Top 5 greatest players sold by Ajax

#1 Johan Cruyff

Many experts consider Johan Cruyff as one of the greatest players in the history of football. The Amsterdam-born player was an Ajax legend. He was with De Godenzonen from 1957 to 1973 (including youth career) and then from 1981 to 1983. Cryuff amassed an overall 367 goals in 453 appearances for Ajax in the two stints and is their highest goal scorer of all time.

Cruyff won 8 Eredivisie titles with Ajax and 5 KNVB Cups beside winning multiple other honours. The Attacking Midfielder represented Barcelona from 1973 to 1978 after departing from Ajax. Los Angeles Aztecs, Washington Diplomats, Levante, and Feyenoord are the other clubs he represented in his career. The veteran player was also a recipient of the prestigious Ballon d'Or award three times (1971, 1973, and 1974).

Ajax's home ground Amsterdam Arena was renamed the Johan Cruyff Arena in 2018. Such was the importance of the legendary player in the history of the club.

Cryuff went on to have a successful Managerial career as well. He coached Ajax from 6 June 1985 to 4 January 1988 and had a win percentage of 73.50%. He also coached Barcelona from 4 May 1988 to 18 May 1996 and led them to 250 wins, 97 draws, and 83 losses in 430 matches.

He was a true team orchestrator and many youngsters still draw inspiration from his playing style and vision of the game.