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OTD in 1971, Cruyff became the 1st Dutch international to win Ballon d'Or

  /  JaniceHo37

On 28 December 1971, Barcelona & Ajax legend Johan Cruyff won the award (Ballon d'Or) for the best European football player.

He was ahead of Inter forward Sandro Mazzola and Manchester United winger George Best.

And, what's more, he was the first Dutch national and Ajax player to win the award!