About

1924-founded STVV, based in Sint-Truiden, compete in the 2024-25 Belgian Pro League and sit among Belgium’s long-standing clubs. Walkouts presents a focused selection of signed football shirts and club memorabilia that speaks to both match provenance and everyday fan heritage. The club’s identity is closely tied to its nickname, De Kanaries, and to collectors this makes period shirts and player signatures especially resonant.

Home matches are played at Stayen, a venue that collectors often cite when tracing provenance for framed shirts and match-issued items. The stadium name, the town of Sint-Truiden and the league, the Belgian Pro League, are repeated on match programmes and season crests, which helps establish verifiable links between a shirt and a season. Where possible, Walkouts notes visible wear, squad numbers and photographic evidence to support authenticity claims.

For collectors, STVV shirts split into distinct groups: early home runs and later limited retail editions, player-issue variants that differ in collar and sponsor placement, and occasional region-specific fanshop releases. Signed retail demand is steady, with fans prioritising official fanshop shirts and early production runs because they pair a clear retail sleeve tag with accessible provenance. Framed shirts bearing a player’s clear signature and a match photo or squad sheet remain the most widely sought tokens.

Anniversary and milestone releases are particularly collectible, and items tied to milestone years attract focused interest. The club’s Centenary 2024 activity, for example, created commemorative runs and charity editions that are now tracked by collectors for their limited numbers and special crest treatments. Season shirts are another magnet; shirts bearing season-specific sleeve badges or league patches can be identified and dated, which helps separate a mass-produced replica from a short-run commemorative.

Specific seasons and fixtures often drive demand because they frame a narrative for a shirt, whether it is a memorable home fixture at Stayen or a decisive away match in the Cup. Shirts from the 2023-24 season and the 2024-25 campaign are already referenced by the collector community for their squad lists and shirt templates, and these seasons anchor provenance when combined with photos or match sheets. When a sale lists an exact photo proof or a witnessed signing, interest rises sharply.

Practical collector guidance for STVV material focuses on provenance cues: visible sleeve patches, squad number provenance, and any accompanying photo proof or LOA type documentation where supplied. Signed fanshop shirts, early retail runs and player-issue variants can all be part of a measured collection approach, and Walkouts lists items with clear descriptions and photographic evidence where available. For those researching shirts from the club, compare the 2023-24 season items with those issued in the 2024-25 season to confirm crest updates and sleeve badges before purchase, and consult the item images and listed provenance on Walkouts when considering framed or signed pieces.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 2002–03 Yellow Belgian Cup finalists
  • 2014–15 Yellow Second Division champions
  • 2023–24 Yellow Pro League top-half push

Iconic away kits

  • 2002–03 Blue Cup away set

Anniversary shirts

  • 2024 100 jaar centenary crest

Collector seasons

  • 2002–03 Belgian Cup final
  • 2014–15 Second Division title
  • 2023–24 Pro League strong run

Honours

Sint-Truidense V.V. have built a reputation on determined domestic campaigns and notable cup runs. Their honours ledger is headlined by lifting the Second Division title in 2014-15, a season that powered a return to the top flight. In knockout football they have twice reached the Belgian Cup final, with the 2002-03 run remembered for its resilience and big-match focus. In league play, the club’s historic high-water mark came with a runners-up finish in 1965-66, underlining their ability to challenge at the summit of Belgian football.

Long-standing identity matters too: as matricule number 373, STVV carry a recognised place in the national registry and continue to represent Sint-Truiden with pride. Independent evaluation places them on the continental map as well, with an IFFHS rank of 406 reflecting sustained competitive presence. Across league, cup and wider metrics, the club’s record blends heritage with ambition and a proven capacity to deliver on decisive domestic stages.

Legends & Leadership

Marc Wilmots emerged at STVV in the late 1980s and is regarded as a legend player for setting early standards of drive and leadership that resonated with supporters and future squads alike.

Peter Delorge provided continuity as a recent key player in the 2000s, embodying club identity through consistent midfield work and a team-first commitment that anchored several resilient league campaigns.

Yuma Suzuki brought a sharp cutting edge as a recent key player in the early 2020s, linking creative movement with decisive finishing to lift the attack and energise Stayen on big matchdays.

Stadium

Stayen is the long-standing home of Sint-Truidense V.V., a venue the club has used since 1927 that blends tradition with an intimate, football-first layout. Matchdays are defined by yellow-and-blue stands and the voice of De Kanaries faithful, creating an atmosphere that rises with every tackle and counterattack. The ground’s identity is inseparable from the team’s playing style, with energetic transitions often amplified by the crowd’s close proximity to the pitch.

Local pride comes to the fore in the Limburgse derby against KRC Genk, when Stayen’s volume and colour intensify and the city gathers around its team. Beyond the derbies, the stadium remains a focal point for the community, hosting league fixtures that reflect the club’s heritage and modern ambitions. Consistency of place, culture and support makes Stayen a distinctive stop on the Belgian football map.

Capacity
14600
Local derby
Limburgse derby KRC Genk provincial rivalry

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification centenary patching varies
  • Suppliers Jartazi/Macron eras; check tags
  • Provenance 2003 final shirts photo-match

FAQ

Q: Who are STVV and where are they based? A: Sint-Truidense V.V. are a professional football club from Sint-Truiden in Limburg, Belgium. They compete in the Belgian Pro League and are widely known as De Kanaries for their yellow and blue colours. Home matches are played at Stayen.

Q: What are the club's standout achievements? A: The team achieved a best-ever league finish as runners-up in 1965-66, reached the Belgian Cup final twice including the 2002-03 showpiece, and won the Second Division title in 2014-15.

Q: How do you verify the authenticity of signed STVV memorabilia? A: Items are supplied with a certificate or letter of authenticity, and where applicable include witnessed signing or clear photo-matching evidence.

Q: Do you ship internationally? A: Yes. Free worldwide shipping.

Q: What is the Limburgse derby? A: It is the provincial rivalry with KRC Genk, a highlight of the club's calendar that brings an intense local atmosphere.