Virgil van Dijk. FC Groningen. During the Dutch Eredisivie game between FC Groningen and Vitesse Arnhem at the Euroborg Stadium in 2012. Soon he would move to Celtic and eventually #Liverpool where
![Groningen, Netherlands. 25th Apr, 2023. GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 25: Referee Richard Martens shows a yellow card to Tomas Suslov of FC Groningen during the Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and N.E.C. Groningen, Netherlands. 25th Apr, 2023. GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 25: Referee Richard Martens shows a yellow card to Tomas Suslov of FC Groningen during the Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and N.E.C.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2PPY5PD/groningen-netherlands-25th-apr-2023-groningen-netherlands-april-25-referee-richard-martens-shows-a-yellow-card-to-tomas-suslov-of-fc-groningen-during-the-eredivisie-match-between-fc-groningen-and-nec-nijmegen-at-the-euroborg-on-april-25-2023-in-groningen-netherlands-the-match-is-a-continuation-of-the-match-abandoned-on-april-22nd-when-a-fan-threw-a-beer-cup-and-hit-an-assistant-referee-photo-by-broer-van-den-boomorange-pictures-credit-orange-pics-bvalamy-live-news-2PPY5PD.jpg)
Groningen, Netherlands. 25th Apr, 2023. GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 25: Referee Richard Martens shows a yellow card to Tomas Suslov of FC Groningen during the Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and N.E.C.
![Kevin van Veen reveals Groningen fan abuse straight to his phone but Motherwell hero delivers bullish response - Daily Record Kevin van Veen reveals Groningen fan abuse straight to his phone but Motherwell hero delivers bullish response - Daily Record](https://i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article30588978.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/0_Hibs-v-FC-Groningen.jpg)
Kevin van Veen reveals Groningen fan abuse straight to his phone but Motherwell hero delivers bullish response - Daily Record
![Groningen captain Mads Bech Sørensen apologises to supporters following their relegation from the Eredivisie - Get Belgian & Dutch Football News Groningen captain Mads Bech Sørensen apologises to supporters following their relegation from the Eredivisie - Get Belgian & Dutch Football News](https://getfootballnewsbene.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FviD8BhWAAA3lte-scaled.jpg)
Groningen captain Mads Bech Sørensen apologises to supporters following their relegation from the Eredivisie - Get Belgian & Dutch Football News
![Kevin van Veen breaks silence on Motherwell exit after sealing FC Groningen transfer - Football Scotland Kevin van Veen breaks silence on Motherwell exit after sealing FC Groningen transfer - Football Scotland](https://i2-prod.footballscotland.co.uk/incoming/article27164351.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200c/0_Motherwell-v-Dundee-Utd-Cinch-Premiership.jpg)
Kevin van Veen breaks silence on Motherwell exit after sealing FC Groningen transfer - Football Scotland
![Groningen, Netherlands. 25th Apr, 2023. GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 25: Coach Dennis van der Ree of FC Groningen prior to the Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and N.E.C. Nijmegen at the Euroborg Groningen, Netherlands. 25th Apr, 2023. GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 25: Coach Dennis van der Ree of FC Groningen prior to the Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and N.E.C. Nijmegen at the Euroborg](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2PPXDPD/groningen-netherlands-25th-apr-2023-groningen-netherlands-april-25-coach-dennis-van-der-ree-of-fc-groningen-prior-to-the-eredivisie-match-between-fc-groningen-and-nec-nijmegen-at-the-euroborg-on-april-25-2023-in-groningen-netherlands-the-match-is-a-continuation-of-the-match-abandoned-on-april-22nd-when-a-fan-threw-a-beer-cup-and-hit-an-assistant-referee-photo-by-broer-van-den-boomorange-pictures-credit-orange-pics-bvalamy-live-news-2PPXDPD.jpg)
Groningen, Netherlands. 25th Apr, 2023. GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 25: Coach Dennis van der Ree of FC Groningen prior to the Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and N.E.C. Nijmegen at the Euroborg
![GRONINGEN - supporters of FC Groningen welcome the players with a big banner during the Dutch premie GRONINGEN - supporters of FC Groningen welcome the players with a big banner during the Dutch premie](https://cdn.imago-images.com/bild/sp/1024407028/m.jpg)
GRONINGEN - supporters of FC Groningen welcome the players with a big banner during the Dutch premie
![Ajax play re-arranged game at relegated FC Groningen behind-closed-doors after fixture was ABANDONED | Daily Mail Online Ajax play re-arranged game at relegated FC Groningen behind-closed-doors after fixture was ABANDONED | Daily Mail Online](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/16/17/71053837-0-image-a-13_1684253511976.jpg)
Ajax play re-arranged game at relegated FC Groningen behind-closed-doors after fixture was ABANDONED | Daily Mail Online
![Ajax's game at already-relegated FC Groningen ABANDONED after smoke bombs thrown onto pitch | Daily Mail Online Ajax's game at already-relegated FC Groningen ABANDONED after smoke bombs thrown onto pitch | Daily Mail Online](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/14/17/70973401-0-image-a-2_1684082466571.jpg)
Ajax's game at already-relegated FC Groningen ABANDONED after smoke bombs thrown onto pitch | Daily Mail Online
![GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 22: Fans during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and Vitesse at Euroborg on September 22, 2021 in Groningen, Netherlands (Photo by Pieter van der Woude/Orange Pictures GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 22: Fans during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and Vitesse at Euroborg on September 22, 2021 in Groningen, Netherlands (Photo by Pieter van der Woude/Orange Pictures](https://l450v.alamy.com/450v/2gn4r74/groningen-netherlands-september-22-fans-during-the-dutch-eredivisie-match-between-fc-groningen-and-vitesse-at-euroborg-on-september-22-2021-in-groningen-netherlands-photo-by-pieter-van-der-woudeorange-pictures-2gn4r74.jpg)
GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 22: Fans during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and Vitesse at Euroborg on September 22, 2021 in Groningen, Netherlands (Photo by Pieter van der Woude/Orange Pictures
![Dutch football may turn to 'English model' in push to tackle hooliganism | Eredivisie | The Guardian Dutch football may turn to 'English model' in push to tackle hooliganism | Eredivisie | The Guardian](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/1e0f6fb47ae5aebb3473f71c44af79fb9e704506/0_61_4533_2720/master/4533.jpg?width=1200&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=05f35df42c661b7612cc763880138e2e)
Dutch football may turn to 'English model' in push to tackle hooliganism | Eredivisie | The Guardian
![GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - FEBRUARY 26: Fans and supporters of FC Groningen with banners and flags during the GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - FEBRUARY 26: Fans and supporters of FC Groningen with banners and flags during the](https://l450v.alamy.com/450v/2ht3ebf/groningen-netherlands-february-26-fans-and-supporters-of-fc-groningen-with-banners-and-flags-during-the-dutch-eredivisie-match-between-fc-groningen-and-willem-ii-at-euroborg-on-february-26-2022-in-groningen-netherlands-photo-by-geert-van-ervenorange-pictures-2ht3ebf.jpg)
GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - FEBRUARY 26: Fans and supporters of FC Groningen with banners and flags during the
![GRONINGEN - banner during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and PSV in the Hitachi Cap GRONINGEN - banner during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and PSV in the Hitachi Cap](https://cdn.imago-images.com/bild/sp/0048186810/m.jpg)