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Former PSV Winger Claims Ruud Gullit Greater Than Johan Cruyff, Angering Ajax Fans

Former PSV Winger Claims Ruud Gullit Greater Than Johan Cruyff, Angering Ajax Fans
World Sports · 01:59:11 - Monday, 9 November 2026

A former PSV Eindhoven winger has sparked outrage among Ajax supporters by declaring that Ruud Gullit was a greater player than Johan Cruyff. The controversial statement, reported by Yahoo Sports, has reignited the long-standing debate between fans of the two Dutch football legends. Gullit, who starred for PSV, AC Milan, and the Netherlands, and Cruyff, the iconic Ajax and Barcelona figure, are both considered among the greatest in Dutch football history. The unnamed former PSV player's assertion has drawn fierce backlash on social media, with Ajax fans defending Cruyff's unparalleled influence on the game.

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