Tiers 1 to 2
Netherlands
38 clubs in 2 competitions, tiers 1 to 2. 6% of Eredivisie clubs and 8% of all its clubs are controlled from abroad. Tiers 1 and 2 (Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie). Professional football companies (BV or NV) sit under a members' association (vereniging) or a foundation (stichting).
Who owns the clubs, tier by tier
Each bar is one tier, its clubs split by who owns them. Hover a bar for counts; open a tier for its league.
- Owned by its members
- Members in control, investors hold a stake
- Investor in control, the club keeps a stake
- Owned by investors
- Owned by a multi-club group
- Company, owner not identified
Tier 1
18 clubs
Tier 2
20 clubs
