About DSV Concordia

DSV Concordia is a historic Dutch multi-sport club from Delft, founded on 15 October 1885, making it one of the oldest sports organisations in the Netherlands. The club originally started as a cricket association and later expanded into football, tennis, and golf, becoming an early example of a traditional “omni-sport” club. Football quickly became one of its main activities, and Concordia played an important role in the early development of Dutch football during the amateur era.

In football, DSV Concordia was one of the stronger early clubs in the Netherlands and achieved notable success in the pre-professional period. The club won the KNVB Cup in 1906 and was considered a competitive side in the top amateur competitions of the early 20th century. During this era, Concordia contributed to shaping Dutch football culture and also produced players who reached the national team, including Jan Thomée, one of the early Dutch international stars.

Over time, Concordia moved away from top-level football as the Dutch game became professional in the mid-20th century. Instead of joining the professional structure, the club remained an amateur organisation and gradually focused more on recreational sport and community activities. Today, DSV Concordia still exists in Delft as a multi-sport club, mainly active in amateur football and other sports, and is remembered for its long history and early contribution to Dutch football development.