Feyenoord facts for kids
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| Full name | Feyenoord Rotterdam | |||
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| 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) |
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| Founded | 1908 | |||
| Ground | De Kuip | |||
| Capacity | 51,177 | |||
| Chairman | Toon van Bodegom | |||
| Head coach | Brian Priske | |||
| League | Eredivisie | |||
| 2022–23 | Eredivisie, 1st of 18 (champions) | |||
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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 as Wilhelmina in 1908. Over the years, its name changed a few times. In 1912, it became SC Feijenoord, named after its neighborhood. Later, in 1978, it became simply Feyenoord.
Since 1937, Feyenoord's home stadium has been the Stadion Feijenoord, often called De Kuip (The Tub). It is the second-largest stadium in the Netherlands. Feyenoord is one of the most successful clubs in Dutch football. They have won 16 Dutch league championships, 14 KNVB Cups, and 5 Johan Cruyff Shields.
Internationally, Feyenoord has won one European Cup, two UEFA Cups, and one Intercontinental Cup. They have played in the top Dutch league continuously since 1921, which is more than any other club. Feyenoord is known as a "people's club" because it has many fans across the country.
The club's most successful time was in the 1960s and 1970s. During this "golden era," players like Coen Moulijn, Willem van Hanegem, and Ove Kindvall helped the club win many titles. Feyenoord was the first Dutch club to win both the European Cup and the Intercontinental Cup. In 2017, Feyenoord won the league title again after 18 years. They also won the UEFA Cup in 2002 in their home stadium. This made them the only Dutch team to win a European trophy this century.
Feyenoord has a big rivalry with Ajax, another major Dutch club. Their matches are called De Klassieker ("The Classic"). The club's anthem is "Hand in Hand." Their home uniform is red and white, split down the middle, with black shorts and socks. Feyenoord is also part of a larger sports club that includes basketball, futsal, and handball teams.
Contents
- History of Feyenoord
- Where is Feyenoord?
- Feyenoord's Stadium
- Feyenoord Supporters
- Rivalries
- Honours
- Feyenoord in European Football
- UEFA Club Ranking
- Feyenoord Coaches
- Feyenoord Chairmen
- Feyenoord Media
- Current Squad
- Club Staff
- Club Partnerships
- Women's Team
- Sponsorships
- Kit Suppliers and Shirt Sponsors
- Images for kids
- See also
History of Feyenoord
How it all Started
The football club Wilhelmina began on 19 July 1908 in a pub called De Vereeniging. Their first uniform was red shirts with blue sleeves and white shorts. Between 1908 and 1912, the club changed its name and colors several times. It was called Hillesluise Football Club in 1909 and then RVV Celeritas.
In 1912, when the club joined the national football association, they changed their name to SC Feijenoord. This name came from the city district where the team 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 after being promoted to the highest level of Dutch football.
First Big Wins
Just 16 years after the club was formed, Feijenoord won its first major trophy. They became the national league champions in 1924. The team continued to do well in the late 1920s, winning divisional titles in 1926, 1927, 1928, and 1929. They won their second national championship in 1928.
Feijenoord won their first Dutch Cup in 1930. They scored the only goal in a final against their local rival, Excelsior. They kept winning in their division, taking three titles in a row. Five years after their first cup win, Feijenoord won the Dutch Cup again in 1935, beating HVV Helmond.
More and more fans came to watch Feijenoord at their stadium. So, in 1933, the club decided to build a new, bigger stadium. They moved to the Feijenoord Stadion, nicknamed "De Kuip" ("the Tub"), in 1937. Their first match there was on 27 March against Beerschot. During this time, Feijenoord won three straight division titles from 1936 to 1938. They also won their third and fourth national championships in 1936 and 1938.
During World War II, Feyenoord played at Sparta Rotterdam's stadium, Het Kasteel. This was because the Nazis had taken over De Kuip. If Het Kasteel was busy, Feyenoord played at their old ground, Kromme Zandweg. Feijenoord won their fifth Dutch title in 1940. After the war, the team didn't do as well for a while.
In 1954, professional football started in the Netherlands with the first Eredivisie season. Feijenoord was one of the first clubs in this new league and has never been relegated. A famous match from this time was in 1956, when Feijenoord beat Volewijckers 11–4, with Henk Schouten scoring nine goals! Feijenoord also developed a strong rivalry with Ajax. Their matches quickly became known as de Klassieker ("The Classic").
The Golden Era
Feijenoord won their first professional Eredivisie Championship in 1961, which was their sixth Dutch Championship overall. On the way to this title, they beat Ajax 9–5 in De Kuip, with Henk Schouten scoring four goals. The next season, they played their first European Cup match. They beat IFK Göteborg 3–0 away and 8–2 at home.
On 12 December 1962, Feijenoord played a very important match against Vasas SC in the European Cup. Both teams had won their home games 1–0, so they played a deciding match in Antwerp. About 30,000 Feijenoord fans traveled there to watch. Feijenoord won 1–0, and Rinus Bennaars scored the winning goal. This event created a lasting friendship between Feijenoord fans and fans of Royal Antwerp.
In 1963, thousands of fans traveled by ship, train, and car to Lisbon to watch Feijenoord play Benfica in the European Cup semi-finals. Even though Feijenoord lost that match, it marked the beginning of the club's most successful period. Feijenoord won the league and cup double for the first time in 1965, and again in 1969.
As the 1969 Dutch champions, Feijenoord played in the 1969–70 European Cup. After winning against Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur with a huge 16–2 score over two games, they faced Milan. Feijenoord lost 1–0 in Italy but won 2–0 at home, moving to the quarter-finals. They continued to win, reaching their first European final against Celtic in Milan. The score was 1–1 after 90 minutes. Three minutes before the end of extra time, Ove Kindvall scored the winning goal. This made Feijenoord the first Dutch team to win a major European trophy!
As European champions, Feijenoord played Estudiantes La Plata for the Intercontinental Cup. The first match in Buenos Aires was a 2–2 draw. Back in Rotterdam, Feijenoord won 1–0 with a goal by Joop van Daele, becoming the first Dutch team to win the world club title. In 1971, Feijenoord won their 10th Dutch Championship.
In 1974, the club changed its name from Feijenoord to Feyenoord. This was because people outside the Netherlands found it hard to pronounce the Dutch "ij" sound. With their new name, they played in the 1973–74 UEFA Cup. They reached the final against Tottenham Hotspur. The first game was a 2–2 draw. Feyenoord then won the second match in Rotterdam 2–0, thanks to goals by Wim Rijsbergen and Peter Ressel. This made them the first Dutch team to win the UEFA Cup.
Back to Winning Trophies
In 1978, the club split its professional and amateur teams. The professional team became Feyenoord Rotterdam. Feyenoord won their fifth Dutch Cup in 1980, beating Ajax 3–1 in the final. In 1984, Feyenoord had another great season, winning both the league and the cup for the third time. Key players included Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit, and Peter Houtman. Cruyff, a legendary player, joined Feyenoord after Ajax didn't offer him a new contract. This move was a big surprise! Feyenoord went on to win the league and cup double.
After this successful period, Feyenoord faced some tough times, including financial problems. However, things started to get better when Wim Jansen became the interim manager. Feyenoord won the KNVB Cup in 1991, beating BVV Den Bosch 1–0. They then won the Dutch Supercup against PSV. They won another Dutch Cup in 1992, beating Roda JC 3–0.
In 1993, Feyenoord won another Dutch Championship. They beat Groningen 5–0 in the last league match. About 40,000 Feyenoord fans watched the game on big screens in De Kuip. They won two more Dutch Cups in 1994 and 1995.
On 25 April 1999, Feyenoord secured their 14th Dutch Championship. Around 250,000 fans celebrated with the team in Rotterdam. Before the 1999–2000 season, Feyenoord won their second Dutch Super Cup, beating Ajax 3–2.
Another European Trophy
Feyenoord played in the Champions League again in 1999–2000. They reached the second group stage but were eventually eliminated. In the 2001–02 season, Feyenoord played in the Champions League but then moved to the 2001–02 UEFA Cup. They defeated several teams, including fellow Dutch club PSV in a penalty shootout. A 1–0 win against Internazionale in Milan and a 2–2 draw in Rotterdam earned Feyenoord a spot in the final.
The final was against Borussia Dortmund and was held at De Kuip, Feyenoord's home stadium! Most of the fans in the stadium were Feyenoord supporters. Feyenoord took a 2–0 lead with goals from Pierre van Hooijdonk. Dortmund scored, but Jon Dahl Tomasson made it 3–1. Feyenoord won the cup, making them the last Dutch team to win a European trophy this century.
Recent Years and Success
After the 2002 UEFA Cup win, Feyenoord went through a period without winning many trophies. There were also some financial challenges for the club. However, in the 2007–08 season, Feyenoord won the KNVB Cup after beating Roda JC 2–0. This was their first trophy in six years, and it happened in the year of the club's 100th birthday!
In the 2008–09 season, Feyenoord celebrated its 100th birthday. The old "golden logo" was brought back as the official club logo. A special tournament was held with teams Feyenoord had played in European Cup finals: Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspur, and Celtic.
In 2011, Ronald Koeman became the new manager. He had played for Feyenoord before and was the first person to play for and coach all three of the "traditional big three" Dutch clubs: Ajax, PSV, and Feyenoord. Under Koeman, Feyenoord started to improve. They focused on developing young players from their own academy. In 2012, Feyenoord was officially out of financial trouble.
In the 2011–12 season, Feyenoord finished second in the Eredivisie. They continued to sign players who were either free agents or available for a low transfer fee. In the 2013–14 season, Feyenoord had a tough start but recovered to finish second in the league.
In 2015, former Dutch international and Feyenoord player Giovanni van Bronckhorst became the new manager. The club also welcomed back club legend Dirk Kuyt. Feyenoord started the season well. After eight years without any prizes, Feyenoord won its 12th KNVB Cup on 24 April 2016.
The 2016–17 season started perfectly for Feyenoord. They won their first nine league matches and beat Manchester United F.C. 1–0 in the Europa League. On 14 May 2017, in the final game of the season, Feyenoord became champions by beating Heracles 3–1. All three goals were scored by team captain Dirk Kuyt, who then announced his retirement. This was Feyenoord's 15th championship and their first in 18 years! They were only the second team in Dutch league history to stay at the top of the table for the entire season.
As Dutch champions, Feyenoord qualified directly for the 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. After the season, Giovanni van Bronckhorst left, and star player Robin van Persie retired.
The 2019–20 season had mixed results. Feyenoord reached the group stage of the Europa League. However, in the Eredivisie, they struggled at first. Dick Advocaat took over as head coach, and Feyenoord improved a lot, climbing to third place. The Eredivisie season was stopped early due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so Feyenoord finished third and qualified for the Europa League.
Arne Slot Era: Back to the Top
For the 2021–22 season, Feyenoord played in the very first UEFA Europa Conference League. They did very well, winning their group and beating teams like Partizan Belgrade and Slavia Prague. They reached the final but lost 1–0 to Italian club Roma. In the Eredivisie, Feyenoord finished third.
After their success in the Conference League, Feyenoord lost many players. But with a new team, they still managed to compete for the title in the 2022–23 season. They started a 13-game winning streak, including important wins against AZ and Ajax away from home. The win against Ajax was their first away win against them since 2005! Feyenoord secured the title two games before the end of the season by winning 3–0 against Go Ahead Eagles. This was their 16th championship and their first since 2017. Many experts praised Feyenoord for their energetic and attacking style of play.
In the Europa League, Feyenoord finished first in their group. They defeated Shakhtar Donetsk in the round of 16 but lost to AS Roma again in the quarter-finals. In the Dutch Cup, they lost to Ajax in the semi-finals. Despite interest from other clubs, coach Arne Slot extended his contract, saying he wasn't finished at Feyenoord.
Feyenoord started the 2023-24 Eredivisie season slowly, drawing their first two league games. However, they then won 7 matches in a row, including a 4–0 victory against Ajax in Amsterdam. They finished second in the league, 10 points behind PSV. In the Champions League, Feyenoord showed good form at home but struggled away. They finished third in their group and moved to the Europa League. For the third year in a row, Feyenoord's European journey ended against AS Roma, losing in a penalty shootout.
After the winter break, Feyenoord won the KNVB Cup again, beating NEC Nijmegen 1–0 in the final. This was their 14th cup victory. They also secured second place in the league, qualifying for the Champions League group stage. After this season, Arne Slot left to become the head coach of Liverpool. Brian Priske from Denmark was appointed as the new head coach, becoming the first foreign coach at Feyenoord since 1991.
Where is Feyenoord?
Feyenoord is located in the Feijenoord district in the southern part of Rotterdam. The club is named after this district where it was founded. The name was changed in 1974 because people from other countries found the Dutch "ij" sound hard to say. Besides Feyenoord, there are two other professional football clubs in Rotterdam: Sparta and Excelsior. All three are currently playing in the Eredivisie.
Feyenoord's Stadium
De Kuip
Feyenoord's stadium, the Feijenoord Stadion, is in the IJsselmonde district of Rotterdam. It is famously called De Kuip, which means The Tub in Dutch. It was built in 1937 and is a very important stadium in Europe. It has 51,117 seats. De Kuip has hosted a record ten finals of UEFA club competitions. This includes the 2002 UEFA Cup Final, which Feyenoord fittingly won. Former Feyenoord player Mike Obiku once said, "Every time you enter the pitch, you're stepping into a lion's den." Feyenoord does not actually own the stadium; it is a separate organization.
In 1935, Feyenoord player Puck van Heel helped start the building of the new stadium. The stadium opened on 27 March 1937. In the first match, Beerschot was beaten 5–2, and Leen Vente scored the first goal in De Kuip. The stadium quickly became very popular. During World War II, De Kuip was one of the few buildings not bombed, but the Nazis occupied it. After the war, it became popular again. In 1949, a record 64,368 fans watched a match there.
Besides football, De Kuip also hosted boxing and motorcycle speedway races. On 27 November 1957, Feyenoord played an evening match against Bolton Wanderers. It was the first time the floodlights were used. Fans were asked to light their matchsticks when the lights came on, making it a special memory for Feyenoord fans. In 1963, De Kuip hosted its first European final. The attendance record was broken again in 1968, with 65,427 fans at a Feyenoord–Twente match.
New Stadium Plans
For many years, there have been plans to build a new stadium for Feyenoord. In 2006, the club announced ideas for a new stadium with a capacity of around 90,000 seats. Later plans even suggested a stadium for 100,000 or more fans, possibly the biggest in Europe. These plans included a retractable roof for other events. However, due to financial difficulties, these plans were put on hold.
In 2012, Feyenoord confirmed they would try to build a new stadium by 2018. It was designed to be a 63,000-seat stadium. Many fans were against tearing down De Kuip and preferred to renovate the current stadium. One group, Red de Kuip (Save de Kuip), proposed adding a third tier to increase capacity to 68,000 seats.
In 2016, Feyenoord announced plans for a new stadium called Feyenoord City, with about 65,000 seats. However, in May 2022, it was announced that Feyenoord City was not possible due to financial issues. A major renovation of Stadion Feyenoord was also put on hold.
Stadium Songs
Official Feyenoord Anthem
Feyenoord's official anthem since 1961 is called "Hand in Hand." The tune was written in the 1800s by a German musician named Wilhelm Speidel. In 1961, Jaap Valkhoff wrote the Dutch lyrics, which became very popular with Feyenoord fans. The song is now sung everywhere 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 are known for their many creative songs and chants. Other important Feyenoord songs 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, when Feyenoord won the UEFA Cup, a song called "Put your hands up for Pi-Air" was made for Pierre van Hooijdonk, a key player.
Feyenoord Supporters
Feyenoord supporters are known for being very loyal, supporting their team through good and bad times. They are nicknamed Het Legioen, which means The Legion in Dutch. You can find them all over the Netherlands and even in other countries. The squad number 12 is never given to a player; it is reserved for Het Legioen, showing how important the fans are.
Popularity
Feyenoord is a very popular club in the Netherlands. Thousands of fans attend the team's first training session of a season. In 1963, about 3,000 fans traveled by ship to Lisbon to watch Feyenoord play Benfica in the European Cup. When Feyenoord plays in European competitions abroad, about 8,000 fans often travel to support them. Almost 15,000 fans cheered for their team in Germany in 1996. About 40,000 fans usually attend a regular home match, and top games 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). It has about 23,000 members. The FSV helps connect the club and fans, creates match programs, arranges travel for away games, and organizes fan events. Children aged 0 to 12 can join the Kameraadjes group, which means "little comrades."
In 1998, the FSV started creating large flags and other displays to make the stadium atmosphere better during important matches. In 2000, a group called TIFO team Feyenoord Rotterdam was formed. They organized bigger activities, like using 40 fog machines when players entered the pitch for a match against Ajax. Feyenoord's TIFO team became famous internationally and won the "Best of TIFO Award" in 2000/01.
Youth Project
Feyenoord's Jeugdproject (Youth Project) focuses on children aged 6 to 12 who play football at schools and amateur teams. The project teaches kids about the importance of sports and sportsmanship. Feyenoord invites children to De Kuip to experience the emotions of a match, like happiness, disappointment, and excitement. It shows them how sport brings people together. The project also has an educational side, with teaching books for kids to fill in when they visit the stadium. Groups that support Feyenoord in the most creative way or predict the score correctly can win prizes.
Opening Day
A few weeks before the football season starts, Feyenoord holds an "Opening Day" where the club opens its doors for free to all fans. It's a day for fun and to introduce the team for the upcoming season. De Kuip opens in the morning with many activities, especially for kids. Fans can take a stadium tour and walk on the pitch. Inside the stadium, there are performances by various artists. The new Feyenoord ambassador of the year is announced, and a moment of silence is held for former players and fans who have passed away.
Former Feyenoord players also play a match against a team of Dutch celebrities. The highlight of the day is when the new players for the upcoming season are presented to the fans. They are often flown into the stadium by helicopters, with a full stadium cheering for them. After the presentation, all players are available for autograph sessions. Feyenoord's Opening Day attracts about 60,000 to 70,000 fans to Rotterdam, even though the stadium only has 51,117 seats. It's a unique event in the Netherlands.
Rivalries
De Klassieker
Ajax from Amsterdam is Feyenoord's biggest rival. Their matches are called the Klassieker (The Classic). This rivalry is not just between the two teams, but also between the two largest cities in the Netherlands, Amsterdam and Rotterdam. These cities have very different attitudes and cultures. The match between Feyenoord and Ajax is always considered the biggest game of the season. In the past, there have been some serious clashes between the supporters of both clubs.
Rotterdam Derby
Rotterdam has the most professional football teams in the Netherlands. Besides Feyenoord, there are Sparta Rotterdam and Excelsior. There is a rivalry between these teams, especially between Feyenoord and Sparta. However, it's not as intense as other local rivalries. The rivalry between Sparta and Feyenoord started in the 1910s and 1920s. Sparta was seen as a club for the wealthy, while Feyenoord was the club for the working people. Some Sparta fans have even refused to enter De Kuip stadium, even when Sparta played in the Dutch Cup final there.
Honours
| Type | Competition | Titles | Seasons |
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| Domestic | Eredivisie | 16 |
1923–24, 1927–28, 1935–36, 1937–38, 1939–40, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1964–65, 1968–69, 1970–71, 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 |
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| Johan Cruyff Shield | 5 |
1991, 1999, 2017, 2018, 2024 |
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| Continental | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 1969–70 |
| UEFA Europa League | 2 |
1973–74, 2001–02 |
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| Worldwide | Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 1970 |
Feyenoord in European Football
| Competition | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win% |
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| European Cup/UEFA Champions League | 95 | 36 | 23 | 36 | 156 | 126 | +30 | 37.89 |
| UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League | 151 | 61 | 38 | 52 | 232 | 190 | +42 | 40.40 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 43 | 21 | +22 | 63.16 |
| European Cup Winners' Cup/UEFA Cup Winners' Cup | 36 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 57 | 34 | +23 | 50.00 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0.00 |
| Inter-Cities Fairs Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 50.00 |
| Total | 304 | 128 | 76 | 100 | 491 | 378 | +113 | 42.11 |
UEFA Club Ranking
| Rank | Nation | Team | Points |
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| 26 |  |
Rangers | 63.000 |
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FC Shakhtar Donetsk | ||
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Eintracht Frankfurt | 60.000 |
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Milan | 59.000 |
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Feyenoord | 57.000 |
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Sporting CP | 54.500 |
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Lazio | 54.000 |
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Tottenham |
Feyenoord Coaches
Feyenoord has had coaches from many different European countries. In the early days, most coaches were English. Richard Dombi is known as the first very successful coach. He led the team during three different periods. Feyenoord's international trophies were won by Ernst Happel, Wiel Coerver, and Bert van Marwijk.
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Feyenoord Chairmen
Feyenoord's chairmen have mostly been Dutch. Amandus Lundqvist from Sweden is the only exception. Cor Kieboom was the longest-serving chairman, holding the position for 28 years.
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Feyenoord Media
Since 2000, Feyenoord has had its own TV show on SBS6. It features interviews with players and documentaries about the team. In 2006, Feyenoord launched its own Feyenoord TV project on its website. It provides daily news and reports about the club.
In 1993, Feyenoord started its own newspaper, the Feyenoord Krant. It's the only Dutch club to have one. The newspaper is published every two weeks and includes news, interviews, and columns. Feyenoord launched its official website in 2001. The site is available in Dutch and English, and sometimes other languages depending on popular players. Feyenoord also has official Live.com and YouTube pages.
Feyenoord offers news and statistics on cell phones and email. For every home match, a program magazine is created. Children who are Kameraadjes members also receive a magazine. At the start of each season, Feyenoord produces a new presentation magazine. At the end of the season, a Feyenoord yearbook is created.
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
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Reserve Squad
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Retired Numbers
- 12 Het Legioen (reserved)
Club Staff
Backroom Staff
| Position | |
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| Head coach |  Brian Priske |
| Assistant coach | John de Wolf Björn Hamberg Lukas Babalola |
| Video Analyst & Adviser Technical Staff | Etiënne Reijnen |
| Head of Methodology | Koen Stam |
| Goalkeeping coach |  Jyri Nieminen |
| Head of performance | Rick Cost |
| Head of medical staff |  Stijn Vandenbroucke |
| Club doctor | Joost van der Hoek |
| Physical trainer | Bas van Bentum |
| Recovery and physical coach |  Leigh Egger |
| Physio and manual therapists | Jasper van Kempen Stefan van Meenen |
| Podiatrist and manual therapist | Jurgen Nijenhuis |
| Club doctor | Casper van Eijck |
| Orthopedic surgeon | Duncan Meuffels |
| Video analyst | Roderick van der Ham |
| Performance analyst | Theodore Kastanidis |
| Team manager | Frank Boer |
| Equipment manager | Jesse de Vente |
| Academy director | Rini Coolen |
| Academy manager | Raymond van Meenen |
Club Partnerships
SC Feyenoord
SC Feyenoord is the amateur and youth side of Feyenoord. They have played at Varkenoord, right behind De Kuip, since 1949. Many young players try out for Sportclub Feyenoord each year. Several players from Sportclub Feyenoord have gone on to have successful careers at the international level. These include Puck van Heel, Wim Jansen, and Giovanni van Bronckhorst. Some famous managers also started their coaching careers at Varkenoord.
Partnerships with Other Clubs
Feyenoord has formal partnerships with other clubs. One strong partnership is with nearby Excelsior. Since 1996, Feyenoord has loaned young players to Excelsior to help them get more experience playing in first-team matches. This helps the young players grow and also makes Excelsior's team stronger. Famous players like Thomas Buffel and Salomon Kalou played at Excelsior through this arrangement.
Feyenoord also has a partnership with the Feyenoord Academy in Ghana. This academy helps young, talented African footballers develop their skills. Besides football training, the students also receive a formal education, which Feyenoord helps fund.
Women's Team
On 31 March 2021, Feyenoord announced that the club would have a women's team. This team joined the women's Eredivisie starting from the 2021–22 season.
Women's Team Staff
| Position | |
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| Head coach | Jessica Torny |
| Assistant coaches | Ashley van den Dungen Patty Damsma |
| Goalkeeping coach | John Bos |
| Team manager | Jonara Bernardina |
| Physiotherapist | Marjolein Kusters |
Sponsorships
Since the 1981–82 season, Dutch football teams have been allowed to put sponsor names on their shirts. Feyenoord's first main sponsor was the Dutch Yellow Pages, Gouden Gids. They sponsored the team until 1984, when Opel became the new sponsor.
In 1989, Hummel International made the shirts sponsored by HCS. In 1990, Adidas started making Feyenoord's kits. However, HCS went bankrupt and could no longer be the sponsor. Stad Rotterdam Verzekeringen then became Feyenoord's main sponsor for a long time, until 2004. In 2000, Kappa started making the club's kits, replacing Adidas.
When Fortis faced financial problems, its assets were divided. The insurance part that sponsored Feyenoord became ASR. To help their new brand, ASR continued to sponsor Feyenoord. In 2011, ASR announced they would stop their sponsorship in the 2012–13 season. Because of an economic recession, Feyenoord had trouble finding a new shirt sponsor. So, ASR stayed on for one more season. After talks with several companies, Opel became the club's new sponsor again in 2013.
Kit Suppliers and Shirt Sponsors
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Kit sponsor |
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| 1981–82 | Adidas | Gouden Gids |
| 1982−84 | Puma | |
| 1984–87 | Opel | |
| 1987–89 | Hummel | |
| 1989−90 | HCS | |
| 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 | |
| 2019 | Droomparken | |
| 2020–2021 | Droomparken (Eredivisie) EuroParcs (KNVB Cup and Europa League) Toto (Sleeve sponsor) |
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| 2021–2023 | EuroParcs Toto (Sleeve sponsor) |
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| 2023– | Castore | EuroParcs Toto (Sleeve sponsor) Prijsvrij Vakanties (Backsponsor) |
Images for kids
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Feyenoord logo since 2024
See also
In Spanish: Feyenoord para niños
