Feyenoord have always been considered as one of Holland’s “big three” clubs. However, for nearly the entire past decade they have been in decline; it is worsening and they have yet to grasp the reality of their plight.
PSV Eindhoven have a reputation for developing Brazilian talents and the latest is Jonathan Reis. However, the youngster has tested the club’s patience off the pitch, while showing he can make the grade on it.
Basel will lean heavily on Alexander Frei to fire them through to the last 16 of the Champions League. And on the evidence so far, the striker might just be up to the task.
Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has had his critics after less than successful spells with both Real Madrid and AC Milan. But now the hitman is proving his worth, with Schalke and Holland.
Dutch striker Pierre van Hooijdonk enjoyed a glittering career at the top of the game. Now an ambassador for the Holland-Belgium 2018 World Cup bid, Inside Futbol’s Alec Cordolcini went to to speak to him.
FC Utrecht are back in Europe for the first time since the 2004/05 season and, inspired by young striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel, are ready to make a splash in the Europa League.
Dutch champions FC Twente lost coach Steve McClaren in the summer and continued to sell their best talent. However, the Twente train remains on track, now under Belgian boss Michel Preud’Homme.
Holland is renowned for producing young talent and many of these future stars make their name in the country’s second tier. Alec Cordolcini picks a batch born in 1990 to watch out for.
Vincent Kompany is at the heart of the most exciting project in football, making Manchester City the biggest club in the world. Inside Futbol’s Alec Cordolcini went to speak to the Belgian.
It isn’t long ago that little Thun shocked Europe by reaching the Champions League group stages, but when the spotlight faded the trouble began. Now though they’re back in the Swiss top flight and making an impact.
