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Wim Jansen
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33 / Netherlands · 1967–1980

Wim Jansen

CDM anchor
Caps · Netherlands
65
Goals · Netherlands
1
Life
1946–2022
Clubs
Feyenoord Rotterdam, Washington Diplomats, AFC Ajax
#33
Editorial rank of 33 for Netherlands
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A linchpin of the great 1974 World Cup runners-up side, this intelligent controller dictated play from deep for both Feyenoord and Ajax. Career record: 65 caps and 1 goals for Netherlands; club career at Feyenoord Rotterdam, Washington Diplomats, AFC Ajax.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q503281
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Career record

1965–1980Feyenoord Rotterdam
1980–1981AFC Ajax
1980–1981Washington Diplomats
1981–1982AFC Ajax
1982–1983Washington Diplomats
Netherlands65 caps, 1 goals

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One rank above: Berry van Aerle at #32.

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

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