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Attacking Midfield: Johan Cruyff
"You play football with your head, and your legs are there to help you." - Cruyff
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One of the founding fathers of Total Football, Johan Cruyff's ability to drop deep and collect the ball was a warning for opponents. The Dutch legend was a wizard with the ball at his feet and even has a move named after him - the Cruyff Turn.
How he managed to twist his body and leg to bewitch Sweden remains one of the greatest memories in World Cup history. Unluckily for him, he too never won the World Cup with the Oranje falling at the final hurdle.
"If he wanted he could be the best player in any position on the pitch." - Eric Cantona
But it was at Ajax that he forged his legacy. Eight Eredivisie titles and three European Cups stand testament to that. Those European Cups, domestic dominance, and his performances at the 1974 World Cup saw him become the first player to win three Ballons d'Or.
With 401 goals for club and country in a career that spanned two decades, Cruyff's legacy - as both a player and manager - is one that will live on forever.
