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Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | ||||
| 1 |  AZ | 7 | +12 | 19 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | +18 | 17 |
| 3 |  PSV | 7 | +14 | 16 |
| 4 |  FC Twente '65 | 7 | +8 | 16 |
| 5 |  AFC Ajax | 7 | +12 | 14 |
| 6 |  Fortuna Sittard | 7 | -1 | 13 |
| 7 |  SBV Excelsior | 7 | +6 | 11 |
| 8 |  FC Groningen | 7 | +2 | 11 |
| 9 |  Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | +2 | 10 |
| 10 |  SC Heerenveen | 7 | +2 | 9 |
| 11 |  NEC Nijmegen | 7 | -1 | 8 |
| 12 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | -7 | 5 |
| 13 |  Telstar 1963 | 7 | -7 | 5 |
| 14 |  Cambuur | 7 | -9 | 5 |
| 15 |  FC Utrecht | 7 | -13 | 5 |
| Relegation | ||||
| 16 |  PEC Zwolle | 7 | -14 | 4 |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag | 7 | -10 | 2 |
| 18 |  Willem II | 7 | -14 | 2 |
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Season Statistics
EredivisieSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie2026 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Eredivisie2025 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 57 | 53 | 51 |
| Eredivisie2024 | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 42 | 57 | 43 |
| Eredivisie2023 | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 53 | 70 | 37 |
| Eredivisie2022 | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 44 | 50 | 46 |
| Eredivisie2021 | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 37 | 50 | 41 |
| Eredivisie2020 | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 43 | 49 | 39 |
| Eredivisie2019 | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 41 | 41 | 33 |
| Eredivisie2018 | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 64 | 73 | 41 |
| Eredivisie2017 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 36 | 31 |
Transfers
Arrivals (6)
Dirk Wanner ProperTransfer Free27 Jul
Lanroy MachineLoan โ
26 Jul
I. MulderTransfer Free30 Jan
Vรกclav SejkTransfer Free
16 Jan- L. NordasLoan โ5 Jan
Departures (10)
I. AhmedTransfer Free23 Jul- Isaiah AhmedTransfer Free23 Jul
Eser GรผrbรผzLoan โ20 Jul
Joris van OvereemTransfer Free19 Jul
Nordin BakkerTransfer Free
30 Jun
History of SC Heerenveen
Founding and Early Years
SC Heerenveen was founded on 20 July 1920 in Friesland as "Athleta," renamed "Spartaan" then "v.v. Heerenveen" in 1922. The professional section, split off in 1977 due to financial difficulties, took the name "sc Heerenveen" and became the first Frisian club to reach the Eredivisie in 1990.
Club Evolution
Nicknamed "De Superfriezen" (The Super Frisians), the club plays at Abe Lenstra Stadion, opened in 1994 and named after the club's greatest-ever legend. The Frisian anthem is traditionally sung before home matches, a unique tradition in the Eredivisie.
Great Managers
Foppe de Haan (1985-1988, 1992-2004) lastingly developed the club's attacking, youth-driven football, while Gertjan Verbeek (2004-2008) delivered two 5th-place finishes before later winning the KNVB Cup with AZ.
Iconic Players
Abe Lenstra, an absolute legend of the club and of Dutch football, is famous for a memorable comeback from 1-5 down to a 6-5 win over Ajax in the 1940s. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar broke out as a prolific scorer before moving on to Ajax and then Real Madrid, while Ruud van Nistelrooy and Jon Dahl Tomasson also passed through the club.
Major Achievements
SC Heerenveen won their only KNVB Cup in 2008-09, on penalties against FC Twente, without ever winning the league, their best-ever finish remaining runner-up in 1999-2000, which brought Champions League qualification.
The Club Today
Coached by Dutchman Robin Veldman, SC Heerenveen finished 8th in the 2025-26 championship, confirming their status as a stable mid-table club.
Frequently asked questions
When is SC Heerenveen's next match?+
SC Heerenveen face PSV on 9 October 2026.
What is SC Heerenveen's current standing?+
SC Heerenveen are currently 10 in Eredivisie with 9 points.
When was SC Heerenveen founded?+
On 20 July 1920, in Friesland.
What is SC Heerenveen's home stadium?+
Abe Lenstra Stadion, opened in 1994.
Who is SC Heerenveen's current head coach?+
Dutchman Robin Veldman.
Has SC Heerenveen ever won the KNVB Cup?+
Yes, in 2008-09, against FC Twente.
Who is the club's greatest-ever legend?+
Abe Lenstra, after whom the stadium is named.
Which forward broke out at Heerenveen before joining Ajax and then Real Madrid?+
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
Where did SC Heerenveen finish in 2025-26?+
8th in the league.