The 2015–16 Eredivisie season was the 60th season of the

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since its establishment in 1955. Defending champions

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retained their title.

Teams

A total of 18 teams took part in the league: the top 15 teams from the 2014–15 season, two promotion/relegation playoff winners and the 2014–15 Eerste Divisie champions. NEC, the champion of the 2014–15 Eerste Divisie, and play-off winner Roda JC returned to the Eredivisie after just one season.

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, the other play-off winner, returned to the highest level for the first time since the 2011–12 season.

Personnel and kits

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Managerial changes

Standings

Results

Number of teams by provinces

Season statistics

Top scorers

Hat-tricks

;Note ⁴ Player scored 4 goals

Assists

Discipline

Player

*Most yellow cards: 10 **

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(Heerenveen) **

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