Cruyff Turn

The Dutch Football legend, Johan Cruyff,  played soccer for Ajax in the ’60s and ’70s but became a household name around the world during the second Group 3 game of the 1974 World Cup.  During the match between the Netherlands and Sweden, Cruyff showed the world what is now known as the Cruyff Turn which is a fundamental move mastered by youths across our country today.

Sweden rightback, Jan Olsson, is left dumbfounded as Cruyff first plants his left foot and fakes to cross with his right; instead of crossing he uses his right foot to drag the ball behind his left foot, turn 180 degrees and accelerate away from Jan Olsson.  Below is the video of the famous Cruyff Turn in the 1974 World Cup.