FC Trias

Name

FC Trias

Legal name

FC Trias

Website

https://fctrias.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Football Club / Community Sports

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAE

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYHSADAEAE

Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

Keywords

• Amateur football club
• Youth football academy
• Community sports club
• Football membership programs
• Grassroots football association

Headquarters

HQ city

Winterswijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions / Contributie: Annual membership fees collected twice per year (October and March) via SEPA direct debit. Covers playing members, cadre members, resting members, and donateurs. Membership is tied to KNVB registration, which provides collective insurance.
2. Sponsoring: Income from main sponsors (shirt, kit, advertising boards), regular sponsors (businesses supporting the club), and donateurs. A dedicated sponsor committee manages relationships. Sponsors are offered various tiers including main sponsor, shirt sponsor, kit sponsor, youth shirt sponsor, youth kit sponsor, advertising board, and match ball sponsor.
3. Kantine / Cafeteria sales: Revenue from the club canteen (kantine), which also serves as a venue for events, company presentations, and private hire. The canteen is staffed by volunteer cadre members.
4. Activity fees: Fees charged for youth activities such as youth camp, skating trips, cinema visits, Sinterklaas events, and the Mini's Champions League. These are paid online via iDeal at sign-up.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FC Trias is a volunteer-run amateur football (soccer) association based in Winterswijk, Netherlands, founded in 2002. It organizes competitive and recreational football teams across all age groups (Ukkies, Mini's, O8–O19 youth, senior men and women, and 35+/45+ veterans), delivers youth talent development through its FC Trias Academy, and hosts community events such as the Plus Super Cup, Frielink Bözzels Beker youth tournament, and Mini's Champions League. The club operates from Sportcomplex 't Huitinkveld, offering training, matches, and a canteen, funded primarily through membership subscriptions, sponsorships, and donations.

Product overview

FC Trias is a Winterswijk-based football (soccer) club founded in 2002 with over 1,200 members. The club operates primarily as a sports membership organization rather than a technology product company. Its service portfolio includes organized football teams across all age groups (men, women, youth, and children), youth development programs through the FC Trias Academy, and various community events including tournaments (Plus Super Cup, Frielink Bözzels Beker), youth camps, and the Mini's Champions League. Additional offerings include a fantasy football game (FC Trias Poule), Club TV video platform, and an online webshop. The club is based at sportcomplex 't Huitinkveld.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FC Trias Academy Structured youth football training academy for O8–O13 players offering seasonal 8-session training cycles with academy training attire provided to participants.
• FC Trias Poule (Fantasy Football) Fantasy football competition where 80 coaches build teams from real FC Trias senior players and compete for the title of 'FC Trias FantasyCoach'.
• Plus Super Cup Annual youth football tournament for children in grades 5 and 6 of primary schools in Winterswijk, held at 't Huitinkveld sports complex.
• Frielink Bözzels Beker Annual youth football tournament for various youth age groups, one of the club's largest events with dozens of participating teams.
• Mini's Champions League Youth football competition for Mini players with a finals round and rankings, featuring trophies and awards for top performers.
• FC Trias Jeugdkamp (Youth Camp) Annual overnight youth football camp for members from Mini's through O13 age groups, with age-appropriate programs and activities.
• Club Webshop Online shop for club merchandise and products.
• Club TV Video platform showcasing club content and match footage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,200 members and many volunteers
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Plus Bruggers Winterswijk (Jeroen Bruggers)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlus Bruggers Winterswijk, operated by Jeroen Bruggers, is the exclusive sponsor of the Plus Super Cup, an annual primary school football event hosted at FC Trias's grounds. The sponsor provides funding for the event, which draws children from group 5–6 of Winterswijk's primary schools, promoting the club to families and recruiting future youth members.
• Sjoerd Frielink / Sjoerd Frielink MultidienstencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSjoerd Frielink is the naming sponsor of the Frielink Bözzels Beker, the club's flagship annual youth football tournament with 73+ teams. He is also a main sponsor. The tournament, held at 't Huitinkveld, is a major community event that reinforces FC Trias's position in the Winterswijk region and recruits youth participants.
• GrolschcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrolsch is listed as one of the main sponsors of FC Trias, appearing in the main sponsor row alongside other major local businesses. Grolsch likely provides shirt sponsorship and/or kit sponsorship.
• Breukers BouwmaterialencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBreukers Bouwmaterialen, a family business since 1938 located in Winterswijk, is a main sponsor of FC Trias. It hosted the annual sponsor evening (April 16) at its premises and provides materials for facility improvements. The company is involved in the planned LED scoreboard project (4×3m screen) for the club.
• De Klok (Verwarming & Installatie)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a main sponsor of FC Trias. De Klok provides heating and installation services, likely contributing to the club's facility maintenance and infrastructure.
• DFDS Logistics WinterswijkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDFDS Logistics Winterswijk is listed as a main sponsor of FC Trias, providing sponsorship support for the club.
• Grijsen Park en StraatdesigncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrijsen Park en Straatdesign is listed as a main sponsor of FC Trias, providing sponsorship support.
• Huls Duurzame EnergiecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHuls Duurzame Energie is listed as a main sponsor of FC Trias. Thijs Huls presented on sustainable energy, smart home batteries, and energy solutions at the club's sponsor evening.
• KHK Borduren & BedrukkencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKHK Borduren & Bedrukken is listed as a main sponsor of FC Trias, likely providing embroidery and printing services for the club's kit and apparel.
• Koopman RentalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKoopman Rental is listed as a main sponsor of FC Trias, providing equipment rental sponsorship.
• OVM Onderlinge VerzekeringencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOVM Onderlinge Verzekeringen is listed as a main sponsor of FC Trias and also appears as a regular sponsor, providing insurance-related sponsorship.
• Peters InstallatietechniekcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPeters Installatietechniek is listed as a main sponsor of FC Trias, providing installation and technical services sponsorship.
• ReuselinkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerReuselink (Zalencentrum Reuselink) is listed as a main sponsor of FC Trias and provides event/hospitality sponsorship.
• Rademaker VleesgroothandelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRademaker Vleesgroothandel is listed as a main sponsor of FC Trias, providing wholesale meat products sponsorship.
• JakocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJako is the kit supplier for FC Trias. The club adopted a new contemporary Jako kit concept with matching colours for all teams, replacing previous kits. This was presented at the sponsor evening on 6 November 2025.
• KNVBcoreOthersThe Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) governs Dutch amateur football. FC Trias registers all playing members with the KNVB, which provides collective insurance coverage for members. The club also follows KNVB guidelines (e.g., for field closures in extreme heat).
• Gemeente WinterswijkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Winterswijk cooperated with FC Trias to replace all three artificial turf fields, making them future-proof. The municipal government also issued event permits for club activities such as the Fiets4daagse.
• EstineaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstinea Wasserette (laundry service) is listed under the club's organisation, suggesting a partnership where Estinea provides laundry services for club kits. The club's name for its laundry service reflects this partnership.
• Fysiotherapie Jolien te BrakeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFysio Jolien te Brake provides free walk-in clinic sessions twice a week for all FC Trias members, offering advice on injuries, complaints, and recovery. The clinic is held at 't Huitinkveld (Tuesday evenings) and at the practice on Frerikshof 9, Winterswijk (Friday afternoons).
• Stichting Vrienden van FC TriascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 'Stichting Vrienden van FC Trias' (Friends of FC Trias Foundation) is a supporting foundation that raises funds for the club. Its board attends key club events such as the New Year's reception.
• Stichting Sport BatafsewegcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 'Stichting Sport Batafseweg' (Sports Foundation Batafseweg) is a supporting foundation that co-hosts the New Year's reception with FC Trias, indicating joint involvement in club facilities or community sports development.
• De GraafschapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Graafschap is a professional football club in Doetinchem. Djayden van Zutphen, youth goalkeeper trainer at FC Trias, previously trained in the youth academy of De Graafschap from age 10 to 17. Noud te Brummelstroete cites Ties Wieggers (keeper at De Graafschap) as an inspiration. This is an informal talent pathway relationship.
• EHBO Vereniging WinterswijkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFC Trias cooperates with the EHBO Vereniging Winterswijk (Winterswijk First Aid Association) to provide first aid and emergency response capabilities at the club, hosting reanimation and sports injury training evenings for trainers and leaders.
• Walking Football (Walking Voetbal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFC Trias has a pleasant cooperation with Walking Football in Winterswijk, hosting their activities at the 't Huitinkveld complex.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Longa '30: Lichtenvoorde amateur football club located in the Achterhoek region. Directly comparable as a community-driven amateur association of similar scale, with overlapping youth and recreational football offerings.
• Quick '20: Dutch amateur football association based in Oldenzaal. Comparable in size, member-funded structure, multi-tier youth and senior team offering, and community-led GTM model. Both are volunteer-run voetbalverenigingen competing for amateur talent in the eastern Netherlands.
• HSC '21: Amateur football club from Haaksbergen, also in the Achterhoek region. Comparable size and community-anchored operating model, competing for members and sponsors in the same regional catchment as FC Trias.
• Sportclub Silvolde: Silvolde-based amateur football club, former coaching stop of FC Trias's returning head coach Steven Verheijen. Closely comparable as an Achterhoek amateur association competing for similar membership and sponsorship pools.
• Achilles '29: Groesbeek-based Dutch amateur football club with a comparable volunteer-driven, member-funded structure. Similar multi-tier team offering and reliance on local sponsorship, though historically operating at a higher competitive level.
• SC Gendringen: Amateur football association from Gendringen, also in the Achterhoek region. Another coaching stop of FC Trias head coach Verheijen, providing a directly comparable amateur club with similar scale and community footprint.
• DZC '68: Doetinchem-based amateur football club in the same Achterhoek region as FC Trias. Directly comparable as a regional amateur vereniging with similar membership, youth, and senior team structures, and overlapping local sponsor catchment.
• SteDoCo: Hoornaar-based amateur football club in the Netherlands with a comparable community-led, membership-funded model and broad youth-to-senior team structure.

Broad incumbents

• De Graafschap: Professional football club from Doetinchem, also in the Achterhoek region. Operates a broader sporting portfolio and a formal youth academy that historically feeds amateur clubs like FC Trias (e.g., youth goalkeeper trainer Djayden van Zutphen), making it a regional incumbent rather than a direct peer.

Others

• KNVB: Royal Dutch Football Association and governing body for amateur and professional football in the Netherlands. FC Trias registers all playing members through the KNVB, which provides collective insurance and sets scheduling rules (e.g., weekend football mandates).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fctrias
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVj76Rhiepf-oPHTy7K7xMQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/fctrias.winterswijk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/businessclub-fc-trias

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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