Happy Birthday Johan Cruyff!

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Today is Johan Cruijff’s birthday. Happy birthday guy!

You may know the Dutch Master from his torrential times on Ajax’s board, or possibly from when he managed Barcelona to their first European Cup. Maybe you know him from his consulting work at Chivas Guadalajara.

Just kidding, obviously you know him from his playing career. Captain of Ajax’s European Cup three-peat in the 70s and Holland’s historic 1974 World Cup run, Kroife is synonymous with totaalvoetbal, or “Total Football”, a unique team playing style that gets everyone all hot in the crotch.

So in honor of Big C’s b-day, here’s a video of his greatest moment.

Love it.

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