Development and innovation the knvb is committed to developing women’s and youth football, improving standards of governance in football and enhancing its technical capabilities. The knvb shows leadership through innovation, and facilitates the ideal player and coach pathway with only one purpose: In 1978, the knvb became the first sports association in the netherlands to pass the legendary one million membership mark.
The knvb has a rich history, marked by multiple name changes. Of course, one oranje team may draw a larger audience and more media attention than another, but all of them are keen to represent their country and proud to wear the iconic knvb lion on their jersey.. The toto knvb beker competition is there for the entire country.
Welcome to the new knvb.com, the english-language version of knvb.nl, bringing you key information about the royal netherlands football association. The knvb stands for courage, passion, creativity, connection and innovation in football. Knvb in the world we are a football association and football always comes first for us.