S.V. Zulte-Waregem
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Sportvereniging Zulte Waregem (ˈspɔrt.fər.ˌeːnə.ʝɪŋ ˈzʏl.tə ˈβaː.rə.ʝɛm), usually called Zulte Waregem (ˈzʏl.tə ˈβaː.rə.ʝɛm) or by their nickname Essevee (ˈɛ.ˈseː.ˈveː), is a Belgian
professional football club based in Waregem
, West Flanders. Zulte Waregem plays in the Belgian Pro League. Their highest finish at the highest level was a 5th place in Belgian First Division 2008-09
. They have won 1 Belgian Cup
. They subsequently qualified for the 2006-07 UEFA Cup, their only European season ever, only to lose in the round of 32 to Newcastle United
.
The club is a product of the 2001 merger between Zultse VV and KSV Waregem
, a former first division regular. Zulte Waregem first reached the highest level in Belgian football by winning the 2004-05
second division
. The club outfits are red and green. They play their home matches at the Regenboogstadion, the former stadium of KSV Waregem.
(matricule n° 5381). The club Zultse V.V. (with the same matricule) was started after the 1976 merger between Zulte Sportief and S.K. Zulte. In 2001, the team merged with K.S.V. Waregem
, who had played in the first division for many years. No team from Zulte
ever achieved promotion to the second division before S.V. Zulte Waregem in 2002. Zultse V.V., though, gained access to the third division
in 1995. The club finished 14th out of 16 for two seasons and was relegated the second time after the playoff.
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In 1999, the season in which it came back, Zultse finished 4th in this division. Two years later, the new club became champion of the 3rd division A
. The registered office of Zulte Waregem lies in Zulte but the club is based in the stadium of K.S.V. Waregem in Waregem
and the red and white colours of K.S.V. Waregem
prevail.
The club got a chance to shine on the Europe
an stage during the 2006/07 season
, reaching the Round of 32 of the UEFA Cup
, facing off against English club Newcastle United
, although they lost 4-1 on aggregate.
. The stadium used to be the home of K.S.V. Waregem until the withdrawal of the club. It has 6,800 seats, with a full capacity of 8,500. The field is surrounded by a track. The Regenboogstadion does not meet UEFA's requirements for hosting UEFA Cup
games, so Zulte Waregem's home games in the 2006-07 competition were played at the home of K.A.A. Gent.
Nathan D'Haemers
Frédéric Dupré
Pieter Merlier
Tony Sergeant
Pieter Merlier
Salou Ibrahim
Nikica Jelavić
Franck Berrier
Jérémy Taravel
Mbaye Leye
Dragan Mrđa Juan Diego González-Vigil
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Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
professional football club based in Waregem
Waregem
Waregem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality lies in the valley of the Leie River, between Kortrijk and Ghent. It is part of the arrondissement of Kortrijk and comprises the towns of Beveren, Desselgem, Sint-Eloois-Vijve and Waregem proper. On...
, West Flanders. Zulte Waregem plays in the Belgian Pro League. Their highest finish at the highest level was a 5th place in Belgian First Division 2008-09
Belgian First Division 2008-09
The 2008–09 season of the Belgian First Division was the 106th season of top-tier football in Belgium. The regular season began on 16 August 2008 and ended on 16 May 2009...
. They have won 1 Belgian Cup
Belgian Cup
The Belgian Cup is the main knockout football competition in Belgium, run by the Belgian Football Association. The first cup was held in 1911-12. The most successful cup club is Club Brugge KV with 10 titles followed by RSC Anderlecht and R Standard de Liège...
. They subsequently qualified for the 2006-07 UEFA Cup, their only European season ever, only to lose in the round of 32 to Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
.
The club is a product of the 2001 merger between Zultse VV and KSV Waregem
K.S.V. Waregem
Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem was a Belgian football club that existed between 1925 and 2001. It played three spells at the highest level in the Belgian football league system each separated by a single season at the second level: from 1966 to 1972, from 1973 to 1994 and in 1995–96...
, a former first division regular. Zulte Waregem first reached the highest level in Belgian football by winning the 2004-05
2004-05 in Belgian football
The 2004-2005 season was the 111th competitive season in Belgian football.-Overview:The Brussels derby is played once again since FC Brussels promoted.-National team:Belgium began their qualifying campaign for the Football World Cup 2006.Key...
second division
Belgian Second Division
The Belgian Second Division is the second-highest division in the Belgian football league system after the Belgian Pro League. It was created by the Belgian Football Association in 1905. Between 2008 and 2010 it was named EXQI League after a television channel owned by the league main sponsor,...
. The club outfits are red and green. They play their home matches at the Regenboogstadion, the former stadium of KSV Waregem.
History
Zulte Sportief was founded in 1950 and directly became a member of the national associationBelgian Football Association
The Royal Belgian Football Association is the governing body of football in Belgium...
(matricule n° 5381). The club Zultse V.V. (with the same matricule) was started after the 1976 merger between Zulte Sportief and S.K. Zulte. In 2001, the team merged with K.S.V. Waregem
K.S.V. Waregem
Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem was a Belgian football club that existed between 1925 and 2001. It played three spells at the highest level in the Belgian football league system each separated by a single season at the second level: from 1966 to 1972, from 1973 to 1994 and in 1995–96...
, who had played in the first division for many years. No team from Zulte
Zulte
Zulte is a Belgian municipality located in Flanders and in the Flemish province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Machelen, Olsene and Zulte proper. On January 1, 2006 Zulte had a total population of 14,611...
ever achieved promotion to the second division before S.V. Zulte Waregem in 2002. Zultse V.V., though, gained access to the third division
Belgian Third Division
The Belgian Third Division is the third highest level in Belgian football. It has two leagues of 18 teams each at the same level. This competition, known as the Belgian Promotion was first played in the 1926-27 season with three leagues, then with four leagues between 1931 and 1952. From 1952...
in 1995. The club finished 14th out of 16 for two seasons and was relegated the second time after the playoff.
Belgian Third Division A
The Belgian Third Division A is one of the two leagues at the third level of the Belgian football league system, the other one being the Belgian Third Division B. This division has existed since the 1952-53 season and is played every year with 16 clubs...
. The registered office of Zulte Waregem lies in Zulte but the club is based in the stadium of K.S.V. Waregem in Waregem
Waregem
Waregem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality lies in the valley of the Leie River, between Kortrijk and Ghent. It is part of the arrondissement of Kortrijk and comprises the towns of Beveren, Desselgem, Sint-Eloois-Vijve and Waregem proper. On...
and the red and white colours of K.S.V. Waregem
K.S.V. Waregem
Koninklijke Sportvereniging Waregem was a Belgian football club that existed between 1925 and 2001. It played three spells at the highest level in the Belgian football league system each separated by a single season at the second level: from 1966 to 1972, from 1973 to 1994 and in 1995–96...
prevail.
The club got a chance to shine on the Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an stage during the 2006/07 season
UEFA Cup 2006-07
The 2006–07 UEFA Cup was the 36th UEFA Cup, Europe's second tier club football tournament. On 16 May 2007, at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Sevilla won their second consecutive UEFA Cup, defeating Espanyol 3–1 on penalties after the match finished 2–2 after extra time...
, reaching the Round of 32 of the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup 2006-07
The 2006–07 UEFA Cup was the 36th UEFA Cup, Europe's second tier club football tournament. On 16 May 2007, at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Sevilla won their second consecutive UEFA Cup, defeating Espanyol 3–1 on penalties after the match finished 2–2 after extra time...
, facing off against English club Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
, although they lost 4-1 on aggregate.
Stadium
Zulte Waregem plays its home matches at the Regenboogstadion, which means Rainbow Stadium in DutchDutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
. The stadium used to be the home of K.S.V. Waregem until the withdrawal of the club. It has 6,800 seats, with a full capacity of 8,500. The field is surrounded by a track. The Regenboogstadion does not meet UEFA's requirements for hosting UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
games, so Zulte Waregem's home games in the 2006-07 competition were played at the home of K.A.A. Gent.
Honours
- Belgian Second DivisionBelgian Second DivisionThe Belgian Second Division is the second-highest division in the Belgian football league system after the Belgian Pro League. It was created by the Belgian Football Association in 1905. Between 2008 and 2010 it was named EXQI League after a television channel owned by the league main sponsor,...
:- Winners (1): 2004-05
- Belgian CupBelgian CupThe Belgian Cup is the main knockout football competition in Belgium, run by the Belgian Football Association. The first cup was held in 1911-12. The most successful cup club is Club Brugge KV with 10 titles followed by RSC Anderlecht and R Standard de Liège...
:- Winners (1): 2005-06Belgian Cup 2005-06The Belgian Cup 2005-06 was the 51st staging of the Belgian Cup which is the main knock-out football competition in Belgium. It was won by S.V. Zulte-Waregem. After the first 5 rounds teams from the Belgian First Division entered the competition on November 10, 2005...
- Winners (1): 2005-06
- Belgian SupercupBelgian SupercupThe Belgian Supercup is a Belgian club competition played on a single match at the league champion venue since 2004 and formerly at the Stade Roi Baudouin, between the winner of the last Belgian Pro League and that of the last Belgian Cup. If both teams are the same, the opponent is declared to...
:- Runners-up (1): 2006
European record
- As of December, 2008:
| Season | Competition | Round | Nat. | Club | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 UEFA Cup 2006-07 The 2006–07 UEFA Cup was the 36th UEFA Cup, Europe's second tier club football tournament. On 16 May 2007, at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Sevilla won their second consecutive UEFA Cup, defeating Espanyol 3–1 on penalties after the match finished 2–2 after extra time... |
UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
1R |  |
Lokomotiv Moskva | 2-0 | 1-2 |
| Group F |  |
Austria Wien | 4-1 | |||
| Group F |  |
Sparta Prague | 3-1 | |||
| Group F |  |
Espanol Barcelona | 2-6 | |||
| Group F |  |
AFC Ajax | 0-3 | |||
| 3R |  |
Newcastle United | 1-3 | 0-1 | ||
Current squad
Out on loan
For recent transfers, see List of Belgian football transfers summer 2009.Managers
- 2001-2010 Francky DuryFrancky DuryFrancky Dury is a Belgian former Police detective and now football manager.-Amateur career:Francky Dury began his career as amateur player in the lower football classes of Hulste Sport . He was very successful as coach, primarily with Zultse VV and later on with the merger team SV Zulte Waregem...
- 2010-10/2010 Bart De Roover
- 10/2010-.... Hugo Broos
Notable former players
Bart BuysseBart Buysse
Bart Buysse is a Belgian footballer who plays as a left back for FC Twente of the Eredivisie.-Club career:On 1 July 2010 it was confirmed that Buysse would be moving from Zulte-Waregem to FC Twente.-External links:*...
Nathan D'Haemers
Nathan D'Haemers
Nathan D'Haemers is a Belgian football player who plays for KSK Beveren in Belgium.-External links:...
Frédéric Dupré
Frédéric Dupré
Frédéric Dupré is a Belgian football defender who is currently unattached to any club after having been released by KSC Lokeren.- Clubs :*1989-1998 : K.A.A. Gent youth team*1998-1999 : K.S.V. Oudenaarde*1999-2000 : K.A.A. Gent...
Pieter Merlier
Pieter Merlier
Pieter Merlier is a Belgian football goalkeeper, currently under contract at Universitatea Craiova.Merlier previously played for S.V. Zulte Waregem in the Belgian First Division.-Honours:Zulte Waregem*Belgian Second Division: 2004–05...
Tony Sergeant
Tony Sergeant
Tony Sergeant is a football midfielder who currently plays for Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League. He arrived at Zulte-Waregem in the summer of 2004 from R. Antwerp F.C.. As a youngster, he also played for Cercle Brugge and Deinze....
Pieter Merlier
Pieter Merlier
Pieter Merlier is a Belgian football goalkeeper, currently under contract at Universitatea Craiova.Merlier previously played for S.V. Zulte Waregem in the Belgian First Division.-Honours:Zulte Waregem*Belgian Second Division: 2004–05...
Salou Ibrahim
Salou Ibrahim
Salou Ibrahim is a Ghanaian footballer who is currently without a club.-Early career:...
Nikica Jelavić
Nikica Jelavic
Nikica Jelavić is a Croatian football centre forward who plays for Scottish Premier League side Rangers and the Croatian national team....
Franck Berrier
Franck Berrier
Franck Berrier is a French football player currently playing for Standard Liege.-Career:On 12 May 2010 the 25-year old French midfielder left S.V. Zulte Waregem to sign a three year deal with Standard Liege.-References:...
Jérémy Taravel
Jérémy Taravel
Jérémy Taravel is a French footballer currently playing for Belgian club K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen.-Career:...
Mbaye Leye
Mbaye Leye
Mbaye Leye is a football striker from Senegal. He currently plays for Standard Liège in Belgium.- Career :At Zulte-Waregem, Leye was one of the most prolific players...
Dragan Mrđa Juan Diego González-Vigil
Juan Diego González-Vigil
Juan Diego González-Vigil Bentin , simply known as Juan González-Vigil, is a Peruvian footballer who currently plays as a striker for Sporting Cristal in the Peruvian First Division. He is also member of the Peruvian national team....
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