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#4 Ronald Koeman
Ronald Koeman is one of the greatest defenders in the history of football. The centre back was an indispensable member of the Barcelona ‘Dream Team’ under Johan Cruyff. As a player, the Dutch legend left lasting legacies.
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His pace, energy, and solidity at the back were qualities that set him apart from his teammates. Besides, he was often described as a defender with the soul of an attacker. This is because of his goal-scoring exploits - he remains the top scoring defender in history with 253 goals in his career.
He was highly reputed for his long-range passing, agility and shot accuracy. During his time as a Barca player, he helped the Catalan giants with many trophies including their first European Cup - scoring the only goal of the match against Sampdoria in the final.
Some years after retiring, Ronald Koeman began his official coaching career with Ajax, winning the Eredivisie in his first season with the club before moving to Portugal where he coached Portuguese giants, Benfica where he lifted the Portuguese Super Cup.
He has also managed other clubs like PSV, Feyenoord, AZ Alkmaar, Valencia, Southampton, and Everton. Currently, Koeman is the coach for the Netherlands national football team.
