Johan Cruyff

Netherlands · Attacking midfielder (Second striker, Left winger, Striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1969-1978

Visionary conductor of Total Football, master of the sudden change of direction

Nicknames El Salvador, El Flaco, Pythagoras in Boots

86.7OVR#4 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Before he came we didn't have a cathedral of football, this beautiful church, at Barcelona. It was built by one man, by Johan Cruyff, stone by stone.”

— Pep Guardiola, Former Barcelona player and coach · 2016 · source

Top 10 attributes

Tactical Creativity99
Spatial Awareness98
Vision97
Decision Making97
Link-up Play96
Possession96
First Touch96
Skills & Tricks96
Leadership96
Change of Pace95

All 64 attributes

Speed 87.0

Top Speed85
Acceleration89
Dribbling Speed90
Top Speed with Ball84
Knock-on & Run79
Change of Pace95

Shooting 83.4

Finishing90
Shot Power82
Long Shots85
Volleys85
Curve88
Penalties80
Heading70
Direct Free Kicks76
Shooting Creativity92
Acrobatics86

Passing 90.3

Short Passing93
Long Passing88
Through Balls95
Crossing85
Link-up Play96
Vision97
Set-Piece Delivery78

Ball Control 93.7

Dribbling95
Possession96
First Touch96
Skills & Tricks96
Weak Foot85
Press Resistance94

Movement 85.4

Off-the-Ball Movement95
Runs in Behind86
Attacking Positioning89
Anticipation91
Recovery Runs66

Football IQ 97.0

Decision Making97
Spatial Awareness98
Game Management94
Tactical Creativity99

Defending Skill 48.7

Defensive Positioning65
Marking40
Interceptions55
Standing Tackle50
Sliding Tackle40
Offside Trap42

Physical 80.1

Strength65
Stamina79
Agility92
Balance93
Recovery88
Reactions91
Hold-up Play78
Aerial Duels65
Aggression70

Mental 83.8

Big-Game Temperament88
Leadership96
Selflessness82
Concentration85
Determination90
Tactical Discipline62

Career 80.0

Consistency90
Longevity85
Achievements93
Durability80
Loyalty52

Profile

Born: 25 April 1947
Height: 178 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1964–1984
Prime: 1969-1978

Club career

1964–1973 Ajax
1973–1978 Barcelona
1979–1979 Los Angeles Aztecs
1980–1981 Washington Diplomats
1981–1981 Levante
1981–1983 Ajax
1983–1984 Feyenoord

Honours

Ballon d'Or 3

1971 · 1973 · 1974

European Cup / Champions League 3

1971 Ajax · 1972 Ajax · 1973 Ajax

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 8

1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1969–70, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1981–82, 1982–83

League title · La Liga Barcelona 1

1973–74

League title · Eredivisie Feyenoord 1

1983–84

Intercontinental Cup 1

1972

UEFA Super Cup 1