What is PSV?
PSV, short for Philips Sport Vereniging, is a professional football club from Eindhoven, Netherlands, and one of the traditional big three in Dutch football alongside Ajax and Feyenoord.[1][3] The club has been active at the highest domestic level since the introduction of professional football and is widely recognized for its attacking style and strong youth development.[1][3]
Founded in 1913 as a team for Philips employees, PSV has become a major force in European football, winning multiple Eredivisie titles, KNVB Cups, and the 1987–88 European Cup as part of a historic treble.[1] The club’s long streak of European participation since the 1970s underlines its consistent competitiveness and relevance on the continental stage.[1]
PSV’s current season and form
In the ongoing Eredivisie campaign, PSV is again competing for the championship, occupying a leading position in the standings with a strong points total and goal difference.[3] The Philips Stadion remains a fortress, with the team regularly securing wins at home and delivering high-scoring performances against domestic rivals.[3]
On the European front, PSV is involved in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, where it faces high-level opposition in group and knockout matches.[2] UEFA’s statistics for this season show a team that averages solid possession, strong passing accuracy and a notable goals-per-match figure, reflecting PSV’s commitment to proactive, attacking football even against elite European clubs.[2]
Squad, key players and style of play
PSV’s 2025–26 squad combines experienced internationals with emerging talents across all lines of the pitch.[3][5] The roster includes players such as goalkeeper Nick Olij, defenders like Sergiño Dest and Armando Obispo, midfielders Joey Veerman and Jerdy Schouten, and forwards including Ricardo Pepi and Alassane Pléa, giving the coaching staff multiple tactical options in both domestic and European matches.[3][5]
Historically known as a talent factory, PSV continues to develop young players who often move on to top leagues in England, Spain, Germany and Italy.[1][3] On the field, the team typically employs an attack-oriented setup with width from full-backs and wingers, high pressing and quick transitions, supported by the energetic atmosphere at the Philips Stadion and the demands of competing on multiple fronts each season.[1][2][3]