Johan Cruyff was a Dutch footballer born in 1946 in Amsterdam. He played as a forward and was known for his skill and intelligence on the ball. He began his career with Ajax at age 16 and went on to become the top scorer in the Dutch league and Europe. Known for his ability to dribble at speed and leave opponents behind, Cruyff won numerous trophies with Ajax and Barcelona including European Cups and Ballon d'Or awards. He had a successful playing and coaching career before becoming an honorary president at Barcelona.