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#6 Johan Cruyff (Netherlands) - 3 awards
Dutch Legend Johan Cruyff occupies the sixth place. An intelligent and technically gifted footballer, he is often included among the greatest players in football history. He was the most famous exponent of Total Football. He played an instrumental role in lifting Dutch football from obscurity in the late 60s to a superpower in world football.
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Cruyff scored 416 goals for club and country in 716 appearances. He won 9 Eredivisie titles, 8 with Ajax and the remaining one with Feyenoord. With Ajax, he won the European Cup on three straight occasions from 1971 to 1973. For his exploits with the Amsterdam club, he was awarded the Ballon d'Or three times in 1971, 1973 and 1974.
Apart from being a great player, he was a brilliant manager too. Being one of the most influential figures in football history, his style of play has influenced several managers and players, including the likes of Arrigo Sacchi, Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola and many more.
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Ballon d'Or (3): 1971, 1973, 1974
