Who is the best player in Netherlands national team history?

Total Football, three World Cup finals, and a galaxy of stars — who is the greatest player in Netherlands national team history?

1

Johan Cruyff

Three-time Ballon d'Or winner and inventor of Total Football; led the Netherlands to the 1974 World Cup final.

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2

Dennis Bergkamp

The 'Non-Flying Dutchman' — a technically sublime forward widely rated among the world's best.

749pts

3

Marco van Basten

Scored arguably the greatest goal in Euro history in the 1988 final; three-time Ballon d'Or winner.

666pts

4

Arjen Robben

Flying winger who took the Netherlands to the 2010 World Cup final; his tournament goal against Mexico is iconic.

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5

Ruud Gullit

1988 Ballon d'Or winner who led the Netherlands to their only major title at EURO 1988.

499pts

6

Robin van Persie

Scored a spectacular diving header against Spain in the 2014 World Cup, one of the great tournament moments.

499pts

7

Frank Rijkaard

Defensive midfielder and leader of the 1988 European Championship-winning generation.

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8

Ronald Koeman

The most attacking defender of his era; scored the free kick in the 1988 Euro final.

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9

Wesley Sneijder

Man of the tournament at the 2010 World Cup; his performances in South Africa are unforgettable.

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10

Johan Neeskens

Cruyff's partner in the 1974 team; scored a penalty in the first minute of the World Cup final.

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11

Virgil van Dijk

Modern defensive colossus, 2019 Ballon d'Or runner-up and Netherlands captain.

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12

Clarence Seedorf

Versatile, technically gifted midfielder who won multiple Champions League titles and played over 80 caps.

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13

Patrick Kluivert

Prolific striker of the late 90s whose golden touch powered the Netherlands in major tournaments.

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