Over the years, Netherlands have gone onto prove their mettle on the big stage. Know about the best Dutch football players of all time in the world
‘It’s not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog’. That proverb is so true for the tiny country Holland. The Dutch are well known for the techniques the player uses to pass the ball. The Dutch national team is undoubtedly one of the best teams in the world and so are the greatest footballers from Netherlands.
The exceptional talent produced in Holland, wearing orange color and adopting successful footballing methodology and philosophy has taken the world of football by aplomb. The Royal Dutch football arena has unique football culture and has given the greatest Dutch footballers to the world.
Best 5 Dutch Football Players
1. Johan Cruyff (Attacking Midfielder/ Forward, Caps: 48 and Goals:33)
The most famous pleader of the total football philosophy, John Cruyff is one of the football icons and well-known originators of football’s dribble. He hit double figures for goals in six leagues and scored 20-30 goals. Cruyff was a vital member of the National Team. He played as a forward, a versatile attacker as well an ideal player for a new generation.
2. Marco Van Basten (Striker, Caps: 58 and Goals:24)
Marco van Basten was the player with the best natural talent Netherland ever produced. Marco van Basten had an eminent career that was curtailed due to an injury. He played for Dutch club AFC Ajax. Netherland got their first major international trophy in history when Marco scored in the final.
3. Dennis Bergkamp (Forward, Caps: 79 and goals: 37)
His debut was made in the international matches in 1990. He was popularly known as the Non-flying Dutchman’ due to his fear of flying airplanes. He received a bronze medal in the semi-finals in the Holland Game Tournaments. His consistent performances as a starter took him to the apex. He retired as a forward in International football when he was aged 31. He was extremely silky on the ball.
4. Robin van Persie (Forward, Caps: 102 and Goals: 50)
Robin van Persie had an evolutionary career for 12 years. He was a technically brilliant attacker who was blessed with a 6 feet height and was a world-class striker with a venomous left foot with a very intelligent footballing.
5. Arjen Robben (Winger, Caps: 96 and Goals :37)
Holland’s top 10 for both goals scored and total caps achieved is Arjen. He started playing at the age of 19 in April 2003. He became a regular after 2 goals in the first 4 caps and also earned a bronze medal. He got an award for playing against Ivory Coast in 2008. He was unstoppable throughout his career.
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