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With 20 titles to their name, Ajax are the most successful side in KNVB Beker history. They first won the cup in 1917, with their most recent win coming in 2021.
How many teams are in the KNVB Beker?
In the current format of the KNVB Beker, as many as 110 teams are contesting for the cup. The first-ever KNVB Beker final took place in 1899 between RAP Amsterdam and HVV Den Haag, with the former winning 1-0.
Who has made the most KNVB Beker appearances ever?
Pim Doesburg played in 76 KNVB Beker games, making him the record-holding appearance maker in the cup's history.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the KNVB Beker?
Willy van der Kuijlen, a prolific centre-forward, is the all-time top scorer of the KNVB Beker, with an impressive 57 goals in 63 appearances. The fact that he is also the all-time top scorer in Eredivisie speaks volumes about his goalscoring prowess!
Which famous players have played in the KNVB Beker?
Legends such as Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, Johan Cruyff, Edwin van der Sar, and Wesley Sneijder have all played in the KNVB Beker.
Which famous managers have managed in the KNVB Beker?
The KNVB Beker has featured several renowned managers who have left their mark on Dutch football such as Frank de Boer, Ronald Koeman, and Erik ten Hag.