Johan Cruyff is a legend of the game in more ways than one. Whether it was a skill move named after him, the incredible careers as a player and then a manager, or the impact that he left on the game, the Dutchman is one of the most iconic and recognisable figures in the sport’s illustrious history.

Whether it was Ajax, Barcelona, or the Dutch national team, he would end up as an integral part of every team that he played for, being involved in almost every goal that his side would score, and managerially, Cruyff was just as much a genius as he was on the pitch, coaching his players to play the game with a philosophy that would eventually revolutionise football into what we know it to be today.

In view of this, these are some reasons why the Dutchman is such a beloved and cherished member of football history.