Winner of the Ballon d’Or an incredible three times, Cruyff started his footballing career at Ajax, where he led the Dutch giants to eight league titles and three consecutive European Cups in 1971, 1972 …

The 25 quotes below, taken from throughout Cruyff’s days as a player, then coach, then pundit, offer a window into the way Cruyff sees soccer—and they just might change the way you see the game.

Cruyff details how his role in philanthropic efforts expanded after his football career, leading to collaborations with various organizations, including the establishment of the Johan Cruyff Welfare …

Johan Cruy (1947-2016) is a world famous Dutch football player and later foot-ball coach. As a player he was active for Ajax, Barcelona, Los Angeles Aztecs, Washington Diplomats, Levante and again Ajax.

rganizations. The development of special courts for children with disabilities has led to the opening of close o 35 of them. Cruyff Courts are safe places to play street soccer and sometimes other street …

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An annual national school football championship for children between the ages of ten and twelve, which is organised by young people who participated in the Heroes of the Cruyff Courts.