Silkeborg is a Danish soccer club based in the city of Silkeborg. The club was founded in 1917 and has a rich history in Danish football. Silkeborg has primarily competed in the Danish Superliga, the top tier of Danish football. The club's home venue is the JYSK Park, which has a capacity of around 10,000 spectators. Silkeborg's nickname is "De røde" (The Reds), which is a reference to the club's traditional red home kit. One of the major accomplishments of Silkeborg was winning the Danish Cup in the 2000-2001 season. This victory allowed the club to qualify for the UEFA Cup, where they reached the third round. Silkeborg has also had success in the Danish First Division, winning the league title on multiple occasions. An interesting fact about Silkeborg is that the club has a strong youth academy, which has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for top Danish and European clubs.