The 2020-21 campaign saw PSV Eindhoven, under the guidance of manager Roger Schmidt, push Ajax hard for the title, ultimately securing a strong 2nd-place finish in the Eredivisie and qualification for the Champions League qualifiers. Spearheading The Boeren's formidable attack was the prolific forward Donyell Malen, whose 19 league goals, part of an incredible 27 goals across all competitions, proved decisive and earned him the league's second-highest scorer award. This season, featuring the crucial arrival of veteran Mario Götze and consistent contributions from Eran Zahavi, marked a period of attacking resurgence that also included an exciting run to the UEFA Europa League Round of 32.