Clarence Seedorf | Full Address and Q&A | Oxford Union

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    A retired Dutch footballer and former Manager of A.C. Milan, Clarence Seedorf is regarded by many as the best midfielder of his generation, and was chosen by Pelé as part of the ‘FIFA 100’. Having appeared in 87 matches for the Netherlands, he is one of the most decorated Dutch footballers of all time, and is the only player to have won the Champions League with three different clubs: Ajax, Real Madrid and A.C. Milan.
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Komentáře • 158

  • @ThegunnersTThenry14
    @ThegunnersTThenry14 Před 8 lety +200

    Incredibly intelligent man.

    • @ntatemohlomi2884
      @ntatemohlomi2884 Před 3 lety +2

      Almost as if we're surprised by it? May it be because he's a mere footballer/sportsman? I have listened to many an Oxford graduate who were not as impressive.

    • @languagelover8102
      @languagelover8102 Před 2 lety

      Two days ago he accepted Islam ❤️

    • @eduardosalamanca3398
      @eduardosalamanca3398 Před 2 lety +1

      How can he not be when he speaks 5 languages?

    • @mankydave67
      @mankydave67 Před rokem

      Totally - regarding his intelligence. He speaks like 1000 languages. Was a great footballer and I’ve always loved his humility.

    • @mankydave67
      @mankydave67 Před rokem

      @Serenity
      How do you know that or are you just a keyboard warrior laced with a tonne of toxicity. But yes, Clarence is extremely intelligent.

  • @onlyweatherlol93
    @onlyweatherlol93 Před 5 lety +65

    Sitting on the table so he can see the audience clearly, wonderful gesture.

  • @cornel2064
    @cornel2064 Před 2 lety +8

    Suriname is proud of you Clarence!

  • @RH-zf3ki
    @RH-zf3ki Před 4 lety +207

    One of the most decorated Dutch players ever.
    Outside football, He has a master's degree in Business from Bocconi University in Milan. And speaks six languages fluently.
    Incredible.

    • @fromspace6774
      @fromspace6774 Před 3 lety +8

      It is 7 languages

    • @jsaiyed1738
      @jsaiyed1738 Před 3 lety +6

      @@fromspace6774 even better

    • @rublaj
      @rublaj Před 3 lety +13

      he came to end his carrer in Brazil because his wife is Brazilian and he played for Botafogo. He was frequent in Brazilian TV, speaking portuguese!... great guy!

    • @yosefhezekiah4818
      @yosefhezekiah4818 Před 2 lety

      instablaster.

    • @Ze_Pequeno.067
      @Ze_Pequeno.067 Před rokem +1

      Surinamese man🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷

  • @weps8983
    @weps8983 Před 7 lety +166

    I always got the sense this guy was a class act and this proves it

  • @TheHotrod017
    @TheHotrod017 Před 6 lety +81

    Extremely surprised by his demeanour..What a man..He just demands attention , really listen to every word he has to say...One of my favourite footballers ever but great human being

  • @MrChanolo
    @MrChanolo Před 6 lety +60

    Clever, articulate and classy man. Of course, outstanding footballer

  • @Ghostdog_89
    @Ghostdog_89 Před 3 lety +39

    I'm an AC Milan fan for over 20 years and Clarence Seedorf was my absolutely favorite player during all this time. And his mind and the way he thinks was obviously projected in the style he was playing. Thank you for this great talk. I just want all of us to be aware how lucky we are: we have CZcams with tons of useful and interesting videos on it which are free precious food for our mind. Let's appreciate it, please. And Clarence stated it very well that if we have time for playing PS or stuff like that, it means we also have time to read a book or to have a CZcams lecture on arts, philosophy, electronics, ocean life etc. Please, use your time properly, know the value of it and remember - you're lucky. Thank you!

  • @Dmdm_dm
    @Dmdm_dm Před 3 lety +22

    Lol when I typed "Seedorf interview", I had no idea he'd given an Oxford interview speaking like a true scholar and thinker. Wow

  • @onlyweatherlol93
    @onlyweatherlol93 Před 5 lety +28

    One of my favourite footballers. Won the Champions League with three different clubs and could really dominate a midfield battle. Intelligent on and off the pitch. Legendary

  • @jakhaughton6675
    @jakhaughton6675 Před 6 lety +36

    Nice bloke. Not often professional footballers are genuine. May all your dreams come true Clarence

  • @TheMaxPower82
    @TheMaxPower82 Před 2 lety +11

    What a class act. As a supporter, I'm proud to have witnessed him wearing the shirt of AC Milan. Clarence ❤

  • @Everton_Ferreira
    @Everton_Ferreira Před 3 lety +9

    Much respect for Clarence. Great player and great person as well.

  • @lorenzoscirocco9873
    @lorenzoscirocco9873 Před 3 lety +16

    Class act.. His whole soccer career as well as his life. Respect...

  • @sugarray6250
    @sugarray6250 Před 2 lety +5

    One of my favourite footballers of all time. Guy was a genius.

  • @minchutong9296
    @minchutong9296 Před 3 lety +9

    I’m an Utd fan. I always admire Seedorf. Great player , even a greater man.

  • @nicholasgood470
    @nicholasgood470 Před 3 lety +8

    So Proud to also be Dutch - Seedorf is a legend - super intelligent on the ball and also in English !!

  • @tom80cruse
    @tom80cruse Před 8 lety +35

    Milan legend!

  • @nonfungibletracks6199
    @nonfungibletracks6199 Před 3 lety +6

    This is such an underrated session. I can only say that the group did not fully utilize the opportunity. He is very composed, collected and extremely thoughtful with his answers.

  • @habier.6317
    @habier.6317 Před 7 lety +35

    One of the greatest!!

    • @beatnuts1uk
      @beatnuts1uk Před 7 lety +1

      You betcha! What a great gentleman he is!

  • @Milanredblack
    @Milanredblack Před 7 lety +27

    Clarence has always proven to be a champion on and off football pitch. we miss you leggenda. GO AC Milan

  • @shinybrightbuddha
    @shinybrightbuddha Před 8 lety +26

    A Great Player & a humble man. quite like his suit too

  • @craigfairlie9247
    @craigfairlie9247 Před 6 lety +24

    Remember him being absolutely class on the park, but didn't know just how great he was, off the park too.

  • @elliotjones3324
    @elliotjones3324 Před 8 lety +33

    Great player and man, so humble

  • @VillaBoys123
    @VillaBoys123 Před 8 lety +94

    A God amongst men.

    • @t3b0g0
      @t3b0g0 Před 7 lety +3

      True.

    • @asma-mushtaq
      @asma-mushtaq Před 2 lety +2

      A great man amongst many ordinary men would be a better and truer way to express it, even if less expressive and less eloquent.
      Don't get carried away in over praising people. It won't take away from your admiration and it'll stay true statement for the duration of someone's character staying intact.

  • @Janak217
    @Janak217 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wow wow wow wow , one of the greatest midfielders of all time is here as well? This is just brilliant, HE is just brilliant 👏👏

  • @tonynacion
    @tonynacion Před 3 lety +7

    9:14 the Drive to achieve the objectives thanks you great leader Clarence

  • @Tubingonline1
    @Tubingonline1 Před 4 lety +12

    Loved this and will cherish these 48.27 minutes forever. Thanks Oxford Union for this opportunity. You are empowering us. 👍

  • @s.c4596
    @s.c4596 Před 3 lety +7

    Was suprising when he mentioned "taarabt and Morocco I personally had big expectations from adel he is much better adult now and more responsible and professional player " his awareness and understanding of life is remarkable it is part of his football life but nothing to do with the game .this guy is more that a legendary footballer this brother is AWAKENED SOUL

  • @user-fk9md2il4d
    @user-fk9md2il4d Před 2 lety +7

    One of most successful Dutch football players, if not the most. 4 champions leagues, and won trophies with every european club he played with.

  • @jakyjak3563
    @jakyjak3563 Před 7 lety +17

    Legend... beast... Gentleman, a complete midfielder

  • @locjacko129
    @locjacko129 Před 7 lety +16

    I like his voice.

  • @ndlugani2008
    @ndlugani2008 Před 8 lety +28

    This needs 1 million views excellent talk. Thank-you!

  • @jayaz9113
    @jayaz9113 Před 4 lety +11

    " Do I empower people or do I work on fear "?
    " Do I encourage people to be creative or do I kill the creativity because I wanna control everything?"

  • @vmorita
    @vmorita Před 5 lety +9

    This guy is my inspiration.

  • @Jeroen3052
    @Jeroen3052 Před 6 lety +19

    And he was this thoughtfull at age 16, one of Hollands greatest players

    • @maggotbrain7499
      @maggotbrain7499 Před 2 lety +2

      He was already thoughtful in nursery school, where he took care of the other toddlers. There are some books written about Seedorf.

  • @ceeydom1636
    @ceeydom1636 Před 5 lety +8

    Amazingly talented Clarence what a beautiful mind and brain

  • @LennoxLewis-wq1uc
    @LennoxLewis-wq1uc Před 5 lety +18

    Seedorf wij als Surinamers zijn trots op jou

    • @chekroun2534
      @chekroun2534 Před 4 lety +6

      Ik als Marokkaan ben ook trots op hem. een geweldig mens en voetballer. voor mij een van de beste voetballers aller tijden.

    • @cosmopoliet
      @cosmopoliet Před 3 lety +2

      ZEKER WETEN JIJ BENT ONGETWIJFELT EEN VOORBEELD VOOR ONS SURINAMERS,EN OOK VOOR ANDEREN,..BIG UP BRO !!!!!!!!!!

  • @Tubingonline1
    @Tubingonline1 Před 4 lety +4

    Great leader and an even greater human being.

  • @canecorsomolosser3294
    @canecorsomolosser3294 Před rokem +1

    Glad I saw him when he was young and came to the head team. Still have one photo, begin of his career, very happy with that.
    Great example for everyone and enjoyed to see him on the pitch 👌pure masterclass On and Off the pitch. Proud to be Ajax fan ❤️💯

  • @dennishendrikx3228
    @dennishendrikx3228 Před 2 lety +10

    The most underrated player in all of Dutch history. From the moment he left to Italy, he couldn't do anything good.
    Fully confident he left The Netherlands, said he couldn't learn anymore, here. In his case he was right.
    It's sad that this gentleman, and first class player never was to flourish in the national team. He had opinion against him, people just branded him a "smart ass". We have a tradition of missing penalties, yet Seedorf's seems to be named first, always.
    If anyone is allowed to judge players, and people, it's Clarence Seedorf.

  • @ronbonora7872
    @ronbonora7872 Před 3 lety +4

    A great mind and great athlete too!

  • @emersonmalomar3091
    @emersonmalomar3091 Před 6 měsíci

    Respect respect and respect for you Sir Clarence Seedorf!

  • @mauricematla4953
    @mauricematla4953 Před 7 lety +7

    Yes he WAS a great player (eventhough from the wrong team) but much more important he IS a great man.

  • @pedroparamo4938
    @pedroparamo4938 Před 6 lety +2

    Real class, amazing person.

  • @mariopino2137
    @mariopino2137 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi! I have a suggestion. It could imply some effort, but in the description of the video (just above the video) would be amazing to see each question with their time/link.
    Thanks for this channel, it is amazing!

  • @rublaj
    @rublaj Před 3 lety +3

    He is a public speaker like he was a player: Classy.

  • @andreluanmacedo9982
    @andreluanmacedo9982 Před 3 lety +5

    Known in Bra(s!)il as the one who plays with a tuxedo on. Such an elegant intellectual.

  • @kimsolberg6724
    @kimsolberg6724 Před 7 lety +1

    what a legend. more of this

  • @johnbatziolas780
    @johnbatziolas780 Před 7 lety +10

    Great player and Legend, Only thing I don't like is his Milan team beating us LFC in UCL final 2007. But top draw career and he deserved his success.

    • @user-qx7vf5kk1n
      @user-qx7vf5kk1n Před 3 lety +2

      What about LFC beating us in 2005? That is more tragic for us, than that one in 2007 for sure!

  • @adityachirimar7689
    @adityachirimar7689 Před 5 lety +5

    Seedorf is like Scholes: One of the greatest central midfielders of all time, who was rated highest by his peers.
    A class act, and a world class player throughout his career.

    • @thunderhammer593
      @thunderhammer593 Před 4 lety

      Scholes is an excellent player...but clearly inferior to Steven Gerrard....in terms of individual achievements...scholes is nowhere near Lampard let alone Gerrard......

    • @thunderhammer593
      @thunderhammer593 Před 4 lety

      @Mark Owusu ok Gerrard was included in the champions league XI of the 21st century(only English player to do so)...has the record for most premier league XI appearances with 8.....has a ballon d'or top 3 finish....2 time English player of the year...has far more England caps then scholes..do you have some facts...or is it just hoopla

    • @samkelo3598
      @samkelo3598 Před 2 lety +1

      I think that view you have expressed is probably one of the reasons why the Engliah team did not win trophies during that time. Scholes was more respected and appreciated from outside the Premiership. Most non-English players from around Europe and outside Europe, who played with and against Scholes hold him in higher regard.

  • @OkoSamuel-ic3xl
    @OkoSamuel-ic3xl Před 11 měsíci +1

    I pray God give u the strength too continue ur goodness in life

  • @beatonthedonis
    @beatonthedonis Před 3 lety +11

    The bass in his voice actually damaged the ancient manuscripts around him.

  • @bayemoniher4260
    @bayemoniher4260 Před 2 lety +1

    Wise and intelligent
    Thnx Seedorf

  • @empessoa3280
    @empessoa3280 Před 3 lety +1

    Pure class.

  • @ShogoJesulanke
    @ShogoJesulanke Před 3 lety +1

    Well spoken Seedorf

  • @MrGoalissimo
    @MrGoalissimo Před 7 lety +7

    seedorf has more to him than his football identity but it is interesting to see how dominate he can be in the world of football it is almost it only little world which is isolated from society rules. His playing style was purely based on footballing vision it doesn't matter how fast you can run but how quickly you can think and move the ball around.

  • @tricklessmagic
    @tricklessmagic Před 7 lety +4

    A class act

  • @orkfund
    @orkfund Před 6 lety

    Respect

  • @dorianwright6854
    @dorianwright6854 Před 3 lety

    Class act.

  • @bayemoniher4260
    @bayemoniher4260 Před 2 lety +1

    Example of the human being, never change his behaviour he is good to all even in real life.

  • @qzer1rules2
    @qzer1rules2 Před 6 lety

    A really wise man!

  • @edb-uz3hw
    @edb-uz3hw Před 4 lety +1

    What a class act

  • @rickfool1452
    @rickfool1452 Před rokem +3

    dignified

  • @eopujvrswg
    @eopujvrswg Před 6 lety +1

    Legend

  • @truthseeker8166
    @truthseeker8166 Před 2 lety +1

    Very intelligent.

  • @axldelonge3242
    @axldelonge3242 Před rokem

    Grande Clarence!

  • @onurwall4201
    @onurwall4201 Před 3 lety +1

    Seedorf respect bro!!

  • @jonathanmuvindi6660
    @jonathanmuvindi6660 Před měsícem

    This is the professor of football .

  • @rodrigocancela9866
    @rodrigocancela9866 Před 4 lety +14

    Bruh he is all around even outside the pitch

  • @nihatsavmaz6677
    @nihatsavmaz6677 Před 3 lety +2

    According to Ruud van Nistelrooy Clarence Seedorf is the stronges human being on earth.

  • @spelf
    @spelf Před 3 lety

    World class player world class human 👏👏👏👏

  • @elvism5337
    @elvism5337 Před 7 lety +1

    clas act! great man

  • @Zaidini
    @Zaidini Před 8 lety +3

    FORZA CLARENCE!

  • @galachoxy
    @galachoxy Před 3 lety

    Dutch players are very intelligent and nice on the interview.
    #RVP
    #RVN
    #CS
    #EVDS

  • @AngoNL035SD
    @AngoNL035SD Před 6 lety +5

    Mr Champions league!

  • @suitedandbootedtv
    @suitedandbootedtv Před 6 lety

    Please do more footballers!

  • @davidniyankuru8469
    @davidniyankuru8469 Před 3 lety

    Legend #CS

  • @WildanKarim
    @WildanKarim Před 7 lety +1

    Proud to have him as Milan legend #ForzaSeedorf #ForzaMilan

  • @TomtomWaits
    @TomtomWaits Před 3 lety +3

    12:57 "You've got so many leaders in one space and AH AH AH AH"

  • @majohladky3249
    @majohladky3249 Před 3 měsíci

    True king on Ucl. You Cant change my mind

  • @jeffhartwig5283
    @jeffhartwig5283 Před 2 lety

    I would hope that he is given the opportunity to be the Dutch National team manager! Especially after the display at Euro 2021...

  • @Phil19er
    @Phil19er Před 2 lety +1

    pround of my milan legend

  • @d1want34
    @d1want34 Před 8 lety +7

    Rockefeller?

  • @whaem
    @whaem Před 5 lety +2

    That is a very funny joke at 17:50 !

  • @schoenbaard
    @schoenbaard Před 7 lety +9

    Why doesn't the host even introduce him?

    • @eopujvrswg
      @eopujvrswg Před 6 lety +6

      schoenbaard because literally everyone knows who the fuck he is

    • @KZBloodonthesand
      @KZBloodonthesand Před 6 lety +6

      schoenbaard the video starts with audience audio clapping so clearly the introduction was edited out😑

  • @dutchymon
    @dutchymon Před 4 lety +1

    I hope Seedorf coaches in the MLS.

  • @bharatnaidu4785
    @bharatnaidu4785 Před 2 lety

    Is it only me or does anyone else think that 90's & 2000's had a better set of midfielders across the leagues than now ??

  • @thegreatgrumdini
    @thegreatgrumdini Před 6 lety

    Still salty about that champions league loss I see Clarence 😂
    I love these videos 👌

  • @hamzah6731
    @hamzah6731 Před 3 lety +2

    I do remember him and cafu schooled Cr7

  • @langstonsblues
    @langstonsblues Před 2 lety +3

    true pan african

  • @s1monz
    @s1monz Před 6 lety

    What's up with the awkward perching on the desk?

    • @onlyweatherlol93
      @onlyweatherlol93 Před 4 lety +1

      How is it awkward? Stop being preposterous

    • @peterlowery8412
      @peterlowery8412 Před 4 lety +5

      Did you watch the video? He explains that he wants to see the audience better

    • @onlyweatherlol93
      @onlyweatherlol93 Před 4 lety +1

      @@peterlowery8412 He needs to rewatch it... Just find his comment petulant

  • @soccer_99686
    @soccer_99686 Před 9 měsíci

    The Professor

  • @gerritgeibeb8554
    @gerritgeibeb8554 Před 3 lety

    Coach made a blunder that day of replacing Crespo instead of Shevschenko

  • @eurioshinderu
    @eurioshinderu Před 3 lety

    Form is temporary. Class is permanent.

  • @ShogoJesulanke
    @ShogoJesulanke Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Clarence, I'm interested in communication. I studied communication

  • @marriebandz5769
    @marriebandz5769 Před rokem

    🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷

  • @bkzlatan
    @bkzlatan Před 3 lety

    His speech his education his IQ is propably higher than all of this guys there.

  • @coenpietersen272
    @coenpietersen272 Před 3 lety +1

    He's been like this since he was a teenager. Mister know it all.

    • @canecorsomolosser3294
      @canecorsomolosser3294 Před rokem

      Toch ongelofelijk om te zien idd. Zat net nog ff een oude te kijken met Wilfred Genee 😭🤣, geen spat veranderd. Prachtige voetballer, prachtig mens 👍

  • @almaz5316
    @almaz5316 Před 3 lety +2

    What a brain.