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Former PSV Winger Claims Ruud Gullit Greater Than Johan Cruyff, Angering Ajax Fans

Former PSV Winger Claims Ruud Gullit Greater Than Johan Cruyff, Angering Ajax Fans
World Sports · 13:58:19 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

A former PSV Eindhoven winger has sparked controversy by declaring Ruud Gullit superior to Johan Cruyff, drawing fierce backlash from Ajax supporters. The claim, reported by Roundtable Sports, has reignited debate over the two Dutch football icons. Gullit and Cruyff are widely regarded as the Netherlands' greatest players, with Cruyff often cited as the more influential figure in football history. The unnamed former PSV player's assertion has been met with outrage on social media, where Ajax fans have defended Cruyff's legacy as a player and visionary coach. Neither Gullit nor Cruyff's representatives have commented on the remarks.

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