Johan Cruyff
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Summary
Johan Cruyff was born on April 25, 1947[1], in Betondorp[2]. He died on March 24, 2016[3], in Barcelona[4]. He worked as an association football player[5], association football coach[6], and coach[7]. He ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63,388 views/month, #3,391 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Amsterdam[9]
- Spouse: Danny Coster[10]
- Child: Jordi Cruyff[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[12]
- Native language: Dutch[13]
- Field of work: association football[14]
- Educated at: Sunday school[15]
- Award received: Saint George's Cross[16], Ballon d'Or[17], Gold Medal of the City of Barcelona for Cultural, Scientific, Civic or Sports Merit[18], Dutch Footballer of the Year[19], Dutch Sportsman of the year[20], Don Balón Award[21], Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau[22], UEFA President's Award[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of sports team: Futbol Club Barcelona[25], AFC Ajax[26], Feyenoord Rotterdam[27], Catalonia national football team[28], Levante UD[29], Washington Diplomats[30], Netherlands national association football team[31], Los Angeles Aztecs[32]
- League or competition: North American Soccer League[33]
- Commons category: Johan Cruijff[34]
- Position played on team / speciality: midfielder[35], forward[36]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[37]
- Sport: association football[38]
- Family name: Cruyff[39]
- Given name: Hendrik[40], Johannes[41]
- Official website: http://www.johancruyff.com/[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Johan Cruyff[43]
- Medical condition: flat feet[44], arteriosclerosis[45]
- Manner of death: natural causes[46]
- Participant in: 1974 FIFA World Cup[47], UEFA Euro 1976[48]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 2[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[50], Spanish[51]
- Birth name: Hendrik Johannes Cruijff[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Johan Cruyff include Johan Cruyff Arena[53], a stadium[54], in Netherlands[55], founded in 1996[56]; Johan Cruijff Stadium[57], an association football venue[58], in Spain[59], founded in 2017[60]; Johan Cruijff Shield[61], a national association football super cup[62], in Netherlands[63], founded in 1949[64]; and Cruyff spin[65].
Why It Matters
Johan Cruyff has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Entities named for him include Johan Cruyff Arena[53], a stadium[54], in Netherlands[55], founded in 1996[56]; Johan Cruijff Stadium[57], an association football venue[58], in Spain[59], founded in 2017[60]; Johan Cruijff Shield[61], a national association football super cup[62], in Netherlands[63], founded in 1949[64]; and Cruyff spin[65].
FAQs
Where was Johan Cruyff born?
Johan Cruyff's place of birth was Betondorp[2].
Where did Johan Cruyff die?
Johan Cruyff passed away in Barcelona[4].
Who was Johan Cruyff married to?
Johan Cruyff's spouses include Danny Coster[10].
What did Johan Cruyff do for work?
Johan Cruyff worked as an association football player[5], association football coach[6], and coach[7].
Where did Johan Cruyff go to school?
Johan Cruyff was educated at Sunday school[15].
What awards did Johan Cruyff receive?
Honors received include Saint George's Cross[16], Ballon d'Or[17], Gold Medal of the City of Barcelona for Cultural, Scientific, Civic or Sports Merit[18], and Dutch Footballer of the Year[19].