Johan Neeskens dead at 73: Barcelona and Ajax legend who starred with Johan Cruyff dies unexpectedly

DUTCH football icon Johan Neeskens has died aged 73.

The former Barcelona and Ajax star was nicknamed “Johan II” after being likened to fellow Netherlands legend Johan Cruyff.

PA:Empics SportJohan Neeskens has died aged 73[/caption]

A statement from the Dutch FA read: “The KNVB was deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Johan Neeskens.

“Johan was one of our greatest. We will miss him tremendously.

“We wish his wife Marlis, his children Christian, Tamara, Bianca and Armand, his grandchildren Djoy and Lovée, relatives and friends much strength in bearing this great loss.

“Rest in peace, Johan.”

Neeskens made 49 appearances for the Netherlands national team, scoring 17 goals in the process.

He represented the nation in two World Cups and one European Championship.

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