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Johan Cruyff. Hendrik Johannes Cruijff (25 April 1947 – 24 March 2016), commonly known as Johan Cruyff ( Dutch: [ˈjoːɦɑŋ ˈkrœyf] ⓘ ), was a Dutch professional football player and manager. 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 ...
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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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.
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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...
Mar 25, 2016 · A tribute to the late Dutch legend who revolutionised the game with his skills, style and philosophy. Learn about his achievements as a player and coach for Ajax, Barcelona and the Netherlands, and his famous 'Cruyff turn'.
Mar 24, 2016 · Johan Cruyff, one of the all-time greats, has died aged 68. We salute a legend who never waivered from his commitment to entertaining the public with his unique brand of football. UEFA.com...
Mar 24, 2016 · Johan Cruyff, who has died aged 68, wasn’t merely the best footballer of the 1970s, he also reinvented football. It was as if he was the lightbulb and Thomas Edison in one. “Football is a game...
