K Beerschot VA
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Koninklijke Beerschot Voetbalclub Antwerpen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkoːnəŋkləkə ˈbeːrsxɔt ˈvudbɑlklʏp ˈɑntʋɛrpə(n)]), or simply Beerschot, is a Belgian professional football club located in Antwerp, that competes in the top tier Pro League after promotion from second tier in 2023–24 season. In 2013, KFCO Wilrijk decided to integrate the identity of Beerschot AC when they were relegated in the 2012–13 season, not only through their league position but also due to losing their professional licence through financial issues, being officially declared bankrupt on 21 May 2013 and folding shortly afterwards. The club colours are purple and white, they play their games on the club's home ground the Olympic Stadium often referred to as 't Kiel.
Full name | Koninklijke Beerschot Voetbalclub Antwerpen | ||
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Nickname(s) | De Kielse Ratten De Mannekes Purple White Army | ||
Founded | 2013; 11 years ago (2013) | ||
Ground | Olympisch Stadion Antwerp, Belgium | ||
Capacity | 12,771[1][2] | ||
Owner | Abdullah bin Musaid Al Saud | ||
Chairman | Francis Vrancken | ||
Manager | Dirk Kuyt | ||
League | Pro League | ||
2023–24 | Challenger Pro League, 1st of 16 (Promoted) | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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