50 Fascinating Facts About PSV Eindhoven

Discover the intriguing world of PSV Eindhoven with our article ’50 Fascinating Facts About PSV Eindhoven.’ Dive deep into the history, achievements, and unique aspects of this iconic football club.

1. Founded: 1913 
2. Country: Netherlands 
3. City: Eindhoven 
4. Home Ground: Philips Stadion since 1913 
5. Known For: Being a multi-sports club, predominantly in football 
6. Part of the “Big Three”: Alongside Ajax and Feyenoord in Netherlands football 
7. Youth Setup: Highly regarded for producing talents like Ruud van Nistelrooy and Arjen Robben 

Achievements

8. Netherlands Football League Championship/Eredivisie Titles: 24 
9. KNVB Cup Wins: 11 
10. European Cup Victory: 1 (1987-88) 
11. UEFA Cup Victory: 1 (1977-78) 

History Milestones

12. First European Cup Participation: 1950s, as the first Netherlands club 
13. Eredivisie Title in 1963: Signed Willy van der Kuijlen 
14. 1970s Success: Three Eredivisie titles, two KNVB Cups, and an UEFA Cup under Kees Rijvers and Willy van der Kuijlen 
15. 1980s Dominance: Led by Ruud Gullit and Ronald Koeman, including a Treble in 1988 
16. 2000s Dominance: Claimed seven Eredivisie titles and one KNVB Cup between 2000 and 2008 

Prominent Players

17. Ralf Edström, Frank Arnesen, Jan Heintze 
18. Ronald Koeman, Ruud Gullit, Gheorghe Popescu 
19. Ronaldo, Romário, Jaap Stam 
20. Mark van Bommel, Phillip Cocu, Mateja Kežman 
21. Arjen Robben, Dries Mertens, Luc Nilis 

Club Records

22. Most Games Played: Jan Heintze (365) 
23. Top Goalscorer: Luc Nilis (129) 

Club Trivia

24. Original Purpose: Founded by Philips executives for camaraderie among employees 
25. Name Change: From Philips Elftal to PSV in 1916 
26. Open Membership: Allowed non-Philips employees from 1928 
27. Logo Evolution: First version established in 1933; underwent changes over the years 

Recent Squad (As of 2020)

28. Nick Viergever: Defender, Netherlands 
29. Timo Baumgartl: Defender, Germany 3
30. Ibrahim Sangaré: Midfielder, Ivory Coast 
31. Eran Zahavi: Forward, Israel 
32. Jorrit Hendrix: Midfielder, Netherlands 
33. Donyell Malen: Forward, Netherlands, Vice-captain 
34. Mohamed Ihattaren: Midfielder, Netherlands 
35. Adrian Fein: Midfielder, Germany, on loan from Bayern Munich 3

Historical Context

36. Company Town: Eindhoven’s identity tied with Philips company 
37. Early Challenges: Initial club dissolved due to industry strikes 
38. First League Titles: 1929, 1935, 1951 
39. First KNVB Cup: 1950 
40. European Forays: Early participation in European competitions 1

Club Philosophy and Legacy

41. Youth Development: Known for nurturing future stars 
42. Tactical Evolution: Adapted strategies over decades to maintain top status 
43. International Influence: Attracted talents like Ronaldo and Romário 
44. Community Impact: Strengthened camaraderie among Philips employees 
45. Logo Significance: Represents the club’s heritage and evolution 

Miscellaneous Facts

46. First to Allow Non-Philips Employees: Broke tradition in 1928 to include broader talent 
47. Trophy Room Diversity: Reflects domestic and international success 
48. Historic Rivalries: Intense competition with Ajax and Feyenoord 
49. Philips Stadion: Home since 1913, iconic for the club’s identity 
50. Global Fanbase: Attracts supporters worldwide due to its rich history and style of play 

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