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| 1970 European Cup Winner |
Ajax Amsterdam, PSV, Feyenoord.
Surnamese-Dutch,
North Holland, South Holand.
The rest of Netherlands excluding North and South Holland
Netherlands All-Time Team After Johan Cruyff
Netherlands 1984
Netherlands before Johan Cruyff (BC)
This is my selection of a 25 member all-time team for the club. The number 25 was chosen because it is the official squad size for the Champions' League.
Feyenoord is one of the most successful clubs in the Netherlands, winning 14 Eredivisie titles, 12 KNVB Cups and two Johan Cruyff Shields, having won in the international stage one European Cup, two UEFA Cups and one Intercontinental Cup. The club have played continuously in the top tier of the Dutch football system since gaining promotion to Eerste Klasse, the Eredivisie's forerunner competition, in 1921, more time than other club in the country, which has dominated alongside Ajax and PSV Eindhoven.
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| UEFA Cup 2001-2002 |
Team
GK: Eddy Pieters Graafland (Netherlands)
Eddy Pieters Graafland started with Ajax in 1952, but was better remembered for playing with Feyenoord between 1958 and 1970. He was a part of Feyenoord's European Cup victory in 1970. He also won 4 Eredivisie: 1960–61, 1961–62, 1964–65, 1968–69. He earned 47 caps for the Netherlands national football team between 1957 and 1967, but he did not attend any major tournament.
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| Eddy Pieters Graafland |
Ed De Goey played for both Sparta Rotterdam and Feyenoord. He later spent 6 seasons with Chelsea during the pre-Roman Abramovich days, winning the Cup Winners' cup in 1998. He had 31 caps for the Dutch national team. He went to the 1994 World Cup Finals in the 1994, starting all of Oranje's games. He was a member of the World Cup squad in 1998 and European Championship of 1996 and 2000.
GK: Eddy Treijtel (Netherlands)
Eddy Treijtel went to Feyenoord from Xerxes/DHC in 1968 along with Willem van Hanegem, and moved to AZ'67 in 1979. Treijtel's best years were spent at Feyenoord. He won the UEFA Cup in 1974. He was remembered by killing a gull with a goal kick in 1970. He went to the World Cup Finals in 1974 as a backup keeper.
RB: Ben Wijnstekers (Netherlands)
Ben Wijnstekers was considered among the greatest defenders in Feyenoord's history. He made his professional debut at Feyenoord Rotterdam in 1975, but also played for K.R.C. Mechelen and Germinal Ekeren. He was capped between 1979 and 1986. He went to European Championship in 1980, but otherwise, in a period between two Golden Generations of Dutch players, where Netherlands failed to qualify for the World Cup Finals.
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| Ben Wijnstekers |
Sjaak Troost was an one club man for Feyenoord. He appeared in 397 official matches for Feyenoord, retiring in June 1992 at nearly 33. He appeared in 29 games in 1983–84 as the Rotterdam club won the league after a 10-year wait. Troost earned four caps for the Dutch national team. He was an unused member of the team that won the European Championship in 1988.
CB: Rinus Israel (Netherland)
Nicknamed "IJzeren Rinus (Iron Rinus)", Rinus Israel had 47 caps for Netherlands. He was a part of the 1974 World Cup team that finished second at the World Cup Finals in West Germany. During his career he played for DWS (1962–66), Feyenoord Rotterdam (1966–74), Excelsior Rotterdam (1974–75) and PEC Zwolle (1975–82). He won an European Cup with Feyenoord. He was Dutch Player of the Year in 1970 and 1975.
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| Rinus Israel |
Wim Rijsbergen later played in the North American Soccer League, for the New York Cosmos. Rijsbergen began his professional career at PEC Zwolle, and ended it in 1986 at FC Utrecht. He played for Feyenoord between 1971 and 1978. From 1979 to 1983, he joined NY Cosmos. He had 28 caps. He was a part of Oranje's WC team on both 1974 and 1978.
CB: John De Wolf (Netherlands)
De Wolf began his professional career with Sparta Rotterdam in 1983. After two seasons in the team, he departed for FC Groningen. With Feyenoord, he won the Dutch league championship in 1992–93 with the club and three Dutch Cups. Feyenoord also made it to the 91–92 Cup Winners' Cup semi-final. He also played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, VVV-Venlo, Hapoel Ashkelon and Zwart Wit'28. Capped 6 times.
CB: Ivan Nielsen (Denmark)
Ivan Nielsen started his senior career with Fremad Amager in Denmark. He was most prominently played professionally for Dutch clubs Feyenoord Rotterdam and PSV Eindhoven, winning the European Cup with PSV with Frank Arnesen and Jan Heintze. He was capped 51 times between 1980 and 1989. He represented Denmark at 1986 World Cup and two European Championship tournaments(1984 and 1988).
CB/LB: Cor Veldhoen (Netherlands)
Cor Veldhoen spent his entire career with Feyenoord between 1956 and 1970. He played over 380 games for them. He was a member of the team that won the European Cup in 1970. The trophy was the first ever European title won by a Dutch club team. He earned 27 caps between 1961 and 1967 for the Dutch national team.
LB/DM: Giovanni Van Bronckhorst (Netherlands)
Van Bronckhorst played for his country in three World Cups, in 1998, 2006 and 2010, as well as three European Championships, in 2000, 2004 and 2008. He was the captain of Holland at World Cup 2010, where Holland finished second. He played 106 times for Holland. He won the Champions' League for Barcelona in 2005-2006. He also played wirh Feyenoord, Arsenal and Rangers.
DM: Theo De Jong (Netherlands)
During his career he played for NEC Nijmegen and Feyenoord Rotterdam. He earned 15 caps and scored 3 goals for the Netherlands national football team, and played for them in the 1974 FIFA World Cup Final. De Jong was a member of the Feyenoord team that won the UEFA Cup in 1974, beating Tottenham Hotspur in the then two-legged final. He later played 3 seasons in Hong Kong for Seiko.
DM: Paul Bosvelt (Netherlands)
Paul Bosvelt played for Go Ahead Eagles and Twente before making his big move to Feyenoord in 1997, making 167 appearances, during which he led Feyenoord to the league title in 1999 and won the UEFA Cup in 2002. He spent two seasons with Manchester City and finished his career at Heerenveen. Bosvelt was capped 24 times between 2000 and 2004. He played in Euro 2000 and Euro 2004. He retired in 2004 from the national team.
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| Paul Bosvelt |
Franz Hasil started his career at local giants Rapid Wien before moving abroad to play for Schalke 04. After one season in Germany, he moved to Feyenoord and was part of their European Cup victory in 1970. He also played for Austria Klagenfurt. Hasil was capped 21 times. He made his international debut in 1963 against Hungary.
CM: Wim Jansen (Netherlands)
Jansen was a part of the great Feyenoord team of the late 1960's and early 1970's. He formed a great midfield with Willem van Hanegem and Theo De Jong. They became the first Dutch club to win the European Cup in 1970. He later played rfor Washington Diplomats and then, Ajax. He was an important of Netherlands' World Cup team in 1974. He earned 65 caps.
CM: Willem Van Hanegem (Holland)
In Holland, Willem Van Hanegem was widely considered the second best Dutch player in the 1970's and perhaps, the greatest player for Feyenoord. He won the European Cup with Feyenoord in 1970. He was capped 52 times between 1968 and 1979. He was an important player at the World Cup Finals in 1974, where Netherlands finished second, but he missed the World Cup Finals in 1978. He also played in NASL.
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| Willem Van Hanegem |
Puck Van Heel was an inside-left and left wing-half in the 1930's. He spent his entire career with Feyenoord. He was a cornerstone of the Feyenoord success preceding the World War II, winning five Eredivisie Championships and two KNVB Cups. During his time there, he became the team captain for the club. He was capped 64 times, a record until 1979. He went to the World Cup finals in 1934 and 1938.
LW: Coen Moulijn (Netherlands)
Coen Moulijn was considered the best left winger in Dutch football and probably the best player from Feyenoord. He started his career with Xerxes in 1954. A season later, he joined Feyenoord. He stayed there until 1972. He won the European Cup and the Intercontinental Cup with them in 1970. He had 38 caps at a time when Holland was not considered a major power in football. He scored 4 goals for the Netherlands national football team.
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| Coen Moulijn |
From 1938 and 1950, Arie de Vroet played for Feyenoord with the war in between. After the War, he became the captain of the Dutch National Team. In 1950, he left for France and became a professional player, ending his amateur status and his career with the national team. He also played for La Havre and Rouen in France.
AM: Ruud Gullit (Netherlands)
Ruud Gullit was the iconic captain of Netherlands' Euro 1988 winning team. In 1987, he moved from PSV Eindhoven to A.C. Milan for a world record transfer fee. He was an important player for AC Milan during the 1980's where they won two straight European Cups. He was the European Footballer of the Year in 1987 and the World Soccer Player of the Year in 1987 and 1989. He spent one season with Sampdoria winning the Italian Cup in 1994. He earned 66 caps.
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| Ruud Gullit |
Johan Cruyff is the greatest Dutch player ever. He won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973 and 1974. He was considered one of the best players in history. He was noted for his brilliant performance at the World Cup in 1974. He also won three straight European Cups with Ajax in the 1970's. He moved to Barcelona in 1973 for a world record transfer fees, where he became a legend. He also played in the NASL.
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| Johan Cruyff |
Dirk Kuyt started as a striker, but played mainly as right wing. He started his career with FC Utrecht, but the peak of his career was spent with Feyenoord, Liverpool FC and Fenerbahce. He played 104 times for Netherlands. He went to World Cup in 2006, 2010 and 2014 as well as the European Championship in 2008 and 2012. He played a big role in both World Cup Finals, where Netherlands finished 2nd and 3rd. He was Dutch Footballer of the Year in 2006.
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| Dirk Kuyt |
Cor Van der Gijp made his professional debut at SC Emma. From 1955 to 1964, he played for Feyenoord. He is their all-time leading scorer. From 1964 to 1967, he plated for Blauw Wit. He played 13 times for the Dutch national team between 1954 and 1961. He represented them at the 1952 Olympic Games.
ST: József Kiprich (Hungary)
He started with Tatabánya and stayed there for 10 seasons when Feyenoord Rotterdam signed him in 1989. It was the worst period in Feyenoord's history. He helped the club to regain its former glory. He earned 70 caps and 28 goals for Hungary. He was a participant at the 1986 FIFA World Cup Finals in Mexico, where Hungary failed to progress from the group stage.
ST: Ove Kindvall (Sweden)
Ove Kindvall started his career at IFK Norrköping, where he played until he joined Feyenoord in 1966. The same year, he won the Guldbollen, as the best Swedish footballer of the year. He scored the winning goal in extra time during the 1970 European Cup Final. In his five seasons with the club, Kindvall scored 129 league goals in 144 games. He was the first non-Dutchman to be named Eredivisie top scorer(1968, 1969 and 1971). Capped 43 times. He went to the World Cup Finals in 1970 and 1974.
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| Ove Kindvall |
Honorable Mention
Joop Hiele (Netherlands), Ivan Nielsen (Denmark), Dick Schneider (Netherlands), Gerard Kerkum (Netherlands), Pierre van Hooijdonk (Netherlands), Robin Van Persie (Netherlands), Peter Houtman (Netherlands), Jon Dahl Tomasson (Denmark), Adri van Male (Netherlands).
Squad Explanation
-- Willem Van Hanegem and Coen Moulijn are known to be their greatest players. They are the obvious choices for this team.
-- Feyenoord was the first Dutch club to win the 1970 European Cup. They beat Celtic 2-1 in the Final with the winning goal scored by Ove Kindvall during extra-time. From that team, I selected Willem Van Hanegem, Wim Jansen, Theo De Jong, Ove Kindvall, Coen Moulijn, Cor Veldhoen, Rinus Israel, Franz Hasil and Eddy Graafland.
-- Willem Van Hanegem, Wim Jansen, Theo De Jong and Rinus Israel from 1970 European Cup winning team also played on the 1974 UEFA Cup winning team. I added goalkeeper Eddy Treijtel and Wim Rijsbergen to my all-time team.
-- Feyenoord won the the UEFA Cup in 2002. Paul Bosvelt is the only player selected to this all-time team, He is underrated due to the lack of exposure outside of Dutch domestic football and the UEFAS Cup. He missed out a World Cup Finals in 2002. His reputation outside of Holland was limited. Jon Dahl Tomasson was a star for their UEFA Cup's victory in 2002. Pierre van Hooijdonk was the top scorer for the tournament, but I only put them on honourable mention. Robin Van Persie started the Final when he was only a teenager, but the rest of his career here was marked with disciplinary issues. So the 2002 team was under represented.
-- Johan Cruyff won the "Double" in his only season (1983-1984) with Feyenoord. On the original team, I only put him on honourable mention because his stay was too brief. However, in December, 2019, I replaced Jon Dahl Tomasson with him. Cruyff's impact with the club was too great. Basically, his signing shifted the balance of power in Netherlands. Before the signing of Cruyff, Feyenoord only managed to win a single one KNVB Cup since the 1970 European Cup. From that team, I also selected Ben Wijnstekers, Peter Houtman and Ruud Gullit, Ivan Nielsen and Sjaak Troost onto this all-time team. But without Cruyff, Feyenoord might not win this "Double". Some of the players mentioned might not have done enough to win a spot here.
-- I watched Theo De Jong as a kid while he played in Hong Kong. He formed a well-known midfield with Willem Van Hanegem and Wim Jansen in Feyenoord that gave them an European Cup.
-- Cor van der Gijp is their all-time leading scorer.
-- József Kiprich joined the club when it was at one of the worst period in history. With him on the team, Feyenoord won an Eredivisie title and Dutch KNVB Cup in 1991, 1992, 1994 and 1995. I don't know if he had done more than Pierre van Hooijdook. Pierre van Hooijdook had more international recognition because of playing for Netherlands. Anyway, both players only made honourable mention.
-- Johnny Rep joined the club after Johan Cruyff retired in 1984, but Rep was already an older player.
-- Robin van Persie had some issues when he left the club in 2004. Did he leave the club as a legend? I can only put him on honourable mention. Pierre van Hooijdook and Jon Dahl Tomasson deserved a spot more than him. They won an UEFA Cup for Feyenoord, but they do not even make this team.
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| Ben Wijnstekers, Peter Houtman, Johan Cruyff and Ruud Gullit |
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