Johan Cruyff Quotes & Sayings

“Soccer is simple, but it is difficult to play simple.”

“Ajax is a multicultural club, and we have found that many talented immigrant players quit when they reach puberty. So we wanted to tackle this problem with someone from the same background who had come through it. And that was Edgar Davids. During one of our fights, I pointed that out to him. But it had nothing to do with his skin colour.”

“Speed is often confused with insight. When I start running earlier than the others, I appear faster.”

“I look at Messi, and he makes me laugh. A beautiful footballer who is still like a kid. A world superstar, but still a kid. Innocent, you know. He just plays.”

“Without the ball, you can't win.”

“Every disadvantage has its advantage.”

“Italians can not beat us, but we can certainly lose against them.”

“Footballers from the street are more important than trained coaches.”

“Before I make a mistake, I don't make that mistake.”

“Coincidence is logical.”