Johan Cruyff vs Rinus Michels
Johan Cruyff vs Rinus Michels: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Johan Cruyff and Rinus Michels?
Rinus Michels was a Dutch football coach and a key figure in the development of the 'Total Football' philosophy. He was a rival and a mentor to Johan Cruyff, and their intense rivalry was a defining feature of the Dutch national team's success in the 1970s.
Johan Cruyff
Key numbers
- Goals scored193
- Games played518
- Trophies wonover 1,000
- Years played1964-1984
- Teams played forAjax, Barcelona, Los Angeles Aztecs, Washington Diplomats, Levante, Feyenoord
Top honours
- Ballon d'Or1971, 1973, 1974
- Eredivisie6 titles
- European Cup3 titles
- Intercontinental Cup1 title
- FIFA World Cup runner-up1974
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Rinus Michels
Rinus Michels is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.