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Johan Cruyff
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Dutch forward and Total Football architect Johan Cruyff won 3 Ballons d'Or (1971, 1973, 1974) and 3 consecutive European Cups with Ajax (1971–1973). He won the 1974 World Cup Golden Ball and was voted European Player of the Century by the IFFHS in 1999.
Ranked #5 behind #4 Diego Maradona because Cruyff fell short in the 1974 World Cup final (0 World Cups vs. 1), while edging #6 Franz Beckenbauer on 3 Ballons d'Or vs. 2 and a higher vote share in IFFHS World Player of the Century polling (2nd behind Pelé). Dutch forward and Total Football architect Johan Cruyff won 3 Ballons d'Or (1971, 1973, 1974) and 3 consecutive European Cups with Ajax (1971–1973). He won the 1974 World Cup Golden Ball and was voted European Player of the Century by the IFFHS in 1999.
About Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff Institute is an educational institution, founded by Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff, aimed at educating athletes, sport and business professionals in the field of sport management.
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