Johan Neeskens vs Ruud Gullit
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.
Ruud Gullit
Netherlands · 1981–1994 · CAM
- Rank in Netherlands
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Netherlands
- 66 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- Haarlem, Feyenoord, PSV, AC Milan, Sampdoria, Chelsea
- Honours
- 1× Ballon d'Or
Career record: 66 caps and 17 goals for Netherlands; club career at Haarlem, Feyenoord, PSV, AC Milan, Sampdoria, Chelsea; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.
The careers, side by side
Johan Neeskens is editorial rank 9 and Ruud Gullit rank 3 in Netherlands's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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