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De Treffers is an amateur football club from Groesbeek, Netherlands. The club plays in the Tweede Divisie, the highest amateur league of Dutch football.
Key Information
History
[edit]It was founded in 1919, and its first chairman was Jan Piepenbreier. De Treffers has been a member of the Royal Dutch Football Association since around 1930. In the seasons 1935–1936 and 1936–1937 it was champion of the eastern district of the Eerste Klasse (First amateur league), at the time the highest league in Dutch amateur football. In both seasons De Treffers failed to win the national amateur championship.
After the Second World War De Treffers performed less well. In the 1961–1962 season De Treffers was promoted from Derde Klasse (Third amateur league) to Tweede Klasse (Second amateur league). From 1963 to 1974, with the exception of the 1971–1972 season, De Treffers played in the Eerste Klasse (First amateur league).
From 1974 to 2010, De Treffers participated in the Sunday Hoofdklasse. De Treffers were the only team to play so constantly in the Hoofdklasse during these years. The football club has won the district championship of the Hoofdklasse six times (in 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1998, and 2005). In 1988, 1991, and 1998 De Treffers also won the Sunday amateur championships, and in 1991 and 1998 De Treffers became champion of Dutch amateur football in general.
In 2010 it was promoted to the newly formed Topklasse, the highest amateur league. De Treffers has since qualified for the Tweede Divisie which, since 2016, has succeeded Topklasse as the highest amateur division in the Netherlands.
Current squad
[edit]- As of 26 December 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Wyke Wanderers Exchange
[edit]Each year the junior teams of De Treffers and Wyke Wanderers (an English amateur football club) take part in an event where the two teams meet each other and get to know one another. These take part in a series of activities followed by a football match this normally takes place for 4–5 days. One year the event will take place at De Treffers the following year it will take place at Wyke Wanderers.
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Overview and Founding
De Treffers is an amateur football club based in Groesbeek, Netherlands, founded on 1 August 1919.[1] Established as a local sports association, the club has maintained its amateur status throughout its history, focusing on community-based football rather than professional structures.[1] The club currently competes in the Tweede Divisie, the highest tier of amateur football in the Netherlands. In the 2024–25 season, De Treffers finished 10th out of 18 teams, securing 48 points from 34 matches with a goal difference of -7.[8] As of 2025, the club is led by chairman Theo Jochoms, who has held the position since 2019, and manager Theo Janssen, appointed in July 2025.[9][10] With over 1,350 members, De Treffers plays a central role in Groesbeek's sports community, embodying the amateur ethos through youth programs and local engagement spanning more than a century.[1]Identity and Facilities
De Treffers, an amateur football club based in Groesbeek, Netherlands, is identified by its traditional red and black colors, often referred to as the "rood-zwarten" by supporters.[11] These colors dominate the club's visual branding, appearing prominently on kits, flags, and merchandise. The home kit typically features a red jersey with black accents, paired with black shorts, while away kits incorporate variations such as blue or contrasting patterns to ensure distinction on the pitch.[12][13] The club's crest embodies its name, derived from the Dutch word "treffers," meaning "hits" or "bullseyes," symbolizing precision and accuracy in play. It features a stylized "T" integrated with football elements, such as a ball or goal motifs, rendered in red and black to reinforce the club's identity.[11][14] De Treffers' home ground is Sportpark Zuid, located in Groesbeek.[15][11] The stadium has a capacity of 4,700 spectators, including 400 covered seats and 800 covered standing areas, with the main pitch equipped with 80,000-watt floodlights for evening matches.[16][15] The facilities at Sportpark Zuid support both competitive and community activities, comprising five football pitches—three of which are artificial turf—and dedicated training grounds for team sessions.[15] A clubhouse serves as a social hub, featuring a kantine (canteen) offering snacks and healthy options through Cafetaria ‘Lekker & Gezond,’ open extended hours for matches and events.[15] Community amenities include BSO Zuid, an after-school care program for children with activities like crafts and sports, shared with Judovereniging Groesbeek for judo training and Pluryn for daycare services.[15] Recent developments emphasize youth training, such as the Voetbaljudo program for ages 7-9 in collaboration with local judo groups, enhancing physical and skill development on the club's grounds.[11]Historical Development
Early Years and Formation (1919–1960)
De Treffers was founded on 1 August 1919 in Groesbeek by a group of local working-class youths who gathered at café Hombergen on the corner of Kerkstraat and Bosstraat, with the club name suggested by Bertus Geurts during the inaugural meeting.[17] Initially, the club emphasized recreational football, holding meetings at locations such as Verheijen in Groes or Geurts' pine grove, and playing early matches on makeshift fields like De Bisselt before relocating to Herwendaal in the 1920s and De Drul in 1925.[17] The club became affiliated with the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) around 1930,[3] which facilitated its entry into organized competitive football and marked a shift from informal play to structured regional leagues. This affiliation enabled participation in the Eerste Klasse, where De Treffers achieved early successes by winning the Eastern District championships in the 1935–36 and 1936–37 seasons, demonstrating strong local performance despite no subsequent national promotion.[18][19] Throughout its formative decades, De Treffers operated under strict amateur regulations, which constrained financial resources and relied heavily on community support and the development of homegrown talent from Groesbeek and surrounding areas.[17] These limitations fostered a resilient club culture centered on local enthusiasm, though they also presented ongoing challenges in infrastructure and competitive advancement. By the late 1950s, consistent regional play laid the groundwork for promotion to the Tweede Klasse in the 1961–62 season, capping the early establishment phase.[20]Mid-Century Growth and Titles (1960–2000)
During the 1960s, De Treffers solidified its position in the Dutch amateur football landscape by competing in the Eerste Klasse Zondag D, the fourth tier at the time, starting from the 1963–64 season. The club maintained a competitive presence in this league through the early 1970s, achieving notable finishes such as third place in 1967–68 and second in 1968–69, before securing promotion after winning the division in 1969–70. However, a challenging 1970–71 season resulted in an 11th-place finish and relegation, leading to a brief stint in the Tweede Klasse during 1971–72; the team swiftly returned to the Eerste Klasse the following year, ending fifth in 1972–73 and sixth in 1973–74.[21] The introduction of the Hoofdklasse in 1974 by the KNVB marked a significant structural shift in Sunday amateur football, elevating the top amateur level above the Eerste Klasse and consolidating regional competitions into three national divisions. De Treffers transitioned seamlessly into the new Sunday Hoofdklasse Zondag B for the 1974–75 season, becoming one of the inaugural participants and the only club to remain in this highest amateur tier uninterrupted until 2010. This adaptation allowed the club to thrive amid the growing professionalism in Dutch football, where many teams faced financial pressures, while De Treffers upheld its strict amateur status.[17] The mid-century period saw De Treffers emerge as a dominant force in Sunday amateur play, capturing multiple Hoofdklasse district championships that underscored their regional supremacy. Key successes included titles in 1981, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, and 1998, with the 1986 victory in Zondag B highlighting a resurgence after earlier inconsistencies. These triumphs propelled the club to national contention, culminating in Sunday amateur championships in 1988, 1991, and 1998, where they defeated top rivals to claim the Landskampioen zondagamateurs title. Additionally, De Treffers won the overall Dutch amateur championship (Algeheel amateurkampioen van Nederland) in 1991 and 1998, cementing their peak dominance in the era.[17] By the late 1990s, De Treffers' consistent excellence in the Hoofdklasse positioned them for further advancements in amateur football structures.Modern Era and Top-Tier Amateur Play (2000–present)
In the early 2000s, De Treffers solidified its position in the Hoofdklasse, the then-second tier of Dutch amateur football, before achieving promotion to the newly established Topklasse in 2010 following a successful campaign in the 2009–10 Hoofdklasse Zondag, where the club finished among the top teams eligible for elevation.[22] This move marked the club's entry into the highest level of amateur competition, introduced by the KNVB to bridge the gap between amateur and professional football.[23] Over the subsequent years, De Treffers maintained competitive form in the Topklasse, culminating in qualification for the inaugural 2016–17 Tweede Divisie season as one of the top seven Sunday Topklasse finishers, part of the KNVB's structural merger that integrated top amateur clubs into a semi-professional third tier with promotion/relegation pathways to the Eerste Divisie.[24] The transition to the Tweede Divisie brought new challenges, including heightened competition against reserve teams from professional clubs and the need to professionalize operations while retaining amateur roots. De Treffers experienced mixed results in the league's early years, with notable mid-table finishes, but faced significant disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic between 2020 and 2022, when the KNVB suspended amateur competitions entirely in the 2019–20 season, limited 2020–21 play to regional formats with frequent halts, and imposed crowd restrictions in 2021–22, straining club finances and player development.[25] These interruptions exacerbated the ongoing tension of balancing amateur volunteer structures with the demands of top-tier play, including player retention and facility upgrades at Sportpark Zuid. Despite this, the club adapted by leveraging KNVB relief funds and focusing on youth integration to sustain competitiveness.[26] In recent seasons, De Treffers has established itself as a stable mid-table presence in the Tweede Divisie, exemplified by its approximately 10th-place standing as of November 17, 2025, with 16 points from 12 matches (4 wins, 4 draws, 4 losses), following a 4–2 victory over VV Katwijk on November 15, 2025.[27] A highlight came in the 2025–26 KNVB Beker, where the club secured a 3–1 upset victory over Eerste Divisie side MVV Maastricht on October 30, 2025, advancing to the second round and boosting morale amid a solid league campaign.[28] Managerial stability has been key, with Theo Janssen appointed as head coach on January 14, 2025, ahead of the 2025–26 season, bringing his experience from Vitesse's scouting department to emphasize tactical discipline and local talent development.[29] To bolster the squad for the latter half of the 2025–26 season, De Treffers announced the signing of 22-year-old attacking midfielder Gijs Steinfelder on November 6, 2025, on a contract until the end of the campaign; the versatile forward, previously with Vitesse, NEC Nijmegen, and Go Ahead Eagles, adds creativity and depth to address injury concerns and enhance attacking options in the competitive amateur-professional hybrid league.[30] Ongoing challenges include navigating financial constraints inherent to amateur status, such as part-time player contracts and reliance on sponsorships, while competing against better-resourced opponents, yet the club's consistent participation underscores its resilience in elite amateur football.[31]Achievements and Honours
League Championships
De Treffers has achieved several league championships at the district level in Dutch amateur football, primarily within the Sunday divisions, alongside key promotions that marked significant advancements in the club's competitive history. These accomplishments highlight the club's sustained competitiveness in regional structures before ascending to higher national amateur tiers. The club's earliest notable league successes occurred in the pre-professional era. De Treffers won the Eerste Klasse Eastern District championship in the 1935–36 season, qualifying for the Roman Catholic national playoffs. They repeated this feat the following year in 1936–37, again advancing to the playoffs as district winners.[18][19] In the postwar period, De Treffers secured promotion from the Derde Klasse to the Tweede Klasse at the conclusion of the 1961–62 season, elevating the club to a higher tier of amateur play. De Treffers' most prolific era of district titles came in the Hoofdklasse Sunday division, where the club captured eight afdelingstitels between 1981 and 2010. These victories underscored the team's dominance in the eastern district competitions. The 2010 title directly facilitated promotion to the newly established Topklasse, the pinnacle of amateur football at the time.[17]| Season | League | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 1980–81 | Hoofdklasse Zondag B | Champions (district title)[17] |
| 1985–86 | Hoofdklasse Zondag | Champions (district title)[17] |
| 1987–88 | Hoofdklasse Zondag | Champions (district title)[17] |
| 1989–90 | Hoofdklasse Zondag | Champions (district title)[17] |
| 1990–91 | Hoofdklasse Zondag | Champions (district title)[17] |
| 1997–98 | Hoofdklasse Zondag | Champions (district title)[17] |
| 2004–05 | Hoofdklasse Zondag | Champions (district title)[17] |
| 2009–10 | Hoofdklasse Zondag C | Champions (district title and promotion to Topklasse)[17] |
National and Cup Successes
De Treffers has secured notable victories in the National Sunday Amateur Championships, triumphing in 1988, 1991, and 1998 to claim the Sunday division title on each occasion.[3] These successes represent the pinnacle of the club's amateur achievements, with the three titles representing a record in Sunday amateur football history. The 1991 and 1998 wins, in particular, also elevated the club to the overall Dutch amateur championship, defeating Saturday division champions Quick Boys in 1991 and IJsselmeervogels in 1998.[17][4] In the KNVB Cup, De Treffers has made occasional advances beyond the early rounds, showcasing the club's competitive edge against higher-tier opponents. A standout moment came in the 2025–26 season, when the team achieved a notable upset by defeating Eerste Divisie side MVV Maastricht 3–1 in the first round on October 30, 2025, at Sportpark Zuid.[34] This victory propelled De Treffers into the second round, where they were drawn against fellow amateur club Sportlust '46 on December 18, 2025.[35] Beyond national competitions, De Treffers has competed in various regional amateur cups, reaching several finals in the KNVB District Cup, including a win in the 2012–13 season for the Sunday group.[36] As an amateur club, however, it has not claimed major professional cup honors, with performances limited by the structure of Dutch football's tiered system.[4]Team and Personnel
Current Squad
As of November 2025, De Treffers' first-team squad consists of 24 players, predominantly Dutch nationals, competing in the Tweede Divisie with a blend of experienced veterans and emerging talents. The team is captained by Ricardo Ippel, a 35-year-old central midfielder who provides leadership in midfield.[37] The squad features two goalkeepers, including Wessel Sprangers (27, Netherlands) as the primary option, eight defenders such as Guus Joppen (36, Netherlands) anchoring the backline, nine midfielders like Anis Yadir (21, Netherlands/Morocco) contributing creativity, and five forwards led by Tim Waterink (28, Netherlands) up top. One foreign player, Artem Mashtaliruk (Ukraine), adds international flavor to the defense.[37]| Position | Key Players (Age, Nationality) | Role Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Wessel Sprangers (27, Netherlands), Petar Stoskovic (32, Netherlands/Serbia) | Primary shot-stoppers with Sprangers as first-choice. |
| Defenders | Guus Joppen (36, Netherlands), Jari van Ginkel (28, Netherlands), Bryan Sirvania (26, Netherlands/Curacao), Joey van Beukering (23, Netherlands) | Solid center-back pairing with Joppen's experience; full-backs provide width. |
| Midfielders | Ricardo Ippel (35, Netherlands), Anis Yadir (21, Netherlands/Morocco), Gijs Steinfelder (22, Netherlands), Willem den Dekker (27, Netherlands) | Balanced unit with Ippel's captaincy, Yadir's attacking flair, and Steinfelder's recent energy. |
| Forwards | Tim Waterink (28, Netherlands), Gavin Vlijter (28, Netherlands/Suriname), Coen Maertzdorf (32, Netherlands) | Goal-scoring threats, with Waterink as central striker and wingers for pace. |
