If anyone wanted to know why football is known as the beautiful game, you would surely show them footage of Johan Cruyff.
The Holland legend, who has died at the age of 68, was one of the game’s true aesthetes – so it’s no surprise he’s proved a fruitful subject for artists.
Here are some of the pieces his career has inspired, showing off the famous Cruyff turn and more.
The Cruyff Turntable by @rikkileaks #RIPJohanCruyff pic.twitter.com/l49vibTfvA
— Wundergol Art (@wundergol) March 24, 2016
#RIPJohan – you left an indelible mark upon the game – pic.twitter.com/iQWP8v4KQQ
— Steve Welsh (@miniboro_dotcom) March 24, 2016
RIP Johan Cruyff. Someone so good should not be taken so early. He was a GENIUS #gutted pic.twitter.com/jbHE27Qvsk
— Graeme Bandeira (@GraemeBandeira) March 24, 2016
Johan Cruyff: So good they named a turn after him. RIP.pic.twitter.com/YpyzVICP9m
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) March 24, 2016
no words left. pic.twitter.com/4X98Q6H2Wc
— David Diehl (@daviddiehl_art) March 24, 2016
#RIPCruyff @danleydon pic.twitter.com/58QPrAtt92
— Wundergol Art (@wundergol) March 24, 2016
May you RIP Johan Cruyff… pic.twitter.com/BLZPMjabdI
— Stanley Chow (@stan_chow) March 24, 2016
This one was posted on Cruyff’s birthday last year.
Happy Birthday to a true legend Johan Cruyff. One of the greatest players to play the game. #johancruyff # pic.twitter.com/xHfPGZ59Ka
— Dave Flanagan (@daveflanagan) April 25, 2015
And here’s the famous turn remembered in 8-bit style.
Rest in Peace Johan Cruyff! pic.twitter.com/kYhczqSsPJ
— 8bit-Football.com (@8bitfootball) March 24, 2016
But of course nothing will beat the real thing.
The most effective piece of skill football has ever seen.
— William Watt (@WillWatt) March 24, 2016
RIP Johan Cruyff pic.twitter.com/JbeKHi8VId
