Johan Neeskens
Dutch football manager and player (1951–2024)
1951 — 2024
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch football manager and player (1951–2024)
Born
September 15, 1951
Died
2024 (age ~73)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
association football coach, association football player, sports executive
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in HeemstedeDied in Algiers
1951
Born in Heemstede (1951-09-15)
2024
Died in Algiers
About
Johannes Jacobus Neeskens was a Dutch football manager and player. 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. In 2004, he was named one of the 125 Greatest Living Footballers at a FIFA Awards Ceremony, while in 2017 he was included in the FourFourTwo list of the 100 all-time greatest players, at the 64th position.
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Who is Johan Neeskens?+
Johannes Jacobus Neeskens was a Dutch football manager and player. 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. In 2004, he was named one of th
What does the name Johan mean?+
The name Johan means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Johan Neeskens born?+
Johan Neeskens was born on September 15, 1951.
When did Johan Neeskens die?+
Johan Neeskens died in 2024, at approximately 73 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.
The name Johan is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Johan — September 15, 1951
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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