The authoritative British magazine FourFourTwo has published a list of the best Dutch footballers in history. This rating was headed by the legendary striker Johan Cruyff. The second place was taken by another striker, Marco van Basten. Rudi Gullit rounded out the top 3.
Marco van Basten, Getty ImagesTop 15 Dutch footballers according to FourFourTwo:
1. Johan Cruyff (striker).
2. Marco van Basten (striker).
3. Rood Gullit (midfielder).
4. Johan Neskens (midfielder).
5. Frank Reicard (midfielder).
6. Robin van Persie (striker).
7. Dennis Bergkamp (striker).
8. Ronald Koeman (defender).
9. Edwin van der Sar (goalkeeper).
10. Rud Krol (defender).
11. Johnny Rap (striker).
12. Pete Keizer (striker).
13. Wesley Sneijder (midfielder).
14. Virgil Van Dijk (defender).
15. Clarence Seedorf (midfielder).
