Groningen is a professional football club from the city of the same name in the Netherlands, established in 1971 and traditionally identified by green and white. The club represents the northern part of Dutch football and plays at Euroborg, a modern stadium associated with a strong regional following. This team page brings together the latest recorded squad, coaching timeline, recent player movement and competition participation available, alongside a concise account of Groningen’s history, culture and football identity.
Groningen Upcoming matches by league
Eredivisie
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- Regular Season - 7
Groningen
PEC Zwolle
Euroborg -
- Regular Season - 8
ExcelsiorNo H2HGroningen
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- Regular Season - 9
GroningenNo H2HAjax
Euroborg -
- Regular Season - 10
NEC NijmegenNo H2HGroningen
Goffertstadion
Groningen Last matches by league
Eredivisie
Friendlies Clubs
KNVB Beker
Groningen Team Roster
Groningen’s recorded squad contains 37 players: 14 defenders, 12 midfielders, seven attackers and four goalkeepers. The group combines established senior options with a substantial developmental presence, reflected by players such as T. Blokzijl, Wouter Prins, S. Resink and T. De Jonge. The defensive unit is the largest section, while the attacking group includes B. Willumsson, J. Ondrejka and O. Zawada. Goalkeeping depth is provided by E. Vaessen, L. Štubljar, R. Janse and Daan Erdman. Shirt numbers range from 1 to 70 in the recorded list, with several players listed without a number.
position Goalkeeper
Etienne Vaessen
Lovro Štubljar
Pelle Boevink
Rijk Janse
Daan Erdman
position Defender
C. Fafiani
Wouter Prins
Thijmen Blokzijl
Márk Csinger
Marco Rente
Nikolas Brandis
Jorg Schreuders
Elvis Arnold van der Laan
Tyrique Christopher Mercera
Malcolm John Matarr Jeng
J. Mosselaar
Marco Speelman
Roy Leicester
position Midfielder
Travis Enrique Hernes
Tika de Jonge
Alvin Vilhelm Valdemar Nordin
David van der Werff
Tygo Land
Pelle Clement
Thom van Bergen
Besnik Mashuku
J. Hall
Yénio Holder
Ryan Higgins
position Attacker
Kaid Becker
Brynjólfur Andersen Willumsson
Jacob Axel Per Ondrejka
Oskar Zawada
Nils Eggens
R. Metu
Last Groningen Coachs
The most recent recorded coaching entry is Dick Lukkien, who began on 1 July 2023, but the available timeline does not support describing him as the current holder of the role. Dennis van der Ree is listed from 1 January 2023, followed by Frank Wormuth from July to November 2022. Danny Buijs is recorded from 2018 to 2022, with Ernest Faber preceding him from 2016 to 2018. The sequence shows several managerial changes across the decade without a confirmed current designation.
Dick Lukkien
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Lukkien | Netherlands | 1 July 2023 | |
| Dennis van der Ree | Netherlands | 1 January 2023 | |
| Frank Wormuth | Germany | 1 July 2022 | 1 November 2022 |
| Danny Buijs | Netherlands | 1 June 2018 | 1 May 2022 |
| Ernest Faber | Netherlands | 1 August 2016 | 1 May 2018 |
| Erwin van de Looi | Netherlands | 1 June 2013 | 1 June 2016 |
| Robert Maaskant | Netherlands | 1 June 2012 | 1 June 2013 |
| Pieter Egge Huistra | Netherlands | 1 July 2010 | 1 May 2012 |
| Ron Jans | Netherlands | 1 October 2002 | 1 June 2010 |
Groningen Transfers
Recent recorded arrivals show a blend of transfers, loans, free-agent additions and returns from loan. M. Csinger arrived from Gyori ETO FC and A. Nordin from Helsingborg, while N. Brandis, T. Hernes, L. Štubljar and E. Van der Laan are also listed as transfers. J. Ondrejka and M. Jeng joined on loan, with T. Land and T. Hernes appearing in loan-related entries at earlier dates. R. Janse and P. Clement are recorded as free agents. The list also includes returns from loan for T. Oosting, Nils Eggens, R. Postema, Noam Fritz Emeran and F. Turay, illustrating several routes into the squad rather than a single movement type.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Ondrejka |
Parma
|
Loan | 13 August 2026 |
| M. Csinger |
Gyori ETO FC
|
- | 13 August 2026 |
| A. Nordin |
Helsingborg
|
Transfer | 3 August 2026 |
| M. Jeng |
Reims
|
Loan | 29 July 2026 |
| M. Brandis |
AS Trencin
|
Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| N. Brandis |
AS Trencin
|
Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| P. Clement |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| R. Janse |
NEC Nijmegen
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Hernes |
Newcastle
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| F. Turay |
FC OSS
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Noam Fritz Emeran |
Emmen
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Postema |
Emmen
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Nils Eggens |
De Graafschap
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| T. Oosting |
PEC Zwolle
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| K. Lien |
Ham-Kam
|
Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
Recent recorded departures include transfers, free-agent exits, loan moves and returns to parent clubs. Petrit Preniqi is listed as leaving for Al-Fateh, while R. Postema moved to Viking and T. Oosting to PEC Zwolle in transfer entries. H. Jurjus, M. Seuntjens, Rui Mendes, D. Baron, M. Peersman, S. Petiet and M. Mariani are recorded as free-agent departures. F. Turay and Noam Fritz Emeran left on loan, while several players, including T. Hernes, T. Land and D. Janse, are shown returning to their parent clubs. These entries describe varied squad movement rather than a complete departure ledger.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sven Bouland |
MVV
|
Free agent | 18 August 2026 |
| S. Resink |
AZ Alkmaar
|
Transfer | 17 August 2026 |
| Petrit Preniqi |
Al-Fateh
|
- | 2 August 2026 |
| H. Jurjus |
FC Volendam
|
Free agent | 27 July 2026 |
| M. Seuntjens |
NAC Breda
|
Free agent | 23 July 2026 |
| Rui Mendes |
Telstar
|
Free agent | 13 July 2026 |
| R. Postema |
Viking
|
Transfer | 13 July 2026 |
| F. Turay |
Telstar
|
- | 7 July 2026 |
| S. Petiet |
ACV
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Peersman |
Telstar
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Baron |
Emmen
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Oosting |
PEC Zwolle
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Janse |
Ajax
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Petiet |
ACV
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| H. Jurjus |
FC Volendam
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The recent movement record presents Groningen’s squad as a changing group shaped by several transaction types rather than one dominant route. Arrivals include transfers from clubs in the Netherlands and abroad, loans from Parma and Reims, free-agent additions from NEC Nijmegen and Sparta Rotterdam, and multiple returns from loan. Departures show the same variety: transfers to Viking and PEC Zwolle, free-agent exits to several Dutch clubs, loan moves, and players returning to parent sides such as Newcastle, PSV Eindhoven and Ajax. The chronology also captures repeat or changing statuses. T. Hernes appears in an earlier loan arrival and a later transfer entry, while T. Land is recorded arriving on loan before returning to PSV Eindhoven. Because these movement highlights are selective, they illustrate recent activity without establishing a complete balance of arrivals and departures, a net figure or a definitive transfer total.
Leagues Groningen has participated in
Groningen’s recent recorded competition set includes the Eredivisie, the KNVB Beker and club friendlies, each with participation recorded through 2025 and marked as recently active. The Eredivisie is the club’s principal league context, while the KNVB Beker provides the national cup route. Friendlies Clubs represents non-competitive fixtures in the club’s competition history. Groningen also has a recorded Eerste Divisie entry from 2023, which is historical rather than recent in this context. Its UEFA Europa League participation is historical as well, with records spanning 2014 to 2015. The entries establish competition involvement, not a current league position, result or qualification status.
More about Groningen
Founded in 1971, Groningen is the professional football club associated with the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. Its origins are linked to GVAV, the established regional institution from which the professional club emerged, giving Groningen a history that reaches beyond its formal foundation. The club’s traditional green-and-white identity reflects the colors of the city and remains central to its visual culture. Supporters also know Groningen as the Pride of the North, a name that captures its role as a leading football institution in the northern Netherlands.
Groningen plays at Euroborg, in the southeast of the city near Groningen Europapark station. The stadium replaced Oosterparkstadion in 2005 and is known for its green-and-white seating, compact urban setting and fervent atmosphere. Local descriptions have given Euroborg the affectionate names Green Hell and Green Cathedral. The venue is more than a match setting: it forms part of a wider community and entertainment environment that connects the club with its city.
The club’s culture is strongly regional. Its governance and ownership culture have traditionally been framed through regional stewardship and community connection rather than a purely corporate image, while its football tradition combines hard work, intensity and practical competitiveness. Groningen’s academy and scouting network have helped establish the club as a valuable development environment, with notable former players including Ronald Koeman, Arjen Robben, Luis Suárez and Virgil van Dijk. These alumni connect the club’s local roots with the wider Dutch and international game.
On the field, Groningen has been a recurring presence in the Eredivisie and has also appeared in the KNVB Beker and European competition. Its recorded European footprint includes the UEFA Europa League period from 2014 to 2015, while the 2014–15 season brought the club its KNVB Cup triumph. The northern rivalry with SC Heerenveen, known as the Derby of the North, adds a distinctive regional edge. Together, the stadium, academy, colors and history make Groningen a durable landmark of Dutch football.
Last matches statistics for Groningen
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Groningen
1 - 2
AEK Athens FC
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Groningen
0 - 4
FC Volendam
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Groningen
0 - 0
Volos NFC
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Groningen
1 - 0
Valladolid
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Groningen
2 - 1
Utrecht
|
5 / 16 |
|
81 | 12 | - | 6 |
|
ADO Den Haag
1 - 4
Groningen
|
14 / 17 |
|
77 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
|
PSV Eindhoven
5 - 1
Groningen
|
4 / 7 |
|
81 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
|
Groningen
2 - 3
Fortuna Sittard
|
2 / 22 |
|
87 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
|
Groningen
2 - 2
Twente
|
4 / 21 |
|
79 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
|
GO Ahead Eagles
1 - 1
Groningen
|
2 / 4 |
|
0% | 10 | - | 5 |
Detailed statistics Groningen
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Groningen
Warnings Groningen
Passes Groningen
Goalkeeper saves Groningen
Latest start lineups Groningen (XI)
GO Ahead Eagles vs Groningen
Eredivisie 2026 - 1552164
Groningen vs Twente
Eredivisie 2026 - 1552158
Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie 2026 - 1552144
PSV Eindhoven vs Groningen
Eredivisie 2026 - 1552140
ADO Den Haag vs Groningen
Eredivisie 2026 - 1552131
Groningen vs Utrecht
Eredivisie 2026 - 1552123
2025-2026
1st shirt
2023-2024
1st shirt
2023-2024
2nd shirt
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt
2020-2021
1st shirt
2020-2021
2nd shirt