Johan Neeskens vs Ronald Koeman
Netherlands against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Johan Neeskens
Netherlands · 1968–85 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Netherlands
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 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.
Ronald Koeman
Netherlands · 1980s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Netherlands
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 78 · 20 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, FC Barcelona
A free-scoring libero and set-piece master, Koeman was instrumental in the Netherlands' Euro 1988 victory and a champion with both PSV and Barcelona. Career record: 78 caps and 20 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, FC Barcelona.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 90.
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