Was Johan Cruyff Really As Good As People Said He Was? 

One of the greatest player and coach of all time . He had influences on both Barca and Ajax .His legacy is the main reason why Barca won 5 cls . Hope he is in peace on heaven .

Johan Cruyff revolutionized the 'Beautiful Game' you tell me announcer.

Cruyff is father of Modern Football 🔴🔵

When he passed away from lung cancer in 2016, the whole nation of the Netherlands was in pure shock and grief for a full week. He was arguably our most famous and honored sportsman of the country post war. Beloved by just about anyone. Especially by people that support Ajax. At that club, my club he is a total legend and his presence is still felt in our style of play today. See our CL semi final run in 2019. That was Cruyff’s doing

If he won a World Cup, he would be in the running for the best footballer of all time.

He's the godfather of modern football and will forever be the most influential footballer of all time Goat 🐐♥️

The Gospel of Johan "If you play for ball possession you don't have to defend. Cause there is only one ball." "Experience. You’ve either got it or you don't." "The average of a team is determined by its weakest player." "If you give Italians one opportunity, they score two goals" "I am seldom in error, because I find it difficult to make mistakes." "The difference between right and wrong is often no more than five meters." "The simpler the better, because the fewer options you give to a player, the higher the chance that he will be doing the right thing." "I absolutely hate a player that moves, but doesn't know where to." "People say life is a flow. That's correct. When I tried to spit against the wind recently, it landed in my own face." "We did fantastic, simply because we couldn't do any better!" "Well, the ball has to go between those two posts. As a minimum." "Play the game as it should be played. Football is made for the spectators. They most enjoy seeing an attack, so you have to attack." "Am I dictatorial? No, I'm not, but the players have to do what I say." "I don't believe, because I'm not a believer, but I do think that there is something else and therefore I believe in the thing that I think is there" "Well, if you understood football, YOU would be sitting here" "I have got to be able to trust the people in my team, and they have to challenge me. I have no use for brownnosers" “I'm still convinced that the way that I do it is how it has to be done, otherwise I wouldn't be doing it.” "If you see a player sprint, then he has started too late" (at Barcelona) “Before the match 22 players are praying, I never understood that. If there was a God and he would treat everyone equal, every match would end up a draw" "We started searching for the victory and then you always automatically find it.” "I wasn't there just like that when I was 17, falling out of the sky! I was there already when I was 14, stealing the bikes of Ajax' first team. I didn't look up to them, I knew I was going to be one of them, sooner or later." "Ajax is a fantastic club! If you make sure that you're in charge, otherwise it is impossible to work there" "I always take decisions myself. If at Ajax they tell me "You're too old" then I say "You don't decide that, that's my decision" "I've got an office in Barcelona. But you'll never find me there, cause I don't like paper." "Italians? They can not win from you. But you CAN loose from them." "Often something has to happen, before something happens" “Playing football is very simple. But playing simple football is the hardest thing there is.” "I love working! As long as it is work that I love ..." (on TV football analysis) "When I come home from a TV talk show, Danny (wife) always asks "what did you say?". Then I reply "For the life of me, I can't remember" "I'm always against everything. Until I take a decision, then I'm in favor of it. Seems logical to me ..." "A rich club? I've never seen a bag of money score a goal" "It's better to go down with your own vision, then with the vision of somebody else" "First point, there is only one ball so you've got to have that one, but the essence is: what are you then going to do with that ball?" (at Barcelona) "Now there is unity, everybody does what I'm asking for. That's because they're not Dutchmen, that always say as soon as I take a breath 'Yes, but ...' ” "The time that I carried money is long behind me. I always bring my name and my face." "Misfortune is what you get with a negative attitude and luck is what you get with a positive attitude” "What do you prefer? One good elevensome or eleven good onesomes?" "You're not getting it? Well, if I'd wanted you to understand it, I would have explained it better" "The dot has to be put there on the i where it belongs!" "If you're not there somewhere, then you are either too early or you are too late." "People have to drive faster. Then they are quicker off the roads and there are fewer traffic jams.” "If I ask you to show what you can do, you will show me. But then I also know what you can not do, because you're not showing me that." "Money that you earn after your 30th birthday is what you save. What you earn before is what you spend." "Coincidence is logical" - Johan Cruijff - 1947 - 2016

Hell yeah, is that even a question??? He can literally play anywhere - RW, LW, CF, AMF, SS! He invented the "Cruyff Turn" and being manager he invented tiki-taka! *Imo he's better than people think he's* I am sooo lucky to get him in Pes!!!

Definitely won 3 for Ajax absolute legend for our team

“He was arguably the Smartest Footballer in history “ perfectly describes him

Cruyff will always be remembered as a great in football history

Johan Cruyff is my favorite player his legend stays in my mind

The coolest thing about Johan Cruijf, is that he loved football, was as populair as a man could get, but decided to be with his familiy when times were tough, instead of playing the world cup. Insane lvl of intelligence. He`s the best strategic mastermind, soccer has ever seen, yet he`d throw his entire carreer in the bin, for his family. He`s living every boys and mans dream, yet he`d fcking not go to the world cup, because his family needed him. Bro just this, is legendary.

I always Feel he is underrated He should be mentioned with the likes of Maradona,Pele,De Stefano

Watch videos of him play. He's not just good for his time, he's good in general.

O yes, believe me Cruyff really was as good as they say he was. I first became aware of his genius back in 1971 when I watched him help Ajax beat Panathanaikos in the European Cup Final at Wembley. After that game I knew I had witnessed something truly extraordinary.

The man who created La masia. The man that invented Modern football.The man that made Football a better sport. Legend.You are the best Dutch footballer.

Ah, I don't know why but everytime I hear the name "Cruyff", I feel like something tells me the guy has a hidden talent, that there is a mystery linked with the name "Cruyff". It's inexplicable really, I've never seen him play but have watched his goals in RU-vid. Extra-ordinary footballer and a genius! He played Football and used to make it look so easy. It's definitely sad that the Netherlands couldn't win the World Cup. They definitely deserved it. I pray that he is happy in heaven. The name "Cruyff" will always be in our hearts and minds. Long Live the Legend!

Johan Cruyff was a genius

Arguably the most influential figure not only in football but in all of team sports. The idea of position-less play has been widely adopted across the world.

In 2094 there will be a video " how good was messi and ronaldo" I come from the future

The most influential player and manager in football and would imo be the GOAT if Holland had won the World Cup 74 & 78.

Cruyff was the inventor of tiki taka TAKE THE BALL PASS THE BALL

Unpopular opinion-Cruyff was far better than any modern player Both as a player and a coach

Next video for old school: gerd muller player with so much goals and the only player in the history of football to win UCL, world Cup, ballan do'r and a European golden Boot in his career so this is enough to make a video on him

I started loving football in 2013, seeing iniesta Xavi Messi play tiki taka makes me feel good then I came to know that Cruyyf has invented all these , I really admire him , forever in hearts ❤️🥺 , Johann

In present day football there are several players that can match his technical skills. But unlike your average superstar, he made the other players on his team perform way above their normal ability. That's what was special about him.

Great video true words about Johan Cryuff he's still one of the most underrated but his Legacy as a footballer and as a coach is incomparable, as a player he was technical & tactical, the father of modern Football, Gracies Johan Cryuff 👑🙏🔵🔴🇳🇱⚽❤️

One of the most underrated player in history regardless of how recognizable he is.

Thx Mr Cryuff for making or favorite sport more beautiful you'll never be forgotten

Netherlands never fails to impress the world by giving birth to ICONS AND LEGENDS. Cruyff, Van Basten, Gullit, Rijkaard, Bergkamp,... and still counting...

not just a player,or manager but the whole football

Extraordinary Skills + Brains = Cruyff

He'll always be part of my Top 5 players of all time. Messi, Pele, Cristiano, Maradona, and Cruyff. They are pretty much interchangeable in terms of ranking.

Yes Johan Cruyff is my favourite football player thanks for the video

Keep up the good content he’s a legend!

For me the best footballer and football influencer ever.

He is the father of most beautiful playing style

Top 5 greatest players of all time and it isn’t even a debate

He stood at the cradle of the current ajax team to. He was the one who said things needed to change a couple of years ago. Of course a lot of other players, managers and coaches are of great influence but ajax at this moment is there because of cruyfs influence. He would love where ajax is heading and where they are now

He had the start up and the speed .He is the creator of modern game. He made football collective and easy with ball possession and playing back and ahead .Thank you mister Cruyff .

Respect him!! Sir Cruyff the immortal

He's great player, a legend to me ♥️♥️♥️

He lived close to stadion de Meer which was ajax’ stadium back then. The Amsterdam ArenA (now Johan Cruyff ArenA) was only opened in 1996.

Bro really a baller man gave us the football we have today❤

It’s hard to define whether he was the best, we’ve had so many great football players, but he was certainly one of the most influential.

The Ajax stadium at the time of Johan's youth was De Meer. The one you showed in the video at 0:36 is the Amsterdam Arena, Ajax home since 1996 I believe.

He doesnt need worldcup to become one of the best player of all time

He is a football philosopher, he is a legend. His impact and influence for the football world is bigger than the biggest, those disrespect him are the crazy Madrid fan girls, not a real football fan. Shame on you

Cryuff was the most influential and revelutionary figure in football history

Johan Cruyff -greatest European football player of all time 👍

Wrong stadium in the clip. Cruijff was born five minutes from stadium De Meer in the Watergraafsmeer quarter of Amsterdam East, the former home of Ajax. The stadium shown in the clip is the Johan Cruijff ArenA, formerly known as Amsterdam ArenA, in Amsterdam Bijlmermeer where Ajax moved to in 1996 after its opening.

Cruyff only played a friendly game in the current Ajax stadium that is currently named after him. Ajax played in de Meer stadium and their bigger games in the Olympic Stadium until 1996. The editing could have been done better in that aspect.

What a player! A real Legend and rare complete. Tactical perhaps the best ever!

I miss him. He was a genius but also an icon of my grownup years..he was friendly and funny.

One of the most underrated players ever

2:13 That's definitely one of Thomas Muller's greatest tackles

The Greatest of All Time 🙏 today we remember the legendary Johan Cruyff 🙏

That move to Feyenoord was legendary!

A legend of the game

What amazes me is how a guy so skinny went on to win multiple CL, ballon do'rs, play in WC final and revolutionize football, with current top managers still following his approach.

RIP legend never forgotten

The legend ♥️♥️❤️❤️

This series is the best from Soccer Stories.

He's the Greatest Teacher in Football History👨‍🏫

He was BETTER than people said he was🙌

From Jopie to Johan. I will never forget you 🙏

Its worth looking into the dutch league in the 70's. Especially players like Van Hanegem or Neeskens, that was a time where the dutch league was probably the most competetive and brimmed with quality in the world

He had two addictions one made him immortal and one killed him

Cruyff is, was en zal altijd DE legende zijn

For me as a dutchie this is the best video i have ever seen on this playform

I don't know why I feel , Cruyyf is the greatest of all time ❤👊

Thumbnail is DOPE af😎😎😎😱

Great video. I really like the old school football cards which from 0:26-0:28. Any hint on how you have designed these?

MY DREAM LINEUP FORMATION 3-5-2-1 TWO CFS- PELE, R9 TWO AMFS- MARADONA, CRUYFF LMF,RMF- RONALDHINO, MESSI CMF- ZIDANE 3 CBS- MALDINI, BECKENBAUER, BARESI GK- LEV YASHIN

Legend ❤️

Johan Cruyff is a football philosopher. Without him, this sport wouldn't be as beautiful as it is today.

First its Messi, then Cruyff. The two best footballers to ever play the beautiful game

He is a legend

Most influential footballer of all time, top 3 plays of all time. Not even a debate

Of course not even to think about it.Cruyff was a nightmare for defenders that time he brought the total football and 2 world cup final he was just unlucky.Simply the best would rate in top 5 of best players the sport has ever seen

I hope someday there's a player that play like him...

Take a bow to the father of modern football

As a Dutch. This is cool. Maybe should have talked bout the managing

Honor to live in his country

Underated fact:Cruyff is goat manager alongside with saf

Cruyff is undoubtedly one of the best players to ever play the beautiful game. For sure a top 10 player of all time. Such a creative, unique player.

He is really good 💪

Please do one of AC Milan Legends like Kaká, Seedorf, Gattuso, Gianni Rivera, etc.

A fantastic footballer

Please make a video on the rivalry between Barca and Real and the origin of the clubs.

winning mentality that's what Barcelona needs right now

We called Sir in PES . GOAT in PES and Real Football

can we all just appreciate the editor❣

legend.

Cruijff was a visionary

He was better than people said he was.

"The immortal god of football" is perhaps the closest quote to describe his legacy.

Johan Cruyff is actually underrated. He invented modern football. He had flair like no other. He smoked which makes it even more impressive. Doesn’t get half the credit he deserves. RIP CRUYFF

Legend