Heracles won the Eerste Divisie title during the 2004–05 season, gaining promotion to the Eredivisie for the first time in 28 years.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

The following players were called up to represent their national teams in international football and received caps during their tenure with Heracles Almelo:

To this date no Heracles players have participated in the UEFA European Championship, Africa Cup of Nations, Copa América.