I think you're absolutely right he wasn't going to be effective as a main striker in a 4-3-3 and they never saw that but what was Inter's loss was Arsenal's gain.
this is so important to me as a footballer. sometimes playing in a shit team makes you think you are shit. when in reality, if you play in a smart team you can look 100times better.
mind you, Inter won the UEFA-cup with Bergkamp en Jonk scoring in almost every round including the final. there's a lot of players or clubs that never once won an European Cup. I remember Dennis' striking partner Balboa being very egoistic and negative.
@@davidbailey881 agree with you david my idol since i was old enough to understand football properly yeah everyone loves henry but he said it himself without bergkamp he wouldnt have half the goals he does for arsenal... henry said he was that good he knew what run you were going to make before you made it class act the iceman 1 in a milllion
Coming from a Newcastle fan that goal against us was so good I had to watch it over and over again and in slow motion just to work out how he actually did it. To this day it is still the best goal I have ever seen.
Newcastle United fan here, that goal against us was that good i would actually be jealous if he had of done it against anyone else. Such a privilege to have conceded such an amazing goal. 👏
@Kevin McGee you are fucking dumb. He clearly said in many interviews he meant to touch the ball that way so it wasn't lucky at all. Put some respect on his name dumbass.
Pretty sure he meant it. He instantly turned and knew exactly where to expect the ball on the other side. Nothing about it seems unintentional, from the movement, where he's looking the whole time, and if it was anyone else you could have an argument, but this man was doing ridiculous touches and things on the pitch every week.
@Kevin McGee think whatever you want buddy, but you're in the 1% who think so, everyone else believes it was intentional so your opinion is kind of irrelevant.
I am a United fan, I hate Arsenal, but I would say without any hesitation or doubt , that Dennis Bergkamp, was a truly world class player, who elevated and graced the Premier League. I was always scared when he got the ball against us. Bergkamp, routinely scored goals for club and country that were not only out of this world, but defied belief and description. I was glad and sad when he retired, we were rid of a nemesis but Premier League lost his genius.
This is what I always appreciate so much about the English people. To see fans from arch-rivals from Arsenal giving such respectful comments, even when they lost is something we Dutchmen don't so quick. When Bergkamp scored against us I wasn't happy at all to say it in a decent way. When you're looking back after many years I can only say I was so lucky to see such a an amazing legend playing for Ajax, Inter, Arsenal and the Dutch national team. What a time back then!
Football fans saying they “hate” is the worst. You have a rivalry, you dislike another team but also respect a good team regardless. Hate is what racists people resort to.
@@TheJorgeSampaio ZZ is my favourite player, period - and I'm a Liverpool fan. But despite Berbatov not being a "legend of the game" itself, and being more of a mood-player (like Savicevic in AC Milan / Montenegro), he still had ONE thing consistently, and that was the ball control.
@@tomasferreira5339 Lol this is such a comment like, what if. You can't change his words for him. He spoke what he thinks. Bergkamp is nr 1 for him. Prime or no prime. And yes Messi is Goat.
@@tomasferreira5339 Off course Messi is the better player. No doubt about it. But as a partner for a striker, maybe Bergkamp was indeed the better partner for Henry. On and off the pitch as well
Tottenham fan of over 40 years here .. favorite player WAS Glen Hoddle ... until .... Dennis Bergkamp ... Favorite player of all time ... simply brilliant .. He made football look beautiful every time.
I was always jealous as a Liverpool fan that he was an Arsenal player. Absolutely fabulous footballer and a joy to watch. That goal against Newcastle, to this day, is still my favourite ever goal in PL history. The temerity to even think about doing it. The speed of thought, the touch to take the pace off of a fast ball and to cushion it, set it up with perfect backspin to sit perfectly for him to spin 180 degrees, blind and in the opposite direction, run onto and then open up the body to coolly slot it in is pure magic.
That description, probably the closest I read or heard about that goal... Best part is that is coming from a Pool fan.. BTW, equally feels sorry for u incase they void the season... Klopp and Pool fans deserve that completely. Pool have been 2nd fav team after Arsenal.
Literally the player that made me as a 7year old fall in love with Arsenal and the beautiful game... the fact that he scored so many as a skillful number 10 should show what an asset he was to the team... COYG!!
I was 10 when Arsenal did the 97/98 campaign. It's my first year of liking football. Since media always talk about MU, at first I also attracted to them. But lo, even as a kid I can't deny the greatness of Bergkamp and Arsenal. Hell with media, Chelsea vs Arsenal (2-3) game made me fall in love with Bergkamp and Wenger's Arsenal till his resignation
Mate. Trust me, I was 17 when he signed it was truly an amazing moment. Far more significant than when Ozil, Aubameyang or anyone else ‘big’ has signed since.
God imagine if we could sign a 25 year old Bergkamp today. What an absolute genius unique artistic player he was. He would cost £200m today. A Dutch Master on par with Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.
That goal vs Argentina in the '98 world cup was just insane. To bring down such a long ball so softly then cut it back vs the defender and basically poke it with the outside of his right foot into the far corner... just brilliant! I believe the announcer said "Dennis Bergkamp" 20 times after the ball went in lol
I'll never forget that moment in 98. One of the most emotional moments in football in all my life. I had already given up hope and seeing this evolve in front of my eyes was just out of this world. What made this even better was the announcer sort of announcing this goal during the attack. It was a delight seeing Bergkamp play. To me he's truly one of the greatest of all time.
Even here in England we were going crazy for that goal! Pure class, pure drama! Plus it was against the Argies!😉😁😂 What a player Bergkamp was, a true poet on the pitch!👏👏
Chelsea fan my whole life and I love to hate the deluded gooners. However, Bergkamp is one of my favourite players of all time. He played the game how it should be played. Reading his autobiography as well was very interesting, you could tell how intelligent he was as a person and footballer. That goal against Newcastle can never be beaten in my eyes, sublime touch and turn
I don’t like Arsenal, I’m not Dutch, but Dennis Bergkamp will always be one of my favourite ever players. A genius, years ahead of his time. One of the best I’ve ever seen in the Premier League
chelsea fans since 1997 here... he is one of the most skillful player in EPL i've ever seen, if not the most skillful... and he is a player people can't hate even for rival team fans...
The most intelligent, technical and elegant player of his generation. Big thank you to Arsenal for bringing him to England, giving him a second home and a grand stage for showcasing his talents.
As a Man City Fan myself and someone who has followed football since the late eighties. I must say Dennis.B will go down as one the greatest player i ha e ever seen play the game. Simply sublime to watch and till this i have not seen anyone to compare him to. This guy was in a league of his own.
Undoubtedly the best player to wear an Arsenal shirt. And Wrighty and Henry both said that it was a privilege to play with him. Thank you, Dennis, for so many happy memories. It was a privilege to have you at Arsenal.
Fantastic player and one of the most technically gifted footballers I've ever seen. Arsenal in the late 90's and early 2000's were a joy to watch, especially when Bergkamp and Henry were on form...
I grew up with Bergkamp, I am an Ajax fan and i am Dutch. He was one of the greatest for us Dutch. The goal against Argentina on tthe WC in the US. That era of the Dutch should have earned a WC title. Bergkamp is also afraid of flying. But he was the best creative player I have ever witnessed, the flegmatic moves, the intelligence, the beauty. And, like Cruyff, he made it look simple.
I remember Dennis in his Ajax times as an unstoppable chipshot machine. Bit as in the likes of Robben with his standard move and goals. This was the Bergkamp goal. Later on in his carreer he became more diverse. Extraordinary player.
Such an elegant player, even though I wasn't born in that time, the highlight reels and the amount of great players who praise him shows that he was magnificent
what a player. his first touch was the best ive ever seen he could pluck the ball out of mid air and stop it dead still. he was the most comfortable football player on the ball ive ever seen.
How good was Dennis Bergkamp? Just constantly repeat that goal against Newcastle. That's how good he was. An absolute privilege to see play - wonderful footballer.
The time he played at Arsenal and during the '98 World Cup, he was like an idol for me... and I am german!! :D I'll never forget watching his goal vs. Argentina that World Cup, legendary!!
Just got him in PES yesterday and man is he a legend! So many golden memories from the late 90s and early 2000s. I have never been a big fan of Arsenal but Bergkamp was still something else, a true magician with the ball. And that '98 World Cup, Holland was so fun to watch thanks to him and many many other skilled players.
I'm a BIG Bergkamp fan, and I got 6 arsenal shirts with Bergkamp's name, what a LEGEND he was he should have been 3 or 4 times ballon d'or, man I miss him and there is only one Bergkamp.
I watched a video of the Arsenal team of Bergkamp's era last week - a group of players were celebrating a goal and I was astonished at the names involved in the celebration; I'd forgotten what a brilliant group that was.... Bergkamp, Henry, Vieira, Pires, Campbell, Gilberto, Reyes, Cole, Lauren - that's more than a nucleus for a World Cup winning team! Such a huge amount of talent in that team.
The greatest two touches in football history, left foot spin, right foot goal, i was there up the other end with the rest of the Arsenal fans and none of us including me knew how he did what he did. Some so called expert pundits suggested at the time it was luck but now they all agree it was a defining moment of artistry in football. So glad i was there. Thank you Dennis for all the great memories, me and i am sure all Arsenal fans will never ever forget you.
One of purest technicians in the history of the game. Denis needed the English game, its spirit, just like we needed him. He took our game to another level.
Against Newcastle when the pass comes in i get chills, when Bergkamp makes the touch i get emotional. Dont exactly know why but this goal just stirs something up in me. Great player
same... i felt myself becoming emotional watching something of that level of greatness. I've seen it many times, but I don't think it'll ever change. If you are ever in a drag and need something inspiring, something to make you feel. And you need it quickly? watch that goal with some good music under the commentary.
MARADONA...RONALDO9...BERGKAMP...HENRY...MESSI...I would say Diego the greatest...but the others are in no particular order...these 5 players are the only one's i have ever got up to and clapped..just my opinion that's all
This man was a genius with the ball. The touch of a maestro and so, so intelligent. He scored my favourite goal of all time against Argentina. The control, touch to take it away from the defender and then finally smash it beyond the keeper. Watching that live, he just did it all before your brain could compute what he'd done. And then you were just left flabbergasted. Should also be pointed out, he was terrified of flying and this led to him missing many European nights with Arsenal. A tragedy for any football lover.
I repeat; no player has ever been more skilled and artistic than Iceman. Overview, timing, originality, physics, speed, passing, dribling, headers, longshots - you name it; he had it.
😂😂😂 average number of goals and assists per season,only scored afew great goals,not even arsenals best player,nowhere near the best prem strikers,very overrated.bargain basement zidane.
His technical ability was way ahead of most in the mid/late 90's. Wonderful player to watch. Right up there with Zola as one of the best overseas players to come to the premier league at the time. I'd have paid to watch both
Way ahead? There were MANY players who were technically gifted in that time frame buddy. If Bergkamp was around today, Id agree. But not back then, too many legends.
Remember he got substituted due to injury and he received a standing ovation from the city fans. Think only zola and Henry ever appreciated the same a class player.
Last time I flew in 2001 I was soooooo traumatized that I got thoroughly searched at Tenerife because I was acting so weird but I was just grateful to be on Terra Firma. Had flown 40 times b4 and hated every minute...
as a german guy who likes spurs, i still have to say that he's without a doubt one of the greatest and most graceful players in the history of football. everytime he touched the ball something absolutely beautiful happened
Made 'boring' Arsenal into 'swinging' Arsenal, once The Invincibles, looking back it's very sadly too see for such a big club they're way far from that for many years now.
Bergkamp to me has the best assit pass I ever seen in my life, vs Juve how they have Been Tricked, They've Been Backstabbed and They've Been Quite Possibly, Bamboozled in that play was amazing to see, and a Im a Juventus fan
It makes me incredibly proud that we, as such a small country as the Netherlands, have always produced top sportsmen- and women on the highest level. I got interested in football when Bergkamp was already retired, but I always knew who he was for that goal against Argentina. That goal is legendary in my country. You should look up that goal with the Dutch commentator Jack van Gelder. Jack's reaction to that goal says it all, pure insanity, the majesty of Dennis Bergkamp
You should check out your legendary teams of the 1970’s and 80’s! Watching the 74 World Cup made me fall in love with the Dutch team, and Dutch players. I had the pleasure of living in Eindhoven a few years ago and I was a regular at PSV. Fantastic country 😍
Mark Leunenberg you’re welcome. I can only speak from experience I found your country to be a very welcoming and tolerant society. I’m Welsh from North Wales and as Wales football teams never qualified for any major tournaments in 1974 from the start I chose Netherlands as my team quite randomly, I think I liked the orange jerseys(I was 7 years old)and it was a great choice, without doubt the best team to not win the World Cup. They played football then how Barcelona play now but on muddy pitches and vicious tackling was expected. The ‘78 World Cup team was also fantastic, minus Cruyff, and also got to the final but unfortunately again beaten by the host nation! You have some fantastic football to treat yourself to.
@@joejones9838 we really do! Even though we complain a lot about our national teams. But that's what we do, complain. Maybe you experienced that as well 😂
I am german, came to football around '95, so '98 was the first World Cup I watched. I am a fan of the dutch team ever since. Yes, when Germany plays vs. the Netherlands, I cheer for the dutch. I hope you continue to "produce" outstanding football players that are just fun to watch.
Among the best Dutch players of all time. His skills were incredible, thinking of that match on Wembley were het scored a sublime goal after a long pass with a subtile touch. Just one of his many great actions in the Dutch team,at Arsenal and Ajax.
While most rave about Bergkamps's goal against Newcastle,his reception,retainment and lobbed delivery against Bayer Leverkusen in Feb 2002 Epitomises Denis's unrivalled mastery more so,his 1999 display at filbert street was sublime,especially the goal from the short corner,his collection in the WC from Frank De Boer's long ball to kill the Argies at 89 mins was pure magic(As an Englishman that one was particularly satisfying,given the opponent😁).,so many moments, so many magic touches. The only player ever that made me shed a tear upon his retirement. We were truly privileged.
What I really like about Bergkamp was that he danced with the ball, a very elegant playing style that made it enjoyable to watch him play. Also his insight and intellect was very good.
I take it this is a rhetorical question?! I will answer it anyway; one of the very very very best. I loved watching him play, he was so creative, you were never quite sure what was coming next. The 'Messi' of his era, and definitely on a par with the wee man.
Bergkamp didn't lack form at Inter.
Inter lacked tactical vision.
It's basically asking Gandalf to make balloon animals.
Pretty sure Gandalf would rock at that tho
I think you're absolutely right he wasn't going to be effective as a main striker in a 4-3-3 and they never saw that but what was Inter's loss was Arsenal's gain.
this is so important to me as a footballer. sometimes playing in a shit team makes you think you are shit. when in reality, if you play in a smart team you can look 100times better.
mind you, Inter won the UEFA-cup with Bergkamp en Jonk scoring in almost every round including the final. there's a lot of players or clubs that never once won an European Cup. I remember Dennis' striking partner Balboa being very egoistic and negative.
so thats what happen to sanchez at man utd.or basically any other player.they are good in something but the manager just need to sort it out for them.
As a West Ham fan, I hate Arsenal. But hating Bergkamp? Impossible. He's one of the best I've ever seen.
Spurs fan ... and same , quality and magic on the pitch as much as it makes my typing fingers turn black and drop off to type it .
Im an Arsenal fan and I really like West Ham :(
@ItzYourBoiAry __X lol you obviously do or you wouldnt still respond all aggressively 🤣🤣🤣
Birmingham fan, agree hate arsenal love Bergkamp
If you're a football fan you can't not like Bergkamp. Unbelievable player and he helped elevate the Premier League.
If dennis play on the snow he won't leave any footprint's.
- John hartson -
Best I've seen in an arsenal shirt
if i played on the snow, it'll look like woolly mammoth came back to life.
@Ted Bicard, looks like U were born in 2016...
Great quote
@@davidbailey881 agree with you david my idol since i was old enough to understand football properly yeah everyone loves henry but he said it himself without bergkamp he wouldnt have half the goals he does for arsenal... henry said he was that good he knew what run you were going to make before you made it class act the iceman 1 in a milllion
Coming from a Newcastle fan that goal against us was so good I had to watch it over and over again and in slow motion just to work out how he actually did it. To this day it is still the best goal I have ever seen.
you have to ask what Nikos Dabizas thinking when Bergkamp literally run circle around him like that
Shameless 😂😂
Yes agree
LOL. I just watched it in slo mo to check it as well. Greetings
The greatest-most-underrated player ever. Never has he got the credit he was entitled to.
Hard disagree, he was beloved massively at the time.
I used to shout Bergkamp when i play football when i was a kid. Hello from Turkey.
@@lordgaben4319 he’s only a 93 on fifa and never won the ballon’dor, that’s underrated for Dennis bergkamp
Rivaldo is more underrated but I agree bergkamp is a very underrated legend
@@god8371 fifa merchant
Newcastle United fan here, that goal against us was that good i would actually be jealous if he had of done it against anyone else. Such a privilege to have conceded such an amazing goal. 👏
Lol
@Kevin McGee Hahahaha genius makes you think that because one's mind cannot fathom such creativity.
@Kevin McGee you are fucking dumb. He clearly said in many interviews he meant to touch the ball that way so it wasn't lucky at all. Put some respect on his name dumbass.
Pretty sure he meant it. He instantly turned and knew exactly where to expect the ball on the other side. Nothing about it seems unintentional, from the movement, where he's looking the whole time, and if it was anyone else you could have an argument, but this man was doing ridiculous touches and things on the pitch every week.
@Kevin McGee think whatever you want buddy, but you're in the 1% who think so, everyone else believes it was intentional so your opinion is kind of irrelevant.
I am a United fan, I hate Arsenal, but I would say without any hesitation or doubt , that Dennis Bergkamp, was a truly world class player, who elevated and graced the Premier League. I was always scared when he got the ball against us. Bergkamp, routinely scored goals for club and country that were not only out of this world, but defied belief and description. I was glad and sad when he retired, we were rid of a nemesis but Premier League lost his genius.
Yes, Newcastle, a great team!
@@flemingcourt
Ha, ha , no, you are not
steve hansen shut up
This is what I always appreciate so much about the English people. To see fans from arch-rivals from Arsenal giving such respectful comments, even when they lost is something we Dutchmen don't so quick. When Bergkamp scored against us I wasn't happy at all to say it in a decent way. When you're looking back after many years I can only say I was so lucky to see such a an amazing legend playing for Ajax, Inter, Arsenal and the Dutch national team. What a time back then!
Football fans saying they “hate” is the worst. You have a rivalry, you dislike another team but also respect a good team regardless. Hate is what racists people resort to.
Bergkamp and Zidane have the most elegant ball controls in football
yeaa agreed
don't forget berbatov
True dat, but bervatov lacks the legend status
@@TheJorgeSampaio ZZ is my favourite player, period - and I'm a Liverpool fan. But despite Berbatov not being a "legend of the game" itself, and being more of a mood-player (like Savicevic in AC Milan / Montenegro), he still had ONE thing consistently, and that was the ball control.
i think hes better than henry tho at some point, but henry was quick , sharp n fine finisher
Henry played with Zidane, Messi etc and said in a interview that Bergkamp is the greatest player he ever played with.
Henry didn’t play with Messi in his prime though, played with Bergkamp in his prime. He would have said Messi had he played with him in his prime.
@@tomasferreira5339 Lol this is such a comment like, what if. You can't change his words for him. He spoke what he thinks. Bergkamp is nr 1 for him. Prime or no prime. And yes Messi is Goat.
@@tomasferreira5339 Off course Messi is the better player. No doubt about it. But as a partner for a striker, maybe Bergkamp was indeed the better partner for Henry. On and off the pitch as well
Henry also says a lot of other nonsensical BS, too.
Who’s Henry?
Tottenham fan of over 40 years here .. favorite player WAS Glen Hoddle ... until .... Dennis Bergkamp ... Favorite player of all time ... simply brilliant .. He made football look beautiful every time.
Most loyal spurs fan
@@rohieldaniel Most realistic Spurs fan.
I was always jealous as a Liverpool fan that he was an Arsenal player. Absolutely fabulous footballer and a joy to watch. That goal against Newcastle, to this day, is still my favourite ever goal in PL history. The temerity to even think about doing it. The speed of thought, the touch to take the pace off of a fast ball and to cushion it, set it up with perfect backspin to sit perfectly for him to spin 180 degrees, blind and in the opposite direction, run onto and then open up the body to coolly slot it in is pure magic.
Your description of a legendary goal, just made it even more better
Andrew Morgan
The goal was pure poetry 👍🏻👍🏻.
That description, probably the closest I read or heard about that goal... Best part is that is coming from a Pool fan..
BTW, equally feels sorry for u incase they void the season... Klopp and Pool fans deserve that completely. Pool have been 2nd fav team after Arsenal.
Priyesh Gala
👍🏻👍🏻. Hopefully we can finish the season.
dude I was always jealous as a Feyenoord fan that he played for Ajax haha
He wasn't good, he was magnificent.
He wasn’t magnificent, he was absolutely spectacular
he wasn't magnificent but was a true genius
he was just lucky!
bitter Man Utd fan!
He was magnificent, but Van Basten was even better.
Some say Dabizas is still having nightmares.
Literally the player that made me as a 7year old fall in love with Arsenal and the beautiful game... the fact that he scored so many as a skillful number 10 should show what an asset he was to the team... COYG!!
I was 10 when Arsenal did the 97/98 campaign. It's my first year of liking football. Since media always talk about MU, at first I also attracted to them. But lo, even as a kid I can't deny the greatness of Bergkamp and Arsenal. Hell with media, Chelsea vs Arsenal (2-3) game made me fall in love with Bergkamp and Wenger's Arsenal till his resignation
Mate. Trust me, I was 17 when he signed it was truly an amazing moment. Far more significant than when Ozil, Aubameyang or anyone else ‘big’ has signed since.
Same here, Winterburn scoring that amazing goal with his wrong foot.
Tbh he never scored or created alot per season,and in all of his time at arsenal he only scored afew great goals,the rest were just decent.
The man was a genius! Very rarely do you get a player of such skill and talent. A beautiful footballer which doesn’t exist anymore.
Bergkamp achieved a unique feat, he not only won a goal of the month award, he was first second and third. Amazing
God imagine if we could sign a 25 year old Bergkamp today. What an absolute genius unique artistic player he was. He would cost £200m today. A Dutch Master on par with Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.
He was the most expensive player to sign with back then
Cruijf, van Basten...also great Dutch artists.
Now imagine to buy Prime messi, no club could afford it.
@@thehumanraise2715 True, so were Gullit, Rijkaard, Seedorf, Van Nistelrooij, Robben, Van Persie, etc. But there is only ONE Bergkamp :D
@@kendyjapri1559 Messi wouldnt life in EPL.. since in EPL body contact is an must n more physical.
Hope this means more consistent uploads. This channel needs to blow
Anas Ali Consistency is everything on YT
It will.
Fingers crossed
@@zmzmppi don't seems to be the same voice.
@FreeThinking TruthSeeker ok better that way ;)
That goal vs Argentina in the '98 world cup was just insane. To bring down such a long ball so softly then cut it back vs the defender and basically poke it with the outside of his right foot into the far corner... just brilliant! I believe the announcer said "Dennis Bergkamp" 20 times after the ball went in lol
I'll never forget that moment in 98. One of the most emotional moments in football in all my life. I had already given up hope and seeing this evolve in front of my eyes was just out of this world. What made this even better was the announcer sort of announcing this goal during the attack. It was a delight seeing Bergkamp play. To me he's truly one of the greatest of all time.
Even here in England we were going crazy for that goal! Pure class, pure drama! Plus it was against the Argies!😉😁😂 What a player Bergkamp was, a true poet on the pitch!👏👏
ua-cam.com/video/XsZkCFoqSBs/v-deo.htmlsi=T9eOZzWlhh7gL4-T
Still gives me goosebumps 😅
Chelsea fan my whole life and I love to hate the deluded gooners. However, Bergkamp is one of my favourite players of all time. He played the game how it should be played. Reading his autobiography as well was very interesting, you could tell how intelligent he was as a person and footballer. That goal against Newcastle can never be beaten in my eyes, sublime touch and turn
His goal against the Argies in the last minute of a world cup game wasn't far behind it.
Great goal but so overrated lol
How am I going to explain to my children that Michael Owen, Pavel Nedved, and Shevchenko won the Ballon D'or but Dennis Bergkamp didn't?
Please dont bring Nedved in the list. He deserved it.
@@Sh1ro_Yaksha Great player. Not as great as Henry or Maldini in 03
Raul deserved the Owen´s one.
Treu
Bergkamp or Henry
No matter how much he is respected, he is still underrated. What a brilliant player and stood up on all levels.
I don’t like Arsenal, I’m not Dutch, but Dennis Bergkamp will always be one of my favourite ever players. A genius, years ahead of his time. One of the best I’ve ever seen in the Premier League
I am Dutch and I never understood why we were only talking van Basten and Gullit. Bergkamp was my favorite player. Such an elgant player.
Not close to being one of the best prem strikers,he was great though
chelsea fans since 1997 here... he is one of the most skillful player in EPL i've ever seen, if not the most skillful... and he is a player people can't hate even for rival team fans...
The most intelligent, technical and elegant player of his generation. Big thank you to Arsenal for bringing him to England, giving him a second home and a grand stage for showcasing his talents.
lol
Shame about the underwhelming number of goals and assists....zidane was alot more elegant,technical and intelligent.
Quite simply the greatest player to ever play for ARSENAL.
AMEN! I agree!
Me three
Henry ofcourse.
Totally agree. Does not get the applaud and accolades he deserves.
As a kid from Amsterdam he was my hero and inspiration. Unbelievably talented and gifted.
The greatest footballer I’ve ever seen live.
He was an absolute genius.
As a Man City Fan myself and someone who has followed football since the late eighties. I must say Dennis.B will go down as one the greatest player i ha e ever seen play the game. Simply sublime to watch and till this i have not seen anyone to compare him to. This guy was in a league of his own.
bergkamp his first touch was so good every time he got the ball he could shoot without anyone being able to defend
Undoubtedly the best player to wear an Arsenal shirt. And Wrighty and Henry both said that it was a privilege to play with him. Thank you, Dennis, for so many happy memories. It was a privilege to have you at Arsenal.
He was obviously nowhere near as good as henry.
Almost in tears seeing how greatness visited my beloved Arsenal back then.
We were lucky to get to watch them every week. I'd start watching football again if Pires, Henry + Bergkamp came back
The guy is a genius. His arrival at Arsenal was the beginning of our resurgence
He's the reason I fell in love with Arsenal as a young boy
Easily one of the best of all times, and doesn't get as much respect as he should. Truly an unreal player.
He is actually overrated and not close to being one of the very best prem players.
@@ppo9200 you’re clearly slow
Fantastic player and one of the most technically gifted footballers I've ever seen. Arsenal in the late 90's and early 2000's were a joy to watch, especially when Bergkamp and Henry were on form...
This channel is gonna grow so much. Content is really well made.
I grew up with Bergkamp, I am an Ajax fan and i am Dutch. He was one of the greatest for us Dutch. The goal against Argentina on tthe WC in the US. That era of the Dutch should have earned a WC title. Bergkamp is also afraid of flying.
But he was the best creative player I have ever witnessed, the flegmatic moves, the intelligence, the beauty. And, like Cruyff, he made it look simple.
Bergkamp 1998 was art personified. The goal vs Argentina is a thing of beauty
I remember Dennis in his Ajax times as an unstoppable chipshot machine. Bit as in the likes of Robben with his standard move and goals. This was the Bergkamp goal. Later on in his carreer he became more diverse. Extraordinary player.
Such an elegant player, even though I wasn't born in that time, the highlight reels and the amount of great players who praise him shows that he was magnificent
ONE OF THE MOST UNDERRATED PLAYERS!
a lot of love and respect from Brazil
Antony, Neres, Ajax means Ajax go for gold en veel doelpunten!! haha Maaaask
So overrated😂
what a player. his first touch was the best ive ever seen he could pluck the ball out of mid air and stop it dead still. he was the most comfortable football player on the ball ive ever seen.
Nowhere near as skillful as zidane,ronaldinho etc
How good was Dennis Bergkamp? Just constantly repeat that goal against Newcastle. That's how good he was. An absolute privilege to see play - wonderful footballer.
A true magician. Elegance, technique and vision; a truly magnificent player who was beautiful to watch. From a United fan of 39 years.
The time he played at Arsenal and during the '98 World Cup, he was like an idol for me... and I am german!! :D I'll never forget watching his goal vs. Argentina that World Cup, legendary!!
Just got him in PES yesterday and man is he a legend! So many golden memories from the late 90s and early 2000s. I have never been a big fan of Arsenal but Bergkamp was still something else, a true magician with the ball. And that '98 World Cup, Holland was so fun to watch thanks to him and many many other skilled players.
I'm a BIG Bergkamp fan, and I got 6 arsenal shirts with Bergkamp's name, what a LEGEND he was he should have been 3 or 4 times ballon d'or, man I miss him and there is only one Bergkamp.
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@@goat8078 bergkamp just 91 is embarrassing
That goal against Newcastle I don't think anyone will be able to replicate. That was a once in a lifetime goal.
I watched a video of the Arsenal team of Bergkamp's era last week - a group of players were celebrating a goal and I was astonished at the names involved in the celebration; I'd forgotten what a brilliant group that was.... Bergkamp, Henry, Vieira, Pires, Campbell, Gilberto, Reyes, Cole, Lauren - that's more than a nucleus for a World Cup winning team! Such a huge amount of talent in that team.
Easily the most enjoyable player to watch. The complete player. He made it look an art. He was just so so good
The greatest two touches in football history, left foot spin, right foot goal, i was there up the other end with the rest of the Arsenal fans and none of us including me knew how he did what he did. Some so called expert pundits suggested at the time it was luck but now they all agree it was a defining moment of artistry in football. So glad i was there. Thank you Dennis for all the great memories, me and i am sure all Arsenal fans will never ever forget you.
One of purest technicians in the history of the game. Denis needed the English game, its spirit, just like we needed him. He took our game to another level.
I’m a Chelsea fan ...yet I will always defend including this man in my all time premier league XI till I die 🔥🔥
So many better prem strikers than him
The guy was a striker’s dream. Assists were a thing of beauty
Against Newcastle when the pass comes in i get chills, when Bergkamp makes the touch i get emotional. Dont exactly know why but this goal just stirs something up in me. Great player
same... i felt myself becoming emotional watching something of that level of greatness. I've seen it many times, but I don't think it'll ever change. If you are ever in a drag and need something inspiring, something to make you feel. And you need it quickly? watch that goal with some good music under the commentary.
Bergkamp and Zidane are the only players that were so special, they can't be recreated in a video game. You just can't play like them
Not to sure about that one bergkamp is unbelievable on new pes21 his rating is 99 out of 100 and he move exactly like he did in real life
@@8yogibear yes he feels unique
Bergkamp >>>>> Zidane baloon
@@flintmcgerty He's not on the same level as the other 2.
MARADONA...RONALDO9...BERGKAMP...HENRY...MESSI...I would say Diego the greatest...but the others are in no particular order...these 5 players are the only one's i have ever got up to and clapped..just my opinion that's all
This man was a genius with the ball. The touch of a maestro and so, so intelligent. He scored my favourite goal of all time against Argentina. The control, touch to take it away from the defender and then finally smash it beyond the keeper. Watching that live, he just did it all before your brain could compute what he'd done. And then you were just left flabbergasted.
Should also be pointed out, he was terrified of flying and this led to him missing many European nights with Arsenal. A tragedy for any football lover.
I repeat; no player has ever been more skilled and artistic than Iceman.
Overview, timing, originality, physics, speed, passing, dribling, headers, longshots - you name it; he had it.
😂😂😂 average number of goals and assists per season,only scored afew great goals,not even arsenals best player,nowhere near the best prem strikers,very overrated.bargain basement zidane.
Zidane comes close but it’s a debate but all the insults are untrue
Every goal, movement and passing is art. There wasn't a single goal without class.
I'm a United fan but Bergkamp was just pure class back then 👏
Long story short he was a beast
Easily the classiest player to have ever played in the premier league.
@RShCovers 😂😂😂😂
@RShCovers Good luck typing "Paul Scholes" faster than he slides into players without hitting the ball.
@RShCovers there is nothing classy about scholes
Henry
@@larry2306 are you kiding boy 😂
His technical ability was way ahead of most in the mid/late 90's. Wonderful player to watch. Right up there with Zola as one of the best overseas players to come to the premier league at the time. I'd have paid to watch both
Way ahead? There were MANY players who were technically gifted in that time frame buddy. If Bergkamp was around today, Id agree. But not back then, too many legends.
Bergkamp and zola are nowhere near the best ever in the prem
Remember he got substituted due to injury and he received a standing ovation from the city fans. Think only zola and Henry ever appreciated the same a class player.
Bergkamp is the definition of class. One of my favourite footballers ever.
My favorite player of all time. The ice man, the non-flying Dutchman
The floating Dutchman.
He actually hated flying(I.e. in an aeroplane) so he is literally a non flying 😁
Kakivi Yepthomi his fear of flying screwed us several times in Europe...
THAT was the joke from Chris, my friend...
Last time I flew in 2001 I was soooooo traumatized that I got thoroughly searched at Tenerife because I was acting so weird but I was just grateful to be on Terra Firma. Had flown 40 times b4 and hated every minute...
I'm a Leeds fan, but by God I loved that man, and can honestly say he was the best player I have ever seen in England, in definitely top 5 ever
There have been lots of prem forwards better than him
@@ppo9200 your clearly in a minority there son. Probably a Man U fan
One of the most underrated ever
He was absolutely brilliant!!
My all time favorite... He was so good and made others around him in the field (look) even better!
You couldn‘t put it in words, just how good Dennis was. He was a gem.
He had the best control I ever seen poetry in motion.
For me Bergkamp is one of the greatest players to ever play football Bergkamp is the hole reason why we call football the buetifull game.
Pure genius, you cannot describe how if you love and appreciate football, players like Dennis and Zola were sublime.
It was a pleasure to watch him play live in the WC 94 round of 16
as a german guy who likes spurs, i still have to say that he's without a doubt one of the greatest and most graceful players in the history of football. everytime he touched the ball something absolutely beautiful happened
So overrated😂
The goal he scored against Argentina in the World cup, is still one of the best goals ever. Great great player.
Bergkamp and Henry left Arsenal in close succession , they were never the same afterwards. I miss them both !
Wow didn't expect a new video this soon. Love to see it
Bergkamp quality and Arsenal play stlye back in the day,
was something that made u fall in love with football.
Bergkamp and Henry, the deadliest partnership the premier league has ever seen.
Eh...ever heard of Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush for Liverpool, ca 1986?
@@robhendrikx2198 he said premier league
*The world has ever seen
Made 'boring' Arsenal into 'swinging' Arsenal, once The Invincibles, looking back it's very sadly too see for such a big club they're way far from that for many years now.
I agree fully. What a duo
He made everybody in the team become a goal scorer, even Tony Adams
Bergkamp to me has the best assit pass I ever seen in my life, vs Juve how they have Been Tricked, They've Been Backstabbed and They've Been Quite Possibly, Bamboozled in that play was amazing to see, and a Im a Juventus fan
Complete legend, how did he not win Ballon D’or? Thank for choosing and staying loyal to the gunners. Favourite player of all time! 👍
It makes me incredibly proud that we, as such a small country as the Netherlands, have always produced top sportsmen- and women on the highest level. I got interested in football when Bergkamp was already retired, but I always knew who he was for that goal against Argentina. That goal is legendary in my country. You should look up that goal with the Dutch commentator Jack van Gelder. Jack's reaction to that goal says it all, pure insanity, the majesty of Dennis Bergkamp
You should check out your legendary teams of the 1970’s and 80’s! Watching the 74 World Cup made me fall in love with the Dutch team, and Dutch players. I had the pleasure of living in Eindhoven a few years ago and I was a regular at PSV. Fantastic country 😍
@@joejones9838 thank you so much! I will check those teams out. I'm really glad to hear you liked it here! Where are you from?
Mark Leunenberg you’re welcome. I can only speak from experience I found your country to be a very welcoming and tolerant society. I’m Welsh from North Wales and as Wales football teams never qualified for any major tournaments in 1974 from the start I chose Netherlands as my team quite randomly, I think I liked the orange jerseys(I was 7 years old)and it was a great choice, without doubt the best team to not win the World Cup. They played football then how Barcelona play now but on muddy pitches and vicious tackling was expected. The ‘78 World Cup team was also fantastic, minus Cruyff, and also got to the final but unfortunately again beaten by the host nation! You have some fantastic football to treat yourself to.
@@joejones9838 we really do! Even though we complain a lot about our national teams. But that's what we do, complain. Maybe you experienced that as well 😂
I am german, came to football around '95, so '98 was the first World Cup I watched. I am a fan of the dutch team ever since. Yes, when Germany plays vs. the Netherlands, I cheer for the dutch. I hope you continue to "produce" outstanding football players that are just fun to watch.
Among the best Dutch players of all time. His skills were incredible, thinking of that match on Wembley were het scored a sublime goal after a long pass with a subtile touch. Just one of his many great actions in the Dutch team,at Arsenal and Ajax.
Dennis Bergkamp, Van Persie ❤,these players are full of skills, really2 special👍👍
I loved that man...simply an amazing player. His game was beautiful
I get shivers down my spine every time I watch that goal against Newcastle. Hands down the best goal I've ever seen.
Newcastle ;p
@@dimrrider9133 haha, thanks, I must have been drunk when I wrote this! Still love the goal though!
While most rave about Bergkamps's goal against Newcastle,his reception,retainment and lobbed delivery against Bayer Leverkusen in Feb 2002 Epitomises Denis's unrivalled mastery more so,his 1999 display at filbert street was sublime,especially the goal from the short corner,his collection in the WC from Frank De Boer's long ball to kill the Argies at 89 mins was pure magic(As an Englishman that one was particularly satisfying,given the opponent😁).,so many moments, so many magic touches. The only player ever that made me shed a tear upon his retirement. We were truly privileged.
There have been so many players that were better than bergkamp,and so many goals that were better than those you mentioned.
What I really like about Bergkamp was that he danced with the ball, a very elegant playing style that made it enjoyable to watch him play. Also his insight and intellect was very good.
This is incisive and thoughtfully constructed, much like a Bergkamp pass. Excellent work.
He did things other players couldn't imagine. He was the first of the mega players to come to us and drew others after him.
Been a Manu fan over 25 years. My God do I miss watching Bergkamp play. Wish he signed for Manu instead of Arsenal. How did we miss him?
I take it this is a rhetorical question?! I will answer it anyway; one of the very very very best. I loved watching him play, he was so creative, you were never quite sure what was coming next. The 'Messi' of his era, and definitely on a par with the wee man.
One of the most underrated players imo.
The Frankie De Boer pass to Dennis during the World Cup game in 1998 v Argentina was a pass and a goal of wonder
Question: How Good was Dennis Bergkamp actually?
Answer: Yes
I was on the phone with my father when Bergkamp scored against Argentina, will never forget this moment.