When it comes to the traditional top three of the Dutch Football League, many people know that they should be Ajax, Feyenoord and Eindhoven. Indeed, I haven’t paid attention to the Eindhoven Club for a while, but a piece of news a few days ago made me start paying attention to the dynamics of the Eindhoven Club again. That is Gotze, who was a key figure in the German team's 2014 World Cup victory, and finally chose to join Eredivisie Eindhoven.

In Cubs' view, being able to play football again in Europe's top football club is already a very good choice and outcome for Gotze. In recent weeks, there have been two rounds of the Europa League group stage. PSV Eindhoven has one win and one loss, ranking second in its group.

Therefore, this "Football Ancient" column mainly introduces PSV Eindhoven Football Club (PSV Eindhoven), which is a football club located in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. PSV Eindhoven is one of the most successful football clubs in the Netherlands, and is one of the top three Dutch football clubs along with Feyenoord and Ajax. The team won the first Champions League trophy in team history in 1988, and many famous world-class forwards have played here, including Ronaldo, Romario and Ruud van Nistelrooy.

PSV Eindhoven Football Club was founded on August 31, 1913. At first "PSV" was just the abbreviation of "Philips Sports Vereniging" in Dutch. At that time, Philips established a company-sponsored sports club for its employees in celebration of the centenary of Dutch independence from France. Over time the club evolved into a professional football club. The club's base is the Philips Arena in Eindhoven, which can accommodate 36,500 spectators. Many European Cup finals have been held in this stadium. It was born at the same time as PSV Eindhoven Football Club.

Today, the three letters "PSV" are already one of the most important trademarks in the European sports world. With the club's highly professional management and outstanding performance in domestic and European competitions, PSV Eindhoven is also a member of the G14, the world's top football league.

Championship records won by PSV Eindhoven Football Club

(Since it participated in the amateur league in 1914, only the championship year is listed)

——The Netherlands First Division Championship: 24 times

1928–29, 1934–35, 1950–51, 1962–63, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1977–78, 1985–86, 1986–87,

1987–88, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1996–97, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2004–05,

2005 –06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18

— Dutch Cup: 9 times

1949–50, 1973–74 , 1975–76, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1995–96, 2004–05, 2011-12

—— Dutch Super Cup: 11 times

1991–92, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2007–08, 2011–12,

2014–15, 2015–16

—— European Champions Club Cup: 1987–88

—— UEFA Cup: 1977–78

As early as 1914, PSV Eindhoven He officially started participating in the amateur Dutch football league. After several years of unremitting efforts, PSV successfully broke into the top league of Dutch football.

In 1929, PSV Eindhoven historically won the first championship in the club's honorary history: the Dutch League Championship. In the 1934-1935 season, PSV Eindhoven won another league championship. In 1950, PSV Eindhoven won the first KNVB Cup championship trophy in the club's history. Five years later, in 1955, as the pioneer of Dutch football in European competitions, PSV became the first to represent the Netherlands in the final of the Coupe Europeenne, the predecessor of the European Champions Cup.

Magical clubs have never lacked magical shooters. In the 1956-1957 Eredivisie season, PSV Eindhoven's greatest shooter in history - Cohen Dillon, created the record with 43 league goals. The record for goals scored in a single season in the Dutch Eredivisie. This incredible number, which is still gilded with gold edges, has not been broken by future generations.

In the mid-1970s, PSV Eindhoven ushered in the club's golden era. At that time, Eindhoven was full of big names. PSV Eindhoven, headed by Van der Koylen and the Kerkhoff brothers, was unstoppable. From the 1973-1978 season, it won three Eredivisie titles and two Dutch titles. Cup champion, and finally won the UEFA Cup champion, reaching the top of Europe historically, marking a perfect end. On May 9, 1978, a night that still fascinates all fans who love the Red and Whites, PSV Eindhoven defeated the French Bastia team 3-0 at home, undisputedly taking home the club's history The first European championship trophy, PSV Eindhoven's name has been on the European honor roll since then.

The team went through constant changes and reorganization, and in 1985, the PSV people once again started their own "performance time".

At that time, PSV Eindhoven, which had recruited a number of world-class stars such as Ruud Gullit, Kieft, Koeman and Romario, was fully active in the Eredivisie, Dutch Cup and European Champions Cup. In the seven seasons from 1985 to 1992, the team won the Eredivisie an impressive 6 times, including an incredible four consecutive championships. As for the Dutch Cup championship trophy, PSV Eindhoven also performed a season hat trick starting from the 1987-1988 season, keeping the trophy in the window of their home for three consecutive years. Of course, these are not the things that Eindhoven people are most proud of. In the 1987-1988 season, under the leadership of the then 42-year-old coach Hiddink, the team achieved the highest single-season honor that any European club would envy - the Triple Crown (local league, local cup and Champions League). . From that moment on, PSV Eindhoven truly became a Dutch giant and a European powerhouse.

In 1988, Eindhoven Club indeed ushered in the most glorious moment in the club's history, and these honors were obtained thanks to the meritorious coach Hiddink.

In 1984, Hiddink began to serve as the assistant coach of the PSV Eindhoven team, and since 1987 he has served as the team's head coach. In his first year as head coach, he led the team to win the Eredivisie championship and achieved three consecutive Eredivisie titles. In 1988, he also led the team to win the "Triple Crown" of the Dutch League, Dutch Cup and European Champions Cup. ”, became a world-famous coach in one fell swoop, and famous players such as Gullit and Koeman came from his disciples.

During this period, Eindhoven mainly played offensive football. In the 1987-88 Eredivisie season, they scored 117 goals, ranking third in history. However, in the Champions League that year, the Greeks scored 117 goals. Dink adopted a very pragmatic style of play. All five games from the quarter-finals to the final were tied with his opponents. He eliminated his opponents twice on away goals. In the final, he defeated Benfica with a penalty kick. This period was also the best period in the history of the PSV team, setting many records, so Hiddink is considered the most successful head coach in the team's history.

In 1988 and 1989, as Gullit and Ronald Koeman landed in Serie A and La Liga respectively, PSV's strength was weakened. At this time, the club introduced Brazilian stars Romario and Kieft, the league's golden boot, formed an unstoppable striker combination, but the performance in the 1989-1990 season was not stable enough. After losing the league championship to Ajax by 1 point, Hiddink ended his contract with PSV.

After the Champions League was crowned in 1988, PSV Eindhoven’s exclusive scouting team began to gradually show its value. Within 5 years, they boldly signed two players from Brazil with huge sums of money. The rough gems that have not been baptized by European professional football - Romario and Ronaldo. From the honors of Romario, the best player in the 1994 World Cup, and Ronaldo, who has won the World Footballer for three times, it can be seen that the unique vision of PSV scouts and the leadership of the British gentleman Bobby Robson at the time The quality of the coaching staff.

After several years of silence, the hard-working PSV Eindhoven made a comeback and won the league championship in the 1996-1997, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 seasons. Cocu, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Belgian Nelis all played core roles in the team during the season. The coach at the time was the famous Belgian coach Gretz.

After the 2002 World Cup, the team's coaching staff launched a major adjustment. Hiddink, who had led different national teams to the semi-finals of the World Cup twice in a row for the first time, voluntarily resigned from his position as the coach of the South Korean national team, gave up his treatment like a superstar in South Korea, and returned to the first place where he created miracles. ——Eindhoven.

At this time, the representatives of PSV Eindhoven: Van Bommel and the super striker combination of "Robben, Ke?man and Romedal" who shocked the whole of Europe. On this basis, it is hoped that Dink signed his favorite Korean players Lee Yong-pyo and Park Ji-sung after the winter break.

In May 2003, PSV Eindhoven once again snatched back the Eredivisie title from the defending champion Ajax, and the effect of the adjustment was immediate.

After that, many core players Robben and Ke?man moved to the English Premier League. Under such premise, under the leadership of the new generation captain Van Bommel, led by Peruvian winger Farfan and Brazilian central defender Alex, and the famous player Cocu who has returned to his roots, the team maintained a strong momentum and once again won in the 2004–05 season. Representing PSV Eindhoven, he won the Eredivisie League championship and the cup championship.

Since 2005, PSV has won the Eredivisie League championship many times, as well as the cup and Super Cup championships. The Cubs won't go into details here, because the relevant league data of the past ten years or so can be easily accessed by everyone.

PSV Eindhoven Football Club in the Netherlands is the springboard for many professional football players to embark on the road to stardom. Young and potential players have outstanding performance in this club and can easily become successful after playing for one or two seasons. Attract the favor of other major European clubs, and then transfer to major European clubs and embark on the journey to stardom. Because in the club's history of more than thirty years, many very famous stars have played here, Xiaoxiong would like to introduce to you the football stars who came out of Eindhoven and are familiar to the majority of fans.

All-round warrior: Gullit

In 1985, Gullit transferred from Feyenoord to Eindhoven Football Club for a transfer fee of US$610,000. The transfer fee broke the Eredivisie record for transfer fees at the time. In the two seasons of 1985-86 and 1986-87, Gullit played 68 times on behalf of PSV in the Eredivisie, scoring 46 goals, helping PSV win the Eredivisie for two consecutive seasons. Championship and was elected Dutch Footballer of the Year in 1986.

In the summer of 1987, Gullit moved from Eindhoven to AC Milan Football Club of the Italian Football League for a then-world football transfer record of US$8.4 million, where he once again Created his own legend.

Knife defender: Koeman

In 1986, Koeman transferred to PSV Eindhoven Club and won the Eredivisie League championship in 1987, 1988 and 1989 for the team. Dutch Cup champions in 1988 and 1989 and European Champions Cup champions in 1988. Koeman was twice named the best player in the Netherlands. In three years at Eindhoven, he scored 51 goals in 94 games as a defender. This number of goals and scoring rate can make many forwards feel ashamed.

In 1989, Koeman came to Barcelona, ??where he not only became the backbone of the team's defense, but also created many classic scenes. In 2020, Koeman entered the Nou Camp and became the head coach of Barcelona.

Brazilian Lone Wolf: Romario

In the summer of 1988, Romario landed in Europe and joined the Dutch team Eindhoven. He scored 1 goal in the Toyota Cup (the predecessor of the Club World Cup) and scored a penalty kick in the penalty shootout, but PSV lost to Uruguay Nacional. In the 1988-1989 season, Romario scored 19 goals in 24 games and won the league golden boot, helping the team win the Eredivisie and Dutch Cup double crown. In 1991 and 1992, Romario was suspended by PSV twice because of his own way of doing things.

In the summer of 1993, Romario moved to La Liga team Barcelona.

Alien: Ronaldo

In August 1994, Ronaldo joined the Dutch Eredivisie team Eindhoven for US$6 million. In the 1994-95 season, in his first season with PSV, Ronaldo scored 30 goals in 33 Eredivisie games and won the league's top scorer.

Although Ajax won the Eredivisie that season, Ronaldo helped PSV win the Dutch Cup. In the 1995-96 season, Ronaldo played 13 times for PSV, scoring 12 goals, and then suffered the first serious knee injury in his career. In February 1996, Ronaldo returned to the green field. During his time at Eindhoven, Ronaldo played 46 times for the team and scored 42 goals. His ultra-high goal rate made Ronaldo one of the best shooters in the history of the Eredivisie.

In August 1996, Ronaldo moved to La Liga team Barcelona for a transfer fee of US$20 million.

Cocu

In the 1995/96 season Cocu moved to PSV Eindhoven. In the three seasons he played for the team, he played 100 times for the team. times, scoring 27 goals. In the 1997-1998 season, he played 32 times and scored 11 goals. In the 1998-1999 season, he played 36 times and scored 12 goals.

In the 1998/99 season, Cocu moved to the Spanish club Barcelona. Of course, later in his career, Cocu returned to his old club Eindhoven to play for him and briefly became the coach of Eindhoven.

Strong defender: Stam

In January 1996, Stam transferred from Willem II to PSV Eindhoven Football Club. On May 16, 1996, Stam helped PSV defeat Sparta Rotterdam 5-2 in the Dutch Cup final to win the championship. In the 1995-96 season, Stam played 14 times in the Eredivisie for PSV and scored 1 goal.

On August 18, 1996, Stam helped PSV defeat Ajax 3-0 in the Dutch Super Cup final and win the championship. On September 12, Stam made his European debut in the first leg of the European Cup Winners' Cup in PSV Eindhoven's 1-1 draw with Dynamo Batumi. On November 26, PSV defeated Alkmaar 2-0 in the 17th round of the Eredivisie, thus ascending to the top of the Eredivisie. Stam scored the goal that sealed the victory in the 38th minute of the game. . On March 2, 1997, PSV beat Waalwijk 5-0 in the 29th round of the Eredivisie. Stam scored twice in the game. In the 1996-97 season, Stam represented PSV in the European Cup Winners' Cup and played 4 times; he played 33 times in the Eredivisie, scoring 6 goals and helping PSV win the Eredivisie championship.

On August 17, 1997, Stam helped PSV defeat Roda JC 3-1 in the Dutch Super Cup, thereby defending the championship of the event. On September 17, Stam made his Champions League debut in the first round group match of the UEFA Champions League when PSV lost 1-3 to Dynamo Kyiv. In the 1997-98 season, Stam played 29 times on behalf of PSV in the Eredivisie, scoring 4 goals; he played 5 times in the UEFA Champions League.

In July 1998, Stam transferred from Eindhoven to the Premier League Manchester United Football Club for about 10.6 million pounds. This fee made Stam the most valuable player in international football at the time. defender, and also became the most expensive transfer player in the history of Dutch football at that time.

King of the restricted area: Ruud van Nistelrooy

In July 1998, Van Nistelrooy moved from Heerenveen to Ein for a then-Eredivisie transfer record of 7 million euros. Hoving Football Club. In the 1998-99 season, Van Nistelrooy represented PSV Eindhoven in 34 appearances in the Eredivisie and was the top scorer in the Eredivisie with 31 goals. He made 11 appearances in the Champions League and Dutch Cup, scoring 11 goals. 10 goals. After the season, Ruud was elected Dutch Footballer of the Year.

From September to October 1999, Van Nistelrooy scored 14 goals in 6 rounds of the Eredivisie, helping PSV achieve a record of 5 wins and 1 draw. In March 2000, Van Nistelrooy suffered a severe cruciate ligament tear during a training session. The injury caused Van Nistelrooy to miss the rest of the season.

In the 1999-00 season, Van Nistelrooy played 23 times in the Eredivisie for PSV and continued to be the top scorer in the Eredivisie with 29 goals. He helped PSV win the Eredivisie championship for the second consecutive time. Elected Dutch Footballer of the Year.

On March 3, 2001, Van Nistelrooy returned to the team after being sidelined for a year due to injury, and was a substitute in the 23rd round of the Eredivisie in PSV Eindhoven's 0-0 draw with Roda JC. Show up. In the 2000-01 season, Ruud played 10 times on behalf of PSV in the Eredivisie, scoring 2 goals and helping PSV defend the Eredivisie championship.

In April 2001, Van Nistelrooy moved to the Premier League Manchester United Football Club for a then-British transfer fee record of 19 million pounds.

Van Bommel

In 1999, Van Bommel joined PSV Eindhoven. In his first season with PSV, he scored 6 goals in 33 games, which was not easy for a midfielder. In the 2002-03 season, he missed some games due to a groin injury, but still helped the team win the league championship. Van Bommel gradually became the core of the midfield at PSV, leading the team to dominate the Eredivisie four times in six years, in addition to winning one Dutch Cup and three Super Cups. He also contributed 46 goals in 169 league games. In 2005, Van Bommel led PSV to the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup, only to lose to the then-powerful AC Milan on away goals.

In 2005, Van Bommel joined La Liga giants Barcelona as a free agent.

Peter Pan, King of Cuts: Robben

In the summer of 2002, Robben came to Eindhoven Football Club in the Eredivisie and quickly became the absolute main force. In 2003, Robben's sharp breakthrough from the left helped PSV win the 2003 Eredivisie and Dutch Super Cup double championships. In 2004, Robben helped PSV win the Dutch Super Cup again. Robben played in the Eredivisie for two seasons, playing 56 times on behalf of the team and scoring 17 goals.

On July 1, 2004, Robben and teammate Ke?man joined Chelsea Club, the upstart football club in the Premier League at the time, for a transfer fee of 12 million pounds.

Korean star: Park Ji-sung

South Korean professional football player Park Ji-sung transferred to Eindhoven on December 21, 2002, but that season, his role in the team There are very few opportunities to play, and everything is getting used to. In the first season, he failed to score in 8 appearances and missed many games due to injury. In the 2003/04 season, he scored 6 goals in 28 appearances, and scored 7 goals in 28 games in the following season. In this season, PSV won the Eredivisie championship. In the same year, he reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League with PSV and scored in the game where AC Milan finally eliminated PSV.

On June 22, 2005, the Premier League club Manchester United officially purchased Park Ji-sung, creating a legend of his own.

Of course, in Eindhoven’s century-old history, many stars have played here, including Chinese players Sun Xiang and Zhou Haibin. The backbone of Dutch football, PSV Eindhoven has created numerous honors during its century of experience. Now, after German star Gotze joins the team, it is hoped that PSV can create another glorious period in the club's history.