Heracles Almelo
Squad
- Dick Kooijman1993current
Dario Vujičević2012current- Jaroslav Navrátil2012current
- Renze Fij2012current
Iliass Bel Hassani2013current
Bas Sibum2014current
Mark-Jan Fledderus2014current
Ramon Zomer2014current
Brahim Darri2015current
Gonzalo García García2015current
Paul Gladon2015current
Peter van Ooijen2015current
Wout Droste2015current- Tarik Kada2016current
Bart van Hintum2017current
Kristoffer Peterson2017current
Elias Sierra2021current- Adrián Dalmaucurrent
- Adrián Szőkecurrent
Alexander Merkelcurrent
Bertus Freesecurrent
Brandley Kuwascurrent
Dabney dos Santoscurrent- Dario van den Buijscurrent
Darius Dhlomocurrent- Endy Opoku Bernadinacurrent
Frans van der Veencurrent
Gaby Jallocurrent- Gor Agbaljancurrent
Jamiro Monteirocurrent
Janis Blaswichcurrent
Jeff Hardeveldcurrent
Jesper Drostcurrent- Joey Koningscurrent
John Stegemancurrent
Justin Hoogmacurrent- Kasper Lundingcurrent
- Mats Knoestercurrent
Maximilian Rossmanncurrent
Michael Brouwercurrent
Mohammed Osmancurrent- Ninos Gouriyecurrent
- Paddy Johncurrent
- Reuven Niemeijercurrent
Robin Pröppercurrent
Sava-Arangel Čestićcurrent- Sebastian Jakubiakcurrent
Silvester van der Watercurrent
Sjoerd Overgoorcurrent
Stephen Samacurrent
Vincent Vermeijcurrent- Wout Drostecurrent
Yoell van Nieffcurrent- Steve Mokone1957–1959
- Rob Groener1962–1971
Frits Soetekouw1963–1964
Hennie van Nee1963–1965
Epi Drost1965–1966
Hendrie Krüzen1980–1986
Ab Gritter1984–1986
Henk ten Cate1985–1986
Gertjan Verbeek1986–1987
Jimmy Calderwood1987–1989
Rini Coolen1988–1994- Manuel Sánchez Torres1992–1993
- Hendrie Krüzen1994–1995
André Paus1997–1997- Antti Heinola1997–1998
- Rob Alflen1997–1999
- Arjan Vermeulen1999–2000
Brian van Loo1999–2006
Edwin Godee1999–2001- Rudy Jansen1999–2006
Scott Calderwood1999–2001- Lee-Roy Echteld2000–2001
- Mark Looms2000–2012
Peter Reekers2000–2007
Marc Höcher2002–2008- Tim Gilissen2002–2005
- Yuri Rose2002–2004
- Darl Douglas2003–2004
Jeffrey de Visscher2004–2005- Kwame Quansah2004–2014
Nico-Jan Hoogma2004–2006
Sherjill Mac-Donald2004–2005- Denis Calincov2005–2006
- Jan Wuytens2005–2009
- Martin Pieckenhagen2005–2010
- Mika Nurmela2005–2006
Ragnar Klavan2005–2009
Rob Maas2005–2008- Sergio Hellings2005–2006
Sōta Hirayama2005–2006
Diego Biseswar2006–2007- Eddy Bosnar2006–2008
Emmanuel Boakye2006–2007
Everton Ramos da Silva2006–2013- Kai Michalke2006–2008
- Karim Bridji2006–2009
- Remko Pasveer2006–2014
Robbert Schilder2006–2008
Stefaan Tanghe2006–2007- Emmanuel Boakye2007–2009
Igor Gluščević2007–2008- Rahim Ouédraogo2007–2008
- Ricky van den Bergh2007–2009
Rob Friend2007–2007
Srđan Lakić2007–2008
Tim Breukers2007–2012- Wout Droste2007–2007
Bas Dost2008–2010
Birger Maertens2008–2012- Darl Douglas2008–2012
- Dennis Telgenkamp2008–2015
- Gonzalo García García2008–2008
- Lukáš Bajer2008–2008
- Mark-Jan Fledderus2008–2011
Martijn Reuser2008–2008
Martin Christensen2008–2008- Paddy John2008–2010
Qays Shayesteh2008–2010- Vojtěch Schulmeister2008–2010
Willie Overtoom2008–2013
Andrew Ornoch2009–2010
Antoine van der Linden2009–2012- Dennis Telgenkamp2009–2015
- Gaby Jallo2009–2012
Juha Hakola2009–2010
Marko Vejinović2009–2013- Peter Reekers2009–2011
Samuel Armenteros2009–2013
Alexander Bannink2010–2010- Alexander Bannink2010–2011
- Andrej Rendla2010–2011
- Anmar Almubaraki2010–2012
- Ben Rienstra2010–2014
Ellery Cairo2010–2011
Glynor Plet2010–2012
Mike te Wierik2010–2017- Nick Hengelman2010–2012
Xander Houtkoop2010–2011- Daryl van Mieghem2011–2013
Joey Belterman2011–2014- Leon van Dijk2011–2014
Lerin Duarte2011–2013
Luís Pedro2011–2013
Thomas Bruns2011–2017- Bart Schenkeveld2012–2015
- Brian van Loo2012–2013
Christian Dorda2012–2014
Dragan Paljić2012–2015- Geoffrey Castillion2012–2013
Jason Davidson2012–2014- Jeroen Veldmate2012–2015
- Milano Koenders2012–2015
- Ninos Gouriye2012–2013
- Tshepo Motlhabankwe2012–2013
Aleksei Kangaskolkka2013–2015
Edwin Gyasi2013–2015
Mark Uth2013–2014- Matthew Amoah2013–2014
- Mikhail Rosheuvel2013–2014
Oussama Tannane2013–2016- Oussama Tannane2013–2016
Simon Cziommer2013–2015
Berry Powel2014–2014- Bram Castro2014–2018
Denni Avdić2014–2015- Fahd Aktaou2014–2016
Joey Pelupessy2014–2018- Matthew Amoah2014–2015
Wout Weghorst2014–2016
Robin Gosens2015–2017- Tim Breukers2015–2015
Dries Wuytens2017–2018- Lennart Czyborra2018–2020
Emil Hansson2022–2024
Heracles Almelo is a professional football club based in the Netherlands, founded in 1903.
The club has won the Dutch national title twice, in 1927 and 1941.
Heracles Almelo returned to the Eredivisie in 2005 after a 28-year absence by winning the Eerste Divisie.
Biography
Formation
Heracles Almelo, a professional football club based in Almelo, Netherlands, was founded on May 3, 1903. Originally named Heracles, the club was named after the demigod son of Zeus. In 1974, they rebranded to SC Heracles '74, before finally adopting the name Heracles Almelo in 1998.
Career Highlights
The club has experienced significant ups and downs throughout its history. Heracles won the Dutch national title twice, first in 1927 and again in 1941. After a long absence from the top tier, they won the Eerste Divisie in the 2004–05 season, marking their return to the Eredivisie after 28 years. They enjoyed a successful run in the Eredivisie, remaining there for 17 seasons until relegation at the end of the 2021–22 season. However, they bounced back quickly, winning the 2022–23 Eerste Divisie and securing their place in the Eredivisie once more.
Recent Developments
Despite their immediate return to the top flight, Heracles faced challenges and were relegated again after the 2025–26 season. The club's resilience is evident in their ability to recover from setbacks, as seen in their swift return to the Eredivisie after winning the Eerste Divisie title in 2023. Their journey reflects the club's enduring spirit and commitment to football excellence in the Netherlands.
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Career & Clubs
The club was founded on 3 May 1903 as Heracles, after the demigod son of Zeus. They changed their name on 1 July 1974 to SC Heracles '74 and finally settled on the current name in 1998. Heracles finished sixth in the Eredivisie during the 2015–16 season, qualifying for the end of season European play-offs. The club first defeated Groningen and then Utrecht and thus qualified for the first time in club history for European football, starting in the third qualifying round of the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League. A run of three consecutive losses saw Heracles end the 2021–22 season in sixteenth place, condemning them to the promotion/relegation play-offs. The club were relegated to the Eerste Divisie after losing 6–1 to Excelsior on aggregate in the semifinals. Less than a year later, the Heraclieden sealed an immediate return to the top flight, with a 3–0 home win over Jong PSV securing them a top two finish in the 2022–23 Eerste Divisie and only a week after PEC Zwolle had done so. On 19 May 2023, Heracles won their third Eerste Divisie title after defeating Jong Ajax in the last round of play.
- League
- Eredivisie
- League
- Eerste Divisie
Legacy
National
Eredivisie Champions: 1926–27, 1940–41 Eerste Divisie Winners: 1984–85, 2004–05, 2022–23 KNVB Cup Runners-up: 2011–12
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Heracles Almelo is a Dutch professional football club based in Almelo, founded in 1903. They play in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of Dutch football, following relegation from the Eredivisie in the 2025–26 season. The club has won the Dutch national title twice, in 1927 and 1941. Heracles won the 2004–05 Eerste Divisie, gaining promotion to the Eredivisie for the first time in 28 years. The club remained in the top flight for 17 seasons before suffering relegation at the end of the 2021–22 season. Heracles secured an immediate return to the Eredivisie by winning the 2022–23 Eerste Divisie, but were relegated again three years later.
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