KV Kortrijk is a Belgian professional football club from the city of Kortrijk in West Flanders, currently playing in the Belgian Second Division. Their home stadium is the Guldensporenstadion. Founded in 1901, the team is known as "De Kerels" (The Guys) and wears red and white. The club has a long history in Belgian football, with periods spent in both the top flight and the second tier. A key era for the club was their sustained presence in the Belgian First Division A (now Belgian Pro League) throughout the 2010s, where they were known for their pragmatic football and ability to develop talent. Following relegation, they are now a leading contender in the Second Division, aiming for an immediate return to the top league. The club has a dedicated local fan base that fills the Guldensporenstadion. KV Kortrijk is a club with deep regional roots and a clear ambition to regain its top-flight status.