Johan Cruyff
Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history, Johan Cruyff has sadly never won a World Cup. While he won player of the tournament in 1974, his Netherlands side went on to lose 2-1 against the hosts West Germany during the final. Cruyff wasn’t just an extraordinary player, he influenced the world of football as a manager many times. His style of play and football philosophy are still acknowledged to this day.
Johan Cruyff
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Michel Platini
True, Michel Platini captained France’s impressive win at the European Championship in 1984, but when it comes to the World Cup, he has nothing to show. In 1978 France didn’t make it out of the group stage, before they lost in the semi-finals against West Germany in 1982 and in 1986.
Michel Platini
