Originally by ReferenceList RulesSoccer players from the Netherlands or played on the Netherlands national team.
Fans of Dutch soccer have always wanted to know who are the best Dutch soccer players of all time. The Netherlands have been home to many top footballers both past and present. In fact they took home the UEFA European Championship in 1988 under the leadership of Ruud Gullit. So does that make Gullit the best Dutch soccer player? See what fans think below.
This list of the best soccer players from Netherlands includes players that are born Dutch and those that played for the Netherlands national team. Player bios and photos have been provided when available. You'll see the players with the most votes at the top of the list, so if you're searching for a particular famous Dutch soccer player you can use the search box at the top of the list to find what you're looking for.
To make it on the list of the best Netherlands soccer players, these people should be on the level of elite footballers like Thijs Sluijter and Ruud Krol. So if you're ever wondering who are the best Dutch footballers or the greatest ever, this list has you covered. If you're in a fantasy soccer league, then you can use this list of the best Dutch soccer players to discover some new talent.
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2,315161Johan Cruijff
Forward, MidfielderBirthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Hendrik Johannes Cruijff OON (Dutch: [ˈjoːɦɑn ˈkrœyf] (listen), internationally spelled... more2
1,286298Dennis Bergkamp
ForwardBirthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Dennis Nicolaas Maria Bergkamp (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdɛnəs ˈbɛrxkɑmp] (listen); born 10 May... more3
1,371347Arjen Robben
Winger, ForwardBirthplace: Bedum, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Arjen Robben (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑrjən ˈrɔbə(n)] (listen); born 23 January 1984) is a... more4
882357Ruud Gullit
Defender, ForwardBirthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Ruud Gullit, OON (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈryt ˈxʏlɪt] (listen); born Rudi Dil; 1 September... more5
761251Edwin van der Sar
GoalkeeperBirthplace: Voorhout, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Edwin van der Sar OON (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɛtʋɪn vɑn dɛr ˈsɑr] (listen)) (born 29 October... more6
563147Virgil van Dijk
DefenderBirthplace: Breda, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Scottish... more7
1,146676Marco van Basten
ForwardBirthplace: Utrecht, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Marcel "Marco" van Basten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɑrkoː vɑn ˈbɑstə(n)] (listen); born 31... more8
750283Wesley Sneijder
MidfielderBirthplace: Utrecht, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Wesley Sneijder (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɛsli ˈsnɛi̯dər] (listen); born 9 June 1984) is a... more9
515268Johan Neeskens
MidfielderBirthplace: Heemstede, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Johannes Jacobus "Johan" Neeskens (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈjoːɦɑn ˈneːskə(n)s]; born 15... more10
385165Willem van Hanegem
MidfielderBirthplace: Breskens, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Willem "Wim" van Hanegem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪləm ˈʋɪm vɑn ˈɦaːnəɣɛm]; born 20 February... more11
616396Frank Rijkaard
Defender, MidfielderBirthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Franklin Edmundo Rijkaard (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈfrɑŋk ˈrɛi̯kaːrt] (listen); born 30... more12
455273Ruud Krol
DefenderBirthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Rudolf ("Ruud" or "Rudi") Jozef Krol (born 24 March 1949) is a Dutch retired footballer who... more13
422236Marc Overmars
Forward, MidfielderBirthplace: Emst, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Marc Overmars (Dutch: [ˈmɑrk ˈoːvərmɑrs] (listen), born 29 March 1973) is a Dutch former... more14
578417Clarence Seedorf
MidfielderBirthplace: Paramaribo, Suriname
Nationality: Suriname, Netherlands
Clarence Clyde Seedorf (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈklɛrəns ˈseːdɔrf] (listen); born 1 April 1976)... more15
367260Rob Rensenbrink
Forward, MidfielderBirthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Pieter Robert ("Rob") Rensenbrink (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpitər ˈroːbərt (ˈrɔp)... more16
211135Wim Suurbier
DefenderBirthplace: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Wilhelmus "Wim" Lourens Johannes Suurbier (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪm ˈsyːr.ˌbiːr]) (born 16... more17
181111Wim Jansen
MidfielderBirthplace: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Wilhelmus Marinus Anthonius Jansen (born 28 October 1946 in Rotterdam) is a Dutch former... more18
189128Sjaak Swart
ForwardBirthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Jesaia "Sjaak" Swart (born 3 July 1938) is a Dutch former footballer who played as a winger... more19
190125Willy van der Kuijlen
MidfielderBirthplace: Helmond, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Wilhelmus Martinus Leonardus Johannes "Willy" van der Kuijlen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈwili vɑn... more20
13492Gerry Muhren
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13686Theo de Jong
MidfielderBirthplace: Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Theodorus ("Theo") Jacob de Jong (born 11 August 1947 in Leeuwarden) is a former Dutch... more22
154126Wim Jonk
MidfielderBirthplace: Volendam, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Wilhelmus Maria "Wim" Jonk (born 12 October 1966) is a Dutch football coach, former... more23
230190Willy van de Kerkhof
MidfielderBirthplace: Helmond, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Wilhelmus "Willy" Antonius van de Kerkhof (Dutch pronunciation: [ʋɪlˈɦɛlmɵs ˈʋɪli ɑnˈtoːnijəs... more24
13191Wim Rijsbergen
DefenderBirthplace: Leiden, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Wilhelmus "Wim" Gerardus Rijsbergen (Dutch pronunciation: [ʋɪlˈɦɛlmɵs (ˈʋɪm) ɣeːˈrɑrdɵs... more25
181141Wim Kieft
ForwardBirthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Willem Cornelis Nicolaas "Wim" Kieft (born 12 November 1962) is a Dutch retired footballer who... more
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