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Regarded as one of the greatest players in history and as the greatest Dutch footballer ever, he won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973, and 1974. [4] Cruyff was a proponent of the football philosophy known as Total Football developed by Rinus Michels, which Cruyff also employed as a manager.
Jul 7, 2024 · Johan Cruyff (born April 25, 1947, Amsterdam, Netherlands—died March 24, 2016, Barcelona, Spain) was a Dutch football (soccer) forward renowned for his imaginative playmaking. He won numerous honours, including European Footballer of the Year (1971, 1973, and 1974).
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Mar 24, 2016 · Transfermarkt provides detailed information on Johan Cruyff, a former Dutch footballer and coach who played as an attacking midfielder. See his date of birth, death, position, club, caps, goals, and career stats for various competitions.
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- April 25, 1947
- Amsterdam
Nov 7, 2022 · In the latest of our World Cup icons series, BBC Sport remembers Johan Cruyff and the Netherlands' stunning Total Football in 1974.
Mar 24, 2016 · A tribute to the Dutch football legend who won three European Cups as a player and coach, and inspired the 'Total Football' style. Read about his career, achievements, legacy and reactions from the world of football.
Mar 24, 2016 · Johan Cruyff, a brash Dutch soccer star who helped develop a style that revolutionized the way the game is played, becoming the Netherlands’ greatest player and later a scolding conscience of the...
Mar 24, 2016 · Johan Cruyff, one of the all-time greats, has died aged 68. We salute a legend who never waivered from his commitment to entertaining the public with his unique brand of football.
