De Graafschap has a new team manager: Wiebe Nelissen. He comes from AZ, where he was head of press relations for five years.

What happened?

Nelissen is leaving for De Graafschap, the club he used to visit as a child. He will become team manager of the first team and also be responsible for communication, press and PR.

Why is this important for De Graafschap?

De Graafschap is currently in 4th place in the Eerste Divisie, with 63 points from 37 games and a recent form of WDWDW. The arrival of Nelissen can have a positive influence on the club.

What comes next?

Nelissen will complete his tasks at AZ in the coming period. He leaves AZ at a high point, as he was recently named Press Officer of the Year by the Dutch Sports Press.

The last match of De Graafschap was against Almere City FC, which ended 2-2 on May 9, 2026. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th in Eerste Divisie | | Points | 63 | | Games | 37 | | Recent form | WDWDW | | Last match | De Graafschap 2-2 Almere City FC (2026-05-09) |