Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

15th in Dutch Eredivisie
Why Ajax and so many Dutch clubs have names from Greek myth Why Ajax and so many Dutch clubs have names from Greek myth

There are plenty of Eredivisie clubs whose take their names from the legends of Ancient Greece. What is the reason behind this uniquely Dutch trend?

Ajax hire Maurice Steijn as new manager after woeful season Ajax hire Maurice Steijn as new manager after woeful season

Ajax have appointed Maurice Steijn as manager on a three-year contract, the Dutch giants announced on Wednesday.

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Ex-USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter approached by Club América, Sparta Rotterdam - sources Ex-USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter approached by Club América, Sparta Rotterdam - sources

Former United States coach Gregg Berhalter is in the running for the vacant managerial posts at Eredivisie side Sparta Rotterdam and Liga MX giants Club América, sources told ESPN.

One weird trick: PSG, Real Madrid among clubs trying cheeky set play to score direct from kick-off One weird trick: PSG, Real Madrid among clubs trying cheeky set play to score direct from kick-off

It's the craze sweeping the soccer world! Real Madrid love it, Mbappe scored PSG's fastest-ever goal with it, and it can lead to a goal in seconds.

A twist of fate shot Sparta Rotterdam's Maduka Okoye to Nigeria's number 1 A twist of fate shot Sparta Rotterdam's Maduka Okoye to Nigeria's number 1

Nigeria 'keeper Maduka Okoye has come a long way in two years, from Germany's Regionalliga to Rotterdam to Watford, cementing his Super Eagles spot.

Bafana's Veldwijk at a career crossroads as Sparta face PSV Bafana's Veldwijk at a career crossroads as Sparta face PSV

South Africa striker Lars Veldwijk finds himself at a career crossroads as Sparta Rotterdam prepare for a Eredivisie clash against PSV Eindhoven.

Craig Goodwin returns to A-League club Adelaide United Craig Goodwin returns to A-League club Adelaide United

Craig Goodwin has sealed his return to A-League club Adelaide United.

Heerenveen 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam Heerenveen 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam 0-1 Vitesse Arnhem Sparta Rotterdam 0-1 Vitesse Arnhem

Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper Roy Kortsmit's fine saves deny Den Haag Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper Roy Kortsmit's fine saves deny Den Haag

Sparta keeper Roy Kortsmit pulled off a stunning quadruple save in the second half to keep Den Haag at bay in Sparta Rotterdam's 1-0 win on Sunday.

Eredivisie Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Ajax Amsterdam 27 +37 67
2 PSV Eindhoven 27 +46 58
3 FC Utrecht 27 +9 52
4 Feyenoord Rotterd.. 26 +26 50
5 FC Twente 27 +14 46
6 AZ Alkmaar 26 +16 45
7 Go Ahead Eagles 27 +6 44
8 FC Groningen 26 -9 32
9 Fortuna Sittard 27 -14 32
10 Heracles Almelo 27 -13 31
11 Heerenveen 27 -16 31
12 NEC Nijmegen 27 0 30
13 NAC Breda 27 -16 30
14 PEC Zwolle 27 -9 29
15 Sparta Rotterdam 27 -7 28
16 Willem II 27 -16 24
17 Almere City 27 -32 18
18 RKC Waalwijk 26 -22 17
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Tobias Laurits.. 8 26 2
Shunsuke Mito 5 24 0
Carel Eiting 3 25 3

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Carel Eiting 3 25 3
Tobias Laurits.. 2 26 8
Mitchell van B.. 2 22 1