Belgian National Championship

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf sports league
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:UEFA
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Belgian_Cup
gptkbp:attendance 60,000
gptkbp:broadcasting_rights various networks
gptkbp:clubHistory gptkb:RSC_Anderlecht
gptkb:Antwerp_FC
Club Brugge
Standard Liège
gptkbp:community_involvement strong focus
gptkbp:country gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:current_champion Club Brugge
gptkbp:fan_engagement high level
gptkbp:fanBase large and passionate
vibrant and diverse
gptkbp:format round-robin
gptkbp:founded 1895
gptkbp:future_plans increased competitiveness
promising with new talent.
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:Royal_Belgian_Football_Association
gptkbp:historical_significance oldest_football_league_in_Belgium
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Belgian National Championship
gptkbp:internationalClassification growing
gptkbp:isUpdatedBy October 2023
gptkbp:legacy format and structure evolved over time
gptkbp:localNames intense matches
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
national_and_international
gptkbp:mediaAppearances gptkb:Gert_Verheyen
gptkbp:merchandising important revenue source
gptkbp:most_titles gptkb:RSC_Anderlecht
gptkbp:notable_player gptkb:Kevin_De_Bruyne
gptkb:Romelu_Lukaku
Vincent Kompany
Eden Hazard
gptkbp:notableFeature 306
many nationalities represented
gptkbp:number_of_teams 18
gptkbp:playoffAppearances Championship play-off
gptkbp:previousName Division I
gptkbp:relegation_to gptkb:Belgian_First_Division_B
gptkbp:revenue varies by club
gptkbp:rival Anderlecht_vs._Club_Brugge
Standard_Liège_vs._Anderlecht
Club_Brugge_vs._Standard_Liège
gptkbp:season 1895
2023-2024
regular season and playoffs
gptkbp:sponsor various companies
Pro_League
gptkbp:sport football
gptkbp:team separate competition
gptkbp:top_scorer gptkb:Gerd_Müller
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gptkbp:website proleague.be
gptkbp:youth_development important aspect
integral part
many players in top leagues
gptkbp:youth_tournaments Club Brugge
held annually
developmental pathways