Go Ahead Eagles represent Deventer in the Netherlands and carry a distinctive red-and-yellow identity. The club’s home, De Adelaarshorst, is renowned for stands close to the pitch and an atmosphere shaped by local belonging. Its profile combines professional football, strong regional roots and the enduring eagle symbol. The page captures the club’s current sporting picture, alongside the historical and cultural features that make this Deventer institution a distinctive presence in Dutch football.
GO Ahead Eagles Upcoming matches by league
Eredivisie
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- Regular Season - 7
NEC Nijmegen
GO Ahead Eagles
Goffertstadion -
- Regular Season - 8
GO Ahead EaglesNo H2HSparta Rotterdam
De Adelaarshorst -
- Regular Season - 9
PEC ZwolleNo H2HGO Ahead Eagles
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- Regular Season - 10
GO Ahead EaglesNo H2HTelstar
De Adelaarshorst
GO Ahead Eagles Last matches by league
Eredivisie
Friendlies Clubs
KNVB Beker
UEFA Europa League
GO Ahead Eagles Team Roster
GO Ahead Eagles have a recorded squad of 26 players. The group contains seven attackers, seven defenders, four goalkeepers and eight midfielders, giving the roster broad numerical coverage across the main positions. The attacking group includes T. Baeten, S. Sigurðarson and E. Flataker, while A. Sampsted, Tomas Galvez and J. Kramer feature among the defenders. K. Haug, L. Plogmann, N. Marsman and N. Verdoni provide four listed goalkeeping options. Midfield is represented by C. Twigt, E. Linthorst, M. Meulensteen, S. Tengstedt and V. Edvardsen, alongside three further players.
position Goalkeeper
Christian Kjetil Haug
Nick Marsman
T. Hulleman
Nando Verdoni
position Defender
Alfons Sampsted
Joris Kramer
Dean Ruben James
Tino Jukić
Eus Waayers
Tomas Galvez
Giovanni van Zwam
Julius Dirksen
position Midfielder
Dylan Boer
Henricus Gerardus Hubertus Mar Linthorst
Søren Østergaard Tengstedt
Robbin Weijenberg
Victor Kaj Edvardsen
Mathis Suray
Melle Meulensteen
Yassir Salah Rahmouni
T. Lantveld
position Attacker
Stefán Ingi Sigurðarson
Oskar Siira Sivertsen
Richonell Margaret
Thibo Roger Baeten
Erik Hovden Flataker
Dani Tijman
Ofosu Boakye
Last GO Ahead Eagles Coachs
Paul Simonis is the latest named coach in the chronology, with a start date of 1 July 2024. The dated information does not establish that he remains in the role. René Hake follows from 1 August 2022, while Kees van Wonderen is listed from 1 July 2020 to 1 June 2022. Jack de Gier and John Stegeman appear earlier, covering 2019–20 and 2018–19 respectively. All five named coaches are Dutch, with Simonis the latest appointment in the recorded sequence and earlier entries providing the recent coaching context.
Paul Simonis
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Simonis | Netherlands | 1 July 2024 | |
| René Hake | Netherlands | 1 August 2022 | |
| 1 August 2020 | 1 May 2022 | ||
| Jack de Gier | Netherlands | 1 June 2019 | 1 June 2020 |
| John Stegeman | Netherlands | 1 July 2018 | 1 May 2019 |
| 1 December 2017 | |||
| 1 August 2017 | |||
| Robert Maaskant | Netherlands | 1 March 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Hans de Koning | Netherlands | 1 February 2016 | 1 March 2017 |
| Erik ten Hag | Netherlands | 1 July 2012 | 1 June 2013 |
| Joop Gall | Netherlands | 1 July 2011 | 1 March 2012 |
| Andries Ulderink | Netherlands | 1 March 2008 | 1 June 2011 |
| Mike Snoei | Netherlands | 1 July 2005 | 1 March 2008 |
| Robert Maaskant | Netherlands | 1 July 2002 | 1 January 2003 |
| Henk ten Cate | Netherlands | 1 July 1993 | 1 January 1995 |
| Henk ten Cate | Netherlands | 1 February 1990 | 1 June 1990 |
GO Ahead Eagles Transfers
Recorded arrivals include transfers, free-agent additions, loans and returns from loan, but this is a partial sample rather than a complete recruitment total. E. Flataker arrived from AIK Stockholm and Tomas Galvez from Manchester City in July 2026, while K. Haug and N. Marsman were listed as free agents joining at the end of June. M. Smit, C. Twigt, L. Everink and X. Blomme appear as loan returns in late June. Earlier entries include transfers for S. Sigurðarson, E. Waayers, A. Sampsted, G. Van Zwam and M. Meulensteen, plus loans for J. Slory and K. Goudmijn.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Jukić |
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb
|
Transfer | 26 August 2026 |
| E. Flataker |
AIK Stockholm
|
Transfer | 7 July 2026 |
| Tomas Galvez |
Manchester City
|
Transfer | 6 July 2026 |
| Tomas Galvez |
Manchester City
|
Transfer | 5 July 2026 |
| N. Marsman |
Fortuna Sittard
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| K. Haug |
Toulouse
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| X. Blomme |
FC Eindhoven
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| L. Everink |
Emmen
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| C. Twigt |
Willem II
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Smit |
Stoke City
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| E. Waayers |
PSV Eindhoven
|
Transfer | 1 February 2026 |
| S. Sigurðarson |
Sandefjord
|
Transfer | 1 February 2026 |
| A. Sampsted |
Birmingham
|
Transfer | 23 January 2026 |
| J. Slory |
Feyenoord
|
Loan | 31 December 2025 |
| K. Goudmijn |
Derby
|
Loan | 2 September 2025 |
The recorded departures show a mixture of transfers, free-agent exits, loans and returns to parent clubs. The sample includes F. Stokkers to Waalwijk in August 2026 and J. Breum to Saint Etienne in July 2026, followed by M. Smit to Stoke City and J. De Busser to AZ Alkmaar at the end of June 2026. L. Everink, X. Blomme and A. Adelgaard also left in that period, through free-agent or transfer entries. Earlier movements include returns for K. Goudmijn and J. Slory, loans involving C. Twigt and M. Smit, and transfers involving M. Deijl, O. Antman and E. Llansana. The listed movements are not a complete departures total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Plogmann |
Cambuur
|
Free agent | 31 August 2026 |
| C. Twigt |
Willem II
|
Transfer | 16 August 2026 |
| F. Stokkers |
Waalwijk
|
- | 6 August 2026 |
| F. Stokkers |
Waalwijk
|
- | 5 August 2026 |
| J. Breum |
Saint Etienne
|
Transfer | 2 July 2026 |
| S. Jansen |
FC OSS
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Adelgaard |
Twente
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| X. Blomme |
FC Eindhoven
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Everink |
Emmen
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. De Busser |
AZ Alkmaar
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Smit |
Stoke City
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
Verden 04
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 | |
| J. Slory |
Feyenoord
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| K. Goudmijn |
Derby
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| O. Pettersson |
Gais
|
Free agent | 19 March 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The recorded movement picture is varied rather than defined by one transaction type. Arrivals include transfers from clubs in the Netherlands and abroad, free-agent entries, temporary loans and players returning from loan. The sample names recent additions such as E. Flataker, Tomas Galvez, K. Haug and N. Marsman, while earlier entries include S. Sigurðarson, A. Sampsted and M. Meulensteen. Departures likewise combine transfers, free-agent exits, loans and returns to parent clubs. J. Breum, M. Smit and J. De Busser are among the latest listed leavers, with earlier records also showing movements for M. Deijl, O. Antman and E. Llansana. Some names recur in different entries, reflecting separate dates or movement types rather than a single event. Because both lists are partial, they show the character and timing of recorded activity without establishing a complete arrivals total, departures total or financial balance. No amounts are recorded in the listed movements.
Leagues GO Ahead Eagles has participated in
GO Ahead Eagles have recorded participation in the Eredivisie, the KNVB Beker, Friendlies Clubs and the UEFA Europa League through 2025, with each marked as recently active in the available competition record. The club also has a historical Eerste Divisie entry spanning 2017 to 2020. UEFA Europa Conference League participation is recorded in 2024, while the Super Cup appears for 2024 only; both are historical in this overview rather than presented as current. The competition footprint therefore covers Dutch league and cup football, European tournaments and scheduled friendly matches, with the latest recorded activity concentrated in entries running to 2025.
More about GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles are a professional football club from Deventer, in the Dutch province of Overijssel. The club was founded in 1971, and the name carries the image of an eagle as a central emblem of strength and local pride. Red and yellow define the club’s visual identity, with the eagle motif also reflected in the name of its long-standing home, De Adelaarshorst.
The stadium is one of the defining parts of the club’s culture. Set within a residential area, De Adelaarshorst is known for an old-school, English-style character, with stands close to the pitch and an intimate relationship between supporters and players. That setting reinforces GO Ahead Eagles’ reputation as a community-rooted club whose atmosphere is based on proximity, continuity and regional belonging. The local nickname Kowet is associated with Deventer speech and adds another layer to that identity.
In sporting terms, the club belongs to the Dutch professional football ecosystem and has moved between the Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie across its recorded history. Its participation record also includes the KNVB Beker, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Super Cup and club friendlies, placing domestic competition alongside occasional European exposure. The available competition history records Eredivisie activity through 2025 and Eerste Divisie participation through 2020, while the Conference League and Super Cup entries are earlier recorded appearances.
The club’s structure combines private investment with community-oriented leadership, rather than separating the professional organization from its local base. Its player profile has traditionally blended Dutch development with international recruitment, especially from northern and central Europe, while its sporting culture is commonly associated with energetic, structured football. Together, the Deventer setting, red-and-yellow colors, eagle symbolism and close stadium experience give GO Ahead Eagles a distinctive place in Dutch football.
Last matches statistics for GO Ahead Eagles
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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GO Ahead Eagles
0 - 3
Apollon Limassol
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Lommel United
2 - 1
GO Ahead Eagles
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
GO Ahead Eagles
4 - 0
OFI
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Luton
0 - 1
GO Ahead Eagles
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
GO Ahead Eagles
4 - 1
Willem II
|
10 / 20 |
|
88 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
|
Feyenoord
2 - 2
GO Ahead Eagles
|
6 / 14 |
|
79 | 8 | - | 4 |
|
GO Ahead Eagles
3 - 1
ADO Den Haag
|
5 / 11 |
|
81 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
|
AZ Alkmaar
5 - 2
GO Ahead Eagles
|
4 / 9 |
|
83 | 6 | - | 3 |
|
Utrecht
3 - 3
GO Ahead Eagles
|
7 / 13 |
|
0% | 8 | 1 | 4 |
|
GO Ahead Eagles
1 - 1
Groningen
|
6 / 24 |
|
0% | 8 | 1 | 1 |
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GO Ahead Eagles vs Groningen
Eredivisie 2026 - 1552164
Utrecht vs GO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie 2026 - 1552155
AZ Alkmaar vs GO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie 2026 - 1552146
GO Ahead Eagles vs ADO Den Haag
Eredivisie 2026 - 1552139
Feyenoord vs GO Ahead Eagles
Eredivisie 2026 - 1552132
GO Ahead Eagles vs Willem II
Eredivisie 2026 - 1552119
2025-2026
1st shirt
2023-2024
1st shirt
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt