Soccer Player

Johan Neeskens

1951 - today

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His biography is available in 51 different languages on Wikipedia. Johan Neeskens is the 43rd most popular soccer player, the 54th most popular biography from Netherlands and the 2nd most popular Dutch Soccer Player.

Johan Neeskens is most famous for his dynamic midfield role in the Dutch national team during the 1970s, particularly for scoring a crucial penalty in the 1974 World Cup final. Surprisingly, after his playing career, he transitioned into coaching and managed teams in various countries, including Australia and the Netherlands. His lasting legacy lies in pioneering "Total Football," influencing modern midfield tactics and inspiring generations of players with his tenacity and vision.

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Among Soccer Players

Among soccer players, Johan Neeskens ranks 43 out of 21,273. Before him are Luís Figo, Carlos Alberto Torres, Paolo Maldini, Sándor Kocsis, Ronaldinho, and Lothar Matthäus. After him are Paolo Rossi, Ruud Gullit, László Kubala, Romário, Antonín Panenka, and Fernando Santos.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1951, Johan Neeskens ranks 15. Before him are Chesley Sullenberger, Anatoly Karpov, Ayman al-Zawahiri, Santiago Calatrava, Chris Cooper, and Romina Power. After him are Geoffrey Rush, Michelle Bachelet, John Deacon, Michael Keaton, Gregory Winter, and Kurt Russell.

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In Netherlands

Among people born in Netherlands, Johan Neeskens ranks 54 out of NaN. Before him are William II of the Netherlands (1792), Jan Steen (1626), Nicolaas Bloembergen (1920), Max Euwe (1901), Nikolaas Tinbergen (1907), and Isabelle de Charrière (1740). After him are Ruud Gullit (1962), Frits Zernike (1888), Paul J. Crutzen (1933), Tobias Asser (1838), Thomas Bernhard (1931), and Paul Verhoeven (1938).

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Among Soccer Players In Netherlands

Among soccer players born in Netherlands, Johan Neeskens ranks 2. Before him are Johan Cruyff (1947). After him are Ruud Gullit (1962), Rob Rensenbrink (1947), Dennis Bergkamp (1969), Arie Haan (1948), Ruud Krol (1949), Edwin van der Sar (1970), René van de Kerkhof (1951), Johnny Rep (1951), Willy van de Kerkhof (1951), and Piet Keizer (1943).

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