Johan Cruyff was the star in the “Total Football” Holland side, in the seventies. Although a striker, he felt equally at home in midfield or on the wings, where he would inevitably perform an amazing piece of skill that became commonly known as the “Cruyff Turn”.
Cruyff began his club career at Ajax, but having been voted European Player of the year for the 2nd time in 1973, he moved to Barcelona for what was then a world record fee of £922,300. At this time, he was considered by many to be the best player in the world.
Towards the end of his career, after turning his back on Europe, Cruyff was expected to join the New York Cosmos, as had many other high profile names. Instead, he signed for the LA Aztecs.
However, Cruyff did in fact make two appearances as a guest player in the Cosmos side and this is the shirt he wore in the Giants Statium, in 1978.
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Throughout his career, Cruyff played for a number of great sides, but below are perhaps his most iconic shirts. As well as the various Holland football shirts he appeared in, is of course his Barcelona retro shirts, which are unsurprisingly very popular.
However, our personal favourite is the the Dutch football shirt from the seventies, which will forever be synonymous with the legend that is Johan Cruyff.
Cruyff Classic Holland 1970's(home in cotton).
£34.99
TOFFS
Cruyff Classic Holland 1970's(home in cotton). As a Dutch international he played 48 matches, in which he scored 33 goals. In his second Dutch national team match, a friendly against Czechoslovakia, Cruyff became the first Dutch international ever to receive a red card. TOFFS are privileged to be working with ‘The Johan Cruyff Foundation’ which supports sports and play for children worldwide. Re-creating perfect replicas of the shirts worn by Johan Cruyff including Holland,... More
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