Squad
- Anthony Limbombe2014current
Todd Kane2015current
Mikael Dyrestam2016current
Jordan Larsson2017current
Calvin Verdonk2022current
Koki Ogawa2023current- Deveron Fonville2025current
Jasper Cillessen2025current
Dušan Tadić2026current- Kento Shiogaicurrent
Mike Trésor Ndayishimiyecurrent
Frans Thijssen1970–1973
Theo de Jong1971–1972
Guus Hiddink1977–1981
Pleun Strik1978–1982- Erik van Rossum1983–1987
René Meulensteen1991–1993- Youssef Rossi1999–2000
- Georgi Hristov2000–2003
Peter Wisgerhof2000–2009- Dejan Govedarica2002–2004
Édgar Barreto2004–2007
Gábor Babos2005–2006
Jonas Olsson2005–2008
Brett Holman2006–2008
Chris Eagles2006–2006
David Jones2006–2006- Gábor Babos2006–2013
Nacer Barazite2006–2007
Jeremain Lens2007–2008
Krisztián Vadócz2007–2008
Roy Beerens2007–2007- Arkadiusz Radomski2008–2010
Collins John2008–2009
Dennis Rommedahl2008–2009
Lasse Schöne2008–2012
Mostapha El Kabir2008–2010
Björn Vleminckx2009–2011
Bram Nuytinck2009–2012
Erton Fejzullahu2009–2012- Jasper Cillessen2010–2011
Jeffrey Sarpong2010–2010
Niki Zimling2010–2011- Abdisalam Ibrahim2011–2012
- Krisztián Vadócz2011–2012
Evander Sno2012–2013
Victor Pálsson2012–2012
Alireza Jahanbakhsh2013–2015
Jakob Jantscher2013–2014
Karl-Johan Johnsson2013–2014
Marnick Vermijl2013–2014- Victor Pálsson2013–2014
- Christian Santos2014–2016
Lasse Nielsen2014–2015
Hannes Þór Halldórsson2015–2016
Arnaut Danjuma2016–2018
Brad Jones2016–2016
Ferdi Kadıoğlu2016–2018
Taiwo Awoniyi2016–2017
Anass Achahbar2017–2019
Rangelo Janga2020–2021- Lasse Schöne2021–2025
- Jasper Cillessen2022–2024
Wilfried Bony2022–2022
Bas Dost2023–2024- Koki Ogawa2024–2026
NEC Nijmegen is a professional football club based in Nijmegen, Netherlands, with a rich history dating back to 1900.
The club competes in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football, showcasing their competitive edge.
NEC was formed through the merger of Eendracht and NVV Nijmegen in 1910, marking a significant moment in its history.
Biography
Formation
NEC Nijmegen, commonly known as NEC, is a professional Dutch association football club based in Nijmegen. The club traces its roots back to 15 November 1900, when Eendracht was formed by three men—August Lodenstijn, Antoon Kuypers, and Wouter de Lent—representing the working-class community of the lower town. Initially, Eendracht struggled financially and played only friendly matches until the local league was established in 1903, where they became the first champions and subsequently climbed to the second tier of Dutch football.
In April 1910, Eendracht merged with NVV Nijmegen, a club formed by former members of Quick 1888, to create Nijmegen Eendracht Combinatie. This merger marked a significant step in the club's history, as they began to establish a more competitive presence in Dutch football.
Early Challenges and Growth
Throughout the 1920s, NEC faced numerous challenges, including several ground relocations. However, they eventually secured a permanent home at Hazenkampseweg, which helped grow their fanbase. Despite winning multiple second-tier championships in the late 1920s and early 1930s, NEC struggled to achieve promotion, earning the nickname "Nooit eerste" (Never first-class) due to their repeated playoff failures.
Honours and Legacy
NEC has had a storied history in Dutch football, with notable achievements including winning the Eerste Divisie in the 1974-75 and 2014-15 seasons, and being promoted to the Eredivisie multiple times. The club has also reached the KNVB Cup finals on several occasions, showcasing their competitive spirit and resilience in Dutch football. NEC continues to be a significant part of the Nijmegen community and Dutch football culture.
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Career & Clubs
1900–1919: Merger and early years
The oldest remnant of NEC Nijmegen, Eendracht, was formed on 15 November 1900 by three men – August Lodenstijn, Antoon Kuypers and Wouter de Lent – representing the people from the benedenstad (lower town) who, due to their working class status, were not able to play for the major club in the city, Quick 1888. Due to a lack of funds, Eendracht initially played only friendly matches against teams from other parts of the city until 1903, when the local league in Nijmegen was formed. Eendracht was the first champion and was promoted to Gelderland's regional league, and two years later the club was promoted to the second tier of Dutch football. Eendracht merged in April 1910 with NVV Nijmegen, a club formed two years earlier by former members of Quick 1888. The new club was given the name Nijmegen Eendracht Combinatie, and played its first match against Amsterdam side DEC, the match ending 0–0.
1920–1939: "Never first-class"
After a series of ground moves in the club's early years, at the beginning of the 1920s, NEC bought land and moved to a ground at Hazenkampseweg. Finally, the club had a permanent home and the club's fanbase began to grow. However, despite a new home and increased membership, on-field success did not follow. Although NEC won second-tier championships in 1928, 1929, 1931, and 1934, the club did not win promotion after losing consecutive play-off matches. The club was mockingly nicknamed "Nooit eerste…
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Legacy
Eerste Divisie Winners: 1974–75, 2014–15 Promoted: 1966–67, 1984–85, 1988–89, 1993–94, 2020–21 Tweede Divisie Winners: 1963–64 KNVB Cup Runners-up: 1972–73, 1982–83, 1993–94, 1999–2000, 2023–24, 2025–26
Results
Below is a table with NEC's domestic results since the introduction of professional football in 1955.
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Passport
Identifiers & aliases
NEC Nijmegen, commonly known as NEC, is a professional Dutch association football club based in Nijmegen. The club currently competes in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football.
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