I created the Benelux Super League in Football Manager 2024, featuring clubs from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. With 50 seasons simulated, the aim was to determine the biggest club in the region. Two leagues were established: the Benelux Super League (top 18 teams) and the Benelux First League. Additionally, the Benelux Cup and Benelux Super Cup replaced the Dutch domestic competitions. Luxembourg’s six clubs faced a tough challenge, starting with low reputations.
Initial Setup
Participating Countries: Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg.
League Structure:
Benelux Super League: Top 18 clubs by reputation.
Benelux First League: Remaining clubs, including Luxembourg teams.
Notable Teams:
Dutch: Ajax, Feyenoord, PSV.
Belgian: Anderlecht, Club Brugge, Genk, Standard Liège.
Luxembourg: Dudelange, Differdange, Swift Hesperange, Progrès, Racing FC Luxembourg, Union Titus Pétange.
Initial Favourites: Ajax (4-star reputation) and other historical giants like Feyenoord, PSV, and Anderlecht.
League Status: Started as the 6th highest-ranked European league.
Years 0-10 (2023-2033)
Reputation Changes
Feyenoord emerged as the top team by reputation (4 stars).
Anderlecht and Westerlo gained prominence among Belgian clubs.
Differdange became the first Luxembourg team promoted to the Super League, achieving a 2.5-star reputation.
League Performance
League Winners:
Anderlecht (2028) claimed the first Belgian title.
Feyenoord dominated with 4 consecutive titles (2029-2032).
Westerlo shocked the league with a title in 2033.
Cup Performances:
OH Leuven won their first Benelux Cup (2026).
Feyenoord secured 2 cups (2024, 2027).
European Competitions:
Anderlecht reached the Europa Conference League final (2028) but lost.
Years 10-20 (2033-2043)
Reputation Changes
Westerlo climbed to become the biggest Belgian team and a top-four team overall.
Differdange and Dudelange solidified their positions in the Super League.
League Performance
League Winners:
Feyenoord continued dominance (5 titles in 6 years).
Westerlo claimed another title (2042).
AZ Alkmaar (2038) and Ajax (2036) interrupted Dutch dominance.
Cup Performances:
Westerlo won back-to-back cups (2034-2035).
Standard Liège claimed their first trophy (2037).
European Competitions:
Feyenoord won the Europa Conference League (2037).
Belgian teams reached but lost multiple European finals.
Years 20-30 (2043-2053)
Reputation Changes
Westerlo became the top-rated team in the region.
Dudelange reached a 3-star reputation and became a Super League regular.
League Performance
League Winners:
Feyenoord entered a period of total dominance, winning 8 titles.
Westerlo continued competing but couldn’t match Feyenoord’s run.
Cup Performances:
Club Brugge finally won their first Benelux Cup (2043).
Westerlo secured another cup (2046).
European Competitions:
Ajax won the Europa Conference League (2043).
Belgian teams continued to struggle in European finals.
Years 30-40 (2053-2063)
Reputation Changes
Feyenoord achieved a 4.5-star reputation and gained worldwide status.
Westerlo and AZ remained the top competitors.
Ajax’s decline continued as they spent several seasons in the First League.
League Performance
League Winners:
Feyenoord dominated with 12 titles in 13 seasons.
Westerlo and Anderlecht interrupted briefly.
Cup Performances:
Feyenoord and Westerlo alternated as cup winners.
Dudelange reached their first cup final (2061).
European Competitions:
Feyenoord reached the Champions League final (2072) but lost to Liverpool.
Belgian teams failed to break the European final curse.
Years 40-50 (2063-2073)
Reputation Changes
Feyenoord ended with the highest reputation (4.5 stars).
Westerlo, AZ, and PSV remained strong challengers.
Dudelange and Differdange maintained their presence in the Super League.
League Performance
League Winners:
Feyenoord dominated the final decade, winning 9 consecutive titles.
Westerlo claimed the last Super League title (2073).
Cup Performances:
Feyenoord won multiple cups, including a run of 4 straight wins.
Racing FC Luxembourg reached the Super League but couldn’t secure silverware.
European Competitions:
PSV won the Europa League (2073), the first such victory in the video.
The Belgian “curse” persisted, with nine lost European finals.
Final Summary
Total League Titles
Feyenoord – 28
Westerlo – 8
Anderlecht – 6
Total Trophy Wins
Feyenoord – 63 (28 leagues, multiple cups, and a Champions League final appearance)
Westerlo – 31
Anderlecht – 21
Key Takeaways
Feyenoord’s dominance defined the league, including a record nine consecutive titles.
Luxembourg teams Dudelange and Differdange achieved remarkable progress, reaching the Super League and securing mid-table finishes.
Belgian teams performed well domestically but failed to secure European silverware.
Feyenoord’s Champions League final in 2072 showcased their growth into a global contender.
The Benelux Super League experiment demonstrated the dominance of Dutch football while offering surprises from Belgian teams like Westerlo and Luxembourg’s steady progress.
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