Zulte Waregem (SV Zulte Waregem) — Belgian professional football club based in Waregem. Coached around the 2020/21 period by Francky Dury, the club is commonly known as “Essevee.”

• Full name: Sportvereniging Zulte Waregem
• Founded: 2001 (merger involving Zultse VV and K.S.V. Waregem)
• Home stadium: Regenboogstadion (often called Elindus Arena for sponsorship) — capacity roughly 11,000–12,000
• Club colours / kit: Red and white
• League (2020/21): Belgian First Division A (top tier)
• Head coach (around 2020/21): Francky Dury — long-serving figure at the club with multiple spells in charge
• Official website: https://www.essevee.be

2020/21 season snapshot

• Zulte Waregem competed in the Belgian First Division A during the 2020/21 campaign under the management of Francky Dury. The season took place under COVID-19 conditions (matches often played with limited or no spectators).
• The club aimed to retain its top-flight status and relied on a blend of experienced squad members and younger players developed through the club structure.
• Francky Dury is a defining personality at Zulte Waregem, known for promoting academy talent and for his long association with the club across many seasons.

Notable club characteristics

• Nickname: Essevee (phonetic spelling of “SV”)
• Reputation for youth development and for punching above its weight in Belgian football during the 2010s, including appearances in European competition in previous years.
• Strong local support in West Flanders and a compact stadium atmosphere at the Regenboogstadion.

This summary reflects the club and managerial situation around the 2020/21 season with Francky Dury leading the team in Belgium’s top division.