Cruyff: the master tactician of the soccer field
Brilliant coaching path: Ajax to Barcelona
Cruyff said goodbye to the green field, gorgeous turn into a coach, 1986 to 1988, he took charge of the Ajax coaching whip. And he and Barcelona's destiny is even more profound, since 1988, Cruyff has begun in Barcelona's coaching career. 1991, he led the team to win four consecutive years in La Liga, and in 1992 led the team to win the European Champions Cup, Barcelona has also been known as the "dream team". Nevertheless, the fans still have the same admiration for Cruyff, who is considered to be one of the most outstanding coaches in the club's history.
Power struggles and returns: Cruyff's soccer philosophy
Cruyff's relationship with Barcelona president Nunez deteriorated, leading him to leave the team and declare that he would never coach another team. However, with Núñez stepping down and Gaspart taking over as president, Barcelona's situation deteriorated to the point where they were only able to compete in the League Cup. With the support of Laporta, Cruyff's influence is still significant in the team's decision-making, especially in the appointment of managers Frank Rijkaard and Josep Guardiola.
Soccer Heritage: Cruyff's Youth Training System
Cruyff's influence on Barcelona has been profound, not only through his coaching, but also through the youth training system he established. Players such as Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol, Valdes, Busquets and Pedro are all products of this system. Cruyff's 433 possession attacking tactics are still used today, which not only helped Barcelona win 11 league titles and 4 European Champions Cups, but also ensured that youth team players were quickly integrated into the first team.
Cruyff's son, Jordi Cruyff, is also a soccer player who has played for a number of top clubs including Barcelona, Manchester United and Alaves. Notably, he was a disciple of Cruyff during his time at Barcelona.
Conclusion: a review of Cruyff's coaching career
With that, we look back at Cruyff's coaching career. For more stats and stories about him, stay tuned to our website.
