The 2016-17 campaign was a season of mixed results for PSV, with The Boeren finishing 3rd in the Eredivisie and missing out on the title after two consecutive championships. The season did deliver early silverware, however, as they clinched the Johan Cruyff Shield. Under the guidance of Phillip Cocu, the team, featuring key players like captain Luuk de Jong and loanee Marco van Ginkel, maintained the league's stingiest defense, conceding only 23 goals all season. Leading the scoring charts in the league was Gastón Pereiro with 10 goals. Despite a difficult Champions League group stage exit, the campaign ultimately secured a crucial Europa League spot and remains a transitional chapter in the club's modern history.