Who is the best player in Netherlands national team history?

The Netherlands gave the world Total Football and some of the most technically sublime players ever. Vote for the Oranje player who made the biggest impact in the national team shirt.

1

Johan Cruyff

Three-time Ballon d'Or winner and the inventor of 'Total Football', widely regarded as the greatest Dutch player ever.

2

Marco van Basten

Won Euro 1988 with the Netherlands, scoring a sensational volley in the final, and won three Ballons d'Or at AC Milan.

3

Ruud Gullit

1987 Ballon d'Or winner and captain of the legendary Dutch team that won Euro 1988, known for his dreadlocks and dazzling skill.

4

Dennis Bergkamp

Elegant forward nicknamed 'The Non-Flying Dutchman', one of the most technically gifted players of his generation.

5

Frank Rijkaard

Commanding midfielder and key figure in the Dutch Euro 1988 triumph alongside Gullit and van Basten.

6

Arjen Robben

Iconic winger who always scored goals for the Netherlands, leading them to the 2010 World Cup final.

7

Robin van Persie

Netherlands' second all-time top scorer with 50 goals, famous for his stunning diving header against Spain at the 2014 World Cup.

8

Virgil van Dijk

One of the best central defenders of his generation, leading the Netherlands to the 2019 Nations League final.

9

Edwin van der Sar

Commanding goalkeeper who was a cornerstone of Dutch football for nearly 20 years with 130 international caps.

10

Wesley Sneijder

Midfield maestro who was arguably the best player in the 2010 World Cup, helping Netherlands reach the final.

11

Clarence Seedorf

Four-time Champions League winner who brought elegance and composure to the Dutch midfield across multiple eras.

12

Cody Gakpo

Rising star who top-scored at the 2022 World Cup for the Netherlands and leads the national team's new generation.