Johan Neeskens vs Marco van Basten
Both Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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Marco van Basten
Netherlands · 1983–1992 · ST
- Rank in Netherlands
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Netherlands
- 58 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, AC Milan
- Honours
- 3× Ballon d'Or
Career record: 58 caps and 24 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, AC Milan; honours include 3× Ballon d'Or.
The careers, side by side
Johan Neeskens is editorial rank 9 and Marco van Basten rank 2 in Netherlands's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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