Dennis Bergkamp vs Johan Cruyff
Both Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Dennis Bergkamp
Netherlands · 1990–2000 · SS
- Rank in Netherlands
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Netherlands
- 79 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal
The epitome of grace and precision, his elegant first touch, mesmerising control, and exquisite finishing skills made him an Arsenal legend and one of football's great artists. Career record: 79 caps and 37 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal.
Johan Cruyff
Netherlands · 1966–1977 · CAM
- Rank in Netherlands
- #1 of 33
- Caps · Netherlands
- 48 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, FC Barcelona, Feyenoord Rotterdam
- Honours
- 3× Ballon d'Or
Dortmund, 19 June 1974: he showed Jan Olsson the ball, dragged it behind his standing leg and turned away, and the move has carried his name ever since. Career record: 48 caps and 33 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, FC Barcelona, Feyenoord Rotterdam; honours include 3× Ballon d'Or.
The careers, side by side
Dennis Bergkamp is editorial rank 5 and Johan Cruyff rank 1 in Netherlands's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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