Full Name
Hendrik Johannes Cruijff
Position
Attacking Midfielder
Born
25 Apr 1947
Died
24 March 2016
Country
Holland
Clubs
Ajax (Holland)
Barcelona (Spain)
Los Angeles Aztecs (USA)
Washington Diplomats (USA)
Levante (Spain)
Feyenoord (Holland)
Professional Career
1964-1984
International Caps/Goals
48 caps/33 goals
Honours
8 Dutch Eredivisie title, 5 Dutch Cup (Ajax)
1 Spanish La Liga title, 1 Spanish Cup (Barcelona)
1 Dutch Eredivisie title, 1 Dutch Cup (Feyenoord)
3 European Cup (Ajax)
1 Intercontinental Cup (Ajax)
1971/1973/1974 European Footballer of the Year
The most important player in the famous Dutch Total Football, Johan Cruyff was responsible in bringing Ajax to its peak in the club history, claiming an incredible three peat in the European Cup in the early seventies. In his two stints with the Dutch club, Cruyff scored some 204 league goals in 276 games, help Ajax to also claim eight Dutch league titles. In 2007, Ajax retired his number 14 jersey in his honour.
Moving overseas to play for Barcelona, Cruyff also had some success, winning a La Liga title. At international level, Cruyff led Holland to the World Cup final in 1974 but was stopped by Germany. Nevertheless, he still achieved the Golden Ball for being the best player in the tournament.
After his retirement as a player, Cruyff took charge of Ajax and Barcelona, continuing his Total Football philosophy that has its impact still felt today. In 2009, he was named as the head coach of the “national” team of Spain’s Catalonian region.
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