Go Ahead Eagles

Go Ahead Eagles is a professional football club based in Deventer, Netherlands. Founded on December 2, 1902, as "Be Quick", the team later adopted its current name in 1971. The club's colors are red and yellow, and they play their home matches at De Adelaarshorst, which literally translates to "Eagle's Nest." With a capacity of around 10,000 spectators, the stadium provides an intimate setting for the club's passionate fans.

The Eagles have a history that includes both domestic and international play, though they have often fluctipated between the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football, and the Eerste Divisie, the second division. Their most successful period came in the early 1930s when they captured four KNVB Cup titles. While Go Ahead Eagles have not claimed major trophies in recent years, they remain a well-known entity in Dutch football, recognized for their resilient spirit and loyal fan base.

The club is known for its youth academy, which has produced several players who went on to perform at higher levels in the Netherlands and abroad. Go Ahead Eagles continue to focus on developing local talent and maintaining their status within professional Dutch football, building on their rich heritage and working toward creating new historic moments. Their mascot, an eagle, symbolizes the club's aspirations and fight, reflecting their motto "More than Football."