Historical club names of KV Mechelen

  1. 1904–1928
    FC MalinoisOfficial name: Football Club Malinois

    The club was founded as FC Malinois in 1904.

  2. 1929–1951
    RFC MalinoisOfficial name: Royal Football Club Malinois

    The royal title was incorporated into the name in 1929.

  3. 1952–1969
    KFC MalinoisOfficial name: Koninklijke Football Club Malinois

    The royal designation changed to its Dutch form in 1952.

  4. since 1970
    KV MechelenOfficial name: Koninklijke Voetbalclub Mechelen

    The present Dutch-language name has been used since 1970.