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. 1
   Johan Cruyff

   Three-time Ballon d'Or winner and inventor of Total Football; led the Netherlands to the 1974 World Cup final.
   1000pts

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2. 2
   Dennis Bergkamp

   The 'Non-Flying Dutchman' — a technically sublime forward widely rated among the world's best.
   666pts
3. 3
   Marco van Basten

   Scored arguably the greatest goal in Euro history in the 1988 final; three-time Ballon d'Or winner.
   555pts
4. 4
   Arjen Robben

   Flying winger who took the Netherlands to the 2010 World Cup final; his tournament goal against Mexico is iconic.
   555pts
5. 5
   Ruud Gullit

   1988 Ballon d'Or winner who led the Netherlands to their only major title at EURO 1988.
   333pts
6. 6
   Robin van Persie

   Scored a spectacular diving header against Spain in the 2014 World Cup, one of the great tournament moments.
   333pts
7. 7
   Frank Rijkaard

   Defensive midfielder and leader of the 1988 European Championship-winning generation.
   0pts
8. 8
   Ronald Koeman

   The most attacking defender of his era; scored the free kick in the 1988 Euro final.
   0pts
9. 9
   Wesley Sneijder

   Man of the tournament at the 2010 World Cup; his performances in South Africa are unforgettable.
   0pts
10. 10
    Johan Neeskens

    Cruyff's partner in the 1974 team; scored a penalty in the first minute of the World Cup final.
    0pts
11. 11
    Virgil van Dijk

    Modern defensive colossus, 2019 Ballon d'Or runner-up and Netherlands captain.
    0pts
12. 12
    Clarence Seedorf

    Versatile, technically gifted midfielder who won multiple Champions League titles and played over 80 caps.
    0pts
13. 13
    Patrick Kluivert

    Prolific striker of the late 90s whose golden touch powered the Netherlands in major tournaments.
    0pts

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