Johan Cruyff takes over from Ajax in Barcelona

JOHAN Cruyff began his professional career as an Ajax player in Amsterdam in 1964-1965. Long before that, Cruyff had been part of the Ajax Academy since 1959. He also developed his talent at the Ajax Academy to become a world football legend.

Cruyff made his debut at Ajax in the 1964-1965 season when Die Amsterdammers - nicknamed Ajax - faced GVAV. Cruyff even scored immediately, but unfortunately Ajax lost 1 to 3 against GVAV. Despite losing his diving debut, Cruyff gave a positive impression. After that, Ajax scored a lot of negative results, so a new coach was sent in the middle of the season, Rinus Michels.

Overall, Cruyff finally scored four goals in the 10 games he has played this season. Unfortunately Ajax finished 13th, which was one of the worst successes of Die Amsterdammers in the Dutch League. Ajax bad carving record in the first season did not make Cruyff despair, but instead became an impetus to get better.

Cruyff became the main key to Michels's game when he coached Ajax in his Total Football tactics. For more information, Michels was the first to present Total Football tactics.

Cruyff also put Ajax at his feet to win the Dutch league title in the next three seasons, plus a trophy from the Dutch Cup. During this period, Cruyff posted the most brilliant performance of the 1966-1967 season, having scored 41 goals in all competitions in which Ajax participated. Among 41 goals including 33 that Cruyff made in the Dutch league so they have the right to win the best scoring title. During this season, Ajax also won two winners by combining the Dutch League trophy with the Dutch Cup.

Cruyff then led Ajax to dominate the Dutch league by winning the following five trophies. Domination in national competitions also led to victory in the Champions League. Cruyff helped Ajax win the Champions League for three consecutive seasons from 1970 to 1973. Thanks to this success, Ajax had the right to receive the badge of honor which stated that it was one of the most competitive teams. Champions League title.

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