Goffertstadion, home stadium of NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen

NEC Nijmegen

NetherlandsNetherlands
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Founded

1900

Venue

Goffertstadion

City

Nijmegen

Capacity

12,650

Surface

grass

#3 Eredivisie R0# KNVB Beker

Trophies

Eerste Divisie

2014/2015,1974/1975,

2xWinner

Eerste Divisie

1993/1994,1966/1967,

2x2nd Place

KNVB Beker

2023/2024,2000,1994,1983,1973,

5x2nd Place

NEC Nijmegen

NEC Nijmegen is a Dutch football club founded in 1900 in Nijmegen, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands located near the German border. Competing in the Eredivisie, the club plays at the Goffertstadion. Known as 'De Nijmegenaren,' NEC has been a fixture in Dutch football for over a century. The club has competed in European competitions and is known for developing talented players who go on to perform at higher levels. Their red and black colours are iconic in the region. Nijmegen's location near the border gives the club a unique cross-cultural identity. NEC is celebrated for its passionate, working-class support base and a playing philosophy that emphasises technical skill, teamwork, and a strong connection to the local community they proudly represent.