FC Brussels

F.C. Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek, often simply referred to as FC Brussels, is a Belgian association football club based in the municipality of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean in Brussels. They have been playing in the second division since 2008–09. The club was formed in 2003 by the merger of RWD Molenbeek and KFC Strombeek, a club from the Brussels suburb of Strombeek-Bever. By taking over Strombeek's matricule n°1936, They subsequently lost Molenbeek's honours, which included a first division title. FC Brussels play at the Stade Edmond Machtens, Molenbeek's former stadium. Their highest league ranking is a 10th place in the first division in 2005–06.

History

FC Strombeek first registered at the Royal Belgian Football Association in 1932. After many seasons played at the lower levels of Belgian football, Strombeek first reached the third division by winning the Promotion D - Belgium's 4th highest level of football - in 1995–96. After three seasons at that level, they won the third division A in 1999–2000, gaining promotion to the second division for the first time in their history. They finished at the 10th place in the second division in 2000–01. The next season, Strombeek finished at the 9th place. At the same time, the club of RWD Molenbeek, though ranked 10th in the first division, were refused their professional license, and were subsequently relegated to the third division, struggling with...
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