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FC Twente Enschede is a professional soccer club based in Enschede, Netherlands. Founded in 1965, the club has a rich history and has enjoyed success both domestically and internationally. They play their home matches at the De Grolsch Veste stadium, which has a capacity of over 30,000 spectators. The club's nickname is "The Tukkers," which refers to the people from the Twente region. Twente has won the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football, once in the 2009-2010 season. They have also won the KNVB Cup three times, in 1977, 2001, and 2011. In addition, the club has had notable runs in European competitions, reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup in the 1974-1975 season. Twente's success has been built on a strong youth academy, which has produced talented players who have gone on to have successful careers both domestically and internationally. The club has a passionate fan base and enjoys a fierce rivalry with nearby clubs such as Ajax and Heracles Almelo.