Diego Maradona vs Johan Cruyff
Diego Maradona vs Johan Cruyff: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff?
Cruyff and Maradona were contemporaries who revolutionized football with their unique styles. While Cruyff was known for his tactical intelligence and versatility, Maradona's flair and dribbling set him apart, making their rivalry significant in football history.
Diego Maradona
Key numbers
- Total club appearances491
- Total club goals259
- International caps91
- International goals34
Top honours
- FIFA World CupWinner, 1986
- FIFA World CupRunner-up, 1990
- Copa AméricaWinner, 1989
- FIFA Player of the CenturyJoint winner with Pelé, 1999
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Johan Cruyff
Key numbers
- Total career appearances518
- Total career goals294
- International caps48
- International goals33
Top honours
- Ballon d'Or3 times (1971, 1973, 1974)
- FIFA World Cup Runner-up1974
- European ChampionshipRunner-up in 1976
- Laureus World Sports Award for Lifetime AchievementReceived in 1999
- Milliyet Sports Award for World Athlete of the Year1971