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1966 in Netherlands

Explore 4 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1966.

Historical records for Netherlands in 1966

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September

Netherlands Debut

Cruyff, Johan ยท Rotterdam ยท Footballer ยท Sport / Football

Makes his senior Netherlands debut against Hungary and scores in a 2-2 draw.

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Dutch Title Before European Breakthrough

Swart, Sjaak ยท Amsterdam ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Sjaak Swart supplies wing play for Ajax as the club wins the Eredivisie, part of the domestic resurgence under Rinus Michels.

First Dutch League Championship

Cruyff, Johan ยท Amsterdam ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Contributes 25 league goals as Ajax win the 1965-66 Eredivisie championship, signalling the emergence of a new Dutch football powerhouse.

Four Goals Against Veendam

Cruyff, Johan ยท Amsterdam ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Scores four times against Veendam during a prolific run in March, demonstrating the finishing ability that accompanies his increasingly sophisticated all-round play.

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