Netherlands national football team Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
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| Nickname | ||
| Oranje (Orange) | ||
| Association | ||
| Royal Netherlands Football Association (Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbal Bond) | ||
| Current coach | ||
| Marco van Basten, 2004- | ||
| Most capped player | ||
| Frank de Boer: 112 | ||
| Highest goalscorer | ||
| Patrick Kluivert: 40 | ||
| First International | ||
| Belgium 1 - 4 Netherlands (Antwerp, Belgium; 30 April, 1905) | ||
| Largest win | ||
| Netherlands 9 - 0 Norway (Rotterdam, Netherlands; 1 November, 1972) | ||
| Largest defeat | ||
| Netherlands 2 - 12 England Amateur (The Hague, Netherlands; 1 April, 1907) | ||
| World Cup | ||
| Finals appearances: 7 (First: 1934) Best result: Runners-up 1974, 1978 | ||
| European Championships | ||
| Finals appearances: 7 (First: 1976) Best result: Winners 1988 |
The Netherlands made their first World Cup in 1934, and after coming back in 1938, entered the world of soccer wilderness. They came out of it in the 1970s with the invention of Total Football. Pioneered by Ajax Amsterdam club and lead by the creative genius of Johan Cruyff, the Dutch made huge strides, getting to two World Cup finals in the decade. The team has been strong since, winning Euro 88 and finishing third in the 1998 World Cup.
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2 European Championship record 3 Famous Players 4 External links |
This is an Article on Netherlands national football team. Page Contains Information, Facts Details or Explanation Guide About Netherlands national football team World Cup record
European Championship record
Famous Players
External links