Johan Jordi Cruijff (born 9 February 1974), also known as Jordi Cruyff (both forms are acceptable in Dutch), is a Dutch former footballer and currently Maccabi Tel Aviv general manager of football. He played from 1992 through to 2010, his clubs including FC Barcelona and Manchester United. He gained nine caps for the Netherlands national football team, playing in the 1996 European Championships. Cruyff is the son of Dutch former player and manager Johan Cruyff.Jordi played mainly as an attacking midfielder, though he could also appear as a second striker. In his later years, notably with Metalurh Donetsk, he also played as a centre back. After starting his career with Barcelona (under his father's management) and playing for the Netherlands aged 22, Cruyff's career stalled whilst at Manchester United, as he appeared just 36 times in the league over four years due largely to injuries. His most successful period was arguably with Deportivo Alavés, whom he led to the 2001 UEFA Cup Final. He also played for Celta Vigo, RCD Espanyol and finished his playing career with Valletta in the Maltese Premier League.
After leaving Spanish club Espanyol he returned to England to undergo a trial with FA Premiership team Bolton Wanderers during their training camp in Bormio, Italy. [July 2004]
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In 1996, he played 9 matches for the Dutch national soccer team in which he scored 1 goal.
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Former Dutch International who played in the 1996 European Championships
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Footballer who was a UEFA Cup Finalist in 2001 with La Liga club Deportivo Alaves, they narrowly lost out in the competition to English club Liverpool by a 4-3 scoreline. The other clubs he has played for in Spain include Barcelona, Celta Vigo and Espanyol. He first came to the attention of those in Britain during an injury-hit four year spell with Manchester United.
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His father is the legendary Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff.
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De wereld draait door
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L'últim partit. 40 anys de Johan Cruyff a Catalunya