Dennis Bergkamp vs Johan Neeskens
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 Neeskens
Netherlands · 1970–1981 · CM
- Rank in Netherlands
- #9 of 33
- Caps · Netherlands
- 49 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, FC Barcelona, New York Cosmos
The beating heart of Total Football, his relentless energy and box-to-box prowess drove Ajax, Barcelona, and the Dutch national team to multiple finals in the 1970s. Career record: 49 caps and 17 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, FC Barcelona, New York Cosmos.
The careers, side by side
Dennis Bergkamp is editorial rank 5 and Johan Neeskens rank 9 in Netherlands's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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