WEB NEC Nijmegen - Club Profile
About WEB NEC Nijmegen
N.E.C. Nijmegen, commonly known as NEC, is a professional football club based in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Founded in 1900, the club competes in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football. NEC plays its home matches at the Goffertstadion, which has a capacity of over 12,500. The club's traditional colors are red, green, and black.
Recent Form and Results
NEC has had a mixed start to the 2023-24 season, winning three, drawing one, and losing two of their first six league matches. They currently sit in 8th place in the Eredivisie standings. In the KNVB Cup, NEC reached the third round, where they were eliminated by Ajax.
Some of NEC's notable recent results include:
- A 2-0 victory over FC Groningen in the Eredivisie
- A 2-2 draw with PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie
- A 1-0 defeat to Ajax in the KNVB Cup
Key Players
NEC has a number of talented players in its squad, including:
- Oussama Tannane: Moroccan winger known for his dribbling skills and creativity
- Jordy Bruijn: Dutch striker who is the club's top scorer this season
- Mikkel Duelund: Danish midfielder who provides goals and assists from the center of the pitch
- Jasper Cillessen: Dutch goalkeeper with extensive international experience
Manager and Coaching Staff
NEC is managed by Rogier Meijer, who was appointed in June 2022. Meijer previously managed Jong Ajax and Go Ahead Eagles. His coaching staff includes assistant coaches Frank van der Struijk and Ron de Groot.
Stadium and Facilities
NEC plays its home matches at the Goffertstadion, which was built in 1939. The stadium has a capacity of 12,500 and is located in the Goffertpark district of Nijmegen. The club also has a training ground in Wijchen, just outside of Nijmegen.
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