> Neeskens, a hero at Barça as much as in his native Holland, was at the club from 1974 to 1979, amassing 233 appearances and scoring 54 goals. He won over blaugrana hearts with his utter dedication to the cause, and was renowned for his extraordinary strength and physique.
>His spectacular diving headers were a hallmark of his, with goals scored that way and so many others contributing to the conquests of the European Cup Winners Cup (1978/79) and Copa del Rey (1977/78).
>Many years later, he was welcomed back to Camp Nou, this time as a coach, where he was the second-in-command under his compatriot Frank Rijkaard from 2006 to 2008.
Rest in peace ‘Johan Segundo’. The first box-to-box midfielder that had it all, so complete in his abilities.
He allowed Cruijff to shine on the pitch (even more). As Neeskens himself said: “I carried out what Cruijff said, unconditionally”.
Legend of the game.
True legend of the club. RIP Maestro.
Rest in Peace
One of the greatest midfielders of all time. Rest in piece legend.
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> Neeskens, a hero at Barça as much as in his native Holland, was at the club from 1974 to 1979, amassing 233 appearances and scoring 54 goals. He won over blaugrana hearts with his utter dedication to the cause, and was renowned for his extraordinary strength and physique.
>His spectacular diving headers were a hallmark of his, with goals scored that way and so many others contributing to the conquests of the European Cup Winners Cup (1978/79) and Copa del Rey (1977/78).
>Many years later, he was welcomed back to Camp Nou, this time as a coach, where he was the second-in-command under his compatriot Frank Rijkaard from 2006 to 2008.
Rest in peace ‘Johan Segundo’. The first box-to-box midfielder that had it all, so complete in his abilities.
He allowed Cruijff to shine on the pitch (even more). As Neeskens himself said: “I carried out what Cruijff said, unconditionally”.
Legend of the game.
True legend of the club. RIP Maestro.
Rest in Peace
One of the greatest midfielders of all time. Rest in piece legend.
ripa
For those unfamiliar with how good Neeskens game was or if you are just feeling nostalgic, [here is a 5 minute highlight video](https://www.reddit.com/r/classicsoccer/s/mRNNALSSut).
Good Bye, Quiet Johan.
When I was a kid, Cruyff drove everyone in Barcelona crazy. He was such an outstanding talent…
But the one who was really really loved in the city was Neeskens. His modesty and his kindness was what really captured the people’s hearts.
And his penalty kicks!!! 🚀