Walkouts FC Volendam signed football shirts & memorabilia

About

Football Club Volendam are a professional side from the fishing village of Volendam, Netherlands, currently competing in the Eredivisie. The club emerged as an exclusively professional outfit on 1 June 1977 and has been based at the Kras Stadion since 1975. Walkouts lists signed shirts and framed pieces that connect collectors to the club’s back-and-forth history between the top two tiers.

The club’s roots run deeper, formed originally as Victoria in 1920 before becoming RKSV Volendam in 1923 and later FC Volendam. That lineage explains the club’s local rituals, including the botter named Heen en Weer used to honour promotion. Volendam’s reputation as the heen-en-weer club comes from a record number of returns to the top flight, a narrative that collectors value for provenance and match context.

Kras Stadion, with a capacity under 7,000, is where many notable moments were recorded, and shirts with clear provenance to this ground are sought after. The club reached two KNVB Cup finals in 1957-58 and 1994-95, losing to Sparta and Feyenoord respectively, and more recently secured promotion in the 2024-25 season. Those fixtures and venues provide the match-level provenance that underpins demand for signed retail items and framed shirts.

Anniversary releases tied to the club’s longer history are naturally appealing, for example Centenary 2020 releases recognising the 1920 foundation year, and these are often reproduced in limited retail runs. Fanshop shirts, not merely match-worn items, are routinely collected; early runs, player-issue variants and region-specific editions from the club shop form a distinct strand of the market, and listings may note Free worldwide shipping to reach international collectors.

Season and match magnets include the 1994-95 KNVB Cup final and the 1957-58 final, plus promotion campaigns such as the 2024-25 season, each offering clear narrative hooks that drive interest in a signed shirt. Iconic away moments and decisive wins are especially prized, and collectors trace signatures and photos back to cup ties and stadium rosters to confirm provenance.

Away colourways associated with high‑profile fixtures are part of the story, and pieces tied to an iconic white with red trim away look are repeatedly referenced in sales descriptions as linked to cup runs or decisive away results. Retail demand is amplified when items come with a supporting verification, commonly a COA, and Walkouts listings will highlight such documentation when present.

Whether you are seeking centenary issues or match-era shirts from the Centenary 2020 commemorations and the 1994-95 KNVB Cup final, provenance matters: precise seasons, match notes and photographic evidence elevate a signed fanshop shirt above an anonymous item. Walkouts concludes listings with those details so collectors can compare items from 1957-58, 1994-95 and the 2024-25 promotion season with confidence.

Honours

FC Volendam's modern legacy is defined less by league crowns and more by movement between tiers and memorable cup runs. The club holds a record for frequent returns to the top flight, achieving ten promotions to the Eredivisie, underlining its reputation as the heen-en-weer club. Cup history includes two national finals, both decisive moments for the club, when Volendam finished runners-up in the KNVB Cup in 1957-58 and again in 1994-95, losing those finals to Sparta and Feyenoord respectively. While major continental honours are not part of the club record, these domestic milestones and repeated promotions form the backbone of Volendam's competitive identity and local prestige.

Legends & Leadership

Arnold Mühren is remembered as a key figure for Volendam, a legend player of the 1970s whose performances remain part of the club's enduring player heritage.

Gerrie Mühren is celebrated locally as a legend player of the 1960s whose influence predates later generations and helped shape Volendam's early professional era.

Wim Jonk is regarded as a legend player of the 1990s whose contributions on the field marked an important period in the club's modern development.

Pier Tol is recognised as a legend player of the 1980s known for steady service during an era of intense domestic competition.

Martin Haar is noted as a legend player of the 1980s whose time at the club contributed to its competitive continuity across seasons.

Stadium

Kras Stadion has been FC Volendam's home since 1975 and remains central to the club's identity, often referenced by its sponsored name and as the local footballing focal point. The ground holds 6,984 spectators and offers an intimate matchday setting where the seaside town atmosphere is palpable. Matchdays blend close sightlines with vocal, community-rooted support that reflects Volendam's fishing-village roots and the club's nickname, de Palingboeren. Local derbies and promotion-deciding fixtures are notable for their charged atmosphere and communal celebration, and the stadium's scale reinforces a strong home advantage for visiting Eredivisie opponents.

Also known as
Kras Stadion

FAQ

Q: What level does FC Volendam play at? A: The club competes in the Dutch top flight, the Eredivisie, following promotion from the Eerste Divisie in the 2024-25 season.

Q: Where do home matches take place and what is the capacity? A: Home fixtures are held at the Kras Stadion, which seats 6,984 supporters and has been the club's base since 1975.

Q: What are common ways to verify official club merchandise? A: Official items typically include a certificate of authenticity or digital verification such as NFC tags and signed proofs; check for a COA or witnessed signing when available.

Q: How can I obtain tickets or merchandise internationally? A: The club website offers information and arrangements vary by season and product; some official sellers provide Free worldwide shipping.