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Johan Cruyff was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, near the AFC Ajax stadium, which would later become his first football club.
Early Career at Ajax
1964-1973
Cruyff joined Ajax at the age of 10 and made his senior debut at 17. During this period, he helped Ajax win six Eredivisie titles, four KNVB Cups, and three European Cups.
Transfer to Barcelona
1973
Cruyff moved to Barcelona for a world record transfer fee, where he led the team to win La Liga in his first season and became European Footballer of the Year in 1974.
World Cup Final
1974
Cruyff led the Netherlands to the final of the 1974 FIFA World Cup, where they lost to West Germany. He was named Player of the Tournament and first demonstrated the 'Cruyff Turn' during a group game against Sweden.
Retirement from International Football
1977
Cruyff retired from international football due to a kidnapping attempt targeting him and his family in their Barcelona home.
Managerial Career at Ajax
1985-1988
Cruyff joined Ajax as technical director (de facto manager) and led the team to win two KNVB Cups and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1987.
Managerial Career at Barcelona
1988-1996
Cruyff became the manager of Barcelona and created his 'dream team', leading the club to win four La Liga titles, two European Cup Winners' Cups, and one European Cup.
Managerial Career at Catalonia
2009-2013
Cruyff managed the Catalonia national team, furthering his influence on football.
Death
24 March 2016
Johan Cruyff passed away in Barcelona, Spain, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential figures in modern football.
Brief
Known For
Dutch professional football player and manager, pioneer of Total Football.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 25 April 1947.
Born Place: Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Death Date: 24 March 2016.
Death Place: Barcelona, Spain.
Career
Current occupation: Deceased.
Past occupations: Professional football player and manager.
Previous Place of Work: Ajax, FC Barcelona, Los Angeles Aztecs, Washington Diplomats, Levante, Feyenoord.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Ballon d'Or (1971, 1973, 1974), UEFA Footballer of the Year, European Player of the Century (1999), FIFA 100 list.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Johan Cruyff Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Johan Cruyff.
Johan Cruyff was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, near the AFC Ajax stadium, which would later become his first football club.
Early Career at Ajax
1964-1973
Cruyff joined Ajax at the age of 10 and made his senior debut at 17. During this period, he helped Ajax win six Eredivisie titles, four KNVB Cups, and three European Cups.
Transfer to Barcelona
1973
Cruyff moved to Barcelona for a world record transfer fee, where he led the team to win La Liga in his first season and became European Footballer of the Year in 1974.
World Cup Final
1974
Cruyff led the Netherlands to the final of the 1974 FIFA World Cup, where they lost to West Germany. He was named Player of the Tournament and first demonstrated the 'Cruyff Turn' during a group game against Sweden.
Retirement from International Football
1977
Cruyff retired from international football due to a kidnapping attempt targeting him and his family in their Barcelona home.
Managerial Career at Ajax
1985-1988
Cruyff joined Ajax as technical director (de facto manager) and led the team to win two KNVB Cups and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1987.
Managerial Career at Barcelona
1988-1996
Cruyff became the manager of Barcelona and created his 'dream team', leading the club to win four La Liga titles, two European Cup Winners' Cups, and one European Cup.
Managerial Career at Catalonia
2009-2013
Cruyff managed the Catalonia national team, furthering his influence on football.
Death
24 March 2016
Johan Cruyff passed away in Barcelona, Spain, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential figures in modern football.
Brief
Known For
Dutch professional football player and manager, pioneer of Total Football.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 25 April 1947.
Born Place: Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Death Date: 24 March 2016.
Death Place: Barcelona, Spain.
Career
Current occupation: Deceased.
Past occupations: Professional football player and manager.
Previous Place of Work: Ajax, FC Barcelona, Los Angeles Aztecs, Washington Diplomats, Levante, Feyenoord.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Ballon d'Or (1971, 1973, 1974), UEFA Footballer of the Year, European Player of the Century (1999), FIFA 100 list.
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