SC Cambuur
Squad
- Bob Schepers2013current
- Marlon Pereira2013current
- Calvin Mac-Intosch2014current
- Furdjel Narsingh2014current
Sander van de Streek2014current
André Krul2015current
Djavan Anderson2015current
Dominik Mašek2015current
Jack Byrne2015current
Jamiro Monteiro2015current
Martijn van der Laan2015current
Marvin Peersman2015current- Mikhail Rosheuvel2015current
Sjoerd Overgoor2015current
Xander Houtkoop2015current
Darryl Lachman2016current
Kevin van Veen2016current- Rai Vloet2016current
Tom Hiariej2016current- David Sambissa2018current
Kevin Schindler2018current
Robert Mühren2019current
Vito Wormgoor2024current
Ismaël Baoufcurrent- Jamie Jacobscurrent
- Tyrone Conraadcurrent
Arend van der Wel1964–1965
Frans de Munck1964–1965- Johan Derksen1968–1972
- Hans Ooft1970–1974
Johan Zuidema1971–1973
Hans Westerhof1977–1981
Oeki Hoekema1979–1980
Rob McDonald1979–1980
Foeke Booy1980–1984- Andy King1984–1985
- Remco Boere1984–1985
- Fred Grim1987–1994
Marcel Keizer1989–1998- Martin Koopman1989–1991
Nico-Jan Hoogma1989–1992
Jan Bruin1991–1995
Michael Mols1991–1993
Bert Konterman1993–1996
Henny Meijer1993–1994
Jaap Stam1993–1995- Milko Djurovski1993–1993
Mitar Mrkela1993–1994- Leonard van Utrecht1994–1995
- Martin Dugas1994–1996
Erik van der Meer1995–1996
Frank Berghuis1995–2000- Peter van den Berg1995–1997
- Stefan Jansen1995–1996
- Carlo l'Ami1996–1996
- Harry van der Laan1996–1998
- Marinus Dijkhuizen1996–1999
- Harvey Esajas1997–1998
- Leonard van Utrecht1997–2001
- Danny Muller1998–2000
- Fuat Usta1998–1999
Gregg Berhalter1998–2000- Stefan Jansen1998–1998
Yevhen Levchenko1998–2000- Rob Alflen1999–2000
Robin Nelisse1999–2000
Cees Paauwe2000–2002- Fabian de Freitas2000–2001
- Henny van Schoonhoven2000–2003
- Jan Bruin2000–2005
- Angelo Martha2002–2004
Ruben Schaken2002–2005
Miikka Ilo2003–2005
Oebele Schokker2003–2004- Rocky Siberie2003–2004
- Angelo Zimmerman2004–2006
Chima Onyeike2004–2005- Jamal Akachar2004–2007
Mitchell Piqué2004–2006
Peter van der Vlag2004–2009- Bovar Karim2005–2007
Paul Mulders2005–2007- Adnan Barakat2006–2008
Brandon Bonifacio2006–2009- Denis Calincov2006–2009
Dennis van der Ree2007–2012
Kasali Yinka Casal2007–2008
Marc Mboua2007–2009- Marinus Dijkhuizen2007–2008
- Rudy Jansen2007–2008
Anco Jansen2008–2009- Bob Schepers2008–2011
- Halil Çolak2008–2008
- Mark de Vries2008–2012
Nassir Maachi2008–2011
Paul Beekmans2008–2011- Pieter Collen2008–2009
- Robbert te Loeke2008–2012
- Rudy Jansen2008–2011
- Ruud ter Heide2008–2010
- Sander Fischer2008–2010
Jeffrey de Visscher2009–2010- Nuelson Wau2009–2012
- Oğuzhan Türk2009–2012
- Pieter Collen2009–2009
- Robert van Boxel2009–2012
Tjaronn Chery2009–2009
Danny Post2010–2010
Norair Aslanyan2010–2010
Reza Ghoochannejhad2010–2011- Serhat Koç2010–2010
- Alexander Prent2011–2011
Alim Öztürk2011–2013- Bob Schepers2011–2012
- Charles Dissels2011–2012
- Erik Bakker2011–2017
- Gijs Luirink2011–2011
- Lucas Bijker2011–2015
Marco Bizot2011–2012- Martijn van der Laan2011–2011
- Martijn van der Laan2011–2014
Melvin de Leeuw2011–2013- Mohamed El Makrini2011–2015
Wout Droste2011–2015
Adnane Tighadouini2012–2013- Dennis Telgenkamp2012–2013
- Jasar Takak2012–2012
- Leonard Nienhuis2012–2013
- Mark Diemers2012–2013
Michiel Hemmen2012–2015- Oebele Schokker2012–2015
- Tim Bakens2012–2013
Vincent Weijl2012–2013- Yuri Rose2012–2013
- Alexander Christovao2013–2014
- Giovanni Hiwat2013–2013
Jody Lukoki2013–2014- Kevin Brands2013–2013
- Leonard Nienhuis2013–2017
- Marcel Ritzmaier2013–2014
Oliver Feldballe2013–2014- Paco van Moorsel2013–2014
Ramon Leeuwin2013–2014- Robert van Boxel2013–2014
Ruud Swinkels2013–2013
Albert Rusnák2014–2014
Bartholomew Ogbeche2014–2016- Bob Schepers2014–2014
- Bob Schepers2014–2015
Daniël de Ridder2014–2015- Dejan Meleg2014–2015
- Donovan Slijngard2014–2015
Elvis Manu2014–2014
Etiënne Reijnen2014–2015- Paul Mulders2014–2014
Sebastian Steblecki2014–2016
Vytautas Andriuškevičius2014–2016
Kai Heerings2015–2016
Sinan Bytyqi2015–2015- Valmir Berisha2015–2016
- Wessel Dammers2015–2016
Tarik Tissoudali2017–2017- Xavier Mous2018–2019
SC Cambuur is a professional football club based in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, known for its passionate fan base.
The club competes in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of Dutch football, showcasing its resilience and competitive spirit.
SC Cambuur has spent a total of nine seasons in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football, highlighting its fluctuating fortunes.
Biography
Formation
Sportclub Cambuur, commonly known as SC Cambuur, was established on June 19, 1964, in Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland, Netherlands. The club has a rich history in Dutch football, competing primarily in the Eerste Divisie and the Eredivisie, the top two tiers of Dutch football. Over the years, SC Cambuur has become a significant presence in the region, with a dedicated fan base and a commitment to developing local talent.
Career Highlights
SC Cambuur has experienced various ups and downs throughout its history. The club first made its mark by winning the Eerste Divisie title in 1992, which earned them promotion to the Eredivisie. However, their stay in the top flight was short-lived, as they were relegated after just two seasons. The club faced financial difficulties in the early 2000s, narrowly avoiding bankruptcy in 2005. A restructuring phase began in 2006, leading to a more stable financial situation by 2010.
In the 2012-13 season, SC Cambuur won the Eerste Divisie title again, marking their return to the Eredivisie for the 2013-14 season. Despite a challenging season, they were relegated back to the Eerste Divisie in 2016. The club's resilience was evident as they continued to compete fiercely in the lower divisions, culminating in a strong performance in the 2025-26 season, where they finished as runners-up in the Eerste Divisie.
Recent Developments
As of August 2024, SC Cambuur has been playing its home games at the newly constructed Kooi Stadion, which has a capacity of 15,000. This modern facility replaced the old Cambuur Stadion and symbolizes the club's ambition to grow and succeed in Dutch football. With a history marked by both triumphs and challenges, SC Cambuur remains a beloved institution in Dutch football, continuing to strive for success in the years to come.
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Gallery
Career & Clubs
Below is a table with Cambuur's domestic results since the introduction of professional football in 1956.
Founded in 1964, SC Cambuur has spent a total of nine seasons in the Dutch top flight, the Eredivisie. During the 1980s and 1990s, the club was a consistent contender in the Eerste Divisie promotion play-offs. Cambuur won the Eerste Divisie title in 1992 and earned promotion to the Eredivisie, but were relegated two seasons later following the 1993–94 season. In 1998, the club returned to the Eredivisie, though they were again relegated after just two seasons, in the 1999–2000 season. The early 2000s proved turbulent, and in 2005 the club narrowly avoided bankruptcy. A period of restructuring began in 2006, and by 2010 Cambuur had achieved relative financial stability. In 2009, Cambuur came close to promotion, narrowly losing a play-off to Roda JC on penalties. The following year, they finished second in the league and again missed promotion by a slim margin. The club attracted over 40,000 spectators during that year's play-offs, with an estimated 7,000 supporters gathering in Leeuwarden's city centre to watch the decisive match against Roda on a large screen. The final match drew a record 1.4 million television viewers in the Netherlands, and the entire play-off series—featuring Cambuur, PEC Zwolle, and Roda JC—was watched by more than 4.5 million people. Cambuur won the Eerste Divisie title in the 2012–13 season, earning promotion to the Eredivisie for the 2013–14 season. On 1 May 2016, they were relegated back to the Eerste Divisie after a 6–2 away defeat to PSV. In 2020,…
- League
- Eerste Divisie
- League
- Eredivisie
Legacy
Eerste Divisie Winners (3): 1991–92, 2012–13, 2020–21 Runners-up (4): 1996–97, 1997–98, 2009–10, 2025–26 Tweede Divisie Winners (2): 1956–57, 1964–65
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Sportclub Cambuur, most often styled SC Cambuur and sometimes Cambuur Leeuwarden, is a Dutch professional football club in Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland. Founded on 19 June 1964, the team compete in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football, following promotion from the Eerste Divisie in the 2025–26 season. Since August 2024, they have played their home games at the 15,000‑seat Kooi Stadion, a purpose‑built stadium that replaced Cambuur Stadion.
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