Football Club Groningen (FC Groningen) is a professional football club based in Groningen, Netherlands. Founded in 1971, the club competes in the Eredivisie, the highest tier of Dutch football, and plays its home matches at Euroborg Stadium. FC Groningen was formed through the merger of the professional football section of GVAV with the establishment of a new professional club and has since become one of the leading football institutions in the northern Netherlands. The club is widely recognised for its strong regional identity, passionate supporters, and commitment to developing young talent through its academy. FC Groningen has produced and developed numerous players who have progressed to elite European clubs and national teams. Beyond first-team football, the organisation operates extensive youth development programmes, community initiatives through Stichting FC Groningen in de Maatschappij, and commercial activities that strengthen its connection with businesses and local communities. The club places significant emphasis on innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, and supporter engagement while investing in modern coaching, sports science, and performance analysis. FC Groningen regularly collaborates with educational institutions, municipalities, and regional partners to promote health, inclusion, and participation through football. With a long-term strategy focused on sustainable sporting success and organisational growth, FC Groningen continues to strengthen its position as one of the Netherlands' most respected professional football clubs while maintaining its mission of representing the city and province of Groningen with pride both on and off the pitch.