SC Cambuur, also known as Cambuur Leeuwarden, or simply Cambuur, (Dutch pronunciation: [ɛsˈseː ˈkɑmbyːr]) is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Leeuwarden, formed on 19 June 1964. They currently play in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of Dutch football, following relegation from the Eredivisie in the 2022–23 season. The home ground of the club is the 10,000-capacity Cambuur Stadion. The club usually plays in yellow shirts and blue shorts. The origin of the club's emblem is the coat of arms of the House of Cammingha, a Frisian noble family. Their main rivals are SC Heerenveen.
**History**
Founded in 1964, Cambuur has played a total of seven seasons in the top-flight Eredivisie. In the 1980s and 1990s, the club was a regular contender in the Eerste Divisie playoffs. Cambuur won the Eerste Divisie title in 1992 and gained promotion to the Eredivisie, but was relegated two seasons later in 1994. In 1998, the club was promoted again to the Eredivisie, but again was relegated after just two years in the top-flight in 2000. Troubled times followed which brought the "folk club" close to bankruptcy in 2005. The rebuilding started in 2006 and since 2010, the club has been in a relatively stable financial condition.
**Club Culture**
Cambuur is known for its passionate fans, who are known as the "Geitefokkers" (goat breeders). The club's mascot is a goat, and the fans often wear goat horns and masks to matches. The fans are also known for their loud chants and songs, which create a lively atmosphere at the Cambuur Stadion.
**Notable Players**
Some of the most notable players to have played for Cambuur include:
* Abe Lenstra
* Johan Derksen
* Jan van Halst
* Marco van Basten
* Ruud Gullit
* Frank Rijkaard
* Dennis Bergkamp
* Edgar Davids
* Ruud van Nistelrooy
* Arjen Robben
* Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
**Current Squad**
The current Cambuur squad includes:
* Goalkeepers: Michael Breij, Robbin Ruiter, Brett Minnema
* Defenders: Alex Bangura, Marco Tol, Floris Smand, Milan Smit, Jhondly van der Meer, David Sambissa
* Midfielders: Daniel van Kaam, Fedde de Jong, Jamie Jacobs, Mees Hoedemakers, Remco Balk
* Forwards: Silvester van der Water, Issa Kallon, Roberts Uldriķis, Michael de Leeuw
**Manager**
The current Cambuur manager is Henk de Jong. He was appointed in 2022.
**Stadium**
The Cambuur Stadion is the home ground of SC Cambuur. It has a capacity of 10,000 spectators.
**Honours**
* Eerste Divisie champions: 1992, 2022
* KNVB Cup runners-up: 1997
**Rivals**
Cambuur's main rivals are SC Heerenveen. The two clubs are located in the same province of Friesland and have a long history of rivalry. The matches between the two teams are known as the "Derby van het Noorden" (Derby of the North).
**Future**
Cambuur is aiming to return to the Eredivisie in the near future. The club has a strong squad and a passionate fan base, and it is one of the favorites to win promotion from the Eerste Divisie in the 2023–24 season.
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