- 1998-1999 Home Jersey *Match-issue* #8 v. Schooneveld
- Players: van Schooneveld
- Brand: Hummel
- Sponsor: Ruitenheer
Almere City FC's origins trace back to 1976, following the merger of Amsterdam-based clubs DWS, Volewijckers, and Blauw-Wit into FC Amsterdam. Discontented DWS supporters established their own club, De Zwarte Schapen ("The Black Sheep"), which rapidly ascended the amateur football ranks to reach the Hoofdklasse. After several on-field violent incidents and a six-month suspension by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), the club relocated to Almere, adopting the name Sporting Flevoland.
In 2001, the club was rebranded as FC Omniworld, part of a broader initiative to introduce professional sports to Almere, including basketball and volleyball teams. Initially, the club faced challenges in meeting the criteria for professional league admission, particularly after the local government's withdrawal from the project in 2002. However, with private investment, FC Omniworld met the necessary requirements and joined the Eerste Divisie in the 2005–06 season.
In March 2010, the club underwent another name change to Almere City FC. The 2010–11 season was challenging, with the team finishing last in the Eerste Divisie, though they avoided relegation due to RBC Roosendaal's bankruptcy. Subsequent seasons saw fluctuating performances, including a near-relegation in 2013–14. Under manager Jack de Gier, starting in 2016, the club improved, achieving a seventh-place finish in the 2018–19 season. A strategic "five-year plan" was implemented to professionalize the club and aim for Eredivisie promotion. This plan culminated successfully in the 2022–23 season when Almere City FC secured promotion to the Eredivisie for the first time by defeating FC Emmen in the playoffs.
