Johan Cruyff

GOAT CAM, also CM, SS Right-footed playmakercreator

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1947–2016

Clubs

AFC Ajax, FC Barcelona, Feyenoord Rotterdam

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1971 · national Player of the Year 1968 · Hall of Fame

Editorial rank of 33 for Netherlands

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The undisputed patriarch of Total Football, his revolutionary vision as a three-time Ballon d'Or winner transformed Ajax, Barcelona, and the beautiful game forever. Career record: 48 caps and 33 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, FC Barcelona, Feyenoord Rotterdam; honours include Ballon d'Or 1971, national Player of the Year 1968, Hall of Fame.

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Around Cruyff in the almanac

One rank below: Marco van Basten at #2.

Netherlands's editorial top five: Johan Cruyff · Marco van Basten · Ruud Gullit · Frank Rijkaard · Dennis Bergkamp.