Soccer The Best Dutch Soccer Players from the Netherlands, Ranked  

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List Rules Soccer players from the Netherlands or played on the Netherlands national team.

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Marco van Basten Forward Marcel "Marco" Van Basten is a Dutch football manager and former football player, who played for Ajax and A.C. Milan, as well as the Netherlands national team, in the 1980s and early ...more

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1,116 115

Johan Cruijff Forward, Midfielder Hendrik Johannes Cruijff OON, born 25 April 1947, known as Johan Cruyff, is a former Dutch footballer and was until recently the manager of the Catalonia football team. He won the Ballon d'Or ...more

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493 240

Ruud Gullit Defender, Forward, Midfielder Ruud Gullit, OON, is a Dutch football manager and former football player who played professionally in the 1980s and 1990s. He was the captain of the Netherlands national team that was victorious ...more

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328 276

BaruchLalaev added Frank Rijkaard Defender, Midfielder Franklin Edmundo Rijkaard is a Dutch football manager and former player. Rijkaard has played for Ajax, Real Zaragoza and Milan, and represented his national side 73 times, scoring 10 goals. In ...more

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337 286

Clarence Seedorf Midfielder Clarence Clyde Seedorf is a Dutch former footballer and former manager of A.C. Milan regarded by many as one of the best midfielders of his generation. Seedorf is one of the most decorated Dutch ...more

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370 124

BaruchLalaev added Johan Neeskens Midfielder Johannes Jacobus "Johan" Neeskens is a Dutch football manager and former midfielder. As a player, he was an important member of the Dutch national team that finished as runners-up in ...more

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385 140

Ruud Krol Defender Rudolf Jozef Krol is a retired Dutch footballer who was capped 83 times for his native country. Most of his career he played for his home town club, Ajax, and he became a coach after retirement. ...more

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BaruchLalaev added Rob Rensenbrink Forward, Midfielder Pieter Robert Rensenbrink is a former Dutch football player and member of the Dutch national football team that reached two World Cup finals in 1974 and 1978. A creative left winger or forward ...more

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BaruchLalaev added Dennis Bergkamp Forward Dennis Nicolaas Maria Bergkamp is a Dutch former professional footballer, who is the assistant manager to Frank de Boer at Ajax. Originally a wide midfielder, Bergkamp was moved to main striker ...more

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Arjen Robben Winger, Forward, Midfielder Arjen Robben is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Netherlands national team. Robben has appeared at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 UEFA European ...more

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462 124

scruffenstein added Edwin van der Sar Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar OON is a Dutch former footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Ajax, Juventus, Fulham and Manchester United. He is the most capped player in the Netherlands national team's ...more

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324 127

Marc Overmars Forward, Midfielder Marc Overmars is a Dutch former footballer who is the director of football at Ajax. Throughout his footballing career, he played as a winger and was renowned for his speed. Overmars was born in ...more

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BaruchLalaev added Robin van Persie Forward Robin van persie is a talented Netherlands player Robin van Persie is a Dutch footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester United and is the captain of the Netherlands national team. He is a youth product of Feyenoord. Having joined Arsenal ...more

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Willy van de Kerkhof Midfielder Wilhelmus "Willy" Antonius van de Kerkhof is a former Dutch footballer. Van de Kerkhof and his twin brother René were squad members of the Dutch national team that made the ...more

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499 171

Wesley Sneijder Midfielder Wesley Sneijder is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for the Turkish club Galatasaray and the Netherlands national team. He was named UEFA midfielder of the season and one of the three ...more

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Willem van Hanegem Midfielder Willem "Wim" van Hanegem is a Dutch football midfielder and coach born in Breskens, Zeeland. In a playing career spanning over 20 years he won several domestic honours in the ...more

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175 58

Wim Suurbier Defender Wilhelmus "Wim" Lourens Johannes Suurbier is a former Dutch football player and among others assistant coach of the Albanian national team. He was a wingback who was part of the Dutch ...more

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145 53

Gé van Dijk Gérard van Dijk was a football player and coach. He played his entire career for Ajax Amsterdam, won two Eredivisie titles. He played 317 matches and scored 89 goals and was the top ...more

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170 71

Willy van der Kuijlen Midfielder Wilhelmus "Willy" Martinus Leonardus Johannes van der Kuijlen is a former Dutch football player and currently a scout for PSV Eindhoven. Van der Kuijlen was born in Helmond and started ...more

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Sparwasser added Gerry Muhren

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174 84

Wim Kieft Forward Willem "Wim" Cornelis Nicolaas Kieft is a Dutch retired footballer who played as a centre forward. A prolific goal-scorer whose main asset resided in his heading ability, he played in ...more

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123 54

Stan Valckx Defender Stanislaus "Stan" Henricus Christina Valckx is a Dutch retired footballer who played as a central defender.

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165 73

Wim Jansen Midfielder Wilhelmus Marinus Anthonius Jansen is a Dutch former association football player and manager. Jansen won 65 international caps with the Netherlands national football team and played in the Dutch ...more

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162 73

Sjaak Swart Forward Jesaia Swart is a former Dutch footballer who played for Ajax Amsterdam a total of almost 600 matches, a record for the club.

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MichaelNedergaard added Jasper Cillessen Goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is a Dutch professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Eredivisie club Ajax. In May 2011, he received his first call-up for the Netherlands national team. He ...more

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Theo de Jong Midfielder Theodorus Jacob de Jong is a former Dutch footballer and now coach. During his career he played for NEC Nijmegen and Feyenoord Rotterdam. He earned 15 caps and scored 3 goals for the Netherlands ...more

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164 80

Wim Jonk Midfielder Wilhelmus "Wim" Maria Jonk is a retired Dutch footballer. At the height of his career, he also played for the Netherlands national team.

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Wim Rijsbergen Defender Wilhelmus "Wim" Gerardus Rijsbergen is a football manager and former defender from the Netherlands. Rijsbergen, an assistant to Leo Beenhakker at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, assumed ...more

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Ruud Knol Defender Ruud Knol is a Dutch football centre back who currently plays for Sparta Rotterdam in the Dutch second division. Knol was born in Zevenaar, in the province of Gelderland and started his career ...more

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33 52

Simon Tahamata Midfielder Simon Melkianus Tahamata is a former Dutch and Belgian football player originating from the Maluku Islands, who has played for Dutch and Belgian clubs. He has played 22 times for the Dutch ...more

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Tinus Bosselaar Forward Martinus "Tinus" Bosselaar is a retired Dutch footballer who was active as a left winger. Bosselaar is known as one of the greatest players at Sparta off all time. He started at the ...more

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Theo Janssen Midfielder Theo Janssen is a Dutch former footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs in the Netherlands, including Vitesse, Twente and Ajax, as well as on loan for Belgian club Genk. He spent ...more

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53 55

Youri Mulder Forward Youri Mulder is a retired Dutch footballer who played as a striker and also a manager.

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scruffenstein added Memphis Depay Memphis Depay is a Dutch footballer who plays as a winger for Dutch club PSV and the Netherlands national team.

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Theo Snelders Goalkeeper Theodorus Antonius Gerardus "Theo" Snelders is a Dutch former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

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Tim Janssen Forward Tim Wilhelmus Janssen is a Dutch footballer who currently plays as a striker for De Graafschap in the Dutch Eerste Divisie. He made his debut in the professional football squad of FC Zwolle in ...more

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Theo van Duivenbode Defender Theo van Duivenbode is a former Dutch footballer who played for AFC Ajax and Feyenoord and was part of their European and Intercontinental Cup victory in 1970. He earned 5 caps for the ...more

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Sjaak Polak Defender Sjaak Polak is a Dutch former footballer.

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Sander Westerveld Goalkeeper Sander Westerveld is a retired Dutch professional football goalkeeper who is currently the goalkeeping coach of South African Premier Soccer League club Ajax Cape Town. The highlight of his ...more

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Rinus Israël Defender Marinus David Israël is a former Dutch football player, manager and currently scout. Nicknamed IJzeren Rinus he formed a solid defence line at Feyenoord with Theo Laseroms.

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Theo Zwarthoed Goalkeeper Theodorus "Theo" Antonius Marie Zwarthoed is a professional Dutch footballer who currently plays for FC Volendam in the Dutch Eerste Divisie. He previously played for AZ, SBV ...more

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Theo Laseroms Defender Matheus Wilhelmus Theodorus Laseroms was a football defender from the Netherlands, who made a name for himself when he played for Feyenoord Rotterdam. Born in Roosendaal, he has six caps for the ...more

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29 34

Sjaak Troost Defender Jacob "Sjaak" Troost is a Dutch retired footballer who played as a defender.

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Wim Koevermans Defender Wilhelmus Jacobus Koevermans, a former football central defender from The Netherlands, who earned one cap for the Netherlands national football team. He was a member of the Dutch team that won ...more

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1526824359420 added Virgil van Dijk Defender Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Scottish Premiership club Celtic and the Netherlands national football team. He was born to a Dutch Father and ...more

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29 34

Stefan Postma Goalkeeper Stefan Postma is a Dutch former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is currently a goalkeeping coach at his last club, AGOVV Apeldoorn.

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32 40

René van Dieren René Theo van Dieren is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for FC Lienden in the Dutch Topklasse.

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Stefan Jansen Forward Stefan Jansen is a former football striker from the Netherlands, who started his professional career in the 1990-1991 season for Roda JC. Later on he played for FC Den Bosch, Cambuur Leeuwarden, ...more

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Thijs Sluijter Thijs Sluijter is a Dutch football player, who plays as a left winger for ADO '20 in the Dutch Topklasse. Sluijter started his career with SC Heerenveen. In 2001 he left for Heracles. In June ...more

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Steef Nieuwendaal Steef Nieuwendaal is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for Sparta Rotterdam. Nieuwendaal is a midfielder who was born in Weert and made his debut in professional football, being part of the ...more