How many caps did Ruud Krol win for Netherlands?

Ruud Krol won 83 caps for Netherlands, scoring 4 goals.

Which clubs did Ruud Krol play for?

AFC Ajax (1968–1980), SSC Napoli (1980–1984), Vancouver Whitecaps (1980–1980), AS Cannes (1984–1986).

Where does Ruud Krol rank among Netherlands's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Ruud Krol #16 of Netherlands's 33 greatest players of all time.

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16 / Netherlands · 1969–1983

Ruud Krol

CB leader

Caps · Netherlands

Goals · Netherlands

Life

1949

Clubs

AFC Ajax, SSC Napoli, AS Cannes

#16

Editorial rank of 33 for Netherlands

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

An intelligent defender integral to Ajax's 'Total Football' era, Krol showcased his versatility and leadership in the 1974 and 1978 World Cup finals. Career record: 83 caps and 4 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, SSC Napoli, AS Cannes.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q313180

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Career record

1968–1980	AFC Ajax
1980–1984	SSC Napoli
1980–1980	Vancouver Whitecaps
1984–1986	AS Cannes
Netherlands	83 caps, 4 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Netherlands checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Netherlands checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Netherlands legends whose careers overlapped Krol's

The world's great CBs

Around Krol in the almanac

One rank above: Robin van Persie at #15.

One rank below: Ruud van Nistelrooy at #17.

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

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