Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam represents one of Dutch football's oldest and most respected institutions. Founded in 1888, the club is among Netherlands football pioneers and possesses rich history. The Kasteelheren (Castle Lords) play at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel, a historic and picturesque 11,000-capacity venue constituting one of the Netherlands' most beautiful traditional stadiums.

Sparta Rotterdam's history shines particularly in early 20th century with six Dutch championships won between 1909 and 1959. The club also dominated Dutch football before Ajax and Feyenoord's emergence as superpowers. Despite a more difficult period in following decades, Sparta maintained its place in the Dutch elite and preserves its status as respected Dutch football institution.

Sparta Rotterdam embodies traditional football values with strong attachment to its local identity and historic stadium. The club relies on youth talent development and attractive football to compete with clubs having superior budgets. The Kasteelheren maintain rivalries with Feyenoord and Excelsior in Rotterdam derbies, confrontations that ignite the port city. The objective is to maintain itself sustainably in Eredivisie and progressively return to Dutch football's summit.