Legendary Players & Icons
26 entries in the Netherlands National Team compendium.
Marco van BastenOne of the greatest attacking players of all time, Van Basten's career was cut short by injury.Ruud GullitDutch legend who led the Netherlands to Euro 1988 glory and won the Ballon d'Or in 1987.Edwin van der SarThe oldest player to win the Premier League, at 40 years and 205 days.Dennis BergkampDennis Bergkamp was selected for the Netherlands national team in 1990, following prolific form at Ajax. He…Clarence SeedorfThe only player to win the UEFA Champions League with three clubs.Wesley SneijderDutch midfield maestro and 2010 Champions League winner.Arjen RobbenThe flying winger who cut inside to define a generation of Dutch football.Johan CruyffThree-time Ballon d'Or winner who led the Netherlands to the 1974 World Cup final.Ruud van NistelrooyDutch striker who dominated European football and became the Netherlands' top Champions League scorer.Frank RijkaardDutch midfield legend and Euro 1988 winnerPatrick KluivertThe striker who scored 40 goals in 79 appearances for the Netherlands, joint top scorer at Euro 2000.Johan NeeskensThe tireless midfield engine of Total FootballFrank de BoerDutch defender and manager, third-most capped outfield player for the Netherlands, won four consecutive…Robin van PersieRobin van Persie is a Dutch football coach and former professional footballer who represented the Netherlands…Edgar DavidsThe Pitbull who defined an era of midfield grit and flair.Willem van HanegemThe left foot that kept Total Football turning while the world watched Cruyff dance.Ronald KoemanGoalscoring sweeper who won Euro 1988 and later managed the Netherlands.Wim SuurbierRight-back of Ajax and the Netherlands in two World Cup finals.Ruud KrolLeft-back and sweeper with 83 caps, a 1974 World Cup finalist.René EijkelkampForward with six caps (1988–1995), later an assistant coach of the Netherlands.Gerald vanenburgEuro 1988 winner and 1988 European Cup winner with PSV.John BosmanEuro 1988 winner and 100-goal forward for both Ajax and Anderlecht.Jaap StamDutch defensive legend who won the Treble with Manchester United and is regarded as one of the best defenders…Johnny RepThe Netherlands' all-time leading World Cup scorer with 7 goals.Ronald de BoerDutch former professional footballer, Ajax and Rangers legend, twin brother of Frank de Boer.Mark van BommelA tackling machine and expert ball-winner with a powerful shot.
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