC Twente '65 face Fortuna Sittard on 10 October 2026.

What is FC Twente '65's current standing?+

FC Twente '65 are currently 4 in Eredivisie with 16 points.

When was FC Twente founded?+

On 1 July 1965, from the merger of two Enschede clubs.

What is FC Twente's home stadium?+

De Grolsch Veste, in Enschede.

Who is FC Twente's current head coach?+

Dutchman John van den Brom.

Has FC Twente ever won the Dutch league?+

Yes, once, in 2009-10, under Steve McClaren.

Who is FC Twente's all-time top scorer?+

Blaise Nkufo, with 114 goals.

Did FC Twente ever reach a European final?+

Yes, the 1975 UEFA Cup final, lost to Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Has FC Twente ever been relegated?+

Yes, in 2018, due to financial difficulties, before an immediate promotion back.