I watched him a lot back in the 1970s. He was such an electrifying player, to watch. So balletic, gracefull, elegant, on the ball, with a gazelle like running style, while dribbling & passing with the ball. George Best had a balletiic, skier- like motion, while dribbling in & out of players. Coupled with an incredible skier - like balance, to ride heavy challenges, while in full flight on the ball. Just fantastic to watch. While Beckenbauer & Zidane, had such gracefull poise, elegance, on the ball.
That electrifying turn of speed & fast close control that Cruyff had, was most evident in the second half. The Arsenal lad's couldn't get near him! Cruyff was on the cusp at this stage, about to take over the mantle from O'Rei Pelé, as the worlds greatest player... Sadly the one player that could have really challenged him around this time; Georgie Best. Was all lost at sea, with drink & numerous off the field activities, that saw his career dive of the cliff in a spectacular down hill fashion.
It's a shame the Netherlands didn't qualify for the 1970 World Cup, it would have been great seeing Cruyff vs Pele. And we could have had Cruyff vs Maradona in 1978 as well.
@@ronniep9272 ironically, they should not have qualified in 1974. In the game vs Belgium (0-0) a 100% Belgian goal was dismissed. Belgium should have qualified.
@@wolfgangdevries127 yes I'm aware of that, and still people call them one of the greatest teams of all time. They couldn't have been that good if they almost didn't qualify. They should have qualified for 1970 if they were that great considering the likes of Cruyff were 23.
@@ronniep9272 the Dutch team was a hot mess until Krol became libero in 1974 afaik. It was a gamble. He was originally LB. Krol was captain during Argentina 1978. Oh well, atm the expectations are very low. So maybe we make a chance next time ;)
Minh Nguyen For me. Along with Cruyff. I'd also put George Best & Franz Beckenbauer ahead of Ronaldo 7. I've watched all these players when they actually played. Ronaldo 7 longevity to keep himself at the very top end of the game cannot be denied though. Am not even sure if Ronaldo 7 was more technically skilled than other geat European players like Platini, Baggio, Stojkovic, Zidane, Figo, Henry, to be honest. But he's played longer at the top, breaking goalscroring records & winning multiple Champions League trophies with Real Madrid. So to many. That gives him the edge over those players.
@@johnpacino007 hmm. in that case what about baresi, maldini, costa curta...no, you can't take longevity as argument. in no way comes ronaldo the portuguese, close to this technically gifted players. in no way. he's a brilliant worker. but that's it.
@@jeannotschumacher1024 That's kind off my point. Great Brazilian players like Zico, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, where more technically skilled than him. He kind of based his game of Brazilians when he first started, utilising, elastico's, rabona's, sombrero's, back heel chops, roulette spin, etc. His longevity, record breaking goalscoring at club, champion league level & very soon. national team level & five champions league trophy wins, is the reason. Millenniels rate him, the best European player ever
@@johnpacino007 Ronaldo was very technically gifted especially from 2003-2009, he dribbled past players like it was nothing. He’s definitely top 5 greatest ever just because his numbers, achievements and he’s a big game player.
@@McFlashhcr7 no entra ni siquiera en los mejores 20 de la historia 😂. Pelé, maradona, Messi, Garrincha, jairzinho, Ronaldo Nazario, Ronaldinho, cruyff, neeskens, zidane, di Stefano, Bochini, Neymar, etc.
Cruyjf deflash driblings art mutant velocited! ! The sevens fifas tens históry fotebol forever !! The nunber 1 holand fantastc player !! Velocited cruyjff? 100 m , 9 s !! 👏👏👏👏!! Deflash mem !! Player equals velocited of cruyjff is Ronaldo phenomenal and Eusébio Black panter !! ⚽🏃⚽🏃⚽🏃!!
Cruyff's technique was amazing, it's so hard doing the outside boot pass/shot and he did it multiple times in this game alone.
The greatest European player of the 20th Century.
The greatest European player of all time
@@McFlashhDespués d zidane
@@lucaspenaflorperez1077 Zidane isn't even top 5 overraed player had a mediocre club and international career
@@Windy-b9p Zidane jugó en el real Madrid
@@Windy-b9p Zidane superó a cruyff
Magical
The most elegant player ever
I watched him a lot back in the 1970s. He was such an electrifying player, to watch.
So balletic, gracefull, elegant, on the ball, with a gazelle like running style, while dribbling & passing with the ball.
George Best had a balletiic, skier- like motion, while dribbling in & out of players. Coupled with an incredible skier - like balance, to ride heavy challenges, while in full flight on the ball. Just fantastic to watch.
While Beckenbauer & Zidane, had such gracefull poise, elegance, on the ball.
Leyend ❤👏⚽️
Amazing Performance.
That electrifying turn of speed & fast close control that Cruyff had, was most evident in the second half. The Arsenal lad's couldn't get near him!
Cruyff was on the cusp at this stage, about to take over the mantle from O'Rei Pelé, as the worlds greatest player...
Sadly the one player that could have really challenged him around this time; Georgie Best. Was all lost at sea, with drink & numerous off the field activities, that saw his career dive of the cliff in a spectacular down hill fashion.
His endurance was incredible, I wonder how much he ran in that entire match, easily 10 miles if not more.
It's a shame the Netherlands didn't qualify for the 1970 World Cup, it would have been great seeing Cruyff vs Pele. And we could have had Cruyff vs Maradona in 1978 as well.
@@ronniep9272 ironically, they should not have qualified in 1974. In the game vs Belgium (0-0) a 100% Belgian goal was dismissed. Belgium should have qualified.
@@wolfgangdevries127 yes I'm aware of that, and still people call them one of the greatest teams of all time. They couldn't have been that good if they almost didn't qualify. They should have qualified for 1970 if they were that great considering the likes of Cruyff were 23.
@@ronniep9272 the Dutch team was a hot mess until Krol became libero in 1974 afaik. It was a gamble. He was originally LB. Krol was captain during Argentina 1978.
Oh well, atm the expectations are very low. So maybe we make a chance next time ;)
Imagine him with todays advantages!
Imo, always the best European player in history. C.Ronaldo is close to that but Cruyff is still better.
Minh Nguyen For me. Along with Cruyff. I'd also put George Best & Franz Beckenbauer ahead of Ronaldo 7. I've watched all these players when they actually played. Ronaldo 7 longevity to keep himself at the very top end of the game cannot be denied though.
Am not even sure if Ronaldo 7 was more technically skilled than other geat European players like Platini, Baggio, Stojkovic, Zidane, Figo, Henry, to be honest. But he's played longer at the top, breaking goalscroring records & winning multiple Champions League trophies with Real Madrid. So to many. That gives him the edge over those players.
@@johnpacino007 hmm. in that case what about baresi, maldini, costa curta...no, you can't take longevity as argument. in no way comes ronaldo the portuguese, close to this technically gifted players. in no way. he's a brilliant worker. but that's it.
@@jeannotschumacher1024 That's kind off my point. Great Brazilian players like Zico, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, where more technically skilled than him. He kind of based his game of Brazilians when he first started, utilising, elastico's, rabona's, sombrero's, back heel chops, roulette spin, etc.
His longevity, record breaking goalscoring at club, champion league level & very soon. national team level & five champions league trophy wins, is the reason. Millenniels rate him, the best European player ever
@@johnpacino007 Ronaldo was very technically gifted especially from 2003-2009, he dribbled past players like it was nothing. He’s definitely top 5 greatest ever just because his numbers, achievements and he’s a big game player.
@@McFlashhcr7 no entra ni siquiera en los mejores 20 de la historia 😂. Pelé, maradona, Messi, Garrincha, jairzinho, Ronaldo Nazario, Ronaldinho, cruyff, neeskens, zidane, di Stefano, Bochini, Neymar, etc.
Cruyjf deflash driblings art mutant velocited! ! The sevens fifas tens históry fotebol forever !! The nunber 1 holand fantastc player !! Velocited cruyjff? 100 m , 9 s !! 👏👏👏👏!! Deflash mem !! Player equals velocited of cruyjff is Ronaldo phenomenal and Eusébio Black panter !! ⚽🏃⚽🏃⚽🏃!!
Et monsieur l abitre il reste trois minutes a jouer
Ah c est vrai mais le temps regarder mon chrono c est fini monsieur cruyff
Llegamos a un acuedo?....Cruff es mejor que Pele
Slechte wedstrijd van Johan
De slechte was tegen Deutchand in de wereld beker finaal 1974
Geweldige wedstrijd van Johan bedoel je
Arsenal is BETTER
that's why they lost this game and the leg