Cruyff: The Total Footballer

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  • čas přidán 6. 10. 2022
  • Johan Cruyff....A name on everybody's lips when we ask the question "Who are the greatest players ever?" But do we know the total story...
    From his beginnings and rapid development at Ajax Amsterdam, to his huge footballing and political impact at Barcelona. From his numerous achievements on the European and Global stage, to his successful business decisions outside the sport.
    This is the complete story of Johan Cruyff's footballing career.
    This episode will cover topics like how Johan Cruyff was the conductor of the Total Football philosophy at Ajax under manager Rinus Michels, his dominance and numerous Balon D'Or wins, his World Cup 1974 performances, his less successful time at Barcelona and how he impacted the Catalan fans and left an important impression on them, his time post-retirement and his endeavors in America, his comeback to the sport at Ajax and his surprising transfer to Feyenoord to end his career.
    All of this and more will be covered in this lengthy episode.
    Written, Directed, and Edited by:
    Fahad Al-Thekair
    Instagram: / balonmedia
    Twitter: / balonenglish
    Patreon: / balon
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Komentáře • 837

  • @balon-english
    @balon-english  Před rokem +636

    EDIT: The man pictured as Gerrie Mühren is in fact his younger brother Arnold. Please excuse the mistake.
    Hey guys, this is my attempt in explaining Cruyff's extremely interesting and complicated playing career in a 51 minute episode. Hopefully it covered (almost) everything that I felt is important to the legendary Dutchmen and at the same time keeps it's pace and avoid being boring. Enjoy!
    To support the channel through Patreon:
    www.patreon.com/balon

    • @JohanCruyff-the-Dutch-GOAT
      @JohanCruyff-the-Dutch-GOAT Před rokem +73

      I hope we one day get a part 2 of the managerial career, this video was so good

    • @allanpeters367
      @allanpeters367 Před rokem +13

      Please do a part 2 :)

    • @majormononoke8958
      @majormononoke8958 Před rokem +4

      Miao miaho, very good documentary.

    • @r3r33d
      @r3r33d Před rokem +3

      you're the best. thanks for the great content!

    • @joseaquino8773
      @joseaquino8773 Před rokem +5

      For me, it covered everything it should just deep enough for us to know him well (if we didn't know him at all before) and to complete that knowledge (if we already knew a little about him, just enough to start digging deeper on our own in case we wanted to!)

  • @jawadahmedchowdhury2351
    @jawadahmedchowdhury2351 Před rokem +321

    "Playing football is simple but playing simple football is the hardest thing there is."
    -Johan Cruyff

    • @NelloPotri-gw6we
      @NelloPotri-gw6we Před 9 měsíci +1

      He was lucky, Gianni Rivera gave him a good lesson about simple football.

    • @NelloPotri-gw6we
      @NelloPotri-gw6we Před 7 měsíci +1

      @Mike-my9gx Because you are ignorant. That nobody gave lessons of football to Pele, Eusebio and minors figures like Charlton, Best and Cruyff.

    • @NelloPotri-gw6we
      @NelloPotri-gw6we Před 7 měsíci

      @Mike-my9gx that is nice , you are an ignorant and you pretend that the others are ignorant like you. Anyway, better being a nobody than being remembered as clown like Cruyff. It is not hate like yours, but self evident truth.

    • @hocinimahmoud6682
      @hocinimahmoud6682 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yes .He made the football easy to be played much more collective with one touch of the ball playing back and ahead. Rest in peace mister Cruyff .

    • @noivatco
      @noivatco Před 6 měsíci +1

      ​@Mike-my9gx, tu tá maluco que ele não é lembrado

  • @michalswiergocki8174
    @michalswiergocki8174 Před rokem +882

    as someone whos truly passionate about football journalism and football as a whole, I find these videos incredibly educational and awe-inspiring in terms of editing, research and narration. Keep up the stellar work

    • @AliAli-by4rv
      @AliAli-by4rv Před rokem +8

      Its not crow its only one man doing all this

    • @daarom3472
      @daarom3472 Před rokem +11

      Great he showed a different side of Michel as well. Even though he's widely considered as the best Dutch coach of all time (winning with Ajax then the EC with the Netherlands in 1988), actually most players that played for him didn't rate him at all (the list includes Cruyff, van Basten and other greats) and have said that if they carried out his wishes they'd never have won anything.

    • @skoch9995
      @skoch9995 Před rokem

      *Cruyff could be good, if some time later, Robert Lewandowski Would not show* *up on the football scene. This man (RL9) Craced all the German Records and* *show to his German Superiors the middle finger at the end.*
      *That’s only Pole with lots of guys could have done Lol ...*

    • @skoch9995
      @skoch9995 Před rokem +2

      *Sorry, it should be >guts< not guys

    • @kennethwong7644
      @kennethwong7644 Před rokem +1

      this guy was overpraised. don't joke please

  • @samadhianjanatalagala
    @samadhianjanatalagala Před rokem +396

    Please do a part 2 on his managerial side. I'm a Barca fan and I had goosebumps while watching this. It's beautiful man.

    • @MrVvulf
      @MrVvulf Před rokem +24

      I'd enjoy that too. Cruyff's influence is certainly still felt today through the many players and coaches he impacted. Perhaps the most high profile being Pep Guardiola, who played on the "Dream Team" Cruyff built at Barcelona in the 90s.

    • @filmer25
      @filmer25 Před rokem +18

      After him being a manager at Ajax and Barcelona, he built a charity, Cruyff Foundation, and even the Cruyff University, where sports people can make sure they are well educated. At the end of his life he said he rather wanted to be remembered for that than as a footballer.

    • @3xanant875
      @3xanant875 Před rokem +4

      As a real fan he is also my favourite player

    • @Bonepesci
      @Bonepesci Před rokem +2

      So great to hear man. I’m an Ajax fan and I love Barca too such a great alliance ❤

  • @GuaranaGH
    @GuaranaGH Před rokem +476

    One of the best channels on YT about football. Better than 99,9% of them !!!!! Straight to the point, no baits, no annoying screaming voice, quality researches and superb presentation. Cheers from Brazil !

    • @gabrielfortuce5654
      @gabrielfortuce5654 Před rokem +2

      Do you know another Football channels like This? Please share with us, because I would like to study more about.

    • @cyn1clcynide
      @cyn1clcynide Před rokem +5

      @@gabrielfortuce5654 Check out Football Iconic

    • @GuaranaGH
      @GuaranaGH Před rokem +7

      @@gabrielfortuce5654 Football Iconic is great, TheRetroRoute too. Not in the same style but Tifo Football and Athletic Interest give some good insights into the world of football.

    • @TahaABOUABID91
      @TahaABOUABID91 Před rokem

      @@gabrielfortuce5654 Check out Tifo Football

    • @lucaslonchampt613
      @lucaslonchampt613 Před rokem +3

      @@gabrielfortuce5654 I'd also give a shoutout to HITC Sevens who do interesting lists and documentaries on obscure yet intriguing topics

  • @jonimuka9372
    @jonimuka9372 Před rokem +48

    The greatest personality of world football. As a player, as a coach, as a man.He changed the game.

  • @BrahmaticArmy
    @BrahmaticArmy Před rokem +70

    Ladies and gentlemen. Balon has done it again!
    Football history documentaries have always been the same for the most part, but the content on this channel is something truly different and special. Balon is revolutionizing the football history documentary, and I can't wait to see what famous player, manager, team, season or match will be discussed next!

  • @johnmckinlay67
    @johnmckinlay67 Před rokem +47

    Loved Johan Cruyff and saw him play many times. The Dutch Master. Thanks for this tribute to the great man, respect from Glasgow.

    • @csracingreport2024
      @csracingreport2024 Před 9 měsíci

      This is CS FROM The US: Same respect: Lived in Sheffield early on,
      KEVIN KEEEGAN was my 1st Hero, respected ALAN BALL, and then
      CRYUFF comes along' Stunning: All before I learned about GEORGE BEST
      Sir Stanley, the Charlton Brothers, PELE, Eusebio, etc. Upon Returning
      2the States, Football was nowhere @ the time on TV, w/ the exception
      of the NASL, Pele / the NY Cosmos & the W. Cup, so I had to play
      "catch up" on ROBSON, KENNY DAGLISH & the great Scottish
      Rangers-Celtic Rivalry of that & on-going Eras where Y. Yube
      comes in handy: And @ Day's End, as expected,
      this Video shows CRYUFF stands pretty Tall w/ the
      "All - Time Greatest of the Greats, past & present...

  • @arithmetic7105
    @arithmetic7105 Před rokem +43

    The most influential football player/manager of all time, truly an icon.

  • @TheYamsinacan
    @TheYamsinacan Před rokem +107

    I love how so many of your documentaries tease a sequel. And that we have actually gotten some of those sequels!

    • @balon-english
      @balon-english  Před rokem +55

      Thanks Yamin !
      I just enjoy doing mini teasers 🤣

    • @MHF786
      @MHF786 Před rokem +11

      @@balon-english does that mean we will also get a video on cruyffs managerial career ? :D

    • @catalintheodor8065
      @catalintheodor8065 Před měsícem

      Valoare

  • @ibrahimel-rafie5239
    @ibrahimel-rafie5239 Před rokem +210

    I normally never comment on Fahad's videos mainly because they are so truly awe-inspiring that I just want to sit back and enjoy them, but this will be my only time and it's just to say Fahad you are truly one of the best content creators with relation to football. Everything about your videos is excellent from the research to the music selection to finding goals and events from way back in time they not many would be able to find...
    Seriously شكرا Balón, I really appreciate your effort because the final product is excellent

    • @balon-english
      @balon-english  Před rokem +30

      Appreciate your words Ibrahim, thanks !

    • @csracingreport2024
      @csracingreport2024 Před 9 měsíci

      Indeed; This told the story w/ great effort to find / edit historic
      footage, reveal strategies / the Evolution of "total football" and
      CRYUFF's role in that Innovative strategy, that's quite prominent
      in Today's Style of play: I'm CS FROM The US, btw, and when
      living in England early on, football was Everywhere, but nowhere
      on TV when I returned 2 the States @ the time, so the Gaps in
      History are filled in w/ Documentaries like this, along w/ the
      Google / Wikipedia searches & Y. Tube Videos that pop up:
      This Video, as I expected, solidified CRYUFF's legend....
      Outstanding Work on an Outstanding Player / All - Time Great
      of the Greatest to Compete; Stunning career resume...

  • @papadiop1232
    @papadiop1232 Před rokem +8

    One of the best ever. The reason so many players wear number 14. Rest in Peace.

  • @mrmozao
    @mrmozao Před 4 měsíci +2

    and brazilians didn't forgot him till today! an absolute legend and a genius of the sport. RIP, Cruyff.

  • @MuhammadAfzal-uv4zz
    @MuhammadAfzal-uv4zz Před rokem +73

    Johan Cruyff has reached mythic levels, not just in his native Netherlands, but across the entire sport. The way in which he played the game and his magical dribbling skills were phenomenal , I only wish Dutch Soccer Team Won the 1974 World Cup.

  • @blindspot9097
    @blindspot9097 Před rokem +8

    i never knew that Cruyff such a heroic person.
    what a man, what a man!

  • @MrATowhidi
    @MrATowhidi Před rokem +17

    As a Feyenoord fan I am proud he played at our club!

  • @paulbradshaw303
    @paulbradshaw303 Před rokem +45

    My absolute favourite of all the great players. Revolutionary in terms of pace, intelligence, desire, leadership, tactics and overall influence. Ajax and Cruyff changed the concept of tactical possibility that is still evolving 50 years later. He is electrifying to watch even after all these years.

    • @lourivalalves288
      @lourivalalves288 Před rokem +1

      Grande Jogador. Muita inteligência e sua vibração em cada gol MARCADO. Dificilmente iremos ver um igual

    • @Marthins1
      @Marthins1 Před rokem +3

      Absolutely, for me is the truly GOAT.

  • @hvermout4248
    @hvermout4248 Před rokem +18

    One of the very best videos about Johan Cruijff!
    It manages to show his greater qualities: Different from most other "Best Footballers Ever", the gift of this midfielder wasn't even so much his own individual skill, but rather the fact that he always made the other players in his team rise above themselves.
    He changed Dutch and International football in the process. Pity you're not addressing his career as a trainer ...

  • @Marthins1
    @Marthins1 Před rokem +26

    For me is the truly GOAT. A truly genius, that revolutionated the football.

    • @unggading6990
      @unggading6990 Před rokem +1

      The Original Diva 🤣🤣🤣

    • @kingkane1051
      @kingkane1051 Před rokem +1

      yes he revolutionized very well, especially in Monaco in 1974 he gave an UNFORGETTABLE lesson!!!

  • @andrew26002
    @andrew26002 Před rokem +227

    Amazing video.
    I hope there is a part 2 telling the managerial life of Cruyf 🙌🏽

    • @scov8349
      @scov8349 Před rokem +13

      i second this

    • @msaadon
      @msaadon Před rokem +5

      I third this

    • @ermins.newyork7434
      @ermins.newyork7434 Před rokem

      I am subscribing just to hopefully receive this notification

    • @rodddd42
      @rodddd42 Před rokem

      absolutely need a part 2

    • @csracingreport2024
      @csracingreport2024 Před 9 měsíci

      Agreed; I was looking for it (Part 2): Maybe w/ the other
      material they're doing it's taking time to prioritize a Part 2
      release: I'm thinking the Footage is going 2 be easier to
      gather w/ o Copyright issues & so on, and w/ the
      Demand out there, it should pop up @ some point...
      One of the best / well - framed Bio - Docs I've ever watched;
      Immediately Subscribed
      well before the end of the piece.

  • @emmah6454
    @emmah6454 Před rokem +34

    Can we just applaud Ajax for looking out for their young players like Johan after his father passed away they offered his mom a job so they can be financially stable

  • @anirudhb30
    @anirudhb30 Před rokem +15

    The trivela, the Cruyff turn, so many exponents of his game today. Without Rinus, there was no Cruyff, without Cruyff, there was no Rinus. A Total Football relationship, full circle. Beautiful.

    • @LomuHabana
      @LomuHabana Před rokem +1

      Without Ajax and Cruijff (that is how it is written in Dutch), Barca would have been nowhere near where there used to be.
      But now they seem to forget that, bringing shame to the name of Johan.

  • @jimstewart2141
    @jimstewart2141 Před rokem +38

    I was a 10 year old football fan and cried when Holland lost to W Germany in 74, but i knew i had witnessed the greatest player of that generation and possibly the greatest all round footballer. Complex man whom obviously broke down many barriers for the modern day prima donnas.

    • @omnivorous65
      @omnivorous65 Před 11 měsíci

      You saw the final in 74 and you never thought that Beckenbauer was the best all around footballer on the pitch? He was central to the German offense and defense. With the exception of his attack into the penalty area and the subsequent penalty in the 2nd minute, Cryff did not make much of a difference that day.

    • @jimstewart2141
      @jimstewart2141 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@omnivorous65 By '74 I think Beckenbauer was starting to be past his very best. But what he did show was his supreme intelligence and ability to read the play and stifle the dutch. I stand by it, i know you cannot compare eras, but i think Cruyff is the greatest all round footballer. Two footed, great header of the ball and by '74 could play and start attacks from anywhere on the field. In an all time greatest 11 the toss up would probably be between Bobby Charlton and Beckenbauer, I would select both.

    • @Thrasher-xe8zd
      @Thrasher-xe8zd Před 11 měsíci

      I was 8 , I cried like a baby .

    • @ryanergo754
      @ryanergo754 Před 9 měsíci

      @@jimstewart2141 As a defender? I always thought Baressi was a shoe in, But I have never seen Charlton or Beckenbeur, so maybe I am wrong. And I do have a bias against English players, would not put any English players in my top 30.

    • @jimstewart2141
      @jimstewart2141 Před 9 měsíci

      For much of my playing career i wanted to be Baresi probably the greatest 'Libero' a position Beckenbeur I think defined in his latter years, but was more the Gentile or Costscurta man marker. Great great players. Of course almost impossible to compare eras, but you have to wonder who have been better. @@ryanergo754

  • @jibberism9910
    @jibberism9910 Před rokem +11

    As someone who's lived most of his life in East-Amsterdam I can only say I'm glad I took the time to listen to Mr Al-Thekair narrate this well-crafted video. My time as an active football fan is over, but this vid helped me remember how my life was once captured by football and all it encompasses. Cruijff is still a source of (obviously misplaced) pride. I miss the time when life was less serious.
    Subscribed :)

  • @kevanbrown7620
    @kevanbrown7620 Před rokem +7

    I love what Cruyff done for football.
    We are still feeling his influence with the likes of Barcelona under PEP, and now with Manchester City.
    The Dutch team of the 1970s with player's like Rudi Krol, Arie Haan, Cruyff, Rensenbrink, Neeskens and Johnny Rep were incredible to watch and reached 2 World Cup Final's, which they unfortunately lost.

    • @csracingreport2024
      @csracingreport2024 Před 9 měsíci +1

      TRUE; This is CS FROM The US: I was living in England when
      the Dutch lost the 1st, in the States when they lost the 2nd
      to Argentina, where there was little Football on US television,
      other than the W. Cup & the NASL, headed by PELE
      & his NY Cosmos, where NEESKENS played for a bit as well;
      I missed the Club Play & the KENNY DAGLISH / Brian Robson Era
      @ that time, which is where Y. Tube & Videos like this fill in the gaps;
      But as I expected, this documentary solidified
      the Legend of CRYUFF that he was when I was in England,
      on the heels of seeing KEVIN KEEGAN & ALAN BALL,
      before learning about GEORGE BEST, PELE,
      and GORDON BANKS,
      along w/ Previous Greats like the
      CHARLTON BROTHERS, and SIR STANLEY

    • @kevanbrown7620
      @kevanbrown7620 Před 9 měsíci

      @@csracingreport2024 Yeah, Cruyff is definitely held up as 1 of the all time greatest footballer's along with the likes of Pele, Beckenbaur, Platini, Maradonna, Zidane, Ronaldo, Messi and other great player's.

  • @katsuchiyo6458
    @katsuchiyo6458 Před rokem +44

    Great work as always! I think it would be cool to have a video on Alfredo Di Stéfano. He's quite forgotten nowadays, unfortunately. He was a total footballer like Johan Cruyff and was considered by many footballers as the greatest player of all time until Pelé came. Di Stéfano was also part of the legendary 1940s River Plate team and the Colombian gold rush. Then, he went on to win 5 consecutive European Cups with Real Madrid and even got 3 assists in a 5-3 win against Pelé's Santos.

    • @bennib5
      @bennib5 Před rokem +2

      and the transfer drama for him between real and barca

    • @ytubeu7450
      @ytubeu7450 Před 8 měsíci

      Modrić

  • @anirudhb30
    @anirudhb30 Před rokem +24

    Soo good. As a Barca fan since 2008 (yes, shamelessly the Pep era), I have always heard Cruyff's name echoing around the sacrosanct Camp Nou walls. But man, seeing this truly opened my eyes to his legacy. Brilliant Fahad. Thanks a lot.

    • @gustaaf1892
      @gustaaf1892 Před rokem +7

      Pep would credit Cruyff for the philosophy he has on how football should be played. La Masia was also effectively implemented by Cruyff who based it on the Ajax football school. I think Cruyff is the most influential figure in the history of football when you consider what he did as both a player and coach/manager.

  • @philipk9783
    @philipk9783 Před rokem +7

    Great documentary on a sublime player. Probably in the top 5 of all time. He could control the game from deep and score freely. RIP.

  • @lemat8558
    @lemat8558 Před rokem +7

    One of the VERY BEST football documentaries I've ever seen! My childhood (football) heroes where Gerd Müller, Colin Bell AND Johan Cruyff, and your take on JC (!) is great, you really made me enjoy sitting down with 3 cups of coffee on a Sunday morning. Great ride. Thank you for the storytelling. Great voice too.

  • @glenb2213
    @glenb2213 Před rokem +54

    Masterpiece as usual. My favourite channel related to football, no otheer channel comes even close especially the way your videos are made and the way you narrate it

    • @ChrisMDi
      @ChrisMDi Před rokem +1

      You should also check out reymar and football iconic

  • @prestozer
    @prestozer Před rokem +7

    True definition of passion of the game, what a man he was and what a legacy he left

  • @zanidella1478
    @zanidella1478 Před rokem +7

    The reason he didn't go to the 1978 World Cup was because of the military dictatiorship in Argentina at the time. Those where the "values" he was talking about. It's another of the great things about Johan Cruyff.

  • @lioncap9988
    @lioncap9988 Před rokem +3

    Great vid! My grandfather was a neighbour of Cruyff in Watergraafsmeer. Took me back 🙏

  • @wealchehouri9527
    @wealchehouri9527 Před rokem +74

    2 days ago I was wondering when he was gonna drop a video

  • @Rogier7305
    @Rogier7305 Před rokem +6

    Great video. The Dutch WC 1974 team deserves a whole video on its own. The pressing they played, the total football, the 'flying keeper', the introduction of the offside trap.

  • @StijnWalraven
    @StijnWalraven Před rokem +48

    Yet another exceptional video! I'm really amazed by how well you're able to tell these great football stories. The editing is perfect and you deserve every single view. Sending love from Johan's Netherlands 🧡

  • @pavel1689
    @pavel1689 Před rokem +6

    Man..Just Respect....A football documentary but drives me to the cruyff era❤️❤️.Salute to you..

  • @andrewbunch6599
    @andrewbunch6599 Před rokem +11

    The godfather of modern football ❤💙

  • @Anand_KL
    @Anand_KL Před rokem +6

    What a brilliant video. So well done, produced, designed, narrated and presented. Thank you. As for Cruyff, what a legend.

  • @sarvagyaupadhyay7607
    @sarvagyaupadhyay7607 Před rokem +9

    Now we need a 2nd part on this and thanks balon for this incredible work ....keep going we'll support u till the end

  • @flaviomanderioli643
    @flaviomanderioli643 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Saw him live once: his personality on the pitch, with the ball, was remarkable. He feared noone. For me he was one of the very best.

  • @combatking2433
    @combatking2433 Před rokem +8

    Absolute masterpiece. Much appreciated making a doc on my favourite player ever he is too underappreciated

  • @SamNL
    @SamNL Před rokem +6

    This makes me want to see a video on Guardiola next. On his career as a player and as a coach, on which Cruyff had a great influence.

  • @sauravrudra
    @sauravrudra Před rokem +5

    Can you please make a series on world cup tournaments please 1970s till now, history, struggles, finance, rule changes, political angles everything.....just the way you are doing all these videos. It will be absolutely awesome. I simply love your content and the way you present it. Please continue with your great work. Best wishes.

  • @terrybarton1604
    @terrybarton1604 Před rokem +5

    Just simply a sublime footballer ☘

  • @l.a.outkast4988
    @l.a.outkast4988 Před rokem +7

    An incredible documentary. That was amazing! Your storytelling and the portrayal of narratives is well researched and nicely visualised. Especially your research to the footage of certain games. To identify and order the goals to the right teams MUST BE incredibly painful, because most teams were still in amateur status until the beginning of the 70‘s. Which means little to no commercialization, which means no one did care about footage at all.
    To Johan Cruyff himself: What a fascinating football personality. A revolutionary on the football pitch, a (relative) conservative person outside the pitch. The chainsmoker who could run for days. The successor of Alfredo Di Stefano and basically the father of Lionel Messi (in terms of his False 9 era). But more importantly: A fantastic footballer, a more fantastic football manager, but more importantly a football philosopher. The one who brought success to his respective stations (Ajax, Barca and the Netherlands itself, even though he never coached them. But his impact was incredible), but were still dependent on him, because of his expertise. An arrogant genius, which work you can only have for the highest respect. Thank you again Balon for your incredible work (I hope you rest well during your video uploads). I can’t wait what you have in store for us next!

  • @bilcsij6060
    @bilcsij6060 Před rokem +2

    We are truly blessed for the fact that these videos are free. They're so good they should be on Netflix. Keep on going Mr Fahad 💪👍

  • @xheti4835
    @xheti4835 Před rokem +5

    your videos are world class, as someone who loves learning about football history, this truly helps me, you are very underrated for the type of videos u post and the class of em.

  • @Aqi777
    @Aqi777 Před rokem +11

    Another great video balon! 50 mins felt like nothing. Truly one of the best channels on CZcams! I hope you all get the recognition you deserve soon!

  • @musasejdinovic
    @musasejdinovic Před rokem +17

    As a football fan, I follow a lot of channels that have football content. This channel is easily the best, no contest. The amount of research that goes into every single video and the way you put it all together is amazing and inspiring. Best of luck, it's just a matter of time until you get million subscribers.
    P.S. "Do we know the TOTAL story?"
    I see what you did there....

  • @stiofandundealgan1280
    @stiofandundealgan1280 Před rokem +3

    With Beckenbauer and Pele, a true legend of modern football ! Big respect !

  • @AshtonArcher
    @AshtonArcher Před rokem +4

    Another excellent video. Thanks so much for these; brilliantly put together, no hyperbole or annoying soundtracks or cliches. Can't wait for the Cruyff the manager video!

  • @santhoshvenkatesh1439
    @santhoshvenkatesh1439 Před rokem +2

    I have never seen a more captivating piece of football documentary like this. Wow! Thank you and good luck to the entire team.

  • @sloveniesta
    @sloveniesta Před rokem +6

    I'm SO thrilled you covered my all-time favorite player. Great content, keep up the stellar work!

  • @siaahmadi413
    @siaahmadi413 Před rokem +3

    Man, you are so amazing. I love your work. All the best from the USA.

  • @iamyesiisyes5913
    @iamyesiisyes5913 Před rokem +13

    Amazingly done again Fahad! You could even make his time managing Barcelona as a part two. Thank you for your hard work creating these videos and keep it up!

  • @peaceminus1
    @peaceminus1 Před rokem +10

    this is so amazingly well done, this channel is a gem. Lovely and amazing video, learning and remembering things about Cruyff is always the biggest pleasure. He's my favorite player ever, such a beautiful video and history.
    You will live forever

  • @AlcoholicJhin
    @AlcoholicJhin Před rokem +5

    These videos have truly, truly reignited my love and passion for football. Especially the Arsenal video, that sent shivers down my spine and made me start to tune in and support Arsenal again. Thank you Balòn, for the amazing and jaw dropping content.

  • @stargazeronesixseven
    @stargazeronesixseven Před rokem +3

    Thank You So Much Balon-English Channel for this informative behind the scene bio about the Dutch Master Johan Cruyff!

  • @joseaquino8773
    @joseaquino8773 Před rokem +7

    Awesome review of this legendary footballer, one of the very few who set a before and after in football, not only as a player as we can see here but as a manager as well. I really look forward for your documentary of his years as a manager as well, no doubt itll be superbly well done as this one was!

  • @ronaldobernardo5865
    @ronaldobernardo5865 Před rokem +5

    Johan Cruijff is the only one who changed football as a player and later again as a coach. He was the architect of FC Barcelona, after that Frank Rijkaard laid the foundation, and Pep Guardiola build the cathedral.

  • @jamesclark1682
    @jamesclark1682 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Along with Brazil 1970 the 74 Dutch team and Ajax 68 to 74 were poetry to watch. Crujff, Neeskins, Krol, Pele, Tostao, Gerson, Revallino and Jonhny Rep. The Dutch were skilled and very very tough

  • @TheThreeCount
    @TheThreeCount Před rokem +4

    Him and Rinus Michels are an irreplaceable pair in Total Football.
    While they're not invented the technique, but they developed and executed well.
    As usual, great documentary!
    I'd like the fact KNVB surrendered and make Cruyff dream to play across the border happened.

  • @craigdiascd
    @craigdiascd Před rokem +7

    This is absolutely fantastic. As a passionate Dutch Football fan, I can say I was glued from start to
    finish and I’m absolutely proud of your efforts mate. Great hour spent ❤

    • @csracingreport2024
      @csracingreport2024 Před 9 měsíci

      This is CS FROM The US; I Remember, on the heels of seeing
      KEVIN KEEGAN & Liverpool win the FA CUP, & ALAN BALL from
      Arsenal, the Amazing JOHAN CRYUFF; He, along w/ those guys,
      changed lives, as did NEESKENS, & the cast of characters on the
      Dutch side w/ Innovative Football; Before I knew who PELE Was
      and since that time, he stands Tall if not Taller as one of the
      "Greatest of All Time Greats" w/ PELE & others, no question:
      I was back in the States when they lost the WC Final 2 ARGENTINA,
      and w/ little or no Football on US TV other than the W. Cup,
      and the PELE / NEESKENS led NY Cosmos of the NASL, I missed
      the European Club / Cup Play Era, which is where Y. Tube /
      Documentaries fill in gaps: I expected CRYUFF's Resume
      to be as Impressive, as his W. Cup exploits & efforts, and it
      exceeded it in amazing fashion; An even Bigger Hero
      than he was Growing up:
      That says it all....
      JOHAN CRYUFF is not only a
      Dutch Legend,
      but an International Icon...

  • @sinanyavuz5907
    @sinanyavuz5907 Před 9 měsíci +1

    One of the most iconic characters of all time is certainly much more than a football star, much more than his leader. The football leader who revolutionized football, reinterpreted the philosophy of football, multiplied the pleasure of watching football, is Johan Cruyff.

  • @samuraininjarockstar9355

    Amazing account of easily one of the greatest if not the greatest player ever, definitely the most intelligent footballer ever, Brilliant documentary on Cruyff

  • @willhotchkin3041
    @willhotchkin3041 Před rokem +2

    One of the best videos I’ve ever watched

  • @tang0341
    @tang0341 Před rokem +3

    that ending was GOOSEBUMPS

  • @HaNdSoMeOnE13
    @HaNdSoMeOnE13 Před 11 měsíci +2

    My favourite football player and coach. Genius.

  • @ianmcdonald3053
    @ianmcdonald3053 Před rokem +3

    Sir I’ve only just found your channel and I’m blown away with this production! Beautifully put together, I’ve already watched your Van Baston Vid and wow, you are extremely talented and I hope somehow your work makes it on to prime time television, this is the sort of work we men want to see, the joy, the heartache and all the emotions in between, it’s the perfect viewer’s experience bravo Sir 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @eatmoremusic3650
    @eatmoremusic3650 Před rokem +1

    I just googled Dutch football history and found this video and your channel, top notch. The archival footage and journalistic efforts to tell a great story are world class. Subbed

  • @stargazeronesixseven
    @stargazeronesixseven Před rokem +1

    Helping Feyenoord f.c. winning the Dutch League over Ajax f.c. in the 1983 / 1984 Season was the icing of the Brilliance of Johan Cruyff , the #14 Dutch Superstar! For the many Barcelona f.c. Fans of the 1970s ... Johan Cruyff was their Superstar idol too! ... Sadly , Johan Cruyff has left all of us on the 26thMarch2016 due to lung cancer ... He was 69 ... May Johan Cruyff be Blessed to a Better World & Realm ...

  • @Rain_berries
    @Rain_berries Před rokem +3

    This channel is addictive and pretty much the best sports channel on CZcams in my humble opinion 👍

  • @marcusjackson9076
    @marcusjackson9076 Před rokem +2

    Great video. So comprehensive, I've never watched a documentary of yours that wasn't outstanding. Read his book a few years back, great read I'd recommend to anyone with an interest in football.

  • @user-fy8hm2px4t
    @user-fy8hm2px4t Před rokem +2

    Man this guy's life's turn of events make you think like life can throw anything at you but just keep on going forward no matter what

  • @eelmohamed
    @eelmohamed Před rokem +1

    Cruyff, Pele, Zidan, Maradona, Franz B and many other players created what we are enjoying. We thank them all.

  • @Simmer1983
    @Simmer1983 Před rokem +4

    Amazing work Fahad. Cruyff will always be the godfather of Dutch football.

    • @hansolo2121
      @hansolo2121 Před rokem +1

      Simmer83 Cruyff is in fact the godfather of modern football in this world. Not only Dutch football.

  • @abhishekmukherjee3862
    @abhishekmukherjee3862 Před rokem +4

    Hey Fahad, brilliant as usual
    Amazing to know he won the double playing for arch-rivals Feyenoord as well!!
    Awaiting eagerly for the next parts for both Cruyff as well as CR7 you did earlier

  • @treacheroustiger5571
    @treacheroustiger5571 Před rokem +4

    This was great. Truly inspiring work and a fantastic tribute to one of footballs legends. Thanks for uploading!

  • @picutreplane
    @picutreplane Před rokem +1

    One of the best documentareis on Johan I have ever seen. Incredible work!

  • @MCFCTheMadHatter
    @MCFCTheMadHatter Před rokem

    YESSSSSS!!!!!! I have been waiting you to drop this video since the trailer/teaser!! Can’t wait to watch! Thank you!

  • @tashrif46
    @tashrif46 Před měsícem

    The master, the provocateur and the architect. There will be never another like Johan Cruyff.

  • @francis9765
    @francis9765 Před rokem +3

    Can’t wait for part two, amazing work as always

  • @Cyru5kd7
    @Cyru5kd7 Před rokem

    I just finished watching this and wow, one of the best watches ever. What a well put together documentary 👏🏻👏🏻 a part 2 on his managerial career is needed

  • @simontoue6047
    @simontoue6047 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for the dedication and hard work in your videos. It is really appreciated

  • @dickvanmaanen9058
    @dickvanmaanen9058 Před rokem +10

    The best the world has ever seen and will see. The man was a genius, he changed football all over the world. There was never a player who had so much influence to football. The man is still like a God of football all over the world. There will never be a better one, never!!!

    • @truebluebears76
      @truebluebears76 Před rokem

      He was great but Pele was the greatest footballer ever

    • @dickvanmaanen9058
      @dickvanmaanen9058 Před rokem +1

      @@truebluebears76 But is was Pele who said: There will never be a better player than Cruijff only when God is gonna play football.

    • @truebluebears76
      @truebluebears76 Před rokem

      @@dickvanmaanen9058 Pele said that about a lot of players .He even said that about George Best that’s how gracious the man was .

    • @dickvanmaanen9058
      @dickvanmaanen9058 Před rokem

      @@truebluebears76 Yeah, sure.

    • @angelophilippopoulos9678
      @angelophilippopoulos9678 Před rokem +2

      greatest !!

  • @prie71
    @prie71 Před rokem +1

    I've seen him winning the Dutch league in his year at Feyenoord, just by telling his teammates what to do, and where to walk. He wasn't able to play a whole match, or do a real sprint anymore, but his football intelligence was enough to do it.. His was higher than all of the top players we have now these days. I still see him pointing with his finger, while he's putting everyone in the right position ;-)

  • @saneleandilemhlongo
    @saneleandilemhlongo Před rokem +2

    Great video as always, I have never missed a single video.
    Video idea(s): Context of European trebles eg. Celtic 1966/67, Ajax 1971/72 (I think it was covered in this video), PSV 1987/88, Man United 1998/99, Barcelona 2008/09 and 2014/15, Bayern Munich 2012/13 and 2019/20.
    I won't include Inter Milan 2009/10 because you made a video on them ♥️

  • @Billie0708
    @Billie0708 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Pele cracked all the top parameters at the highest level but Cruyff cracked number 1 parameter by some distance which is a Spiritual Depth. And on top of that add Cruyff as an Imaginative and Philosopher of the game with his Genius all round playing abilities and management skills, which made him the ultimate GOAT of the Game.

  • @Linkonpark100
    @Linkonpark100 Před rokem

    Absolutely enjoyed the video. Can't wait for the sequel Cruyff: The Total Manager.

  • @antoniocarrascosa6060
    @antoniocarrascosa6060 Před rokem +1

    Buenísimo el documental....el mejor que he visto del gran Cruyff...

  • @IsmaeelHIWahid
    @IsmaeelHIWahid Před rokem +2

    All your videos have been top tier elite! Even though I know a lot about the topic, you still provide a refreshing and entertaining product which enables the viewers to remain focussed. Continue the great work!

  • @robbpowell194
    @robbpowell194 Před rokem +1

    This is the best summary of Cruyuff's career I have seen to date. Great research and editing. The narration was even paced and captivating. Good job.

  • @tshifhiwamulaudzi1635
    @tshifhiwamulaudzi1635 Před rokem +2

    As always you delivered a masterpiece, thanks Balon👊

  • @christianargentiTalkTV
    @christianargentiTalkTV Před 7 měsíci

    This, in addition to all the documentaries of yours I’ve seen are truly top shelf.

  • @PBallroomBlitzK
    @PBallroomBlitzK Před rokem

    Woww, woww, woww! Great documentary about this great footballplayer who was an example for us Dutch kids playing football in the 70's!
    Thnx for the making and upload!🧡

  • @greatspead1363
    @greatspead1363 Před rokem +1

    What a video! Thanks to creator of the video. I've always being big fan of Cruyf. Enjoyed it watching.

  • @antebellum45
    @antebellum45 Před rokem +1

    Goed gedaan! Volgde in die jaren 60/70 elk weekeind Ajax op TV!

  • @akshathooda7124
    @akshathooda7124 Před rokem

    can't believe how i remained this interested for 50 mins. Great work put into this video. I genuinely think Cruyff just as a player is top 3 OAT. Ballon d'ors, national team, longevity, single handedly carrying teams, barca and ajax, and ofc the techincal ability which is second to none; even inventing the turn

  • @aenz1268
    @aenz1268 Před rokem +12

    Would love to see a part 2 on his managerial career!