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Regarded as one of the greatest players in history and as the greatest Dutch footballer ever, he won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973, and 1974. [4] Cruyff was a proponent of the football philosophy known as Total Football developed by Rinus Michels, which Cruyff also employed as a manager.
Apr 21, 2024 · Johan Cruyff (born April 25, 1947, Amsterdam, Netherlands—died March 24, 2016, Barcelona, Spain) was a Dutch football (soccer) forward renowned for his imaginative playmaking. He won numerous honours, including European Footballer of the Year (1971, 1973, and 1974).
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Nov 7, 2022 · Johan Cruyff: Total Football and the World Cup that changed everything - BBC Sport. By Alex Bysouth BBC Sport. 7 November 2022 World Cup. In the fourth of our World Cup icons series, BBC Sport...
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Ajax (as a player): European Cup x 3, European Super Cup x 2, Dutch league title x 8, Dutch Cup x 5, Intercontinental Cup x 1, Super Cup x 1. Ajax (as a manager): European Cup Winners' Cup x 1, Dutch Cup x 2. Barcelona (as a player):Spanish league title x 1, Spanish Cup x 1. Barcelona (as a manager): European Cup x 1, European Cup Winners' Cup x 1,...
Cruyff scored 293 goals in 521 appearances for five different clubs - including 204 in 276 games while winning 18 trophies in two spells for Ajax. He first showcased the 'Cruyff turn' at the 1974 World Cup in a match against Sweden and scored 33 goals in 48 internationals. With his precision passes, speed, technique and goalscoring ability, Cruyff ...
BBC football commentator Barry Davies said Cruyff deserved to be in the top three footballers of all time, along with Brazil's Pele and Argentina's Diego Maradona. "He was so exciting to watch, so full of ideas," Davies told BBC Radio 5 live. Manchester City and Belgium captain Vincent Kompany called Cruyff "true football royalty", adding: "I don't...
Cruyff on himself: 1. "In a way, I'm probably immortal." 2. "If I wanted you to understand it all, I would have explained it better." 3. "Actually, I never make a mistake, because it takes a huge effort for me to make a mistake." 4. "I don't believe in God. In Spain, all 22 players cross themselves. If it works, the game is always going to be a tie...
A tribute to the Dutch footballing legend who won three European Cups as a player and coach, and inspired the 'Total Football' style. Read about his career, achievements, legacy and reactions from the world of football.
Mar 24, 2016 · Johan Cruyff has died at the age of 68. Cruyff, an innovative and stylish player and coach with Ajax and Barcelona, had been diagnosed with cancer in October. Full obituary.
Mar 24, 2016 · 681. The Holland football legend Johan Cruyff has died of cancer at the age of 68. The Dutchman, who on three occasions was voted the world player of the year, guided Holland to the World Cup...
Mar 25, 2016 · By Phil McNulty Chief football writer. 25 March 2016 European Football. World Cup legends - Cruyff. Johan Cruyff, who has died at the age of 68, was one of football's greatest and most...
