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Johan Neeskens was born on 15 September, 1951 in Heemstede, Netherlands, is a Dutch football manager and former player. Discover Johan Neeskens's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?

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Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 15 September, 1951
Birthday 15 September
Birthplace Heemstede, Netherlands
Nationality Netherlands

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Johan Neeskens Height, Weight & Measurements

At 72 years old, Johan Neeskens height is 1.78 m .

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Height 1.78 m
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Who Is Johan Neeskens's Wife?

His wife is Marlis Neeskens

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Wife Marlis Neeskens
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Children Armand Neeskens, Bianca Neeskens

Johan Neeskens Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Johan Neeskens worth at the age of 72 years old? Johan Neeskens’s income source is mostly from being a successful manager. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Johan Neeskens's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1951

Johannes Jacobus Neeskens (born 15 September 1951) is a Dutch football manager and former player.

1968

Neeskens, a native of Heemstede, started his career at Racing Club Heemstede in 1968, before being spotted by Rinus Michels and signed for Ajax in 1970.

1970

He made his debut against East Germany in 1970, and played a crucial role in the 1974 and 1978 FIFA World Cups, playing in central midfield.

1971

The youngster impressed at right-back, playing in that position for Ajax in the 1971 European Cup Final win against Panathinaikos.

During the 1971–72 season, Neeskens took up more of a central midfield role, in support of Johan Cruyff.

He adapted well to his new central midfield role because he was a tireless runner, had great technical skills and scored his fair share of goals.

Ajax completed a hat-trick of European Cup wins between 1971 and 1973, and Neeskens moved on to FC Barcelona in 1974 to join Cruyff and Michels.

There he was nicknamed Johan Segon (Johan the Second).

1974

A midfielder, he was an important member of the Netherlands national team that finished as runners-up in the 1974 and 1978 FIFA World Cups and is considered one of the greatest midfielders of all time.

Neeskens scored the opening goal of the 1974 World Cup final against West Germany with a penalty kick after only two minutes of play.

1977

Four years later, Neeskens was a crucial player for the Netherlands (despite a rib injury suffered in the Scotland defeat), in the absence of Cruyff who had retired from international football in 1977.

The Netherlands again reached the final, only to lose again to the host nation, this time Argentina, going down 3–1 after extra time (the score at the end of regulation was 1–1).

1978

While his time at Barcelona was relatively unsuccessful for the club (one cup title in 1978, and the 1979 Cup Winners' Cup), he was hugely popular amongst the fans.

1979

In 1979 he accepted an offer from the New York Cosmos, spending five years at the club.

1981

He played his final international game in 1981 in a 2–0 defeat against France in a qualifier for the 1982 World Cup.

1984

The Cosmos released him in October 1984.

He also played for FC Groningen during the 1984–85 season.

1985

In June 1985, he signed with the South Florida Sun of the United Soccer League.

The USL collapsed six games into the 1985 season.

On 15 August 1985, he signed with the Kansas City Comets of the Major Indoor Soccer League.

1988

He then played for FC Baar (1988–90) and FC Zug in Switzerland, finally retiring in 1991.

Neeskens was capped 49 times for the Netherlands national team, scoring 17 goals.

1991

After his retirement in 1991, Neeskens was the assistant manager to Frank Rijkaard at Barcelona but was sacked along with Rijkaard at the end of the 2007–08 season.

1998

At the request of Guus Hiddink, Neeskens, along with Frank Rijkaard and Ronald Koeman, acted as assistant coach for the Netherlands national team during the qualifiers and finals of the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

When Hiddink stepped down as national coach after the 1998 FIFA World Cup, he performed the same role during the reign of Rijkaard as national coach up until the end of Euro 2000.

2003

He was then appointed as coach of Dutch side NEC Nijmegen, leading them to their first European appearance in twenty years in 2003, but was fired in 2004 because of poor results.

2004

In 2004, he was named one of the 125 Greatest Living Footballers at a FIFA Awards Ceremony, while in 2017 he has been included in the FourFourTwo list of the 100 all-time greatest players, at the 64th position.

2005

In December 2005, Neeskens was appointed assistant coach of the Australia national team, once again at the request of Guus Hiddink, the Socceroos's manager at the time.

2006

He worked alongside Hiddink and Graham Arnold as part of their World Cup 2006 campaign, and even afterwards he remained involved with the Australian national team: on 7 October 2006, under contract with FC Barcelona, Neeskens was alongside the Australia national team's bench in a friendly match between Paraguay while visiting Australia for a short break.

After the 2006 World Cup, Neeskens returned to FC Barcelona to replace Henk ten Cate in the club's technical staff, reuniting with Frank Rijkaard.

2008

The three-year deal was signed when Neeskens flew in from Germany following Australia's opening win over Japan, but on 8 May 2008, after two disappointing seasons, Barcelona's president Joan Laporta announced that Neeskens (as well as Rijkaard) were to leave Barcelona at the end of the season.

2009

He later became head coach of the Netherlands B national team until June 2009, when he became assistant manager to Frank Rijkaard at Galatasaray, a job he held until 2010.

Neeskens joined Frank Rijkaard at Galatasaray as his assistant manager in 2009, and left the club alongside Rijkaard in 2010.

2011

He became the coach of South Africa-based club, Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. in 2011.

His time with Mamelodi Sundowns was less than successful with the Dutch coach finding himself attacked by his own supporters following a string of poor results.

2012

As of 2 December 2012 Neeskens was no longer under the employment of Mamelodi Sundowns.

Neeskens has been described on the UEFA website as having the "steel-hard midfielder was a tireless runner yet also had nice technique and scored goals, helping to set the stage for Cruyff to shine. One of the first box-to-box midfielders," he was great at pressuring opponents to regain possession too.

"He was worth two men in midfield," said teammate Sjaak Swart.

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