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'Mister Frits' runs like a thread through PSV's history. As a five-year-old, Frits Philips (of April 16, 1905) performed the kickoff in 1911 at the first match of the Philips Elftal, the forerunner of today's PSV. He was the son of co-founder Dr. Anton Philips and died in 2005 at the age of 100. Until then, he experienced the rich history up close.
Oct 30, 2023 · By Andy Macfarlane / October 30, 2023. Based in the Dutch city of Eindhoven and founded back in 1913, PSV are one of the most successful club sides in the Netherlands and an established footballing power worldwide. The team have always played their home matches at the Philips Stadion.
- 31st August 1913
- Philips Stadion
- Philips Sport Vereniging NV
Three years earlier, on December 12, 1910, the foundations are laid for what will grow into today's football club PSV. Employees of Philips founded the Philips Elftal. This team plays its first match on Frederiklaan in early 1911. It is exactly the location where the Philips Stadium now stands. Unique in the Netherlands.
Jan 12, 2020 · The PSV football club was founded in 1913 by and for the employees of the world famous Dutch company, Philips. Back then Philips were primarily manufacturers of light bulbs. Indeed today, one of the nicknames of PSV is The Lightbulbs, other nicknames they have are The Peasants and The Red and Whites.
Nov 26, 2023 · History of PSV Eindhoven. Founded in 1913, PSV Eindhoven emerged from Philips, a company synonymous with innovation and industrial progress in the Netherlands. Initially set up as a team for the company’s employees, PSV quickly outgrew its modest beginnings to become a staple in Dutch football.
The PSV Junior Club was founded by PSV in 1998 for children up to 12 years. Later it was renamed Phoxy Club after Phoxy, PSV's mascot. Currently, more than 20,000 children are members. Every year, the Phoxy Club Day is organized, offering activities for members who are joined by the first team squad.
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While the club was founded in 1913, it didn't change its name to PSV until 1916. Even more tellingly, it wasn't until 1928 that PSV would finally allow people outside of the Phillips company to play for the club. PSV clinched three League titles (1929, 1935, 1951) and one KNVB Cup (1950) before the introduction of professional football in the ...
