Ajax, PSV and Eredivisie jerseys
Dutch football invented total football and has trained generations of skilled players. The Dutch clubs showcase here the signed jerseys of Ajax Amsterdam from adidas, PSV Eindhoven dressed by Puma, and SC Heerenveen equipped by Macron, in home, away, and third kits, along with pre-match jackets, kids' jerseys, and baby mini-kits.
Total football, in the colours of the Eredivisie.
Ajax Amsterdam: the red band and four European cups
Founded on 18 March 1900, Ajax Amsterdam is the most decorated club in the Netherlands. With Johan Cruijff as the playmaker, it won three consecutive European Cups in 1971, 1972, and 1973, before claiming a fourth in 1995 with a generation raised at the club. Its home kit is one of the most recognisable in Europe: white, featuring a large vertical red band in the centre. Since 1996, Ajax has played in the former Amsterdam ArenA, renamed Johan Cruijff ArenA in 2018 to honour its legend who passed away in 2016. Its training centre, De Toekomst, remains a world reference.
Clubs from other countries, from Portugal to Argentina
Dutch clubs have neighbours from other countries. The Portuguese clubs include Benfica, defeated by PSV in the European final in 1988, and FC Porto; Argentine clubs Boca Juniors and River Plate; American clubs are the MLS franchises. Clubs from Switzerland, Greece, or Ukraine are on the Other Clubs page, and all these teams outside the major leagues can be found on the parent page Other clubs.
PSV Eindhoven and Heerenveen: two strong identities
PSV Eindhoven was founded in 1913 as a club for Philips employees, which is reflected in its initials: Philips Sport Vereniging. They play at the Philips Stadion, in red and white, and achieved a historic treble in 1988, capped by the European Cup won on penalties against Benfica; they had already won the UEFA Cup in 1978. Puma has been their kit supplier since 2020. In Friesland, SC Heerenveen, established in 1920, features the pompeblêden, the red water lily leaves from the Frisian flag, on its blue and white kit, now designed by Macron, their equipment supplier.
Home, third, prematch: the range of a Dutch club
An Eredivisie club outfits its supporters well beyond the home kit. Ajax offers a prematch jersey, worn by players during warm-ups, a DNA tracksuit jacket, a prematch jacket, a windbreaker, and a Tiro training shirt, not to mention the club-coloured ball. Younger fans can enjoy the same designs in children’s sizes, and newborns get the baby mini-kit, which includes a shirt and shorts. PSV, on the other hand, has their home, away, and third kits. In terms of style, Ajax's Originals line reinterprets the club's identity on t-shirts and tracksuit bottoms for city wear.
Seizing the right moment for an Ajax or PSV jersey
Dutch clubs unveil their new kits during summer, creating good opportunities for deals. Black Friday and the end-of-year festivities are perfect for gifting an Ajax or PSV jersey while keeping an eye on the Team Promotions. Winter sales accompany the Eredivisie break, the French Days in spring follow on the Teams page, then summer sales and the resumption of training send outgoing kits to Clearance.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ajax named after a Greek hero?
The founders chose the name Ajax in 1900, after the warrior from the Trojan War known for his strength and courage. The hero's profile is depicted on the club badge, stylised since 1990 in eleven strokes, one for each player.
Holland or the Netherlands, what's the difference for these clubs?
Holland only refers to two provinces in the west of the country, one of which is Amsterdam, while the Netherlands covers the entire territory. Ajax is therefore indeed Dutch, whereas PSV, located in Brabant, and Heerenveen, in Friesland, are Dutch.
What is the Klassieker of Dutch football?
It is the match between Ajax and Feyenoord Rotterdam, the most intense rivalry in the country, pitting the capital against the major port. PSV regularly joins the title race, but it's this clash that ignites supporters the most.
What size Ajax jersey for a ten-year-old boy?
Children's sizes adidas are based on height: for a ten-year-old, size 140, intended for around one metre forty, is generally suitable. If he is tall for his age or the jersey needs to last two years, opt for size 152.
Is the baby mini-kit suitable from birth?
Mini-kits typically start fitting around a few months and can accompany a child up to two or three years depending on sizes. For a newborn gift, choose a size up from their current age, so the baby can wear it longer.
