A key player for Cruyff's old side Ajax, the 22-year-old is one of the most exceptional Dutch talents in a generation. Like Cruyff, de Jong can pick out teammates with metronomic passing accuracy ...

West Ham United midfielder Mohammed Kudus says his first injury at Ajax is the 'biggest' setback he has faced in his career so far ... Liverpool at the Johann Cruyff Arena with lots of expectations.

Cruyff returned to Europe after the 1980 season, to play for Levante, Ajax and then Feyenoord before embarking on his managerial career. Rongen remained in the US, playing in the NASL until it ...

and Van Basten - who both played alongside and for Cruyff at Ajax - has paid tribute to his fellow Dutchman. "Johan has always been an idol of me," Van Basten told Voetbal International.

Barcelona and Ajax legend ... 23-year playing career before hanging up his boots and eventually taking on a number of ...