Reveal the Truth: Oudste Profclub Nederland, Solved!

Oudste Profclub Nederland: Unpacking a Century-Old Debate The question of which club holds the title of “Oudste Profclub Nederland” – the oldest professional football club in the Netherlands – is a complex one, a veritable kwartierstaat (family tree) of conflicting claims. While Koninklijke HFC (HFC) proudly boasts a founding date of 1879, a deeper dive reveals a far more nuanced story than a simple calendar date suggests. This investigation will dissect the claims, addressing the complexities inherent in defining "...

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · Tony Edmonds