Johan Cruyff vs Johan Neeskens
Both Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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
Johan Cruyff is editorial rank 1 and Johan Neeskens rank 9 in Netherlands's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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