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Feyenoord
Feyenoord logo since 2024.svg
Full name Feyenoord Rotterdam
Nickname(s) De club aan de Maas (The Club on the Meuse)
De Stadionclub (The Stadium Club)
De club van het volk (The Club of the People)
De Trots van Zuid (The Pride of South)
Founded 1908; 117 years ago (1908)
Ground De Kuip
Ground Capacity 51,177
Chairman Toon van Bodegom
Head coach Robin van Persie
League Eredivisie
2022–23 Eredivisie, 1st of 18 (champions)
Third colours


Feyenoord Rotterdam is a professional football club from Rotterdam, Netherlands. They play in the Eredivisie, which is the top football league in the Netherlands. The club started in 1908 as Wilhelmina and changed names several times before becoming SC Feijenoord in 1912. Since 1937, their home stadium has been De Kuip, also known as The Tub, which is the second-largest stadium in the Netherlands.

Feyenoord is one of the most successful football clubs in Dutch history. They have won 16 national championships, 14 KNVB Cups, and 5 Johan Cruyff Shields. On the international stage, they have won one European Cup, two UEFA Cups, and one Intercontinental Cup. Feyenoord has always played in the top Dutch league since 1921, which is a record for any club in the country.

The club is known for its strong connection with its fans, often called "the people's club." Their most successful time was in the 1960s and 1970s. During this period, players like Coen Moulijn, Willem van Hanegem, and Ove Kindvall helped them win many titles. Feyenoord was the first Dutch club to win both the European Cup and the Intercontinental Cup. More recently, they won the league title in 2017 after an 18-year wait. They also won the UEFA Cup in 2002 in their home stadium, becoming the only Dutch team to win a European trophy this century.

Feyenoord has a big rivalry with Ajax, a team from Amsterdam. This match is called De Klassieker ("The Classic"). The club's anthem is "Hand in Hand." Their home kit is red and white, split down the middle, with black shorts and socks. Feyenoord is also part of a larger sports club that includes amateur football, basketball, futsal, and handball teams.

Club History

How Feyenoord Started

Logo RVV Feijenoord
The first logo (1912)

The club began as Wilhelmina on July 19, 1908. Their first uniforms were red shirts with blue sleeves and white shorts. Over the next few years, the club changed its name several times, becoming Hillesluise Football Club in 1909 and then RVV Celeritas. In 1912, when they joined the national football association, they changed their name to SC Feijenoord, named after the area where the club was founded. They also changed their uniform to the red and white shirts, black shorts, and black socks they still wear today. In 1917, Feijenoord moved to a new ground called Kromme Zandweg and were promoted to the highest level of Dutch football.

Early Wins

Just three years after reaching the top league, Feijenoord won their first national championship in 1924. They continued to be very successful in the late 1920s, winning their division titles multiple times and securing their second national championship in 1928.

Feyenoord won their first Dutch Cup in 1930, beating their local rivals Excelsior in the final. They won the cup again in 1935. As more fans came to watch, the club decided to build a new stadium. They moved to the Feijenoord Stadion, nicknamed "De Kuip" (The Tub), in 1937. They won three more national championships in 1936, 1938, and 1940.

During World War II, Feyenoord played at other stadiums because De Kuip was used by the Nazis. After the war, the club didn't perform as strongly for a while. In 1954, professional football started in the Netherlands, and Feyenoord was one of the first clubs in the new Eredivisie league. They have never been relegated from this top league. A famous early professional match was in 1956 when Feyenoord beat Volewijckers 11–4, with Henk Schouten scoring nine goals! Their rivalry with Ajax also grew strong during this time.

The Golden Era

Feyenoord won their first Eredivisie Championship in 1961. The next season, they played their first European Cup match. In 1962, they also reached the final of the Intertoto Cup 1961–62, but lost to Ajax.

A memorable moment happened on December 12, 1962, when Feyenoord played Vasas SC in the European Cup. Many Feyenoord fans traveled to Antwerp, Belgium, to support their team. Rinus Bennaars scored the winning goal, earning him the nickname "The Hero of Deurne." This event created a lasting friendship between Feyenoord fans and fans of Royal Antwerp.

In 1963, thousands of Feyenoord fans traveled by ship to Lisbon to watch their team play Benfica in the European Cup semi-finals. Even though Feyenoord lost, this trip marked the beginning of the club's most successful period. Feyenoord won the "double" (both the league and the cup) for the first time in 1965 and again in 1969.

As Dutch champions in 1969, Feyenoord entered the 1969–70 European Cup. They beat strong teams like Milan and Legia Warszawa. This led them to their first European final against Celtic in Milan. After a 1–1 draw, Ove Kindvall scored the winning goal in extra time. This made Feyenoord the first Dutch team to win a major European trophy!

As European champions, Feyenoord then played Estudiantes La Plata for the Intercontinental Cup. After a 2–2 draw in Argentina, Feyenoord won 1–0 in Rotterdam, becoming the first Dutch team to win the world club title. In 1971, Feyenoord won their 10th Dutch Championship.

In 1974, the club changed its name from Feijenoord to Feyenoord because people outside the Netherlands found the Dutch "ij" sound hard to pronounce. Under their new name, they won the 1973–74 UEFA Cup, beating Tottenham Hotspur in the final. This made them the first Dutch team to win the UEFA Cup.

Later Years and Challenges

In 1978, the professional and amateur parts of the club became separate teams. Feyenoord won their fifth Dutch Cup in 1980. In 1984, they had another great season, winning the double for the third time. This team included famous players like Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit, and Peter Houtman. Cruyff, a legend from Ajax, surprised everyone by joining Feyenoord, which made the rivalry even more intense.

After this success, Feyenoord went through a tough time, even struggling to stay in the top league in 1989–90. They also faced financial problems. However, things started to get better when Wim Jansen became interim manager. They won the KNVB Cup in 1991 and the Dutch Supercup that same year. They won another Dutch Cup in 1992.

In 1993, Feyenoord won their 14th Dutch Championship. They added two more Dutch Cups in 1994 and 1995. In 1999, Feyenoord won their 14th Dutch Championship, leading to huge celebrations in Rotterdam. They also won their second Dutch Super Cup in 1999.

Another European Trophy

Feyenoord played in the UEFA Champions League again in 1999–2000 and 2001–02. In 2001–02, they moved from the Champions League to the 2001–02 UEFA Cup. They beat strong teams like Rangers and PSV. In the semi-finals, they defeated Internazionale, earning a spot in the final against Borussia Dortmund. The final was held at De Kuip, Feyenoord's home stadium, so most fans were cheering for them. Feyenoord won 3–2, with goals from Pierre van Hooijdonk and Jon Dahl Tomasson. This was the last time a Dutch team won a European trophy.

The victory was celebrated with great emotion, especially because it happened just days after the murder of a local political figure, Pim Fortuyn.

Ups and Downs

After the 2002 UEFA Cup win, Feyenoord had a period without major trophies. They finished third in the league in 2002–03 and reached the KNVB Cup final, but lost. In the mid-2000s, the club faced financial difficulties, and their performance on the field suffered. In 2007, they were even banned from European competitions for a season due to fan behavior.

However, Feyenoord started to rebuild. They signed experienced players like Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Roy Makaay. In 2008, they won the KNVB Cup, their first trophy in six years, celebrating their 100th anniversary.

Financial Recovery and Youth Focus

In the early 2010s, Feyenoord continued to face financial challenges. In 2010, they suffered a very heavy 10–0 loss to PSV. However, the club worked hard to improve its finances and focus on developing young players from its own academy.

In 2011, former player Ronald Koeman became the head coach. Under his leadership, Feyenoord started to perform much better, finishing second in the league in 2011–12. The club also improved its financial situation, moving out of the "financial danger zone" by 2012. They continued to rely on young talent and smart transfers.

In the 2013–14 season, Feyenoord had a slow start but recovered to finish second in the league. Ronald Koeman left the club in 2014.

Return to Winning Ways

In the summer of 2014, Feyenoord lost several key players. However, they brought in new players and welcomed back club legend Dirk Kuyt in 2015. The team started the 2015–16 season well and, after eight years without a trophy, won their 12th KNVB Cup on April 24, 2016.

The 2016–17 season was fantastic for Feyenoord. They won their first nine league matches and beat Manchester United in the Europa League. They stayed at the top of the league table for the entire season. On the final day, May 14, 2017, Feyenoord won 3–1 against Heracles, with captain Dirk Kuyt scoring all three goals. This secured their 15th Dutch Championship, their first in 18 years, in a truly memorable way for Kuyt, who then retired.

As champions, Feyenoord played in the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League group stage. They also won the Dutch Cup in 2018, beating AZ 3–0 in the final. In the 2018–19 Eredivisie season, Feyenoord finished third and had a historic 6–2 win against Ajax at home. After the season, coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst left, and star player Robin van Persie retired.

New Challenges and European Final

The 2019–20 season started with mixed results. After a tough loss to Ajax, coach Jaap Stam resigned, and Dick Advocaat took over. Under Advocaat, Feyenoord improved greatly, climbing to third place before the league was stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They also qualified for the Dutch Cup final, which was not played.

In the 2020–21 season, Feyenoord had a decent start but struggled in the second half, finishing fifth. Arne Slot was announced as the new head coach.

Under Arne Slot, Feyenoord had a very exciting 2021–22 season. They reached the final of the first-ever UEFA Europa Conference League, beating teams like Partizan Belgrado and Olympique Marseille. However, they lost 1–0 in the final to Italian club Roma. In the league, they finished third.

Despite losing many players after their European final, Feyenoord stayed strong in the 2022-23 Eredivisie Season. They had a fantastic 13-game winning streak, including a crucial away win against Ajax, their first since 2005. Feyenoord secured their 16th championship win two games before the end of the season, beating Go Ahead Eagles 3–0. They were praised for their energetic and attacking style of play. In the 2022–23 UEFA Europa League, they reached the quarter-finals but were again eliminated by AS Roma.

The 2023-24 Eredivisie season saw Feyenoord start slowly, drawing their first two league games and losing the Johan Cruijff Schaal to PSV. However, they then won seven games in a row, including a big 4–0 away win against Ajax. They finished second in the league, behind PSV, who had an incredible season. In the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League, Feyenoord showed good form at home but struggled away, finishing third in their group. They then moved to the 2023–24 UEFA Europa League preliminary round, where they were eliminated by AS Roma for the third year in a row after a penalty shootout.

Feyenoord had a very strong second half of the 2023–24 season, remaining unbeaten in all competitive matches after the winter break. They won the KNVB Cup on April 21, 2024, beating NEC Nijmegen 1–0, which was their 14th cup victory. They also secured second place in the league, qualifying for the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League group stage. After the season, Arne Slot left to become head coach of Liverpool.

Brian Priske from Denmark was appointed as the new head coach. He started by winning the Johan Cruijff Schaal against PSV in a thrilling penalty shootout. However, after mixed results and a series of injuries, Priske was replaced by youth academy coach Pascal Bosschaart on an interim basis. In early 2025, Robin van Persie, a former player and current head coach of SC Heerenveen, was announced as the permanent head coach. Under Bosschaart, Feyenoord eliminated AC Milan in the Champions League preliminary rounds. With Van Persie as the new head coach, Feyenoord was eliminated by Internazionale in the Champions League. In the Eredivisie, Feyenoord recovered and secured third place, qualifying for the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds.

Where Feyenoord Plays

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Logo near De Kuip

Feyenoord is based in the Feijenoord district in the southern part of Rotterdam. The club is named after this area. The name was changed in 1974 to Feyenoord because people from other countries found the Dutch "ij" sound difficult to say. Rotterdam has two other professional football clubs: Sparta and Excelsior. Feyenoord and Sparta currently play in the Eredivisie.

The Stadium: De Kuip

About De Kuip

Detail, belettering Stadion Feijenoord - Rotterdam - 20349852 - RCE
Outside the stadium
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De Kuip in 2006

Feyenoord's home stadium is the Feijenoord Stadion, located in the IJsselmonde district of Rotterdam. It's often called De Kuip, which means The Tub in Dutch. Built in 1937, it's a very important stadium in Europe. It has 51,117 seats and has hosted many major European finals, including the 2002 UEFA Cup Final which Feyenoord won. Former player Mike Obiku once said, "Every time you enter the pitch, you're stepping into a lion's den," describing the intense atmosphere. The stadium is not owned by the club itself but by a separate organization.

The stadium opened on March 27, 1937. During World War II, it was one of the few buildings not bombed, but it was occupied by the Nazis. After the war, De Kuip became popular again. In 1949, a record 64,368 fans attended a match there. Besides football, the stadium also hosted boxing and motorcycle races. In 1957, the stadium's floodlights were used for the first time during an evening match against Bolton Wanderers. Fans were asked to light their matchsticks when the lights came on, creating a special moment.

New Stadium Plans

For many years, there have been discussions about building a new stadium for Feyenoord. Plans for a very large stadium (up to 100,000 seats) were discussed in the 2000s, but these were put on hold due to financial difficulties.

Later, in 2012, Feyenoord confirmed plans for a new 63,000-seat stadium. However, many fans preferred renovating the current De Kuip, with one group proposing to add a third tier to increase capacity to 68,000. In 2016, Feyenoord announced plans for "Feyenoord City," a new stadium project with around 65,000 seats. However, in May 2022, it was announced that Feyenoord City was not possible due to financial issues, and a major renovation of the current stadium was also put on hold for now.

Stadium Songs

Official Feyenoord Anthem

Since 1961, Feyenoord's official anthem is "Hand in Hand." The tune is old, from the 19th century. In 1961, Jaap Valkhoff wrote the lyrics, and it quickly became popular with Feyenoord fans. You can hear this song wherever Feyenoord plays.

Other Songs

When Feyenoord scores a goal at home, the song "I Will Survive" by the Hermes House Band is played. Feyenoord supporters have many other songs and chants. Some important ones include "Wie heeft er weer een goal gescoord, Feijenoord, Feijenoord" by Tom Manders, "Mijn Feyenoord" by Lee Towers, and "Feyenoord, wat gaan we doen vandaag?" by Cock van der Palm. In 2002, a song called "Put your hands up for Pi-Air" was popular, honoring player Pierre van Hooijdonk.

Feyenoord Supporters

Feyenoord's fans are known for being incredibly loyal, supporting their team through good times and bad. They are nicknamed Het Legioen, which means The Legion in Dutch. They can be found all over the Netherlands and even in other countries. The number 12 jersey is never given to a player; it's reserved for Het Legioen, showing how important the fans are to the club.

Popularity

Feyenoord is a very popular club in the Netherlands. Thousands of fans attend the team's first training session of the season. In 1963, about 3,000 fans traveled by ship to Lisbon to watch Feyenoord play in the European Cup. When Feyenoord plays abroad in European competitions, thousands of fans often travel to support them. About 40,000 fans usually attend home matches, and big games against Ajax, PSV, and European opponents are almost always sold out. In 1999, about 250,000 fans celebrated Feyenoord's Dutch championship in the center of Rotterdam.

Supporters' Groups

Feyenoord has an official fan club called the Feyenoord Supportersvereniging (FSV), which has many members. The FSV helps connect the club and its fans, organizes travel to away games, and arranges fan events. Children aged 0 to 12 can join the Kameraadjes group, which means "little comrades."

In 1998, fans started creating large flags and displays to improve the atmosphere in the stadium during important matches. This led to the creation of the TIFO team Feyenoord Rotterdam in 2000, which organizes bigger activities like smoke displays. Feyenoord's TIFO team even won an international award for their efforts.

Youth Project

Feyenoord's Youth Project focuses on children aged 6 to 12 who play football at schools and amateur teams. The project aims to teach kids about the importance of sports and sportsmanship. Feyenoord invites children to De Kuip to experience the excitement and emotions of a match. The project also has an educational side, providing schools with teaching materials for kids to complete when they visit the stadium on a match day. Groups that show the most original support or predict the score correctly can win prizes.

Opening Day

A few weeks before the new season starts, Feyenoord holds an "Opening Day" where the stadium opens its doors for free to all fans. There are many activities around the stadium, especially for kids, and promotional events. Fans can take stadium tours and even walk on the pitch. Inside the stadium, there are performances by artists. The highlight is when the new team squad is presented to the fans. New players are often flown into the stadium by helicopter, with a full stadium cheering for them. After the presentation, all players are available for autograph sessions. Feyenoord's Opening Day attracts tens of thousands of fans from all over the Netherlands, making it a unique event.

Rivalries

The Classic (De Klassieker)

Ajax from Amsterdam is Feyenoord's biggest rival. Matches between these two clubs are called De Klassieker (The Classic). This rivalry is not just about football; it's also a clash between the two largest cities in the Netherlands, Amsterdam and Rotterdam, which have very different cultures. These matches are always considered the most important of the season. In the past, there have been serious incidents between supporters of both clubs, showing the intensity of this rivalry.

Rotterdam Derby

Rotterdam has the most professional football teams in the Netherlands: Feyenoord, Sparta, and Excelsior. There is a rivalry between these teams, especially between Feyenoord and Sparta. This rivalry began in the early 1900s, when Sparta was seen as a club for the wealthy, and Feyenoord was seen as the club for working-class people. Some Sparta fans have even refused to enter De Kuip stadium, even for important matches.

Feyenoord also has a rivalry with Tottenham Hotspur from England, due to past clashes between their fans.

Club Achievements

Type Competition Titles Seasons
Domestic Eredivisie 16 1923–24, 1927–28, 1935–36, 1937–38, 1939–40, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1964–65, 1968–69, 1970–71Stella 10 Scudetti.svg, 1973–74, 1983–84, 1992–93, 1998–99, 2016–17, 2022–23
KNVB Cup 14 1929–30, 1934–35, 1964–65, 1968–69, 1979–80, 1983–84, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1993–94, 1994–95, 2007–08, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2023–24
Johan Cruyff Shield 5 1991, 1999, 2017, 2018, 2024
Continental UEFA Champions League 1 1969–70
UEFA Europa League 2 1973–74, 2001–02
Worldwide Intercontinental Cup 1 1970
Feyenoord League Performance
Historical chart of league performance

European Record

Competition Pld W D L GF GA GD Win%
European Cup/UEFA Champions League &&&&&&&&&&&&0107.&&&&&0107 &&&&&&&&&&&&&041.&&&&&041 &&&&&&&&&&&&&025.&&&&&025 &&&&&&&&&&&&&041.&&&&&041 &&&&&&&&&&&&0177.&&&&&0177 &&&&&&&&&&&&0152.&&&&&0152 +25 &&&&&&&&&&&&&038.32000038.32
UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League &&&&&&&&&&&&0151.&&&&&0151 &&&&&&&&&&&&&061.&&&&&061 &&&&&&&&&&&&&038.&&&&&038 &&&&&&&&&&&&&052.&&&&&052 &&&&&&&&&&&&0232.&&&&&0232 &&&&&&&&&&&&0190.&&&&&0190 +42 &&&&&&&&&&&&&040.40000040.40
UEFA Europa Conference League &&&&&&&&&&&&&019.&&&&&019 &&&&&&&&&&&&&012.&&&&&012 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&05.&&&&&05 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&02.&&&&&02 &&&&&&&&&&&&&043.&&&&&043 &&&&&&&&&&&&&021.&&&&&021 +22 &&&&&&&&&&&&&063.16000063.16
European Cup Winners' Cup/UEFA Cup Winners' Cup &&&&&&&&&&&&&036.&&&&&036 &&&&&&&&&&&&&018.&&&&&018 &&&&&&&&&&&&&010.&&&&&010 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&08.&&&&&08 &&&&&&&&&&&&&057.&&&&&057 &&&&&&&&&&&&&034.&&&&&034 +23 &&&&&&&&&&&&&050.&&&&&050.00
UEFA Super Cup &&&&&&&&&&&&&&01.&&&&&01 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&00.&&&&&00 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&00.&&&&&00 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&01.&&&&&01 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&01.&&&&&01 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&03.&&&&&03 −2 &0&&&&&&&&&&&&&&00.&&&&&00.00
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup &&&&&&&&&&&&&&02.&&&&&02 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&01.&&&&&01 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&00.&&&&&00 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&01.&&&&&01 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&02.&&&&&02 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&04.&&&&&04 −2 &&&&&&&&&&&&&050.&&&&&050.00
Total &&&&&&&&&&&&0312.&&&&&0312 &&&&&&&&&&&&0132.&&&&&0132 &&&&&&&&&&&&&077.&&&&&077 &&&&&&&&&&&&0103.&&&&&0103 &&&&&&&&&&&&0509.&&&&&0509 &&&&&&&&&&&&0399.&&&&&0399 +110 &&&&&&&&&&&&&042.31000042.31

UEFA Club Ranking

UEFA club coefficient: 71,000 (26th) (as per 12 May 2025)

Rank Nation Team Points
23 Germany Germany Eintracht Frankfurt 74,000
24 Belgium Belgium Club Brugge KV 71,750
25 Scotland Scotland Rangers F.C. 71,250
26 Netherlands The Netherlands Feyenoord 71,000
27 Netherlands The Netherlands PSV Eindhoven 69,250
28 England England West Ham United F.C. 69,000
29 England England Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 68,250

Feyenoord Coaches

Feyenoord has had coaches from many different countries. In the early days, most coaches were English. Richard Dombi is known as the first very successful coach. Feyenoord's international trophies were won under coaches Ernst Happel, Wiel Coerver, and Bert van Marwijk.

Feyenoord Chairmen

Most of Feyenoord's chairmen have been Dutch. Cor Kieboom was the longest-serving chairman, holding the position for 28 years.

Feyenoord Media

Since 2000, Feyenoord has had its own TV show on SBS6, featuring interviews and documentaries about the team. They also launched Feyenoord TV on their website in 2006–07, providing daily news and reports.

In 1993, Feyenoord started its own newspaper, the Feyenoord Krant, which is published every two weeks. It includes news, interviews, and columns. Feyenoord launched its official website in 2001, available in Dutch and English, and sometimes other languages depending on popular players. They also have official YouTube pages. Fans can get news and statistics on their phones or by email. For every home match, a program magazine is created, and children in the Kameraadjes group receive a special magazine.

In January 2024, Feyenoord launched its own streaming service called Feyenoord One. This service offers exclusive documentaries, video series, replays of old matches, and live streams of youth academy games.

Current Squad

No. Position Player
1 Netherlands GK Justin Bijlow
2 Netherlands DF Bart Nieuwkoop
3 Netherlands DF Thomas Beelen
4 South Korea MF Hwang In-beom
5 Netherlands DF Gijs Smal
6 Algeria MF Ramiz Zerrouki
7 Poland MF Jakub Moder
8 Netherlands MF Quinten Timber (captain)
9 Japan FW Ayase Ueda
10 Netherlands FW Calvin Stengs
14 Brazil FW Igor Paixão
18 Austria DF Gernot Trauner
19 Argentina FW Julián Carranza
20 Costa Rica DF Jeyland Mitchell
21 Bulgaria GK Plamen Andreev
22 Germany GK Timon Wellenreuther
23 Algeria FW Anis Hadj Moussa
24 Netherlands MF Sem Steijn
25 Suriname FW Shiloh 't Zand
No. Position Player
26 Netherlands DF Givairo Read
27 Mali FW Gaoussou Diarra
28 Morocco MF Oussama Targhalline
29 Argentina MF Ezequiel Bullaude
30 Switzerland DF Jordan Lotomba
31 Mexico FW Stephano Carrillo
33 Slovakia DF Dávid Hancko
34 Ivory Coast MF Chris-Kévin Nadje
36 Netherlands FW Jaden Slory
39 Republic of Ireland GK Liam Bossin
40 Netherlands MF Luciano Valente
43 Netherlands DF Jan Plug
47 Netherlands MF Thijs Kraaijeveld
57 Netherlands FW Aymen Sliti
68 Netherlands FW Jivayno Zinhagel
Netherlands DF Neraysho Kasanwirjo
Belgium DF Antef Tsoungui
Slovakia FW Leo Sauer

Out on Loan

No. Position Player
Croatia MF Luka Ivanušec (on loan at PAOK until 30 June 2026)
Netherlands MF Gjivai Zechiël (on loan at Utrecht until 30 June 2026)

Reserve Squad

No. Position Player
40 Netherlands DF Lugene Arnaud
41 Netherlands GK Mannou Berger
42 Netherlands DF Jayden Candelaria
43 Sweden FW Amadou-David Sanyang
44 Netherlands FW Nesto Groen
45 Netherlands DF Lars de Blok
47 Netherlands DF Paris Elmensdorp
50 Netherlands MF Délano van der Heijden
51 Netherlands MF Noah Pušić
53 Netherlands MF Amir Rais
No. Position Player
56 Netherlands FW Fabiano Rust
57 Netherlands DF Sem Valk
58 Netherlands DF Timo Zaal
59 Netherlands GK Jaimy Kroesen
64 Netherlands GK Ismail Ka
Netherlands DF Rainey Breinburg
Netherlands DF Lugene Arnaud
Netherlands DF Luc Netten
Netherlands FW Arman Nahany
Netherlands FW Shaqueel van Persie

Retired Numbers

  • 12 Netherlands Het Legioen (reserved)

Club Personnel

Backroom Staff

Position
Head coach Netherlands Robin van Persie
Assistant coach Netherlands John de Wolf
Netherlands René Hake
Video Analyst & Adviser Technical Staff Netherlands Etiënne Reijnen
Head of Methodology Netherlands Koen Stam
Goalkeeping coach Finland Jyri Nieminen
Head of medical staff Belgium Stijn Vandenbroucke
Club doctor Netherlands Joost van der Hoek
Physical trainer Netherlands Bas van Bentum
Recovery and physical coach Australia Leigh Egger
Physio and manual therapists Netherlands Jasper van Kempen
Netherlands Stefan van Meenen
Podiatrist and manual therapist Netherlands Jurgen Nijenhuis
Club doctor Netherlands Casper van Eijck
Orthopedic surgeon Netherlands Duncan Meuffels
Performance analyst Netherlands Theodore Kastanidis
Team manager Netherlands Frank Boer
Equipment manager Netherlands Jesse de Vente
Academy director Netherlands Rini Coolen
Academy manager Netherlands Raymond van Meenen

Club Partnerships

SC Feyenoord

SC Feyenoord is the amateur and youth side of Feyenoord. They play at Varkenoord, right behind De Kuip. Many players from Sportclub Feyenoord have gone on to have successful careers, including Puck van Heel, Wim Jansen, and Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

Partnerships with Other Clubs

Feyenoord has partnerships with other clubs to help young players develop. One strong partnership is with Excelsior, where young Feyenoord players can play regularly to gain experience. Famous players like Thomas Buffel and Salomon Kalou benefited from this arrangement.

Feyenoord also has a partnership with Újpest FC in Hungary and the Feyenoord Academy in Ghana. The academy in Ghana helps young African footballers develop their skills and provides them with an education, funded by Feyenoord.

In 2019, Feyenoord started a partnership with FC Dordrecht to loan out players who are not yet ready for the first team.

Women's Team

On March 31, 2021, Feyenoord announced that they would be starting a women's team. This team joined the women's Eredivisie for the 2021–22 season.

Women's Team Staff

Position
Head coach Netherlands Jessica Torny
Assistant coaches Netherlands Ashley van den Dungen
Netherlands Patty Damsma
Goalkeeping coach Netherlands John Bos
Team manager Netherlands Jonara Bernardina
Physiotherapist Netherlands Marjolein Kusters

Sponsorships

Fortis Feyenoord Cars
Fortis cars

Since 1981–82, Dutch football teams have been allowed to have sponsors' names on their shirts. Feyenoord's first main sponsor was the Dutch Yellow Pages. Later, Opel became a sponsor.

From 1991 to 2004, Stad Rotterdam Verzekeringen was Feyenoord's main sponsor. This company was later taken over by Fortis, which continued the sponsorship until 2009. When Fortis faced financial problems, the insurance part of the company became ASR, which continued to sponsor Feyenoord until 2013. After that, Opel became the club's main sponsor again until 2017.

Since 2017, Feyenoord has had different main sponsors, including Greenchoice and Droomparken. Currently, MediaMarkt is the main shirt sponsor, with Toto as a sleeve sponsor and Prijsvrij Vakanties as a back sponsor.

Kit Suppliers and Shirt Sponsors

Period Kit manufacturer Kit sponsor
1981–82 Adidas Gouden Gids
1982−84 Puma
1984–87 Opel
1987–89 Hummel
1989−90 HCS [nl]
1990−91 Adidas
1991−2000 Stad Rotterdam Verzekeringen
2000−04 Kappa
2004−09 Fortis
2009−13 Puma ASR Nederland
2013 Diergaarde Blijdorp
2013–14 Opel
2014–17 Adidas
2017–19 Greenchoice [nl]
2019 Droomparken [nl]
2020–2021 Droomparken (Eredivisie)
EuroParcs [nl] (KNVB Cup and Europa League)
Toto (Sleeve sponsor)
2021–2023 EuroParcs
Toto (Sleeve sponsor)
2023– Castore MediaMarkt
Toto (Sleeve sponsor)
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Feyenoord Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.