KV Kortrijk

Koninklijke Voetbalclub Kortrijk (often simply called KV Kortrijk or KVK) is a Belgian professional football club based in Kortrijk, West Flanders. They play in the Belgian First Division, and they achieved their best ranking ever during the 2009–10 season, finishing fourth after the play-offs. KV Kortrijk was founded in 1971, though their roots can be traced to 1901. They are registered to the Royal Belgian Football Association with matricule number 19. The club colours are red and white. They play their home matches at the Guldensporenstadion, named after the Battle of the Golden Spurs which took place in Kortrijk in 1302.

KV Kortrijk first entered the first division in the early 20th century, between 1906–07 and 1910–11. They eventually had to wait 65 years to return at the highest level, when they spent 15 seasons at the top flight, interrupted by a season in the second division (between 1976–77 and 1978–79 and between 1980–81 and 1991–92). KV Kortrijk also played the 1998–99 season in the first division before they returned to the Belgian Pro League in the 2008–09 season.

KV Kortrijk is a professional soccer team based in Kortrijk, Belgium. The team was founded in 1901 and currently competes in the Belgian First Division A, the top tier of Belgian soccer.

Known as the "Veekaa" or "Kerels," KV Kortrijk plays their home matches at the Guldensporen Stadion, which has a seating capacity of over 9,000 spectators. The team's colors are red and white, and their mascot is a rooster named "Bucky."

KV Kortrijk has a passionate fan base and has a fierce rivalry with nearby clubs such as Zulte Waregem and Club Brugge. The team has a history of producing talented players and has had success in domestic competitions, including reaching the final of the Belgian Cup in 2012.

Overall, KV Kortrijk is a respected and competitive team in Belgian soccer, known for their attacking style of play and strong team spirit.